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Kumite 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doug Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trey Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas looks for a takedown but Robinson sprawls well.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trey Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robinson throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Doug Thomas has been cut.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Robinson.
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trey Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson.
Thomas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Thomas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas gets control of Robinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thomas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Thomas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robinson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Doug Thomas.
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Robinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robinson defends it nicely.
Robinson throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas has a takedown stuffed.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robinson swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Robinson. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Robinson thows a body shot but no joy.
Robinson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Thomas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Robinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson slips under a jab.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trey Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Doug Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robinson as he jumps to the side.
Thomas moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Robinson swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Robinson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson blocks the body kick.
Robinson lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas lands a nice looking body kick.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson stuffs the takedown.
Robinson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Robinson connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Robinson punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Robinson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Robinson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doug Thomas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas tries to move into range but Robinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Robinson thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Robinson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it.
Robinson jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
Robinson with a hook.
Robinson works over Thomas's head and body with a nice combination.
Thomas is rocked!
Doug Thomas's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.
Decent striking displayed by Robinson there.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
Robinson cracks Thomas with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thomas looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Robinson finish him?
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson fakes the body blow, causing Thomas to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Thomas goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trey Robinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zach Aderis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timu Puruunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zach Aderis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Timu Puruunen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puruunen tries to clinch but Aderis moves out of range.
Aderis throws a series of strikes that have Puruunen backpedaling.
Aderis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Puruunen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aderis takes an elbow to the temple.
Puruunen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aderis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Puruunen is stalling here.
Aderis has had enough of the clinch but Puruunen keeps him there for the moment.
Puruunen lands with a short shot to the head.
Puruunen missing with knees to the body.
Puruunen lands an uppercut.
Puruunen just leaning against Aderis, taking a breather.
Puruunen keeps control of Aderis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Puruunen prevents Aderis from breaking the clinch.
Puruunen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Aderis is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aderis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Puruunen connects with a knee to the head.
Aderis is rocked!
Puruunen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Aderis with a big uppercut! Aderis tries to clinch up but Puruunen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Aderis to the mat! Aderis covers up and Puruunen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Timu Puruunen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tron McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFly comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Disappear by Metalica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tron McFly!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McFly there as he acknowledges the shot.
McFly tries to clinch but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy lands with a cross.
A jab from Brophy does it's job there.
McFly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
McFly fails in his attempt to clinch.
McFly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab by Brophy.
McFly rushes Brophy and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFly throws a knee to the head but misses.
McFly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFly misses with a head kick.
Brophy circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFly wants to clinch up but Brophy keeps it at a distance.
McFly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McFly tries to close the distance and clinch but Brophy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brophy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McFly is trying to defend but Brophy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brophy wants to pass the guard but McFly is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brophy in particular looking to stall.
Brophy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McFly is just riding it out for now. Brophy eventually gives up the hold.
McFly desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McFly is trying to control but can't.
McFly is not content to let Brophy control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy looking for a submission but McFly manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Brophy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brophy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brophy looking to pass the guard.
Brophy being controlled here momentarily.
Brophy preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice uppercut there from Brophy.
Brophy tests McFly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McFly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - McFly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brophy thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brophy connects with a crisp jab.
McFly wants to clinch up but Brophy keeps it at a distance.
McFly tries to close the distance and clinch but Brophy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFly tries to clinch there but Brophy circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Brophy dominated that 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.
Brophy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McFly moves in looking to clinch but Brophy pushes him off.
McFly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brophy circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFly closes the distance and pushes Brophy back into the cage.
McFly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McFly throws a knee to the head but misses.
McFly tries to stall but Brophy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McFly manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brophy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McFly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McFly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brophy blocks it with crossed arms.
Brophy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brophy is looking to break free of the clinch but McFly has double underhooks.
McFly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McFly prevents Brophy from breaking the clinch.
McFly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brophy's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brophy breaks from the clinch.
Brophy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brophy keeps the fight on the outside.
McFly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McFly is breathing heavily.
Brophy tests McFly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brophy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McFly's half guard.
Brophy controlling the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy wants to pass the guard but McFly is defending well.
Brophy trying to control the action but McFly is working from the bottom.
Brophy controlling the pace.
Brophy uses his free foot to push down on McFly's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McFly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Brophy controlling the pace for now.
Brophy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brophy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McFly looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns McFly that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brophy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McFly is holding on tight.
Brophy looking to control but McFly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brophy looking to ground and pound but McFly is blocking nicely.
Brophy is working for a guillotine from mount but McFly frees his head quite easily.
McFly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Brophy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McFly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brophy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McFly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brophy throws out a powerful jab.
McFly tries to clinch but Brophy moves out of range.
McFly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McFly wants to clinch
and Brophy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McFly tries to clinch but Brophy moves out of range.
Craig Brophy is winning the standup battle so far.
Brophy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but McFly is just out of range.
McFly doesn't manage to clinch there - Brophy circles away.
McFly is looking to clinch but Brophy is avoiding it.
Brophy scores with a hook to the body. McFly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
McFly moves in looking to clinch but Brophy pushes him off.
Brophy scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy keeps the fight on the outside.
Brophy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brophy scores with a jab to the body.
Brophy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McFly circles away quickly and effectively.
McFly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McFly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brophy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brophy throws a series of punches but McFly avoids them all with ease.
McFly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brophy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McFly tries to clinch but Brophy is having none of it.
McFly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brophy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brophy throws a shot to the body.
Tron McFly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brophy, as that shot connected.
McFly wants to clinch up but Brophy keeps it at a distance.
McFly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brophy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McFly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McFly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brophy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy shoots in but no luck this time.
McFly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McFly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brophy keeps the fight on the outside.
McFly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brophy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McFly tries to sprawl but Brophy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFly keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brophy works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brophy taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McFly being controlled for a moment.
Brophy trying to control the position but McFly is working away.
Craig Brophy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy is really struggling to control McFly but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tron McFly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brophy is working to tighten is grip on McFly's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. McFly has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Brophy is really squeezing tight and eventually McFly passes out! Brophy breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Craig Brophy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo Castagnino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestling Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Pablo Castagnino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrestling Partner!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partner throws a series of punches but Castagnino moves out of range.
Castagnino gets caught flat footed, as Partner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Partner wants to get up but he can't break Castagnino's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Castagnino keeping moving, preventing Partner from controlling successfully.
Partner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wrestling Partner has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A slow jab from Castagnino misses its intended target.
Partner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Castagnino quickly recovers to half guard.
Partner stalling away here and it's allowed Castagnino to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castagnino is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Partner is refusing to be controlled, as Castagnino sits in half guard.
Partner tries to roll over but Castagnino keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partner trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Partner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Partner tries to roll over but Castagnino keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Castagnino passes into side control, despite Partner's attempt to control the position.
Partner is trying to control Castagnino's posture but Castagnino avoids it.
Partner wants to get back to his feet but Castagnino is dominant here and he's now got Partner's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partner looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Castagnino trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castagnino is hanging on to Partner's back as he tries to escape.
Partner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Will Castagnino go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castagnino is not going to allow Partner to sit and survive in this position.
Castagnino doesn't have the hooks in and Partner manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partneris looking to pass into half guard but Castagnino pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Castagnino is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Partner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A shot to the body from Partner misses
and Castagnino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castagnino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Partner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Castagnino pushes Partner off looking to stand but Partner dives back in and keeps control.
Partner trying to control from half guard but Castagnino is working away.
Partner trying to pass the guard but Castagnino defending well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Partner not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Wrestling Partner.
Partner walks into a left hand.
Partner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Castagnino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Partner.
Castagnino wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castagnino is trying to control but can't.
Castagnino wants to improve his position but Partner is controlling well.
Partner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castagnino's head.
We're going to have a standup here because Juan Pablo Castagnino wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Castagnino staying out of range there.
Castagnino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castagnino misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partner misses with a low kick.
Juan Pablo Castagnino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Castagnino does it's job there.
Partner is rocked!
Partner moves into the clinch.
Castagnino wants to get back to striking at distance but Partner won't allow it.
Partner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Partner jumps guard.
Partner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Castagnino has picked Partner up and slammed him! Partner can't keep hold of the triangle and Castagnino manages to pass to side control!
Partner is trying to work for a sweep but Castagnino has mounted him!
Wrestling Partner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Partner wants to hold on but Castagnino pushes him away.
Castagnino tries to control but Partner wriggling away.
Partner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partner is desperately trying to improve his position but Castagnino has a good base and remains in mount.
Partner wants to control but Castagnino is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Castagnino trying to control but Partner is having none of it.
Castagnino wants to control but Partner has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
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 Juan Pablo Castagnino will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Partner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Partner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Castagnino manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Partner looking to sit in guard and control but Castagnino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Partner wants to sweep here but Castagnino controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Castagnino has passed into side control.
Castagnino trying to control the position but Partner is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partner tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Castagnino is trying to stick to Partner's back but Partner is turning into Castagnino. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Castagnino's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Partner.
Partner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Partner wants to stand and escape but instead Castagnino has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Castagnino wants to control from the top but Partner keeps moving.
Partner is striking but Castagnino is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Castagnino jumps into side control!
Partner tries to bench press Castagnino off him but Castagnino keeps the position.
Partner trying his best to control but Castagnino has mounted him.
Partner is squirming around, avoiding Castagnino's attempts to control the action.
Partner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wrestling Partner.
I think Partner 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wrestling Partner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Black Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Cumblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rich Black Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Cumblood!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black Bear throws an overhand right that lands on Cumblood's shoulder, as Cumblood tries to avoid the shot.
Black Bear fails with the takedown.
Black Bear moves out of range of the leg kick from Cumblood.
Black Bear is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cumblood.
Cumblood closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Black Bear quickly recovers to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cumblood prevents Black Bear from improving his position.
Black Bear looking for submissions off his back.
Black Bear moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black Bear keeping moving, preventing Cumblood from controlling successfully.
Black Bear is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Cumblood frees his head nicely. Oh but Black Bear has switched to an armbar! Cumblood is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rich Black Bear!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Menno Lorenz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Hattingh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SouthSide . The key to victory for Menno Lorenz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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255 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Menno Lorenz !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Hattingh!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hattingh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooh!!! Hattingh has knocked Lorenz down with a huge combo! Hattingh steps away and waves a wobbly Lorenz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Menno Lorenz has been cut.
Lorenz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hattingh.
It looks like George Hattingh has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hattingh steps in with a hook that catches Lorenz right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hattingh follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lorenz looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Hattingh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alfons Aberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bums Bi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Infected Mushroom - Killing Time kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bums Bi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfons Aberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bums Bi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bi is defended easily by Aberg.
Aberg slips under a jab from Bi.
Some wild striking there from Aberg.
Aberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Bi circles away.
Bi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Aberg is working to get back to half guard.
Aberg wants to hold on but Bi pushes him away.
Bi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bi on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bi scoring with strikes but Aberg is staying in there.
Bi working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Aberg looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bi! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bums Bi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Cano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rowland Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disembodied. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arturo Cano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rowland Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Edwards can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cano happy to just control the position for now.
Cano prevents Edwards from escaping the position.
Edwards tries to bench press Cano off him but Cano keeps the position.
Cano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Edwards, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cano controlling the position.
Cano tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cano is trying to get an arm triangle but Edwards is defending well.
Cano trying to control the action but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Cano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cano trying to control the position but Edwards is working away.
Cano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to bench press Cano off him but Cano keeps the position.
Cano throws an elbow but Edwards slips to the side and avoids it well.
Edwards is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Cano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Cano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards thows a body shot but no joy.
Cano wants to clinch.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Cano with that takedown attempt.
Cano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rowland Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edwards.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Cano counters with an outside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Cano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Edwards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rowland Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cano misses with a takedown attempt - Edwards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Cano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards throws a combination. Cano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Edwards tried to score with a low kick but Cano checks it.
Edwards misses with a left hand
and Cano counters with a nice body kick.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Cano tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Edwards throws a head kick but Cano moves out of range.
Cano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Edwards there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Cano moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Rowland Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cano.
Edwards tries a low kick but Cano avoids it.
Cano shoots in looking for a takedown but Edwards manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edwards punishes Cano's body with a nice straight punch.
Edwards scores with a kick to the midsection.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cano moves out of range of the leg kick from Edwards.
Some wild striking there from Edwards.
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Edwards misses.
Edwards thows a body shot but no joy.
Cano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice body kick there by Edwards.
Edwards takes a swing at Cano's ribcage but misses.
Cano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Edwards feints and then cracks Cano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cano down.
Cano blocks a head kick by Edwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edwards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Cano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowland Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Cano tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards throws the left hand but Cano avoids the punch easily.
Cano throws a low kick but Edwards moves out of range easily.
Edwards motions for Cano to come forward. Edwards throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards throws a head kick but Cano moves out of range.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cano misses with a low kick.
Edwards is looking to score with low kicks.
Cano throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Cano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rowland Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Cano as he checks the leg kick.
Cano lands with a nice body kick.
Edwards misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Cano moves out of range easily.
Edwards throws a hook but Cano blocks it.
Edwards thows a leg kick but Cano checks it
and Cano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Edwards won't be happy with that.
Cano has knee on belly momentarily but Edwards bucks him off and regains half guard.
Cano slips a nice elbow through Edwards's hands, connecting with Edwards's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Edwards sees it coming and defends easily.
Cano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Edwards is just riding it out for now. Cano eventually gives up the hold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Edwards is just riding it out for now. Cano eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards keeping hold of Cano's head, controlling as best he can.
Edwards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edwards is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Edwards won't allow Cano to pass to mount.
Cano is trying to control. Edwards wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cano trying to mount his opponent but Edwards defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Cano clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cano slips a jab and a cross from Edwards.
Edwards is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cano rather than just go for the knockout.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards is looking to chop away at Cano's legs.
Edwards avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cano was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edwards. That's going to slow Cano down.
Edwards checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cano looks for a takedown but Edwards sprawls well.
Cano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Cano checks it.
Edwards tries to land a leg kick but Cano saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a hook.
Cano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Edwards misses with a hook to the body
and Cano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cano clinches up with Edwards and pushes him back against the cage.
Cano breaks the clinch.
Edwards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cano doesn't seem bothered though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Edwards checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
Cano blocks a head kick by Edwards.
A low kick from Edwards is predictable there
and Cano counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Edwards's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cano throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cano thows a big elbow that misses.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Cano from controlling successfully.
Cano looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is trying to keep Cano in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rowland Edwards was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Edwards throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edwards's knee momentarily.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Edwards misses with a low kick as Cano jumps back.
Good work by Cano as he checks the leg kick.
Edwards misses with a combination
and Cano counters with a nice leg kick.
Edwards is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cano tries for a takedown but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cano fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Cano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards looks to land a combination. Cano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Edwards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cano is out of range and Edwards settles back down.
A low kick from Edwards misses
and Cano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cano looks for a takedown but Edwards sprawls well.
Edwards blocks a low kick nicely.
Edwards on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cano. Cano obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Edwards is predictable there
and Cano counters with a big head kick but Edwards shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards checks a leg kick nicely.
Cano throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rowland Edwards will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cano avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Edwards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edwards throws a chopping leg kick but Cano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cano closes the distance and clinches up with Edwards, looking for a takedown. Cano pushes Edwards against the cage but Edwards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edwards throws a hook but Cano avoids it easily.
A head kick by Edwards misses
and Cano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Edwards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Edwards tries to break free but Cano pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Cano is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Edwards wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cano breaks the clinch.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Cano dodges the punch combination from Edwards.
Edwards throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Cano moves out of range easily.
Cano blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Edwards is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cano controlling the position from side mount.
Cano in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Edwards is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arturo Cano!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen McMurtry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes's entrance music is All of the Lights. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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204 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen McMurtry!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
McMurtry pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holmes back to the cage. McMurtry follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Holmes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McMurtry.
Holmes thows a left - swing and a miss!
McMurtry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMurtry.
Holmes avoids the body shot from McMurtry.
Holmes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McMurtry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McMurtry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Holmes closes the distance and clinches.
McMurtry can't break the clinch.
McMurtry is looking to break free of the clinch but Holmes has double underhooks.
Holmes cracks McMurtry with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurtry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holmes keeps control of McMurtry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holmes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McMurtry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McMurtry or not.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMurtry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holmes prevents a body shot from McMurtry.
Holmes is stalling here.
Holmes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes takes one to the side of the head.
Holmes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McMurtry misses with a lunging right hand
and Holmes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMurtry avoids the body shot from Holmes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes moves out of range of the body kick from McMurtry.
A shot to the liver by McMurtry. Beautiful body shot.
McMurtry throws a body punch but Holmes moves out of range.
McMurtry swings for the body but Holmes moves out of range.
McMurtry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
McMurtry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from McMurtry.
McMurtry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McMurtry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holmes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holmes has McMurtry up against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurtry misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmes misses with a series of wild punches.
McMurtry slips a jab from Holmes.
McMurtry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes jabs at McMurtry's body.
Stephen McMurtry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes drops his hands momentarily and McMurtry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McMurtry avoids the body shot from Holmes.
McMurtry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holmes throws a shot to the body.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMurtry was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
McMurtry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes scores with a one two! McMurtry had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but McMurtry is just out of range.
McMurtry throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes moves out of range easily.
Holmes is looking to wear down McMurtry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McMurtry looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Holmes.
McMurtry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McMurtry there as he acknowledges the shot.
McMurtry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holmess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McMurtry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McMurtry throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMurtry loads up on a big right hand but Holmes slips the punch.
Holmes darts in and clinches McMurtry up against the cage.
A short right from Holmes on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Holmes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
McMurtry throws a lazy right hand but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McMurtry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McMurtry misses the shot to the body.
McMurtry throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McMurtry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes lands a lovely overhand right.
McMurtry throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease.
Holmes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McMurtry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McMurtry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McMurtry connects with a looping right hand.
McMurtry takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes throws a jab but it's blocked by McMurtry.
McMurtry throws a series of punches but Holmes avoids them all with ease.
McMurtry lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Holmes as he connects with a hook.
McMurtry looks to land a combination but Holmes avoids it well.
McMurtry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holmes.
Holmes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McMurtry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McMurtry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McMurtry throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMurtry lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holmes.
Holmes avoids the body shot from McMurtry.
Holmes takes a swing at McMurtry's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holmes.
Holmes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
McMurtry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holmes.
McMurtry scores with a one two! Holmes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McMurtry scores with a nice strike.
McMurtry throws a head kick that misses
and Holmes counters with a right hand to the body.
McMurtry is breathing heavily.
Holmes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McMurtry.
Holmes cracks McMurtry with a good jab.
McMurtry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurtry throws an off balance right hand
and McMurtry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holmes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Holmes to work.
McMurtry can't break the clinch.
Holmes breaks the clinch.
Holmes defending well as McMurtry loads up on a big left hand.
Holmes misses with an uppercut. McMurtry saw that one coming.
McMurtry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes manages to avoid it.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMurtry was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
McMurtry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McMurtry.
McMurtry misses with a series of wild punches.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMurtry manages to avoid it.
Holmes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holmes clinches with his opponent.
Holmes lands a right hand that snaps the head of McMurtry backwards.
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!
McMurtry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short uppercut from Holmes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes lands a left hand.
McMurtry tries to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling the position.
Holmes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holmes breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Holmes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holmes gets a clinch.
McMurtry is trying to break free.
Holmes stalling the fight.
McMurtry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes presses McMurtry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holmes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McMurtry takes an elbow to the temple.
Holmes lands a left hand that snaps the head of McMurtry backwards.
McMurtry is rocked!
McMurtry letting Holmes take a breather here.
McMurtry is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Holmes for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Holmes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McMurtry seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Holmes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMurtry misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Holmes to work.
Holmes is leaning against McMurtry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McMurtry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Holmes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes presses McMurtry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holmes slows down the pace here.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes digs a right hand into McMurtry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McMurtry's gas tank.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes pushes McMurtry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Holmes pushes McMurtry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Holmes - that landed with a thud.
Holmes lands a nice uppercut.
Holmes stalling.
Holmes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McMurtry or not.
Holmes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McMurtry backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Holmes to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodney Holmes.
McMurtry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holmes lands a nice hook to McMurtry's body. McMurtry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McMurtry throws a right and a left that Holmes avoids nicely.
McMurtry misses with the combination.
Holmes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McMurtry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holmes slips a jab and a cross from McMurtry.
Holmes misses the jab.
Holmes lands a glancing blow to the side of McMurtry's head.
The crowd cheers as Holmes lands an impressive looking overhand right. McMurtry doesn't seem phased though.
Holmes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McMurtry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes was well out of range. Poor timing from McMurtry.
McMurtry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMurtry was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Holmes closes the distance and clinches.
McMurtry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holmes.
Holmes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holmes lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes prevents McMurtry from breaking the clinch.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes is leaning against McMurtry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holmes breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes thuds his right hand into McMurtry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McMurtry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holmes takes a swing at McMurtry's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Holmes clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holmes pounces like a tiger and cracks McMurtry with a vicious hook! McMurtry is down but not out! Holmes follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rodney Holmes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cassit Heiluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heiluu comes to the cage accompanied by Kerrankin Tarpeekseen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cassit Heiluu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Moreira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Heiluu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moreira.
Moreira cracks Heiluu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heiluu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moreira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heiluu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Heiluu.
Moreira misses with a right hand
and Heiluu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Moreira!
Heiluu wants to control the pace but Moreira is squirming around nicely.
Moreira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreira is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Moreira trying desperately to get to his feet.
Moreira avoids a series of strikes thrown by Heiluu.
Heiluu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Daniel Moreira has been cut.
Heiluu unloads with some shots from mount but Moreira bucks and avoids them well.
Moreira can't escape the position.
Heiluu lands a big shot there that rocks Moreira but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Heiluu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Moreira is rocked!
That has opened up Daniel Moreira's cut even more.
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!
Heiluu wants to control the pace but Moreira is squirming around nicely.
Heiluu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Moreira manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Heiluu wants to control but Moreira is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moreira to see if he's OK.
Moreira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Moreira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heiluu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moreira manages to get back to half guard.
Heiluu seems to be working for a kimura but Moreira defends the submission attempt.
Moreira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Heiluu.
Moreira trying to control from the bottom.
Moreira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The cut above Daniel Moreira's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Moreira controlling the position for now.
Heiluu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu is trying to control the action in half guard but Moreira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Heiluu thows a huge punch but Moreira dodges it nicely.
Moreira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moreira is controlling Heiluu's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heiluu is controlling him.
Heiluu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Heiluu wants to control from the top but Moreira keeps moving.
Moreira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moreira has Heiluu pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira looking for a sweep. Not yet Moreira, not yet.
Heiluu throws a big right hand that misses.
Moreira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Daniel Moreira wasn't active enough on the ground.
Heiluu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heiluu checks a leg kick nicely.
Heiluu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Moreira!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heiluu lands a big elbow.
Daniel Moreira's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Heiluu is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Moreira has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Moreira!
Heiluu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moreira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassit Heiluu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Moreira's cut.
That's time! Heiluu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moreira. Heiluu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moreira throws a big shot that misses.
Moreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Heiluu is just out of range.
Moreira missing with a left hand there. Heiluu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreira tests Heiluu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moreira throws a body punch but Heiluu moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heiluu lands a nice shot to the body.
Moreira takes a swing at Heiluu's ribcage but misses.
Heiluu drops his hands momentarily and Moreira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moreira misses with a low kick.
Heiluu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moreira.
Moreira misses with a double jab
and Heiluu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moreira missing with a left hand there. Heiluu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moreira's waist but Moreira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heiluu off to one side.
Moreira connects with a looping right hand.
Moreira misses with a shot to the body
and Heiluu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moreira throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Heiluu won't allow Moreira to sweep him here.
Moreira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heiluu throws a big right hand that misses.
Heiluu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heiluu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cassit Heiluu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heiluu won't allow Moreira to sweep him here.
Heiluu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moreira dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Heiluu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Heiluu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Heiluu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Heiluu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heiluu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heiluu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moreira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moreira trying to control but Heiluu is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moreira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moreira trying to control but Heiluu is working from the bottom.
Moreira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moreira wants to control from the top but Heiluu keeps moving.
Heiluu looking for subs off his back but Moreira has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heiluu actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heiluu keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Moreira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel Moreira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Moreira throws a body punch but Heiluu moves out of range.
Moreira tries to score with a low kick but Heiluu moves his leg out of the way.
Moreira loads up on a big right hand but Heiluu slips the punch.
Heiluu throws out a loose jab but Moreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moreira misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreira wants to land a leg kick but Heiluu is out of range.
Moreira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heiluu.
Moreira throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heiluu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Daniel Moreira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Moreira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moreira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moreira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moreira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heiluu.
Heiluu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moreira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu slips a straight right by Moreira.
Moreira throws a right hand that misses
letting Heiluu counter with a right hand.
Heiluu shoots in looking for a takedown. Moreira tries to sprawl out of it but Heiluu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moreira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Heiluu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daniel Moreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreira wants to slow Heiluu down by chopping away at his legs.
Moreira cracks Heiluu with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassit Heiluu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreira throws a big shot that misses.
Moreira misses with a body shot.
Moreira throws a series of punches but Heiluu avoids them all with ease.
Heiluu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moreira to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu throws a lazy right hand but Moreira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Heiluu blocks the low kick.
Heiluu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heiluu dodges the punch combination from Moreira.
Moreira misses with a straight right.
Heiluu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moreira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreira misses with a left hand
and Heiluu counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Moreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moreira 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Moreira!
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