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Cf.71: Bombs Away PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Fargloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Sokolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Fargloom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Fargloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukasz Sokolski!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokolski dives in and grabs Fargloom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fargloom pushes down on Sokolski's head and hops out.
Fargloom takes a swing at Sokolski's ribcage but misses.
Fargloom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fargloom scores with a shot to the body.
Fargloom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fargloom works on Sokolski's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Fargloom as the two fighters clinch.
Sokolski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fargloom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sokolski looks gassed!
Sokolski takes a shot to the head.
Fargloom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fargloom stalls.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Fargloom for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sokolski tries to pull guard but Fargloom won't allow it.
Jack Fargloom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Sokolski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fargloom cracks Sokolski with a nice body shot.
Fargloom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fargloom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fargloom.
A nice left hand lands by Fargloom.
Fargloom dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fargloom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fargloom is leaning against Sokolski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fargloom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sokolski stalling in the clinch but Fargloom improves position.
Fargloom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fargloom lands a hook that snaps the head of Sokolski backwards.
Sokolski is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fargloom effectively controlling the action here.
Sokolski is still on wobbly legs! Can Fargloom finish him?
Fargloom creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sokolski with a big uppercut! Sokolski tries to clinch up but Fargloom pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sokolski to the mat! Sokolski covers up and Fargloom unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Fargloom!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rakharo Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Atleetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ko's entrance music is Monster. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Atleetti's choice of entrance music: Beyonce - Halo. Antti Atleetti has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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177 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rakharo Ko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Atleetti!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ko tries to clinch up but Atleetti circles away and keeps his distance.
Ko closes the distance and pushes Atleetti back into the cage.
Ko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Atleetti gets control of Ko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Atleetti will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ko tries to stand but Atleetti is controlling from the bottom.
Ko wants to stand and escape but instead Atleetti has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Atleetti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ko is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ko is looking to stand back up but Atleetti counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atleetti trying to control the pace.
Atleetti prevents Ko from standing back up.
Ko is trying to escape back to his feet but Atleetti uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ko is not content to let Atleetti control the position.
Ko is trying to buck Atleetti off.
Atleetti moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ko is not content to let Atleetti control the position.
Ko is pushing Atleetti's head away, looking to escape. Atleetti manages to hold on to the position though.
Atleetti is looking to take a break and control but Ko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atleetti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko is pushing Atleetti's head away, looking to escape. Atleetti manages to hold on to the position though.
Ko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Ko's face as Atleetti controls the position.
Ko tries to escape but Atleetti is in control.
Ko trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Atleetti is looking to take a break and control but Ko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ko pushes Atleetti away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Atleetti gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atleetti just content to control the position.
Ko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Atleetti has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ko is breathing heavily.
Atleetti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ko, who protects the arm well.
Atleetti remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Atleetti is looking to take a break and control but Ko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atleetti controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Atleetti 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.
Ko tries to clinch up
and Atleetti counters with a left to the body.
Atleetti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ko's waist but Ko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Atleetti off to one side.
Atleetti shoots for a double leg takedown but Ko sprawls well. He's pushed Atleetti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ko doesn't manage to clinch there - Atleetti circles away.
Ko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atleetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ko tries to clinch up
so Atleetti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Atleetti stops Ko from standing up.
Ko keeping moving, preventing Atleetti from controlling successfully.
Atleetti prevents Ko from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko is wriggling around but Atleetti manages to pass to half guard.
Atleetti works his foot free and advances to mount.
Atleetti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Atleetti is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Atleetti extends the arm and Ko is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antti Atleetti!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harri Olli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Robbins (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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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Olli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Robbins!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olli looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Olli wants to take a breather but Robbins is having none of it.
Robbins looking for submissions off his back.
Olli stops Robbins from getting back to his feet.
Robbins is looking to improve his position.
Robbins looking for submissions off his back.
Olli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olli is trying to work for a kimura but Robbins is defending well.
Robbins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Olli tries to free his leg and advance position but Robbins is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olli trying to control the position from guard on top but Robbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robbins working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Olli has passed into half guard!
Robbins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robbins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olli is one step ahead there.
Olli is stalling in the full guard.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Olli from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins has his foot on Olli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olli works his way back into a safe position though.
Olli is stalling in the full guard.
Olli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robbins wants to stand up but Olli is controlling him.
Robbins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olli wants to control from the top but Robbins keeps moving.
Robbins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Robbins being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Harri Olli wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Robbins slips a jab and a cross from Olli.
Mark Robbins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robbins moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Robbins throws an elbow but misses.
Robbins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Robbins lands a hook that snaps the head of Olli backwards.
Robbins missing with knees to the body.
Robbins lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robbins.
Robbins keeps control of Olli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Olli lands with a left to the head.
Olli jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins wants to stand but Olli is controlling his posture from full guard.
Robbins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Olli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robbins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robbins postures up.
Robbins wants to stand and escape but instead Olli has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robbins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robbins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 Harri Olli 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.
Olli 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.
Robbins wants to clinch.
Olli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Robbins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Olli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Olli throws a wild body kick that Robbins sees coming a mile off.
Robbins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robbins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olli looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robbins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Olli from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Olli wants to pass the guard but Robbins is keeping the position.
Olli trying to control but Robbins is working from the bottom.
Olli wants to pass the guard but Robbins is keeping the position.
Robbins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Olli trying to control but Robbins is working from the bottom.
Robbins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Olli from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins looking for a guillotine here but Olli defends easily.
Olli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Olli scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olli is looking to take a break and control but Robbins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robbins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Olli's best efforts.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robbins is looking to improve his position.
Robbins is not content to let Olli control the position.
Robbins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olli pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olli is trying to control. Robbins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robbins gets back to full guard.
Olli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robbins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robbins has his foot on Olli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olli works his way back into a safe position though.
Olli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robbins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olli defends well.
Olli trying to control the position from guard on top but Robbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robbins looking for a sweep. Not yet Robbins, not yet.
Olli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins is not content to let Olli control the position.
Olli lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Robbins down.
Robbins is looking to regain half guard here but Olli keeps moving and retains side control.
Robbins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Olli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Olli is keen to just control but Robbins is a slippery customer.
Robbins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robbins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robbins actively working from the bottom here.
Robbins is breathing heavily.
Olli is trying to control the action in half guard but Robbins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Olli dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Olli stuns Robbins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robbins is looking to score with low kicks.
Robbins slips a straight right by Olli.
Olli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robbins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harri Olli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olli looks to score with a jab to the body but Robbins is just out of range.
Robbins tries to clinch up but Olli circles away and keeps his distance.
Olli throws a looping overhand right but Robbins ducks down to avoid it.
Olli keeps the fight on the outside.
Robbins lands a leg kick that knocks Olli off balance momentarily.
Olli misses with a two punch combination.
Robbins takes the fight into the clinch.
Olli is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Olli is trying to push Robbins away but Robbins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olli taking a breather.
Robbins lands a shot to the body.
Robbins lands a nice knee to the body.
Robbins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robbins lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Olli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robbins is defending well for now.
Olli has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Robbins regains guard immediately.
Harri Olli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olli is posturing up here but Robbins has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Olli tries to roll out but it's too tight and Olli has to tap! Slick submission there by Robbins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Robbins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santi Jimara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayo Anoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killing in the name. . Anoy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Massive Attack - Teardrop. 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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164 lbs
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168 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Santi Jimara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ayo Anoy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anoy blocks a jab.
Anoy avoids a kick to the body.
Anoy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jimara throws a sloppy head kick and Anoy moves out of range easily.
Jimara tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anoy blocks a head kick by Jimara.
Jimara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jimara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anoy.
Jimara misses with a head kick.
Anoy dives in and grabs Jimara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jimara pushes down on Anoy's head and hops out.
Jimara throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anoy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anoy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jimara as he jumps to the side.
Anoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jimara swings for the body but Anoy moves out of range.
Anoy blocks a head kick by Jimara.
Jimara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jimara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anoy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jimara tries to avoid it but Anoy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jimara to the ground. Jimara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santi Jimara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayo Anoy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimara looks to score with a jab to the body but Anoy is just out of range.
Jimara lands a high kick!
Anoy avoids the head kick by Jimara.
Donk. Anoy catches Jimara right on the button with a cross.
Anoy motions for Jimara to come forward. Anoy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Anoy does no damage.
Santi Jimara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimara misses with an uppercut.
Anoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anoy instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anoy tries to land a knee to the head but Jimara blocks with his arms.
Anoy tries to land a knee to the head but Jimara blocks with his arms.
Jimara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jimara swings wildly with an uppercut but Anoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jimara tries to stall but Anoy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anoy is working for takedown but Jimara is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jimara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anoy is keeping busy.
Jimara avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anoy tries to pull guard but Jimara holds him up against the cage and eventually Anoy drops back down to his feet.
Jimara lands a right hand.
Jimara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anoy backwards.
Anoy is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimara misses with the head strike.
Anoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Jimara finish him?
Jimara misses with the head strike.
Jimara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jimara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jimara throws a punch but it's blocked by Anoy.
Jimara swings wildly with an uppercut but Anoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimara throws a punch but it's blocked by Anoy.
Jimara misses with some punches.
Jimara has a couple of punches blocked by Anoy.
Jimara misses with a punch on the inside.
Jimara has a couple of punches blocked by Anoy.
Jimara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimara slows down the pace here.
Jimara misses with the head strike.
Anoy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jimara misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jimara fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jimara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anoy.
Anoy tries to stall but Jimara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jimara swings wildly with an uppercut but Anoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jimara misses with a straight right.
Jimara throws a big shot that misses.
Jimara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anoy.
Anoy blocks a head kick by Jimara.
A jab from Jimara misses.
Anoy avoids the head kick by Jimara.
Jimara throws a head kick but Anoy moves out of range.
Jimara is breathing heavily.
Jimara looks to land a left hand but Anoy moved out of range nicely.
Jimara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jimara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anoy moves out of range of the strikes.
Jimara throws a head kick but Anoy moves out of range.
Anoy throws a series of punches but Jimara moves out of range.
Jimara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimara misses with a hook.
Jimara checks a leg kick.
Jimara misses with a head kick.
Anoy tries to clinch up but Jimara circles away and keeps his distance.
Jimara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anoy misses with the combination.
Anoy misses with a body punch
and Jimara counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anoy thuds a left hand into Jimara's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santi Jimara 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.
Anoy works Jimara's body with a nice hook.
Jimara throws a low kick, looking for Anoy's leg but Anoy calmly moves out of range.
Jimara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jimara misses with a straight left.
Anoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimara.
Anoy misses with a looping left.
Anoy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jimara misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimara lands a nice hook to Anoy's body. Anoy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jimara throws a head kick but Anoy moves out of range.
Anoy seems to have recovered his senses.
Anoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimara.
Anoy lands a glancing blow to the side of Jimara's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Anoy.
Jimara blocks a jab.
Jimara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimara.
Jimara swings for the body but Anoy moves out of range.
Santi Jimara is winning the standup battle so far.
Jimara throws a body punch but Anoy moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anoy lands a jab.
Jimara swings for the body but Anoy moves out of range.
Anoy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jimara is looking to chop away at Anoy's legs.
Jimara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jimara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jimara works Anoy's body with a nice hook.
Anoy blocks a head kick by Jimara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anoy gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jimara gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santi Jimara!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nixon Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unkind Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artist has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nixon Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Unkind Artist!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red throws a head kick that misses.
Artist looks for the body kick but Red saw that one coming.
Red throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Red throws a one two combo.
It looks like Unkind Artist has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Red misses.
Artist scores with a nice body kick.
Red throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Artist throws a sloppy head kick and Red moves out of range easily.
Red moves out of range as Artist throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Artist.
Red moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Artist throws a shot from downtown. Red moves away and avoids it.
Red throws a lazy head kick
and Artist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Artist takes a kick to the side of the head.
Red tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Red staying out of range there.
Red connects with a single shot there.
Red ducks right into an uppercut from Artist.
Artist slips a jab from Red.
Artist fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Artist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Red is out of range.
Artist throws a leg kick but Red sees it coming and moves out of range.
Artist throws a nice outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Red!
Artist throws a low kick, looking for Red's leg but Red calmly moves out of range.
Artist is looking to land body kicks.
Artist scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Artist.
Artist takes a swing at Red's ribcage but misses.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Red takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nixon Red seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Red tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Red avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Red throws a push kick but Artist slaps the foot to one side.
Artist throws a head kick but Red moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artist slips a straight right by Red.
Artist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Red.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Artist takes a kick to the side of the head.
Artist throws a jab when Red was well out of range.
Artist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Red paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Artist walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Red checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Red tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Red.
Artist lands a jab to Red's midsection.
Red lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Red throws a lazy uppercut
and Artist counters with a nice body shot.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Artist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Artist walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Artist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crunch! Artist slams his shin into Red's torso.
Artist throws a head kick that misses.
Artist looks gassed!
Artist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Red.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Artist.
Artist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Red lands a head kick!
Artist is rocked!
Red steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Artist.
Artist is still on wobbly legs! Can Red finish him?
Red has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Artist.
Red misses with a head kick.
Artist seems to have recovered his senses.
Red misses with a head kick.
Artist connects with a leg kick. Red looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Artist. That's going to slow Red down.
Artist slips a jab and a cross from Red.
Red misses the jab.
Red throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Artist's head.
Artist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Red.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Red pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Red throws a series of punches but Artist moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Red throws a series of punches but Artist avoids them all with ease.
Artist throws a sloppy head kick and Red moves out of range easily.
Artist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Red moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Red misses with a two punch combination.
Red fails to land with a series of punches.
Artist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Red looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A good leg kick by Artist.
Artist misses with a head kick.
Red's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Red duly obliges.
Artist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Red's hands.
Red throws the kick towards the body but Artist avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Red pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artist lands with an overhand left.
Artist thumps Red with a low kick.
Artist throws a head kick but Red moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Unkind Artist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Unkind Artist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Red circles away from the clinch attempt.
Red tries to land a body kick
and Artist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick from Artist lands but Red takes it in his stride.
Artist scores with a kick to the body.
Unkind Artist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Red misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Artist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Artist moves out of range as Red strikes.
Artist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Artist scores with a nice strike.
Nixon Red is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Artist throws a wild body kick that Red sees coming a mile off.
Red pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Red pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Artist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Red blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Artist throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Artist dodges an elbow strike from Red.
Artist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Artist is looking to land body kicks.
Artist scores with a decent looking hook.
A solid body kick from Artist.
Artist looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Artist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Red throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Red misses with a left hand
and Artist counters with a body kick that stops Red in his tracks momentarily.
Artist scores with a shot to the body.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Red is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Red takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Artist moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Artist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Red doesn't seem bothered though.
Artist avoids the head kick by Red.
Artist is looking to slow Red down with leg kicks.
Artist is looking to slow Red down with leg kicks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Artist throws a leg kick which misses Red's front leg but catches the back leg as Red tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist rushes Red and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Red throws an elbow but misses.
Artist is working Red over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Artist.
A nice left hand lands by Artist.
Artist avoids a wild elbow strike from Red.
Artist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red's elbow.
Artist has Red pressed against the cage, preventing Red from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Artist lands with a light punch inside.
Artist throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Artist.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Artist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Artist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Artist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Artist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Artist throws a head kick that half lands.
Artist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Artist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Red misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Red takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Red throws a head kick but Artist moves out of range.
Artist plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Artist connects with a nice looking jab.
Artist misses with a head kick.
Artist misses with an uppercut.
Red throws a head kick that misses.
Red with a hook.
Red pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Artist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Red throws a head kick but Artist moves out of range.
Artist scores with a leg kick.
Red is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist lands a right hook to the body.
Artist tries to bum rush Red with a series of wild strikes but Red uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Artist is looking to slow Red down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Red throws a lazy head kick
and Artist counters by moving into the clinch.
Red breaks the clinch.
Red scores with a head kick. Artist tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A punch lands to the side of Artist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Artist misses with a few strikes there.
That kick from Artist tenderised Red's leg. Red is trying to keep his angry face on.
Red is looking to clinch but Artist is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Artist there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Red, as that shot connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Artist throws a nice inside leg kick.
Artist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Red lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Artist circles away quickly and effectively.
Artist goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unkind Artist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Unkind Artist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Artist tries to land a front kick but Red steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Artist scores with a jab to the jaw.
Artist moves out of range of the body kick from Red.
A looping hook to the body misses from Red. Artist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Red staying out of range there.
Artist throws a wild body kick that Red sees coming a mile off.
Red lands a head kick. Artist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Red throws a jab when Artist was well out of range.
Red on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Artist. Artist obviously looking to wear him down.
Red lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Red.
Red walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Red throws a lazy head kick
and Artist counters with a left to the body.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist throws a front kick that sends Red stumbling back into the cage.
Artist throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artist moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist throws a right and a left that Red avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Artist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Red lands a jab to the nose.
Artist connects with a crisp jab.
Artist has closed the distance and engaged Red in a clinch.
Artist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Artist misses with a punch to the body.
Red looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Red throws an elbow but it misses.
Artist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Artist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Artist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Red misses.
Red throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Artist on the side of the head.
Red will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Red throws an overhand right that lands on Artist's shoulder, as Artist tries to avoid the shot.
Artist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Red. That did some damage!
Artist connects with a high kick.
Unkind Artist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Artist. Red does a little dance to reset his feet.
Red throws a series of punches but Artist moves out of range.
Red throws a head kick but Artist moves out of range.
Artist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Red misses with a jab, cross combination.
Artist scores with a shot to the body.
Artist delivers a nice body kick.
Red checks a leg kick.
Red throws a jab but it's blocked by Artist.
Artist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Artist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Red throws a jab but it's blocked by Artist.
Red fails to land with a series of punches.
Artist's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Artist duly obliges.
Artist looks to land a body kick but Red moved away.
Red misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red throws a head kick that half lands.
Artist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Red walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Artist moves out of range of the body kick from Red.
Red scores with a nice right hand.
Artist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Red.
Artist cracks a nice hook into Red's ribs.
Artist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Artist moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Artist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Artist connects with the punch.
Artist throws a half hearted mid kick.
Artist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Red throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Red.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist has managed to clinch.
Red throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artist.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Artist.
Red tries to break the clinch but Artist is controlling the position.
Red misses with an elbow strike.
Red breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Red fakes the leg kick and cracks Artist in the body.
Red throws a sloppy head kick
and Artist counters with an outside leg kick.
Artist blocks a head kick by Red.
Nixon Red has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Red manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Unkind Artist.
Well Artist has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unkind Artist!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Stigu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Romario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stigu comes to the cage accompanied by Sabrina-Boys. Romario has chosen Polly - By Nirvana as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Stigu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anderson Romario!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romario misses with a head kick.
Romario connects with a leg kick. Stigu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circling - Stigu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stigu misses with a wild combination.
Romario tries to clinch up but Stigu circles away and keeps his distance.
Stigu takes a swing at Romario's ribcage but misses.
Stigu misses with an uppercut.
Romario tries a head kick but it misses.
Stigu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romario looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romario bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stigu scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romario defending well as Stigu loads up on a big left hand.
Stigu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Romario counters with an outside leg kick.
Stigu misses with a few strikes there.
Stigu swings widly with a right hand
and Romario counters with a big head kick but Stigu shrugs it off.
Stigu lands a really nice looking cross but Romario seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Stigu does it's job there.
Romario goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stigu misses with an uppercut.
Romario slips a jab from Stigu.
Stigu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romario lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stigu will feel that in the morning.
Romario lands a nice looking body kick.
Romario misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Stigu.
Romario looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stigu connects with a jab.
Romario is looking to clinch but Stigu is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Stigu blocks the low kick.
Stigu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romario doesn't seem bothered though.
Romario takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stigu lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romario gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stigu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Romario checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stigu lands a nice shot to the body.
Romario ducks under a wild hook from Stigu.
Stigu lands a head kick that stumbles Romario and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Anderson Romario has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stigu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stigu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stigu connects with a couple of short punches.
Stigu throwing strikes but missing.
Stigu with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Romario can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stigu throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stigu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Romario avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stigu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stigu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stigu throwing strikes from guard but Romario blocks nicely.
Romario trying to control the position.
Stigu is looking to work some ground and pound but Romario has wrist control.
Stigu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stigu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romario works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stigu with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Stigu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Romario's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Romario throws a sloppy head kick and Stigu moves out of range easily.
Stigu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stigu lands a really nice looking cross but Romario seems unphased.
Stigu throws a shot to the body.
Romario on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stigu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romario fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stigu, pushing him back 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!
Stigu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stigu breaks the clinch.
Stigu lands an overhand right.
Romario on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stigu throws a poor cross that misses
and Romario counters with a body kick.
Stigu misses with a straight right.
Stigu lands a body shot.
Stigu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stigu misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romario looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romario is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stigu drops Romario with a big left hand and mounts him. Romario is in big trouble!
Stigu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Romario is desperately trying to improve his position but Stigu has a good base and remains in mount.
Stigu working for a submission but Romario is keeping him at bay.
Stigu punching from mount but Romario doing a good job of avoiding damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stigu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stigu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Romario because Stigu loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romario is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stigu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romario can do to turn this around?
Romario slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stigu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stigu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stigu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stigu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stigu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Romario moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stigu preventing the sweep.
Romario keeping moving, preventing Stigu from controlling successfully.
Stigu postures up in Romario's guard and throws a big left but Romario blocks it.
Stigu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stigu throwing strikes from guard but Romario blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romario preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stigu stands and throws Romario's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Romario can't do much from the bottom here.
Stigu cracks Romario with a big right hand but Romario just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stigu misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Stigu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Romario's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Romario uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stigu.
A big left from Stigu misses.
Romario on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stigu misses with a straight left.
Romario stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stigu.
Romario throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Romario takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stigu throws a front kick aimed at Romario's knee but Romario avoids it well.
Stigu lands a nice shot that snaps Romario's head back.
Romario slips a jab from Stigu.
Romario slips under a jab from Stigu.
Romario moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stigu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romario counters by moving into the clinch.
Romario creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Romario throws an elbow but it misses.
Stigu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romario has him pressed against the cage.
Romario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stigu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romario as Stigu tries to tie him up.
Stigu tries to break the clinch but Romario is controlling the position.
Romario lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Mr Stigu has been cut.
Romario creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stigu's defenses.
Stigu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stigu misses with the head strike.
Stigu misses with some punches.
Stigu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stigu misses with a punch on the inside.
Romario throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stigu blocks it with crossed arms.
Romario misses with an elbow over the top.
Stigu takes an elbow to the temple.
Stigu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romario backwards.
Romario unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stigu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Romario utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romario gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson Romario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stigu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romario throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stigu dodges an elbow strike from Romario.
Stigu tries to break the clinch but Romario is controlling the position.
Stigu takes an elbow to the temple.
Stigu avoiding damage as Romario throws knees to the body.
Stigu blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Romario just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stigu's brow.
Stigu misses with the head strike.
Stigu dodges an elbow strike from Romario.
Romario throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stigu tries to break the clinch but Romario is controlling the position.
Romario comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stigu avoiding damage as Romario throws knees to the body.
Stigu is looking to break free of the clinch but Romario has double underhooks.
Stigu misses with some punches.
Stigu misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stigu swings wildly with an uppercut but Romario uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stigu wants to get back to striking at distance but Romario won't allow it.
A short left from Stigu.
Romario blocking some punches.
Romario tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stigu avoids it.
Romario blocks an uppercut.
Romario misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romario.
Stigu blocks an elbow strike.
Stigu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stigu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romario lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romario lands an elbow just above Stigu 's eye.
Mr Stigu's cut is getting worse.
Romario blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stigu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romario working Stigu over with knees to the body.
Romario lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stigu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romario keeps control of Stigu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stigu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stigu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Romario lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson Romario seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Romario throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Romario avoiding damage.
Romario unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stigu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Romario using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Romario landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mr Stigu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stigu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romario lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Romario is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stigu takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romario lands an elbow inside that Stigu shrugs off.
Stigu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romario throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Romario throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anderson Romario.
I think Stigu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Stigu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alun James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nathan Summers has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nathan Summers seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alun James!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws the left hand but Summers avoids the punch easily.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Summers.
James throws a push kick but Summers slaps the foot to one side.
Jab by James.
James looks to throw the jab but Summers is out of range.
Summers tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Summers swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Summers takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Summers throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Summers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
James ducks under a wild hook from Summers.
Summers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a double jab.
Summers shoots in and gets a takedown into James's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Summers controls the pace.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Summers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Summers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James pulls Summers in close to prevent any damage.
James's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Summers is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Summers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Summers tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
Summers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Summers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James landing some decent shots from guard.
Summers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Summers is keeping the position for now.
Summers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
James postures up in Summers's guard and throws a big left but Summers blocks it.
Summers isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. James stacks Summers 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 James!
James works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
James lands a nice forearm strike.
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Summers manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Summers tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
James frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
James cracks Summers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
James content just to control the position here.
James can't control as he wanted to and Summers manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
James lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James throwing shots but Summers is blocking nicely.
James is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Summers sees it coming and defends easily.
Summers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alun James dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James throws a hook to the side of Summers's head but Summers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Summers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Summers misses the shot to the body.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Summers counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
James sneaks back into half guard.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James trying to control but Summers postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Summers trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Summers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Summers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Summers slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Summers trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
Summers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Summers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers is working for a kimura but James is defending it quite comfortably.
James trying to control but Summers postures up.
Summers wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
James manages to get to full guard.
Summers postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Summers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Summers cracks James with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Summers!
James raining down shots from the mount!
James raining down hammerfists from mount.
James prevents Summers from getting the reversal.
James raining down shots from the mount!
Summers is rocked!
James drops a big elbow. That's hurt Summers! More shots from James and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alun James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klitschko comes to the cage accompanied by Monster by Skillet. Colt Riley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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158 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colt Riley!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
Riley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klitschko tries to avoid it but Riley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klitschko to the ground. Klitschko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Riley shoots in for a takedown but Klitschko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Riley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Klitschko back to the cage. Riley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Riley throws a series of punches but Klitschko avoids them all with ease.
Riley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Riley.
Klitschko tries to bum rush Riley with a series of wild strikes but Riley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klitschko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
Klitschko misses with a body shot.
Klitschko misses with a looping left.
Klitschko avoids the body shot from Riley.
Klitschko lands an overhand right.
Klitschko looks to throw the jab but Riley is out of range.
Riley moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley lands a shot to the body.
Riley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klitschkos head.
Riley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klitschko backwards.
Klitschko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Klitschko lands a body shot.
Klitschko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klitschko fails to pull guard.
Riley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klitschko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klitschko avoids the body shot from Riley.
Riley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Klitschko throws a shot from downtown. Riley moves away and avoids it.
Klitschko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riley moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klitschko. Riley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klitschko throws a jab when Riley was well out of range.
Klitschko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Riley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klitschko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klitschko. Riley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klitschko takes one on the button.
Klitschko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Riley scores with a jab to the body.
Riley throws an overhand right that lands on Klitschko's shoulder, as Klitschko tries to avoid the shot.
Klitschko lands a nice shot to the body.
Riley cracks Klitschko with a good jab.
Riley clinches.
Riley lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko tries to pull guard but Riley holds him up against the cage and eventually Klitschko drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Klitschko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klitschko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riley is leaning against Klitschko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Riley lands a shoulder strike.
Klitschko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Klitschko is breathing heavily.
Riley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riley pushes Klitschko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klitschko is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riley.
Riley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Klitschko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riley unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Klitschko! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Riley is unloading with more strikes now! Klitschko drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Riley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matti Teppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncle Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uncle Rico has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Teppo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uncle Rico!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teppo clinches up with Rico and pushes him back against the cage.
Teppo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rico misses with a body punch
and Teppo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rico swings for the body but Teppo moves out of range.
Rico takes a kick to the side of the head.
Teppo is looking to clinch but Rico is avoiding it.
Teppo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rico moves away.
Teppo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rico but Rico pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teppo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teppo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rico.
Rico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teppo was well out of range. Poor timing from Rico.
Teppo cracks the inside of Rico's front leg.
Rico takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some wild striking there from Rico.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teppo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rico.
Teppo darts in and clinches Rico up against the cage.
Teppo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rico as the two fighters clinch.
Rico misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Teppo fails to land.
Rico blocks an uppercut.
Rico prevents a body shot from Teppo.
Rico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teppo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rico lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teppo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rico's elbow.
Rico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rico wants to break the clinch but can't.
Teppo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teppo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rico blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teppo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Teppo.
Rico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teppo misses with the head strike.
Teppo throws a head punch that misses.
Teppo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Teppo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teppo scores with a shot to the side of Rico's head.
Teppo gets through Rico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rico.
Teppo digs a right hand into Rico's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rico's gas tank.
Teppo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teppo scores with a shot to the side of Rico's head.
A short right from Teppo on the inside.
Teppo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico throws a head punch that misses.
Teppo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teppo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rico's elbow.
Teppo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
Teppo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Teppo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teppo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Teppo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teppo tries to work over Rico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rico throws a head punch that misses.
Teppo misses with some punches.
Rico prevents a body shot from Teppo.
Teppo pushes Rico back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Rico on the inside.
Teppo misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teppo lands a hook that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
Teppo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ricos head.
Teppo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rico blocking some punches.
Teppo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teppo stops a takedown attempt from Rico.
Teppo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Teppo tries to work over Rico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teppo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teppo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teppo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Teppo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rico swings for the body but Teppo moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Rico.
Matti Teppo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rico misses the shot to the body.
Rico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teppo manages to avoid it.
Rico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rico takes a kick to the side of the head.
Teppo lands a nice looking body shot.
Rico keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rico misses with a wild body shot.
Teppo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rico can do to turn this around?
Teppo loads up on a big right hand but Rico slips the punch.
Rico scores with a hook to the body. Teppo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Teppo throws a sloppy head kick and Rico moves out of range easily.
Teppo lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teppo lands a head kick!
Teppo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rico throws a body punch but Teppo moves out of range.
Rico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teppo manages to avoid it.
Rico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Teppo is looking to wear down Rico with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Teppo rushes Rico and presses him up against the cage.
Teppo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teppo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teppo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teppo lands a right hand.
Rico is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Teppo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ricos head.
Rico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rico drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teppo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Teppo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rico's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teppo.
Teppo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Rico misses.
Teppo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rico to the mat! Rico manages to get full guard.
Teppo works over Rico with some ground and pound from guard.
Rico utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Teppo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teppo preventing the sweep.
Teppo wants to pass the guard but Rico is keeping the position.
Rico working a defensive guard but Teppo manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teppo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Teppo trying to control the action but Rico is working from the bottom.
Rico parries the strikes from Teppo easily there. Teppo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rico to escape.
Rico tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Teppo tries for a kimura but Rico is defending well.
Rico is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teppo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Teppo clinches with his opponent.
Teppo gets through Rico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rico is trying to break the clinch but Teppo has him pressed against the cage.
Rico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rico blocks an uppercut.
Teppo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rico or not.
Rico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teppo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rico digs a right hand into Teppo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teppo's gas tank.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teppo.
Teppo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Teppo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Teppo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Teppo looks to land a right hand but Rico moved out of range.
Teppo tries to land a front kick but Rico steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rico digs a good hook to Teppo's body.
Teppo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Teppo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rico.
Teppo moves into the clinch successfully.
Rico digs a right hand underneath Teppo's ribcage. Teppo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matti Teppo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teppo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Teppo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rico wants a takedown.
Rico prevents a body shot from Teppo.
Rico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Teppo.
Teppo lands a hook that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
Teppo misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico tries to work over Teppo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teppo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
Rico working aggressively here.
Teppo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
A short uppercut from Teppo.
Rico struggles to land a body shot inside as Teppo controls his hands.
Teppo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
Teppo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Teppo misses with a punch on the inside.
Teppo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teppo tries to throw a body punch but Rico avoids it by throwing Teppo back against the cage.
Rico ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rico no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teppo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rico works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Teppo wants to pass the guard but Rico is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teppo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Teppo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Teppo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rico is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Teppo looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teppo wants to control from the top but Rico keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teppo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rico's guard.
Rico is pressing down on Teppo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rico working a defensive guard here.
Teppo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matti Teppo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Teppo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matti Teppo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rico looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teppo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matti Teppo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Teppo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rico wants to get back to full guard but Teppo has passed into side control.
Teppo just content to control the position.
Uncle Rico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teppo working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rico wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matti Teppo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Teppo 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matti Teppo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: All of the Lights. 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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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Silakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes connects with a nice looking jab.
Holmes scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silakka has time to react.
Silakka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silakka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silakka slips a jab from Holmes.
Silakka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holmes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silakka throws a push kick but Holmes slaps the foot to one side.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silakka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Holmes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silakka throws a leg kick
and Holmes counters with a nice body shot.
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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silakka manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silakka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silakka.
Holmes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silakka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holmes throws a lazy right hand but Silakka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Holmes coming out on top.
Silakka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silakka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silakka throws a body punch but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silakka moves away.
Holmes moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes swings for the body but Silakka moves out of range.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes scores with a jab. Silakka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holmes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silakka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A leg kick checked by Holmes.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Silakka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silakka. Holmes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silakka tries to work over Holmes's front leg with a kick but Holmes checks it.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silakka moves forwards but Holmes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silakka throws a body kick the misses
and Holmes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silakka thinking.
Holmes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silakka.
Silakka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silakka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silakka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silakka is rocked!
Holmes catches Silakka with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Silakka forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rodney Holmes!
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