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Holmgang: Challengers!!!1!! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Trueman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Moti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moti has chosen Also Sprach Zarathustra as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Trueman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Moti!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moti has his takedown stuffed
and Trueman counters with a nice uppercut.
Moti misses with a takedown attempt
letting Trueman counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trueman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moti throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trueman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Trueman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trueman checks a leg kick nicely.
Trueman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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.
Trueman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Moti misses
and Trueman counters with a three punch combo that has Moti backing up. Moti nods at Trueman to acknowledge the strikes.
Trueman scores with a jab. Moti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot by Trueman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moti tries for a takedown but Trueman circles away easily
and Trueman counters with a left and a right that stings Moti.
Jim Trueman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Moti.
Moti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moti dodges the punch combination from Trueman.
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.
Trueman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moti slips a jab and a cross from Trueman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Trueman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moti fails with the takedown
and Trueman counters with a straight right hand.
Jim Trueman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moti throws a sloppy body shot
and Trueman counters with a three punch combo that has Moti backing up. Moti nods at Trueman to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trueman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A low kick from Moti is predictable there
and Trueman counters with a three punch combo that has Moti backing up. Moti nods at Trueman to acknowledge the strikes.
Trueman connects with a jab.
Moti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trueman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moti trying to control the position from guard on top but Trueman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trueman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trueman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trueman has escaped and now he's on top!
Moti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trueman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trueman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trueman stands and steps away. Moti gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Trueman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trueman misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Trueman throws a right hand that Moti ducks under and follows up with a left that Moti also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moti shoots and misses
and Trueman counters with a series of strikes. Moti will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Trueman dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
A nice combination there by Trueman.
A cross from Trueman lands.
A low kick from Moti misses
and Trueman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moti throws a low kick, looking for Trueman's leg but Trueman calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trueman misses with a two punch combination.
Moti thows a leg kick but Trueman checks it
and Trueman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moti with a poor takedown
and Trueman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Danga de danga de dang - Trueman scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Trueman.
Trueman lands a nice shot that snaps Moti's head back.
Moti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Trueman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Trueman.
Trueman throws a combination. Moti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Moti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moti trying to control from half guard but Trueman is working away.
Trueman is looking to escape.
Trueman is not content to let Moti control the position.
Moti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trueman sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Trueman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trueman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jim Trueman!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jim Trueman!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jim Trueman!
Jim Trueman wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zimou Alahuippa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimou Alahuippa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Hitman's chin.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zimou Alahuippa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Hitman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alahuippa wants to clinch but Hitman slips to the side
and Hitman counters with a shoot takedown. Alahuippa fights it but they end up in guard.
Hitman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alahuippa dives on top into guard.
Hitman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alahuippa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hitman trying to strike off his back.
Alahuippa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hitman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Alahuippa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hitman pulls down on the head and he's put Alahuippa to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Hitman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Valenzuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonttu Ukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valenzuela comes to the cage accompanied by Warriors of the Hezbola. Tonttu Ukko has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Valenzuela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonttu Ukko!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valenzuela looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valenzuela scores with a nice body kick.
Valenzuela thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ukko if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick misses from Valenzuela.
Sloppy strikes from Valenzuela. Those never looked like landing.
Valenzuela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valenzuela misses with a combination
and Ukko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Valenzuela won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valenzuela wants to control but Ukko postures up.
Valenzuela tries to improve position but can't.
Ukko lands an elbow.
The strikes coming from Ukko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Valenzuela is trying to control Ukko's posture but Ukko avoids it.
Ukko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valenzuela is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Valenzuela tries to escape but Ukko is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valenzuela is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Valenzuela wants to control but Ukko postures up.
Valenzuela being controlled for a moment.
Ukko trying to control the position but Valenzuela is working away.
Ukko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Valenzuela down.
Ukko landing a few strikes.
Ukko landing strikes.
Ukko wants to control but Valenzuela is keeping him busy.
Ukko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Valenzuela is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Valenzuela wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela is looking for a sweep.
Ukko controlling from side mount.
Ukko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ukko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ukko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ukko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valenzuela tries to improve position but can't.
Ukko is looking to take a break and control but Valenzuela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valenzuela is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Valenzuela manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukko stops Valenzuela from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ukko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valenzuela works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ukko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ukko is pushing down on Valenzuela's leg trying to pass to half guard. Valenzuela is fighting to maintain full guard but Ukko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Valenzuela tries to kick Ukko off but Ukko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ukko wants to work for an arm triangle but Valenzuela is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Valenzuela regains full guard. Nicely done.
Valenzuela working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ukko.
Valenzuela keeping moving, preventing Ukko from controlling successfully.
Valenzuela is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ukko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valenzuela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ukko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valenzuela is breathing heavily.
Ukko passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela has hold of Ukko's hands but Ukko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ukko wants to control but Valenzuela is keeping him busy.
Ukko lands strikes from half guard.
Ukko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Valenzuela is not content to let Ukko control the position.
Ukko prevents Valenzuela from standing back up.
Ukko is working for a kimura but Valenzuela is defending it quite comfortably.
Ukko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukko prevents Valenzuela from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonttu Ukko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Valenzuela misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valenzuela lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sam Valenzuela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ukko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A left and a right from Valenzuela both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Valenzuela misses the target.
Sam Valenzuela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valenzuela goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ukko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valenzuela's guard.
Ukko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Valenzuela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valenzuela is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valenzuela keeping moving, preventing Ukko from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valenzuela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ukko has managed to get both his arms back between Valenzuela's legs - danger averted.
Ukko trying to control but Valenzuela is working from the bottom.
Ukko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valenzuela controls Ukko momentarily but Ukko frees himself.
Ukko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Valenzuela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ukko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ukko won't allow Valenzuela to get back to his feet.
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.
Ukko with a nice head shot there.
Ukko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valenzuela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ukko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ukko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ukko working some strikes from top position.
Ukko lands a couple of digs.
Ukko has gone for a leg lock! Valenzuela slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ukko's guard.
Ukko is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Valenzuela rolls with it to try and escape but Ukko cranks on the arm and Valenzuela is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tonttu Ukko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFadden's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Nobodies By Marilyn Manson . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason McFadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bond!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bond throws a left and a right that both miss
and McFadden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bond swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McFadden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Bond 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McFadden throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like James Bond has been cut.
Bond scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Jason McFadden has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFadden connects with a crisp jab.
James Bond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bond takes one on the button.
McFadden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bond.
McFadden thuds his right hand into Bond's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McFadden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A nice combination there by McFadden.
Bond looks gassed!
Bond misses with a body punch
and McFadden counters with a stiff right hand.
Bond is rocked!
McFadden throws an overhand right that drops Bond like a sack of potatoes! McFadden dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason McFadden!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes into the arena with Super Freak blaring out of the sound system. Morgan Hilton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Morgan Hilton!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hilton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hilton misses with a right hand
and James counters with a nice body kick.
James tries to clinch
and Hilton counters with a series of strikes. James will be more careful next time no doubt.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hilton counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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.
James tries to clinch but Hilton moves away
and Hilton counters with a nice uppercut.
Hilton lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Hilton moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Hilton. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James looks to clinch
and Hilton counters with a one-two to the body.
James tries to clinch
and Hilton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hilton lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hilton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James tries to clinch but Hilton moves away
and Hilton counters with a straight right hand.
James moves to clinch but Hilton breaks away
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morgan Hilton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James tries to clinch
enabling Hilton to counter with a crisp jab.
Hilton throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hilton misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hilton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Hilton counter with a right hand.
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.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hilton.
James misses the shot to the body.
Hilton keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a series of strikes. Hilton will be more careful next time no doubt.
James throws a combination that misses
and Hilton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James defending well as Hilton loads up on a big left hand.
Hilton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hilton misses with a left hand
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Hilton misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick James dominated that second round.
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!
Hilton throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with an inside leg kick.
James has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
James tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hilton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James throws a combination that misses
enabling Hilton to counter with a crisp jab.
James tries to clinch up
and Hilton counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hilton.
Hilton looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James tries to clinch but Hilton moves away
and Hilton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hilton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hilton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to clinch
and Hilton counters with a left and a right that stings James.
A head kick misses from James.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
Hilton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hilton missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hilton counters with a three punch combo that has James backing up. James nods at Hilton to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hilton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hilton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Morgan Hilton.
Well Hilton 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Morgan Hilton!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Morgan Hilton!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Morgan Hilton!
Morgan Hilton wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between hei Jari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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194 lbs
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189 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, hei Jari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Jones!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jari misses with a wild body shot.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Jari shows good takedown defense.
Jari leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jari falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jari defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jari digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Oooooh!!! Jari has knocked Jones down with a huge combo! Jari steps away and waves a wobbly Jones back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Josh Jones has been cut.
Jones looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Jari counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Jones badly! He tries to strike back but Jari puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Jones out cold! Oh man, Jones will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). hei Jari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sakari Nurmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucio Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurmi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Säkkijärvenpolkka. Sakari Nurmi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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26
195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Nurmi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucio Magalhaes!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magalhaes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nurmi lands a shot to the body.
Nurmi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magalhaes backwards.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magalhaes has eaten all the pies!
Nice body punch from Nurmi - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Nurmi.
A right hook to the body lands for Nurmi.
Magalhaes being controlled against the cage.
Nurmi scores with a hook to the body.
Magalhaes looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmi tries to bum rush Magalhaes with a series of wild strikes but Magalhaes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmi delivers a nice body kick.
Nurmi lands a big uppercut and Magalhaes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Magalhaes looks OK. Nurmi waves Magalhaes back to his feet!
It looks like Lucio Magalhaes has been cut.
Nurmi has Magalhaes up against the cage in a clinch.
Nurmi breaks from the clinch.
Oooooh!!! Nurmi has knocked Magalhaes down with a huge combo! Nurmi steps away and waves a wobbly Magalhaes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Nurmi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmi closes the distance and pushes Magalhaes back into the cage.
Nurmi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Nurmi.
Magalhaes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nurmi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurmi lands a shot to the body.
Nurmi manages to break the clinch.
Nurmi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakari Nurmi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmi lands a nice hook to Magalhaes's body. Magalhaes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmi scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmi lands a left and a right that send Magalhaes crashing to the mat, dazed. Nurmi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Magalhaes is rocked!
Magalhaes leaves his chin hanging out and Nurmi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Magalhaes crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sakari Nurmi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lo Hung Sak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel One is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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202 lbs
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202 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lo Hung Sak!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sak as he jumps to the side.
One bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sak is looking for a sweep.
One misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
One is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
One is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sak struggling a bit here.
Sak is looking to reverse the position.
One is trying to get an arm triangle but Sak is defending well.
Sak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with One. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
One tries for a kimura but Sak is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sak keeps working.
Sak manages to get back to half guard.
Sak is trying to stand back up but One is controlling him
Sak wants to get back to full guard.
Sak is in trouble now - One has advanced to mount!
One throwing strikes here but Sak is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sak tries to lock up and control but One gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
One looking for a guillotine from mount but Sak is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
One working for a submission but Sak is keeping him at bay.
One has hold of Sak's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sak manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
One thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
One goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sak is on top in guard.
Sak wanted to stand there but One had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
One pulls Sak in to control the position.
Sak tries to stand but One is controlling from the bottom.
One keeping moving, preventing Sak from controlling successfully.
One controls Sak momentarily but Sak frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
One changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sak tries to avoid it but One manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sak to the ground. Sak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
One tries for a takedown but Sak circles away easily
and Sak counters with a good, hard body kick but One shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sak lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sak misses with a head kick.
Sak throws the kick towards the body but One avoids it.
Sak lands a leg kick that knocks One off balance momentarily.
Sak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on One. That did some damage!
One on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sak.
Sak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sak throws a leg kick which misses One's front leg but catches the back leg as One tries to avoid it.
Sak scores with a leg kick.
One takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lo Hung Sak 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.
Sak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sak.
Sak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sak, right into the meat.
Lo Hung Sak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sak tries to clinch up but One circles away and keeps his distance.
A good leg kick by Sak.
Daniel One is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sak throws a head kick but One moves out of range.
Sak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
One moves out of range of the body kick.
One avoids the head kick by Sak.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
One shoots in looking for a takedown but Sak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing One's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
One with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sak connects with a leg kick. One looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
One blocks the body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sak.
Sak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sak cracks One with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and One has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sak lands with a nice body kick.
One avoids the body shot from Sak.
One shoots in looking for a takedown but Sak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing One's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sak lands a leg kick that knocks One off balance momentarily.
Sak throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sak but Sak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
One has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sak.
Sak scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Sak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sak lands a nice leg kick that just misses One's sensitive parts.
Sak lands a nice leg kick that just misses One's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Sak.
Sak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
One is rocked!
It looks like Daniel One has been cut.
Look low, kick high! Sak uses the oldest trick in the book to send One tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Sak is absolutely delighted - when One wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lo Hung Sak!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugen Schauman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbott comes to the cage accompanied by Parental Discretion Advised. Schauman has chosen Finland's National Anthem as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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20
272 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eugen Schauman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schauman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abbott misses with a right hand
and Schauman counters with a nice body shot.
Abbott misses with a left hand
and Abbott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schauman throws a jab when Abbott was well out of range.
Abbott swings widly with a right hand
and Schauman counters with a nice uppercut.
Abbott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schauman.
Schauman lands a big right hand that sends Abbott crashing to the mat! Schauman stays standing though and waves Abbott back to his feet!
It looks like David Abbott has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schauman throws a shot from downtown. Abbott moves away and avoids it.
Abbott moves away from the strike by Schauman.
Schauman missing with a left hand there. Abbott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abbott misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Abbott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schauman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abbott misses with an uppercut
and Schauman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schauman lands a nice shot that snaps Abbott's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schauman steps in with a hook that catches Abbott right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Schauman follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Abbott looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugen Schauman!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kai Allard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miquel Prado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prado is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Top Gun - Highway to the Dangerzone . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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189 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Allard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miquel Prado!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prado shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Prado prevents Allard from improving his position.
Prado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Allard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Prado.
Allard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Prado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Prado's back!
Allard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prado trying to control the hands but Allard won't let him.
Allard really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Prado.
Prado wants to control his opponent's hands but Allard gets his hands free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prado is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allard really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Prado.
Allard struggling to keep hold of the position.
Allard is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Allard missing with strikes from the back.
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.
Allard has the hooks in. Prado is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Prado is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allard has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Prado's body.
Allard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Allard's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Allard is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Prado biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prado rolls, trying to escape but Allard keeps control of the position.
Allard trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Prado doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
Prado tries to escape but Allard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Allard trying to control momentarily.
Prado just trying to survive but Allard is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allard controlling from the back.
Prado tries to roll but Allard sticks to his back.
Allard has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Will Allard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Allard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch combination from Allard misses.
Prado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Prado misses the shot to the body.
Prado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Allard counters with a straight right hand.
Allard slips under a jab from Prado.
Allard throws an off balance right hand
and Prado counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Allard wants to control but Prado is keeping busy.
Prado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Allard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Prado.
Allard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allard trying to control the position.
Allard keeping moving, preventing Prado from controlling successfully.
Allard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Prado won't allow Allard to sweep him here.
Allard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Prado.
Prado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Prado must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Allard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prado postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Allard wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two 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.
Allard wants to get back to his feet but Prado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Allard keeping moving, preventing Prado from controlling successfully.
Allard trying to keep a closed guard but Prado is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Prado with a flurry of punches that miss.
Prado throwing strikes from guard but Allard blocks nicely.
Prado won't allow Allard to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prado wants to pass the guard but Allard is keeping the position.
Allard wants to sweep here but Prado controlling him for the moment.
Prado looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kai Allard just wasn't active enough.
A swing and a miss from Allard.
Allard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Miquel Prado has been cut.
Allard's corner calls for a 1-2. Allard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Allard jabs at Prado's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prado moves out of range of the strikes.
Prado darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Prado wants to control but Allard is keeping him busy.
Prado prevents Allard from standing back up.
Prado sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Allard defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Prado lands a nice short elbow.
Prado wants to pass the guard but Allard is defending well.
Prado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miquel Prado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miquel Prado's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Prado tries for a takedown but Allard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Allard there.
Kai Allard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prado dodges the punch combination from Allard.
Allard misses with a hook
and Prado counters with a straight right hand.
Allard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prado manages to avoid it.
Allard misses the shot to the body.
Allard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Allard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch lands to the side of Allard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Prado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allard scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allard defending well as Prado loads up on a big left hand.
Prado slips a straight right by Allard.
Prado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prado misses with a hook.
Prado on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Allard misses with a right hand
and Prado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allard misses with a right hand
and Prado counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Prado.
Allard wants to sweep here but Prado controlling him for the moment.
Allard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Prado thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prado thows a big elbow that misses.
Prado stands up over Allard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Prado throws a big right hand that misses.
Prado postures up.
Prado scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Allard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Allard is wriggling around but Prado manages to pass to half guard.
Miquel Prado has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Prado not doing much here.
Prado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Allard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prado wants to free his trapped foot but Allard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Prado lands strikes from half guard.
Prado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Allard is trying to stand back up but Prado is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Prado wants to control but Allard is keeping him busy.
Prado looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Miquel Prado was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Allard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Allard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Prado counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Prado controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miquel Prado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Prado 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Miquel Prado!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Miquel Prado!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Miquel Prado!
Miquel Prado wins by unanimous decision!
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