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Cf.64: Lights Out PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Palli Naama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen William has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Palli Naama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Owen William!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
William tries to keep at a distance but Naama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Naama tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. William smiles and moves away.
Naama throws a combination that misses
and William decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Naama's guard.
Naama working for a triangle but William defends it easily.
Naama is looking for a triangle but William pushes his legs off easily.
Naama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
William engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
William prevents Naama from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Naama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
William trying to control the position from guard on top but Naama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Owen William was stalling too much, according to the referee.
William shoots in for a double leg but Naama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Naama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
William tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
William doesn't manage to clinch there - Naama circles away.
Naama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Naama.
William fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Naama avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
William throws a half hearted mid kick.
William shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Naama sprawls well. Naama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. William gets slowly back to his feet.
Palli Naama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen William.
William misses with a few strikes there.
William shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Naama slaps away a takedown attempt from William, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naama forces William back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. William avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Naama tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. William smiles and moves away.
William throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
William ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
William fails in his attempt to clinch.
Naama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from William.
William thuds his right hand into Naama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
William shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Naama tries to clinch there but William circles away.
William shoots in looking for a takedown but Naama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing William's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naama throws a jab when William was well out of range.
Palli Naama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naama throws a right and a left that William avoids nicely.
William shoots in for a takedown but Naama shows good takedown defense.
William fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Naama rushes William and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Naama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
William breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Naama, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but William was well out of range. Poor timing from Naama.
Naama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
William shoots in looking for a takedown but Naama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing William's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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 Palli Naama will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
William shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Naama napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Naama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
William is putting a hurting on Naama here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naama is looking to regain half guard here but William keeps moving and retains side control.
William gets to mount! Naama was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Naama tries to reverse the position but William maintains control.
Naama is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Naama tries to get out of the position.
William content just to control the position here.
Naama can't escape the position.
William controlling the position easily from mount.
Naama tries to hold on but William postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naama tries to reverse the position but William maintains control.
William controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naama is looking to improve his position but William isn't that keen on the idea.
Naama is in a horrible position here. William smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Naama is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
William controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naama tries to hold on but William postures up.
Naama is looking to improve his position but William isn't that keen on the idea.
Naama wants to hold on but William pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
William prevents Naama from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen William showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
William tries to clinch but Naama is having none of it.
Naama stalks William and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into William's face. William staggers backwards, shaken.
William misses with a hook.
William misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Palli Naama is winning the standup battle so far.
William shoots in looking for a takedown but Naama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing William's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
William throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Naama tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. William is in Naama's guard.
William content to stall in guard here.
Naama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Owen William has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William stopping the sweep attempt from Naama.
William trying to control the position from guard on top but Naama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Naama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. William doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. William manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
William content to stall in guard here.
William trying to control but Naama is working from the bottom.
William engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Owen William wasn't active enough on the ground.
William shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Naama as he avoids it easily.
Palli Naama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen William.
William shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Naama works William's body with a nice hook.
William moves out of range as Naama strikes.
Naama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Naama misses with a few strikes there.
William throws a push kick but Naama slaps the foot to one side.
Naama clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
William breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
William avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
William works over Naama's head and body with a nice combination.
William fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Naama avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for William with that takedown attempt.
Naama misses with a combination
and William counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by William.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Naama.
William is pressed up against the cage. Naama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag William down to the mat. William avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Owen William.
I think William has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen William!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terminator Exterminator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Cero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cero is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hate Me Now - Nas. Terminator Exterminator had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terminator Exterminator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Cero!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Exterminator pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cero back to the cage. Exterminator follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Exterminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cero manages to avoid it.
Cero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Exterminator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cero instigates a clinch.
Cero controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cero.
Cero content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cero presses Exterminator against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Cero - that landed with a thud.
Cero lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero is pushing Exterminator up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Exterminator is trying to break free.
Exterminator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Exterminator misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Exterminator tries to stall but Cero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Exterminator pulls guard successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cero is looking to stand up but Exterminator won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero controlling from the top position.
Cero decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Exterminator, up you get!
Exterminator gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cero.
Cero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cero tries to close the distance and clinch but Exterminator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Exterminator takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exterminator scores with a nice right hand.
Exterminator throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Exterminator closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cero circles away.
Cero takes one on the button.
Exterminator avoids the body shot from Cero.
Exterminator moves in looking to clinch but Cero pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exterminator misses with a body shot.
Cero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cero lands a nice hook to Exterminator's body. Exterminator takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Numero Cero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Exterminator is breathing heavily.
Exterminator fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cero moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cero - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Exterminator's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cero.
Exterminator wants a takedown but no success here.
Cero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Exterminator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Exterminator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exterminator darts in trying to clinch
and Exterminator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Exterminator.
Cero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exterminator walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cero lands with a cross.
Cero slips a straight right by Exterminator.
Cero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cero manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Cero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numero Cero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Exterminator shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cero as he avoids it easily.
Cero closes the distance and pushes Exterminator back into the cage.
Cero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cero tries to close the distance and clinch but Exterminator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cero throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exterminator. Cero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cero blocks a head kick by Exterminator.
Cero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Exterminator.
A jab lands there for Cero.
Cero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Exterminator. Exterminator circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cero darts in and clinches Exterminator up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cero breaks the clinch.
Cero clinches up against the cage.
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!
Cero lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Exterminator up against the cage.
Cero misses with a body punch.
Cero lands an uppercut.
Cero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Exterminator backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cero - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cero prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terminator Exterminator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Cero.
Cero pushes Exterminator back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cero misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exterminator changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cero gets a clinch.
Cero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cero lands with a light punch inside.
Cero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cero takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero lands a left hand.
Numero Cero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cero lands with a right to the head.
Cero misses with a body punch.
Exterminator on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cero has Exterminator pushed against the cage.
Exterminator lands a hook to the side of the head.
Exterminator is trying to force a seperation but Cero has the dominant position.
Exterminator looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cero.
Exterminator tries to throw a body punch but Cero avoids it by throwing Exterminator back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero scores with a shoulder strike.
Cero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Exterminator manages to break the clinch.
Exterminator circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cero scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Exterminator misses.
Terminator Exterminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exterminator misses with a few strikes there.
Cero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cero stuns Exterminator with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cero connects with a nice looking jab.
Cero sizes up Exterminator with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Exterminator looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Exterminator has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cero finds it's way round the side to connect with Exterminator's head.
Exterminator is rocked!
Cero defending well as Exterminator loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Exterminator is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numero Cero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cero tests Exterminator's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exterminator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Cero. That snapped Exterminator's head back.
Exterminator closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cero moves into the clinch.
A short left from Cero.
Cero lands a big right hand that drops Exterminator! The killer instinct kicks in and Cero finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Numero Cero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaj Priscilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Chinaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Priscilla's entrance music is Bon Jovi - Always . A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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288 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaj Priscilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Chinaski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinaski checks a low kick from Priscilla.
Priscilla darts in and clinches Chinaski up against the cage.
Chinaski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Priscilla prevents it.
Chinaski looking for a takedown.
Priscilla prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kaj Priscilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Chinaski.
Priscilla prevents a body shot from Chinaski.
Priscilla blocks a body shot from Chinaski.
Chinaski is trying to drag Priscilla to the mat but Priscilla just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chinaski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Priscilla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Priscilla.
Chinaski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Priscilla just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priscilla is pushing Chinaski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Priscilla for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Chinaski looking for a takedown.
Chinaski looking for a takedown.
Priscilla has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chinaski regains guard immediately.
Priscilla gets to his feet - Chinaski follows without any prompting.
Priscilla throws a chopping leg kick but Chinaski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chinaski blocks a head kick by Priscilla.
Chinaski lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Priscilla misses
and Chinaski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Priscilla's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chinaski wants to control from the top but Priscilla keeps moving.
Chinaski wants to pass the guard but Priscilla is keeping the position.
Priscilla trying to control the position here.
Priscilla has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Priscilla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chinaski.
Priscilla on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Priscilla tries to get out of the position.
Chinaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Priscilla is retaining full guard.
Priscilla pulls Chinaski in close to prevent any damage.
We're going to have a standup here because Kaj Priscilla wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Priscilla bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chinaski lands a jab to the nose.
A thudding body kick lands there by Priscilla!
Chinaski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chinaski swinging wildly here.
Priscilla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chinaski.
A big left from Chinaski misses.
Priscilla misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priscilla misses with a head kick.
Chinaski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Priscilla's head backwards.
Chinaski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chinaski checks a leg kick.
Priscilla throws a head kick that misses
and Priscilla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chinaski fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by Chinaski as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chinaski throws a body punch but Priscilla moves out of range.
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 Kaj Priscilla will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Priscilla pushes Chinaski up against the cage in a clinch.
Chinaski has Priscilla pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Priscilla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Priscilla avoiding damage.
Chinaski tries to throw a body punch but Priscilla avoids it by throwing Chinaski back against the cage.
Priscilla gets underhooks to prevent Chinaski's takedown attempt.
Chinaski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Priscilla pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kaj Priscilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Chinaski.
Priscilla pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Priscilla displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chinaski up against the cage.
Chinaski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Priscilla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chinaski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Priscilla gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Priscilla stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chinaski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chinaski wants a takedown.
Chinaski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Priscilla gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Priscilla is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Priscilla seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Priscilla is pressed up against the cage. Chinaski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Priscilla down to the mat. Priscilla avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chinaski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Chinaski misses.
Priscilla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chinaski was well out of range. Poor timing from Priscilla.
Chinaski tries to sprawl but Priscilla drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Priscilla slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kaj Priscilla.
Priscilla tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski jabs at Priscilla's body.
A clash of legs there as Chinaski blocks the low kick.
Chinaski misses the jab.
Priscilla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chinaski checks the leg kick.
Priscilla on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Priscilla takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chinaski fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priscilla fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chinaski is out of range.
Priscilla throws a low kick, looking for Chinaski's leg but Chinaski calmly moves out of range.
Chinaski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Priscilla. That did some damage!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Priscilla.
Priscilla throws a leg kick that misses.
Chinaski scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priscilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chinaski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Priscilla tried to score with a low kick but Chinaski checks it.
Chinaski tries to keep at a distance but Priscilla has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaj Priscilla 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!
Chinaski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Priscilla circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Priscilla throws a low kick but Chinaski moves out of range easily.
Priscilla misses with an attempted mid kick.
Priscilla throws a low kick but Chinaski avoids it.
Priscilla moves away from the strike by Chinaski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinaski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chinaski throws a right hand that Priscilla ducks under and follows up with a left that Priscilla also avoids with ease.
Chinaski clobbers Priscilla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priscilla scores with a takedown into Chinaski's guard.
Chinaski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priscilla's guard.
Priscilla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chinaski's guard.
Priscilla stays in close to Chinaski's body and controls the position.
Priscilla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chinaski's guard.
Priscilla not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kaj Priscilla wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chinaski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Priscilla attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Chinaski coming out on top.
Henry Chinaski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Chinaski does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priscilla looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chinaski misses with an uppercut. Priscilla saw that one coming.
Priscilla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chinaski.
Priscilla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chinaski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Priscilla slips a jab and a cross from Chinaski.
Priscilla throws a head kick but Chinaski moves out of range.
Kaj Priscilla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Priscilla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chinaski but Chinaski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Priscilla throws a front kick aimed at Chinaski's knee but Chinaski avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski checks a low kick from Priscilla.
Chinaski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Priscilla wants to improve his position but Chinaski is controlling well.
Priscilla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Henry Chinaski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chinaski prevents Priscilla from getting back to his feet.
Priscilla 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.
Kaj Priscilla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chinaski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chinaski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chinaski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priscilla is keeping the position for now.
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 Kaj Priscilla.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Priscilla, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaj Priscilla!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Schkelpt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sauna Majuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majuri has chosen Nälkämaan laulu - Polyteknikkojen kuoro as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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265 lbs
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285 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Schkelpt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sauna Majuri!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schkelpt misses with a body shot.
Schkelpt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Sauna Majuri has been cut.
Majuri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Majuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schkelpt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Majuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Schkelpt.
Schkelpt throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schkelpt, as that shot connected.
Majuri connects with a crisp jab.
Majuri pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schkelpt back to the cage. Majuri follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Schkelpt takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schkelpt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Majuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Schkelpt.
Schkelpt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Majuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schkelpt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Majuri.
Schkelpt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Majuri.
Majuri throws the kick towards the body but Schkelpt avoids it.
Majuri slips under a jab from Schkelpt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schkelpt manages to avoid it.
Schkelpt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Majuri.
Schkelpt slips a straight right by Majuri.
Schkelpt thows a body shot but no joy.
Schkelpt moves out of range of the strikes.
Schkelpt avoids the body shot from Majuri.
Mikey Schkelpt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schkelpt throws a looping overhand right but Majuri ducks down to avoid it.
Schkelpt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Majuri manages to avoid it.
Majuri defending well as Schkelpt loads up on a big left hand.
Schkelpt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Majuri shoots in but no luck this time.
Majuri connects with a right hand. Schkelpt shakes it off.
Majuri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schkelpt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Majuri.
Majuri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Majuri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schkelpt backwards.
Schkelpt tries to break the clinch but Majuri is controlling the position.
Majuri stalling the fight.
Schkelpt is trying to push Majuri away but Majuri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Majuri tries to land a knee to the head but Schkelpt blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Majuri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Majuri - that landed with a thud.
Schkelpt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Majuri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Majuri.
Majuri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Majuri lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Majuri scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schkelpt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schkelpt tries to break the clinch but Majuri is controlling the position.
Schkelpt prevents a body shot from Majuri.
Majuri digs a right hand into Schkelpt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schkelpt's gas tank.
Majuri'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.
Majuri lands with a right to the head.
Majuri prevents Schkelpt from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Majuri.
A short right from Majuri on the inside.
It looks like Mikey Schkelpt has been cut.
Schkelpt can't break the clinch.
Majuri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schkelpt is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Majuri.
Majuri taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majuri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Majuri lands a knee to the body.
Majuri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Majuri scores with a hook to the body.
Majuri scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Majuri - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Majuri.
Majuri scores with a shot to the side of Schkelpt's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Majuri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Majuri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schkelpts head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Majuri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Majuri scores with a shot to the side of Schkelpt's head.
Majuri lands an uppercut.
Majuri lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sauna Majuri dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Schkelpt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schkelpt walks into a straight right hand from Majuri.
Schkelpt swings for the body but Majuri moves out of range.
Majuri might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Majuri feints a jab promting Schkelpt to slip. Majuri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Schkelpt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sauna Majuri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schkelpt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Majuri with a jab.
Majuri darts in and clinches Schkelpt up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Majuri as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majuri unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Majuri.
Majuri just leaning against Schkelpt, taking a breather.
Majuri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schkelpt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Majuri is working Schkelpt over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Majuri as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majuri lands a right hand.
Majuri is leaning against Schkelpt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sauna Majuri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Majuri.
Majuri lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Majuri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Majuri pushes Schkelpt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Majuri.
Majuri misses with an elbow over the top.
Majuri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majuri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Majuri.
Majuri lands a body shot.
Majuri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Majuri.
A left hand lands to the body for Majuri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majuri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mikey Schkelpt's cut is getting worse.
Majuri stalls.
Majuri lands a body punch.
Majuri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Majuri tries a knee to the head but Schkelpt blocks it.
Majuri unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Majuri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Majuri is leaning against Schkelpt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Majuri lands a body shot.
Majuri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Majuri presses Schkelpt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Majuri pressing his opponent against the cage.
Majuri continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Majuri as the two fighters clinch.
Majuri lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Majuri.
Schkelpt being controlled against the cage.
Majuri cracks Schkelpt with a nice body shot.
Majuri lands with a left to the head.
Majuri scores with a shot to the side of Schkelpt's head.
Mikey Schkelpt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Majuri scores with a shoulder strike.
Majuri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schkelpt up against the cage.
Majuri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Majuri lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majuri lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Majuri keeps control of Schkelpt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Majuri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by Majuri.
Jeez, Mikey Schkelpt's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mikey Schkelpt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sauna Majuri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Byron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cam Gatesy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byron comes into the arena with Roky Erickson - Click your Fingers Applauding the Play blaring out of the sound system. Gatesy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Let's go ! . Tom Byron has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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282 lbs
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240 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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Byron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cam Gatesy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Byron.
Byron looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gatesy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gatesy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Byron being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatesy working for a triangle but Byron defends it easily.
Byron knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gatesy on the ground.
Byron trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatesy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatesy is looking for a triangle but Byron pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Byron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gatesy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Byron can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatesy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Byron can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gatesy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Byron avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Byron might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gatesy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Byron stands up from Gatesy's guard - Byron perhaps looking for a knockout.
Byron feints and as Gatesy raises his hands in defense, Byron changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gatesy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Byron is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byron preventing the sweep.
Byron wants to pass the guard but Gatesy is keeping the position.
Byron throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byron trying to control but Gatesy is working from the bottom.
Gatesy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Byron stacks Gatesy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Byron!
Byron throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gatesy wants to control but Byron postures up.
Gatesy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Byron's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Byron throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gatesy manages to get to full guard.
Gatesy has his foot on Byron's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Byron works his way back into a safe position though.
Gatesy working for a triangle but Byron defends it easily.
Gatesy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byron controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Byron passes Gatesy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gatesy is not content to let Byron control the position.
Gatesy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Byron is working away from the top position though.
Gatesy is pressing down on Byron's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Byron avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Byron cracks Gatesy with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byron looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gatesy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gatesy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byron is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Byron in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Byron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Byron tries to get out of the position.
Byron working to try and regain half guard.
Gatesy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Byron avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gatesy.
Gatesy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Byron is surviving well by controlling Gatesy's body position as best he can.
Gatesy unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Gatesy 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.
Byron slips a jab and a cross from Gatesy.
Gatesy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Byron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gatesy moves into the clinch.
Gatesy can't find room to land a body shot as Byron controls the action.
Gatesy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gatesy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Byron just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gatesy has Byron pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Byron manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Byron avoiding damage as Gatesy throws knees to the body.
Gatesy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Byron pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tom Byron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Gatesy.
A combination from Gatesy does no damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gatesy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Byron shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatesy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gatesy.
Gatesy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Byron is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byron 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.
Byron passes Gatesy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gatesy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gatesy is trying to control the position but Byron postures up.
Byron landing some decent shots from guard.
Gatesy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Byron defends it easily.
Byron thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Byron is looking to stand up but Gatesy won't let him.
Gatesy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byron avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gatesy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byron tries to get to full guard but Gatesy has control of the leg.
Gatesy is looking for a kimura but Byron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gatesy to get the leverage.
Gatesy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Byron defends it well.
Byron wants to get back to full guard.
Gatesy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Byron doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gatesy.
Byron tries to roll over but Gatesy keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatesy seems to be working for a kimura but Byron defends the submission attempt.
Gatesy throwing shots but Byron is blocking nicely.
Gatesy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Byron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gatesy is working away from the top position though.
Gatesy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gatesy thows a huge punch but Byron dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gatesy connects with a nice short shot to Byron's temple.
Byron trying to control from the bottom.
Byron pushes Gatesy off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Gatesy.
Byron scores with a takedown into Gatesy's guard.
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!
Byron trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatesy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatesy working a defensive guard here.
Gatesy keeping moving, preventing Byron from controlling successfully.
Gatesy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Byron stands up over Gatesy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gatesy is trying to control the position but Byron postures up.
Byron tries to stand but Gatesy is controlling from the bottom.
Byron wants to pass the guard but Gatesy is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cam Gatesy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gatesy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gatesy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good exchange - Gatesy coming out on top.
Gatesy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Byron is looking to clinch but Gatesy is avoiding it.
Gatesy misses with the combination.
No joy there for Gatesy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Gatesy misses.
Gatesy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gatesy throws a head punch that misses.
Gatesy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gatesy blocks an elbow strike.
Byron creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gatesy's defenses.
It looks like Cam Gatesy has been cut.
Gatesy is trying to force a seperation but Byron has the dominant position.
Byron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byron is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gatesy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Byron uses from the top position.
Gatesy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Byron wants to stand but Gatesy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gatesy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gatesy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gatesy is looking for a triangle but Byron pushes his legs off easily.
Byron with a nice head shot there.
Byron trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatesy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatesy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byron trying to control but Gatesy is working from the bottom.
Byron not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gatesy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tom Byron just wasn't active enough.
Byron tries to clinch there but Gatesy circles away.
Gatesy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gatesy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gatesy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gatesy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tom Byron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Gatesy.
Gatesy takes an elbow to the forehead.
A frustrated look appears on Gatesy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Byron.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Byron.
That has opened up Cam Gatesy's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byron lands an elbow that stopped Gatesy in his tracks for a moment.
Gatesy is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Byron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gatesy's brow.
Gatesy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Byron avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gatesy avoiding damage as Byron throws knees to the body.
Come on Byron - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Byron lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Cam Gatesy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gatesy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Byron walks away with a smile on his face. Gatesy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tom Byron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byron closes the distance and pushes Gatesy back into the cage.
Gatesy is trying to drag Byron to the mat but Byron just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Byron lands a right hand.
Byron tries to land knees in the clinch but Gatesy avoids the damage to the body.
Byron tries a knee to the head but Gatesy blocks it.
Gatesy tries to throw a body punch but Byron avoids it by throwing Gatesy back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byron comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cam Gatesy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cam Gatesy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tom Byron!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Veli Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Olli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veli Rokka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veli Rokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Olli!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rokka.
Olli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Olli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Olli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rokka to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from Rokka misses.
Olli slips a jab from Rokka.
Rokka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olli.
Olli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokka.
Rokka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Olli shoots in looking for a takedown. Rokka tries to sprawl out of it but Olli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rokka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Rokka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olli. Rokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olli.
Olli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rokka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee calls for Rokka to work.
Olli avoids a wild elbow strike from Rokka.
Rokka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Olli.
Rokka slows down the pace here.
Olli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka keeps control of Olli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Olli breaks the clinch.
Olli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rokka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olli.
Olli tries to clinch there but Rokka circles away.
Olli misses with a hook. Rokka ducked under it nicely.
Olli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rokka, pushing him back against the cage.
Olli can't break the clinch.
Olli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Olli managing to block the knees to the body from Rokka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Olli throws an elbow but misses.
Rokka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olli backwards.
Rokka pushes Olli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Olli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rokka smiles and moves away.
Veli Rokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harri Olli.
Olli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Olli moves away from the strike by Rokka.
Rokka tries a head kick but it misses.
Rokka misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olli shoots in looking for a takedown. Rokka tries to sprawl out of it but Olli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rokka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Olli has a takedown stuffed.
Olli takes a swing at Rokka's ribcage but misses.
Veli Rokka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rokka tries to close the distance and clinch but Olli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Olli.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rokka.
Olli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rokka checks it well.
Rokka throws the left hand but Olli avoids the punch easily.
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 Veli Rokka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Olli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice cross by Olli.
Rokka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Olli looks to throw the jab but Rokka is out of range.
Olli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rokka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olli.
Olli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rokka.
Olli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Olli finds it's way through Rokka's defenses.
Olli connects with a leg kick. Rokka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Olli misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olli lands a glancing blow to the side of Rokka's head.
Rokka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rokka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olli throws a one two combo.
Rokka thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Rokka.
Rokka throws a right hand that Olli ducks under and follows up with a left that Olli also avoids with ease.
Olli misses with a double jab.
Olli scores with a shot to the body.
Olli dives in and grabs Rokka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rokka pushes down on Olli's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rokka. Olli does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Olli is defended easily by Rokka.
Olli throws a combination that misses
and Rokka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olli is breathing heavily.
Olli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rokka scores with a jab to the head.
Rokka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Olli has his takedown stuffed
and Rokka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veli Rokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harri Olli.
Rokka tries to bum rush Olli with a series of wild strikes but Olli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rokka but Rokka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rokka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Olli is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rokka!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rokka, as that shot connected.
Olli is still on wobbly legs! Can Rokka finish him?
Olli fails with a takedown attempt.
Olli seems to have recovered his senses.
Rokka connects with a jab.
Rokka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crunch! Rokka slams his shin into Olli's torso.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rokka.
Harri Olli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokka drops Olli with a beautiful combination! Olli stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rokka is looking for the KO!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rokka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rokka catches Olli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Rokka.
Rokka throws a hook to the side of Olli's head but Olli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rokka stuffs the takedown attempt from Olli. Olli gets slowly back to his feet.
Rokka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Veli Rokka is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veli Rokka 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. This is the final round!
Olli swings widly with a right hand
and Rokka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Olli's knee momentarily.
Olli walks into a straight right hand from Rokka.
The crowd cheers as Rokka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Olli doesn't seem phased though.
Olli throws a hook but Rokka blocks it.
Rokka lands a leg kick that knocks Olli off balance momentarily.
A jab from Rokka misses.
Olli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Olli misses with a body shot.
Olli moves out of range as Rokka strikes.
Olli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rokka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olli. Rokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olli dodges the punch combination from Rokka.
Rokka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Olli's sensitive parts.
Rokka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olli.
Rokka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olli.
Rokka tries to clinch up.
Rokka throws an off balance right hand
and Olli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rokka throws a hook but Olli blocks it.
Olli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rokka.
Nice jab there from Olli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka ducks under a wild hook from Olli.
Rokka stuffs the takedown.
Olli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Olli moves out of range as Rokka strikes.
Rokka cracks the inside of Olli's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rokka lands a head shot.
Olli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rokka.
Rokka thows a body shot but no joy.
Olli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Rokka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Olli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rokka pinned against the cage. Rokka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Veli Rokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harri Olli.
Rokka throws a lazy uppercut
and Olli counters with a two punch combo.
Rokka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Olli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rokka throws a leg kick which misses Olli's front leg but catches the back leg as Olli tries to avoid it.
Rokka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rokka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Olli.
Rokka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Olli. That did some damage!
Harri Olli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veli Rokka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Rokka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rokka.
Olli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Olli misses with a series of wild punches.
Rokka lands a head kick!
Olli is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rokka is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Olli.
Jab from Rokka.
Rokka cracks Olli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Olli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veli Rokka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rokka 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veli Rokka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Kovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Horner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horner has chosen Roky Erickson - Stand For The Fire Demon as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mike Horner enters the cage!
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196 lbs
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Excellent 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
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Kovalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Horner!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kovalov throws a leg kick
and Horner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovalov scores with a hook.
Kovalov throws a head kick but Horner moves out of range.
Kovalov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horner as he jumps to the side.
Horner lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Antonio Kovalov has been cut.
Kovalov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Horner sprawls well. Horner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kovalov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Kovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kovalov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kovalov throws the kick towards the body but Horner avoids it.
Kovalov fails with the takedown.
Kovalov misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalov lands a glancing blow to the side of Horner's head.
Horner gets tackled into the cage by Kovalov. Kovalov maintains the clinch.
Kovalov wants a takedown but no success here.
Horner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kovalov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovalov taking a breather.
Horner wants to break free but Kovalov has control.
Kovalov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Horner is defending well for now.
Kovalov tries to land knees in the clinch but Horner avoids the damage to the body.
Kovalov blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Horner.
Horner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Horner swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovalov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Horner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Horner misses with the head strike.
Horner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovalov backwards.
Kovalov breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov fakes the leg kick and cracks Horner in the body.
Kovalov throws a jab but it's blocked by Horner.
Antonio Kovalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horner.
Mike Horner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovalov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Horner avoids it really well and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horner misses with a kick to the body.
Horner ducks under a wild hook from Kovalov.
Kovalov misses with a body punch
and Horner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Horner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kovalov if he has to take too many more of those.
Kovalov is looking to clinch but Horner is avoiding it.
Kovalov throws a lazy right hand but Horner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovalov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horner as he jumps to the side.
Kovalov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horner misses with a low kick.
Kovalov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Horner is out of range.
Kovalov throws a looping overhand right but Horner ducks down to avoid it.
Horner cracks Kovalov with a good jab.
Kovalov swings widly with a right hand
and Kovalov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovalov throws a looping overhand right but Horner ducks down to avoid it.
Kovalov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Horners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kovalov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kovalov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kovalov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Horner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Horner.
Horner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horner cracks Kovalov with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalov swings for the body but Horner moves out of range.
Horner staying out of range there.
Kovalov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kovalov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kovalov misses with an uppercut
and Horner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovalov tries to clinch but Horner moves out of range.
Kovalov throws a shot from downtown. Horner moves away and avoids it.
Kovalov throws a leg kick
and Horner counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Horner. No joy for Kovalov on that attempt.
Kovalov is breathing heavily.
A left lands for Kovalov.
Horner defending well as Kovalov loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovalov misses with a right hand
and Horner counters with a thumping low kick.
Horner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kovalov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kovalov throws an off balance right hand
and Horner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovalov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Horner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Kovalov'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.
Kovalov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Horner counters with a nice leg kick.
Mike Horner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horner scores with a nice strike.
Horner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Horner stuffs the takedown attempt from Kovalov. Kovalov gets slowly back to his feet.
Horner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kovalov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kovalov throws a right hand that misses
and Horner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovalov throws a right hand that misses
and Kovalov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovalov closes the distance but Horner moves to the side
and Horner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovalov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horner manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kovalov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kovalov is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horner get's back to his feet.
Kovalov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kovalov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Horner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Horner counters with a series of strikes. Kovalov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kovalov scores with a hook to the body. Horner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kovalov lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Kovalov misses.
Kovalov takes a swing at Horner's ribcage but misses.
Horner throws a jab but it's blocked by Kovalov.
Horner throws a head kick but Kovalov moves out of range.
Kovalov avoids a kick to the body.
Horner walks into a stiff left hand from Kovalov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horner throws the kick towards the body but Kovalov avoids it.
Horner throws a push kick but Kovalov slaps the foot to one side.
Kovalov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Kovalov is predictable there
and Horner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovalov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Horner can't do much from the bottom here.
Kovalov trying to control the position but Horner is working away.
Kovalov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Kovalov crashes against the mat.
Kovalov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kovalov 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.
Kovalov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kovalov is trying to ground and pound but Horner uses the momentary lack of control by Kovalov to regain half guard.
Horner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kovalov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Horner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horner won't allow Kovalov to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Horner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Kovalov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Horner staying out of range there.
Kovalov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horner lands a nice looking body kick.
Kovalov shoots in and drives through. Horner sprawls well.
Kovalov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Horner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kovalov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kovalov throws and elbow that misses. Horner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kovalov's guard. Nice move by Horner!
Kovalov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Horner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kovalov is proving hard to escape from.
Kovalov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Horner is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Horner escapes and throws Kovalov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kovalov is trying to control Horner's posture but Horner avoids it.
Horner stands up and beckons Kovalov to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov looks for a takedown but Horner sprawls well.
Kovalov tries to clinch up but Horner circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovalov misses with an uppercut
and Kovalov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horner lands a jab to the head.
Horner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovalov.
A punch lands to the side of Kovalov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kovalov.
Horner connects with a leg kick. Kovalov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovalov misses with a kick to the body
and Horner counters with a nice uppercut.
Horner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kovalov eats them both and turns towards Horner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A shot to the body from Kovalov misses
and Horner counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov misses with the body kick
and Horner counters with a nice body kick.
Kovalov blocks a head kick by Horner.
Nice uppercut there from Horner.
Kovalov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horner can pounce on him.
Horner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kovalov misses with a hook
and Horner counters with a stiff right hand.
Horner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kovalov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Horner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kovalov fails with the takedown
and Horner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Kovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Antonio Kovalov's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horner cracks Kovalov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horner tries a low kick but Kovalov avoids it.
Antonio Kovalov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov throws a nice looking combination but Horner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovalov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horner.
Kovalov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kovalov swings widly with a right hand
and Horner counters with a straight right hand.
Horner with a jab.
The fighters circling - Horner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kovalov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kovalov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That kick from Horner tenderised Kovalov's leg. Kovalov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Horner, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovalov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kovalov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horner scores with a punch to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Horner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Horner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Horner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Horner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dell Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klitschko comes to the cage accompanied by Monster by Skillet. Dell Trotter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Dell Trotter!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Trotter there.
Trotter looks to land a left hand but Klitschko moved out of range nicely.
Klitschko avoids the body shot from Trotter.
Trotter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trotter cracks Klitschko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Klitschko slips under a jab.
Trotter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Klitschko back to the cage. Trotter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Trotter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trotter cracks Klitschko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trotter moves out of range as Klitschko strikes.
Trotter staying out of range there.
Trotter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trotter lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klitschko trying to keep a closed guard but Trotter is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klitschko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trotter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trotter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Klitschko trying to control the position.
Klitschko wants to sweep but no luck.
Trotter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klitschko is keeping the position for now.
Trotter pushes down on Klitschko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trotter thows a huge punch but Klitschko dodges it nicely.
Klitschko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Klitschko.
Trotter passes Klitschko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trotter works his foot free and advances to mount.
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!
Trotter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Klitschko regains half guard.
Trotter lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Trotter connects with a nice short shot to Klitschko's temple.
Trotter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Klitschko is desperately trying to improve his position but Trotter has a good base and remains in mount.
Trotter landing strikes, looking to finish!
Klitschko is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Trotter! Klitschko is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dell Trotter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland Box (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroker has chosen Deathlike Silence - Who's Gonna Bury Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roland Box!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Stroker!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Stroker.
Nice defenses there by Stroker.
Box works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Box misses its intended target.
Stroker ducks under a wild hook from Box.
Box throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Box has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stroker.
Box misses with a low kick.
That kick from Stroker tenderised Box's leg. Box is trying to keep his angry face on.
Box chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stroker scoring well with a low kick there.
Bob Stroker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Box lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Box jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker throws out a loose jab but Box uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Box misses.
Stroker throws a low kick, looking for Box's leg but Box calmly moves out of range.
Box connects with a leg kick. Stroker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stroker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Box.
Stroker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Box. Box obviously looking to wear him down.
Box waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stroker.
Box connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stroker's hands.
It looks like Bob Stroker has been cut.
Stroker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Box misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Box misses the jab.
Stroker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stroker lands with a good body shot.
Box throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Box goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Box wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stroker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Box counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Box misses with a shot to the body
and Box takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Box shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stroker as he jumps to the side.
Stroker is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Box as Stroker shoots in.
Box lands a nice shot to the body.
Box throws a hook to the side of Stroker's head but Stroker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Box keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stroker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Box stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stroker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Box quickly recovers to half guard.
Stroker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Box doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stroker.
Box wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Box preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Box trying to hold on to Stroker's head to control him but Stroker postures up.
Box makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Box.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroker wants to pass the guard but Box is keeping the position.
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 Roland Box will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Stroker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Box ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Box walks into a jab.
Box throws a leg kick but Stroker moved away.
Box is looking to land body kicks.
Stroker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stroker has closed the distance and engaged Box in a clinch.
Box lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stroker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Box stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Box throws a combination that misses
and Stroker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stroker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Box is out of range and Stroker settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stroker.
Stroker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stroker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Box misses with a hook.
Stroker throws a leg kick but Box checks it.
Box throws a hook but Stroker avoids it easily.
Box shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Box showed some decent athleticism there.
Stroker gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stroker controls Box momentarily but Box frees himself.
Stroker is looking to sweep but instead, Box has passed into half guard.
Stroker is staying active underneath Box, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroker is holding on to half guard well.
Box throwing shots but Stroker is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Box prevents Stroker from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Stroker was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stroker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stroker misses the shot to the body.
Stroker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stroker misses with a body punch
and Box connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Box avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roland Box is winning the standup battle so far.
Stroker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker misses with a wild body shot.
Box misses the shot to the body.
Box misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Box. Stroker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Box waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stroker.
Box thows a body shot but no joy.
Stroker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Box is looking to score with low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroker scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroker misses with a low kick.
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 Roland Box will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Stroker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Box connects with a crisp jab.
Stroker tries to score with a low kick but Box moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters circling a little - Box finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good work by Box as he checks the leg kick.
Box throws a head kick that half lands.
Stroker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Box.
A head kick misses from Stroker.
Box throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Box works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroker throws a head kick but Box moves out of range.
Box throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stroker needs to keep his hands up - Box had a free shot at his head there.
Stroker misses with a hook. Box ducked under it nicely.
Box lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stroker backs up against the cage.
Box checks a leg kick.
Box throws the left hand but Stroker avoids the punch easily.
Box plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Box.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroker misses with a hook.
Stroker throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Box to counter with a crisp jab.
Bob Stroker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That has opened up Bob Stroker's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Box throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stroker.
Stroker misses with a leg kick
and Box connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Box looks to throw the jab but Stroker is out of range.
Stroker is looking to chop away at Box's legs.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Stroker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stroker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Box thuds his right hand into Stroker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Box slips a jab and a cross from Stroker.
A low kick from Stroker misses
and Box counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Stroker misses.
Box is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stroker.
Box throws a hook to the side of Stroker's head but Stroker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stroker looks to score with a jab to the body but Box is just out of range.
Box looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stroker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Box swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stroker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Box rather than just go for the knockout.
Box jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stroker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Box has time to react.
Box moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Box connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Box scores with the left hand. Stroker knows he should have avoided that one.
Box connects with a looping right hand.
Roland Box is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Box misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Box 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 Stroker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stroker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stroker throws a front kick aimed at Box's knee but Box avoids it well.
Box tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stroker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Box misses with a looping left.
Stroker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Box showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Box, 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 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Box!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by T Pain & Hot Dollar - Who The Fuck Is That. Sami Supermies will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
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285 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supermies takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Sami Supermies has been cut.
Romero throws a combination. Supermies tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Romero connects with a looping right hand.
Romero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Supermies sprawls well. Supermies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Romero gets slowly back to his feet.
Romero misses with a hook.
Romero throws a jab when Supermies was well out of range.
Romero throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Supermies tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Romero is in Supermies's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Romero is pushing down on Supermies's leg trying to pass to half guard. Supermies is fighting to maintain full guard but Romero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Romero is just content to waste time from the top position. Supermies takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Supermies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero working some strikes from top position.
Romero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Romero passes into half guard.
Supermies is not content to let Romero control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Romero thows a huge punch but Supermies dodges it nicely.
Romero 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.
Romero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Supermies keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Supermies blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero thows a huge punch but Supermies dodges it nicely.
Romero is keen to just control but Supermies is a slippery customer.
Romero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Romero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Supermies with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Romero works his way into side control.
Romero working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero controlling the position from side mount.
Romero working the head with strikes.
Romero tries to move to mount but Supermies blocks the move with his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero is chipping away with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Supermies keeps working.
Romero sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Supermies is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sami Supermies's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Romero has a takedown stuffed.
Romero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Supermies tries to avoid it but Romero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Supermies to the ground. Supermies escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Supermies throws out the jab.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Supermies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Supermies looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Supermies.
Cesar Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Romero.
Supermies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Supermies counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target.
Supermies slips a straight right by Romero.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Supermies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Supermies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Supermies ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies walks into a straight right hand from Romero.
Supermies throws a lazy uppercut
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Supermies counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Supermies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Supermies slips a jab from Romero.
Supermies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero.
Supermies lands with a nice body punch.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Supermies.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Supermies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero swings widly with a right hand
and Supermies counters with a stiff right hand.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supermies moves away.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero throws the left hand but Supermies avoids the punch easily.
Romero misses with a hook. Supermies ducked under it nicely.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Supermies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero throws a predictable looking body shot
and Supermies counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sami Supermies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Supermies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Supermies scores with a nice right hand.
Sami Supermies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Supermies throws an overhand right that drops Romero like a sack of potatoes! Supermies dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Supermies!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
30% |
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