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UPG 9: Battle Born PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nomad Soap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Elias Laiho enters the cage!
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nomad Soap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elias Laiho!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laiho.
Soap takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laiho throws a hook but Soap blocks it.
Soap uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laiho.
Elias Laiho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laiho throws a nice looking combination but Soap bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soap misses with a body shot
and Laiho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laiho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soap at a distance.
Laiho scores with a decent looking hook.
Laiho throws a series of punches but Soap moves out of range.
A combination from Laiho does no damage.
Laiho lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soap backs up against the cage.
Laiho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Laiho does no damage.
Laiho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Soap on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laiho looks to land a combination but Soap avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho feints a jab promting Soap to slip. Laiho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Soap slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Soap slips a jab and a cross from Laiho.
Laiho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soap.
Soap steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laiho.
Laiho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Soap misses with a body shot.
Laiho tries to sprawl but Soap drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Soap missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laiho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Soap scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
Laiho won't allow Soap to pass to mount.
Soap takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Soap lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soap working over Laiho with some ground and pound. Laiho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Laiho is rocked!
Soap lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Laiho quite badly. Laiho pulls Soap in close trying to recover. Soap postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Laiho on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Laiho doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nomad Soap!
A very excited looking Nomad Soap rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Das German (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mart Kuus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mart Kuus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Das German!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mart Kuus!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
German throws a nice looking combination but Kuus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
German stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuus. Kuus gets slowly back to his feet.
German swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuus tries to score a power double leg takedown but German sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuus somewhat.
German throws a series of punches but Kuus moves out of range.
German scores with a decent looking hook.
German fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuus avoids a punch combination nicely.
German throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuus looks gassed!
German scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
German lands with a straight right. Kuus didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Kuus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Das German is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
German works over Kuus's head and body with a nice combination.
Kuus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oooooh!!! German has knocked Kuus down with a huge combo! German steps away and waves a wobbly Kuus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kuus is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
German fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kuus to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kuus looks to clinch but German throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kuus taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Das German!
A relieved looking Das German thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Sumo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke Krueger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Duke Krueger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimbo Sumo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krueger on the side of the head.
Sumo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krueger.
Sumo misses with the combination.
Krueger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sumo catches Krueger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sumo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sumo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krueger is breathing heavily.
Krueger is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Sumo moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Sumo!
A relieved looking Kimbo Sumo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marionetka Pudzianowska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marionetka Pudzianowska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Augusto!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augusto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pudzianowska sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Augusto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowska scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pudzianowska wants to pass the guard but Augusto is defending well.
Augusto gets full guard.
Pudzianowska landing with the ground and pound.
Pudzianowska trying to control the position from guard on top but Augusto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augusto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Augusto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pudzianowska working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowska is in a horrible position here. Augusto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pudzianowska is rocked!
Augusto postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Pudzianowska in real trouble here! The ref calls for Pudzianowska to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Augusto!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boone Bunker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lionel Messi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boone Bunker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lionel Messi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messi connects with a high kick.
Bunker looks to land a combination but Messi avoids it well.
Bunker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Messi counters with a leg kick.
Bunker throws a nice looking combination but Messi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boone Bunker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Messi - that will leave a mark!
Messi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bunker.
A jab from Bunker misses.
Bunker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Messi. That one must have hurt.
Bunker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Messi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Messi lands a front kick.
Messi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bunker's head.
Bunker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunker misses with the combination.
Messi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunker misses with a double jab
and Messi counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunker.
A jab from Bunker misses.
Bunker looks to land a combination but Messi avoids it well.
Messi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bunker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Messi manages to avoid it.
Bunker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker misses with the combination.
Bunker thows a body shot but no joy.
Messi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bunker throws a hook but Messi avoids it easily.
Bunker is looking to wear down Messi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Messi. Bunker shrugs it off though.
Messi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bunker takes a step back to recover.
Bunker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Messi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Messi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Messi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An inside leg kick lands from Messi.
Messi lands a head kick. Bunker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Bunker as he connects with a hook.
Bunker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid body kick from Messi.
Messi feints and then cracks Bunker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bunker down.
Bunker misses with a few strikes there.
Bunker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunker is breathing heavily.
Bunker throws a shot from downtown. Messi moves away and avoids it.
Bunker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Messi.
A big left from Bunker misses.
Messi scores with a push kick.
Bunker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Messi.
Bunker throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bunker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Messi.
Bunker swinging wildly here.
Messi lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi lands a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Messi.
Bunker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bunker is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Messi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bunker misses with a combination
and Messi counters with a head kick.
Bunker misses with an uppercut.
Messi scores with a leg kick.
Messi throws a head kick that Bunker semi-blocks.
Bunker swinging wildly here.
Messi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Messi.
Bunker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Messi counters with a good low kick that Bunker was not able to check.
Bunker throws a series of punches but Messi moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Messi - that will leave a mark!
Messi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Messi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Messi moves away from the strike by Bunker.
Bunker scores with a body shot.
Bunker misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Bunker misses its intended target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Messi - that will leave a mark!
Bunker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Messi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Messi connects with a solid leg kick.
Messi cracks the inside of Bunker's front leg.
Bunker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Messi thows a body kick. Bunker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bunker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Crunch! Messi slams his shin into Bunker's torso.
Messi throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Messi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Messi lands with a kick to the temple. Bunker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bunker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Messi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bunker.
Bunker misses with a wild body shot.
Messi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bunker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Messi keeps Bunker at a distance using the push kick.
Messi tries a head kick but it misses.
Messi throws a head kick that Bunker semi-blocks.
Bunker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Messi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Messi lands a high kick!
Bunker throws a big shot that misses.
Bunker swinging wildly here.
Bunker misses with a few strikes there.
Bunker misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Messi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lionel Messi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bunker misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Messi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Messi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Messi lands with a slapping head kick.
Bunker thows a body shot but no joy.
Messi lands a leg kick that knocks Bunker off balance momentarily.
Bunker misses with a two punch combination.
Messi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Messi feints and then cracks Bunker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bunker down.
Bunker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bunker connects with a crisp jab.
Bunker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bunker.
Bunker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Bunker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Messi slips a straight right by Bunker.
Messi lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Messi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bunker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Messi.
Messi thows a body kick. Bunker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Messi moves out of range as Bunker strikes.
Messi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Messi moves out of range of the strikes.
Messi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Messi scores with a head kick. Bunker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Messi delivers a nice body kick.
Boone Bunker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bunker works the jab nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Messi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bunker misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi lands with a nice body kick.
Messi connects with an inside leg kick.
Bunker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Messi.
Messi throws a head kick that half lands.
Messi throws a front kick that sends Bunker stumbling back into the cage.
Messi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bunker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bunker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Messi scores with a spinning back kick!
Messi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bunker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bunker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Messi thuds his shin into the meat of Bunker's side.
Bunker misses with a wild combination.
Bunker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Messi at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Messi.
Messi pushes Bunker away with a front kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both fighters circling a little - Messi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bunker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Messi counters with a solid body kick.
Messi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bunker.
Messi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bunker.
Messi thows a body kick. Bunker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Messi scores with a head kick. Bunker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Messi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Messi scores with a nice body kick.
Bunker misses with a wild combination.
Messi delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Messi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Messi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Messi keeps Bunker at a distance using the push kick.
Messi slips a jab and a cross from Bunker.
Messi misses with a head kick.
Bunker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Messi, right into the meat.
Messi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid body kick from Messi.
Messi connects with a high kick.
Bunker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Messi scores with a push kick.
Bunker scores with a punch to the head.
Messi dodges the punch combination from Bunker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bunker swinging wildly here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bunker!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Messi.
Messi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bunker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Messi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunker.
Bunker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bunker throws an off balance right hand
and Messi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Messi throws a front kick that sends Bunker stumbling back into the cage.
Messi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Messi lands a front kick.
Messi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bunker.
Bunker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Messi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunker. Messi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunker misses with a lunging right hand
and Messi counters with a leg kick.
Bunker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Messi can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Messi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Messi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bunker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Messi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunker.
Bunker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Messi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Messi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bunker thows a body shot but no joy.
Bunker fails to land with a series of punches.
Messi delivers a nice body kick.
Bunker misses with a wild body shot.
Messi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bunker.
Messi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bunker.
Messi lands a head kick!
Bunker throws a combination. Messi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker lands a jab to the head.
Messi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Bunker. Beautiful body shot.
Messi keeps Bunker at a distance using the push kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Messi.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bunker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Messi - the referee stops the clock and Bunker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Messi. Bunker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body kick there by Messi.
Messi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bunker will feel that in the morning.
Messi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bunker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bunker misses with a body shot
and Messi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bunker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Messi pushes Bunker away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bunker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bunker throws a right hand that Messi ducks under and follows up with a left that Messi also avoids with ease.
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!
Messi keeps Bunker at a distance using the push kick.
Messi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Messi scores with a leg kick.
Messi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Messi.
Bunker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Messi scores with a push kick.
Bunker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunker throws a jab but it's blocked by Messi.
Bunker misses with a series of wild punches.
Boone Bunker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick from Messi lands but Bunker takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lionel Messi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Messi 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lionel Messi!
Lionel Messi took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Peppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tamik Surenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teppo Peppo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Peppo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tamik Surenov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surenov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Surenov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peppo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Surenov.
Surenov thows a huge punch but Peppo dodges it nicely.
Surenov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Peppo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Surenov misses with a head shot. Peppo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Peppo working a defensive guard here.
Surenov chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Surenov postures up in Peppo's guard and throws a big left but Peppo blocks it.
Peppo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Surenov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surenov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Surenov being controlled here momentarily.
Surenov is in close to Peppo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surenov throwing strikes but missing.
Surenov postures up.
Surenov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Surenov throws a strike but Peppo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Surenov keeping moving, preventing Peppo from controlling successfully.
Peppo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surenov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peppo is controlling him.
Peppo trying to control the position from guard on top but Surenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Surenov wants to stand up but Peppo is controlling him.
Peppo wants to control from the top but Surenov keeps moving.
Surenov being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Teppo Peppo.
Surenov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Peppo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peppo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Surenov.
Surenov throws a series of punches but Peppo avoids them all with ease.
Surenov has a takedown stuffed.
Teppo Peppo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tamik Surenov.
Peppo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Surenov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Surenov postures up in Peppo's guard and throws a big left but Peppo blocks it.
Surenov throws a strike but Peppo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Peppo trying to control but Surenov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surenov wants to stand and escape but Peppo is having none of it.
Peppo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Peppo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Surenov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peppo is working hard here to advance position.
Peppo trying to control the position from guard on top but Surenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Teppo Peppo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Surenov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Peppo.
Peppo wants to clinch up but Surenov keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamik Surenov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Surenov dives in and grabs Peppo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peppo pushes down on Surenov's head and hops out.
Surenov clinches.
Surenov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peppo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Surenov wants a takedown but no success here.
Teppo Peppo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tamik Surenov.
Peppo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peppo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Surenov prevents a body shot from Peppo.
Surenov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peppo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Peppo digs a right hand into Surenov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Surenov's gas tank.
Peppo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Surenov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peppo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peppo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Surenov is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peppo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppo looking to slow down the pace here.
Surenov tries for a takedown but Peppo manages to get underhooks.
Peppo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Surenovs head.
Surenov is trying to drag Peppo to the mat but Peppo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peppo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Peppo.
Peppo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Surenov's elbow.
Surenov blocks an elbow strike.
Peppo stalling the fight.
Peppo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peppo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Surenov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peppo prevents it.
Peppo gets underhooks to prevent Surenov's takedown attempt.
Surenov blocks an uppercut.
Surenov avoids the elbow strike from Peppo, against the cage.
Peppo prevents the takedown attempt.
Peppo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Peppo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peppo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Peppo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Surenov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from Peppo.
Knees to the body from Peppo.
Teppo Peppo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peppo throws a punch but it's blocked by Surenov.
Peppo lands a nice uppercut.
Surenov looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Surenov.
Surenov blocks an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Peppo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Peppo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Surenov backwards.
Peppo looking to slow down the pace here.
Peppo pushes off an throws an elbow but Surenov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peppo.
Peppo stops a takedown attempt from Surenov.
Peppo swings wildly with an uppercut but Surenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Surenov wants a takedown but no success here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Surenov is working for takedown but Peppo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peppo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Surenov.
Peppo lands a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Peppo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peppo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Surenov's brow.
Peppo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peppo misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Peppo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Peppo moves in looking to clinch but Surenov pushes him off.
Peppo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Surenov as he jumps to the side.
Surenov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peppo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Surenov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peppo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Surenov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peppo closes the distance and pushes Surenov back into the cage.
Peppo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Surenov has Peppo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Peppo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Peppo lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Tamik Surenov has been cut.
Peppo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peppo tries a body shot but Surenov blocks it.
Peppo throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surenov wants a takedown but no success here.
Teppo Peppo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tamik Surenov.
Peppo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Surenov's elbow.
Peppo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Surenov's elbow.
Peppo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Surenov tries for a takedown but Peppo manages to get underhooks.
Surenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peppo working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peppo.
Peppo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Peppo throws a punch but it's blocked by Surenov.
A nice left hand lands by Peppo.
Surenov managing to block the knees to the body from Peppo.
Peppo is trying to stall.
Peppo taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Peppo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surenov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peppo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Peppo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peppo lands a damaging elbow.
Peppo swings wildly with an uppercut but Surenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peppo lands a shoulder strike.
Peppo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Peppo lands an elbow inside that Surenov shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peppo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Surenov is working for takedown but Peppo is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppo lands with a short shot to the head.
Surenov blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Peppo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Peppo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Peppo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Surenov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Peppo working aggressively here.
Peppo misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peppo.
Surenov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Peppo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppo connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Surenov! He's out on his feet! Peppo rushes in and drops Surenov with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Teppo Peppo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Krohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pora Poraa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krohn's entrance music is Superman Socks. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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26
220 lbs
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29
215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Krohn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pora Poraa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poraa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Poraa wants it to stay on the feet.
Poraa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Krohn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poraa checks it well.
Krohn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Krohn.
Poraa lands with a cross.
Poraa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Poraa scores with a jab. Krohn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Krohn misses with a looping left.
Poraa misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poraa connects with a right hand. Krohn shakes it off.
Krohn throws a head kick that misses
and Poraa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poraa throws a hook but Krohn avoids it easily.
Krohn fails with the takedown.
Krohn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Poraa circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Krohn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poraa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krohn.
Krohn slips a straight right by Poraa.
Krohn takes one to the side of the head.
Poraa misses with an uppercut. Krohn saw that one coming.
Poraa misses with a hook.
Krohn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poraa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poraa throws a jab when Krohn was well out of range.
Poraa throws a front kick that sends Krohn stumbling back into the cage.
Poraa throws the left hand but Krohn avoids the punch easily.
Krohn misses with a wild body shot.
Poraa slips a jab from Krohn.
Krohn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krohn fails with the takedown
and Poraa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poraa is looking for a kimura but Krohn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poraa to get the leverage.
Krohn gets full guard.
Poraa trying to control the position from guard on top but Krohn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poraa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krohn working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poraa throwing strikes but missing.
Krohn controls Poraa momentarily but Poraa frees himself.
Poraa trying to control but Krohn is working from the bottom.
Poraa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krohn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poraa has managed to get both his arms back between Krohn's legs - danger averted.
Krohn is trying to keep Poraa in close.
Poraa with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krohn is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Poraa has his hands clasped together but Krohn extends an breaks Poraa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Krohn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Krohn!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Momo Djembe Djembe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Baltazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Momo Djembe Djembe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
280 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Momo Djembe Djembe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brutus Baltazar!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baltazar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Djembe Djembe catches Baltazar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baltazar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Djembe Djembe misses with a hook.
Djembe Djembe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baltazar avoids the body shot from Djembe Djembe.
Djembe Djembe staying out of range there.
Baltazar slips under a jab.
Momo Djembe Djembe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baltazar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baltazar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Djembe Djembe.
Djembe Djembe takes a swing at Baltazar's ribcage but misses.
Baltazar slips under a jab from Djembe Djembe.
Djembe Djembe connects with a body shot that sends Baltazar's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baltazar misses with a wild combination.
Baltazar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Djembe Djembe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Djembe Djembe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Djembe Djembe blocks the low kick.
Baltazar thuds a left hand into Djembe Djembe's body.
Djembe Djembe misses with an uppercut
and Baltazar counters with a leg kick.
Baltazar jabs Djembe Djembe right on the nose. Djembe Djembe blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Djembe Djembe misses.
Baltazar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Djembe Djembe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Baltazar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Djembe Djembe throws out a powerful jab.
Baltazar looks to score with a jab to the body but Djembe Djembe is just out of range.
Baltazar misses with an uppercut. Djembe Djembe saw that one coming.
Baltazar looks for the body kick but Djembe Djembe saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Djembe Djembe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baltazar throws out the jab.
Djembe Djembe misses with a straight right.
Djembe Djembe takes a swing at Baltazar's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Djembe Djembe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baltazar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Djembe Djembe.
Baltazar is looking to chop away at Djembe Djembe's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Djembe Djembe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Djembe Djembe throws a hook but Baltazar avoids it easily.
Djembe Djembe clinches up with Baltazar and pushes him back against the cage.
Baltazar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Djembe Djembe has him pressed against the cage.
Baltazar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Djembe Djembe prevents Baltazar from breaking the clinch.
Djembe Djembe is looking to break free of the clinch but Baltazar has double underhooks.
Djembe Djembe prevents Baltazar from breaking the clinch.
Djembe Djembe keeps control of Baltazar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Djembe Djembe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baltazar backwards.
Djembe Djembe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djembe Djembe lands an overhand right.
Baltazar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Djembe Djembe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Djembe Djembe with a jab.
Djembe Djembe lands a body shot.
Djembe Djembe throws a nice looking combination but Baltazar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Djembe Djembe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Baltazar slips under a jab from Djembe Djembe.
Baltazar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Djembe Djembe.
A jab from Djembe Djembe misses.
Baltazar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Djembe Djembe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Djembe Djembe throws a lazy uppercut
and Baltazar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Djembe Djembe misses.
Djembe Djembe lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Djembe Djembe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baltazar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baltazar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Djembe Djembe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Djembe Djembe misses with a left hand
and Baltazar counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Baltazar swings for the body but Djembe Djembe moves out of range.
Djembe Djembe connects with a jab.
Baltazar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baltazar looks to land a body kick but Djembe Djembe moved away.
Djembe Djembe throws a body punch but Baltazar moves out of range.
Djembe Djembe misses with an uppercut.
Djembe Djembe lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Djembe Djembe misses the target.
Baltazar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Djembe Djembe back to the cage. Baltazar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Baltazar gets tackled into the cage by Djembe Djembe. Djembe Djembe maintains the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baltazar tries to break the clinch but Djembe Djembe is controlling the position.
Djembe Djembe keeps control of Baltazar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Momo Djembe Djembe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Djembe Djembe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Djembe Djembe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Djembe Djembe throws a looping overhand right but Baltazar ducks down to avoid it.
Djembe Djembe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baltazar misses the jab.
Baltazar looks to score with a jab to the body but Djembe Djembe is just out of range.
Djembe Djembe catches Baltazar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Djembe Djembe throws a hook but Baltazar avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Djembe Djembe.
Baltazar slips a jab from Djembe Djembe.
Baltazar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baltazar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Djembe Djembe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baltazar scrambles back to his feet.
Baltazar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Djembe Djembe throws a jab when Baltazar was well out of range.
Djembe Djembe loads up on a big right hand but Baltazar slips the punch.
Baltazar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baltazar tried to score with a low kick but Djembe Djembe checks it.
A right-left combo lands from Djembe Djembe.
Sloppy strikes from Djembe Djembe. Those never looked like landing.
Baltazar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice defenses there by Baltazar.
Baltazar cracks Djembe Djembe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Djembe Djembe looks to land a right hand but Baltazar moved out of range.
Baltazar cracks a nice hook into Djembe Djembe's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baltazar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Djembe Djembe. Djembe Djembe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Djembe Djembe dodges the punch combination from Baltazar.
Baltazar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Djembe Djembe closes the distance and clinches.
Baltazar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baltazar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Djembe Djembe connects with a jab.
Momo Djembe Djembe is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Djembe Djembe.
Brutus Baltazar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Djembe Djembe misses with a double jab.
Baltazar slips under a jab from Djembe Djembe.
Djembe Djembe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Baltazar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Djembe Djembe misses.
Baltazar tries to work over Djembe Djembe's front leg with a kick but Djembe Djembe checks it.
Djembe Djembe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Djembe Djembe walks into a stiff left hand from Baltazar.
Baltazar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Djembe Djembe is out of range and Baltazar settles back down.
Djembe Djembe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Djembe Djembe throws a lazy uppercut
and Baltazar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Djembe Djembe throws out a loose jab but Baltazar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Djembe Djembe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djembe Djembe cracks Baltazar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Djembe Djembe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baltazar.
Baltazar tries to work over Djembe Djembe's front leg with a kick but Djembe Djembe checks it.
Djembe Djembe throws a series of punches but Baltazar moves out of range.
Baltazar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Djembe Djembe throws out a loose jab but Baltazar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Djembe Djembe stuns Baltazar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Djembe Djembe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baltazar lands a jab-cross combination.
Djembe Djembe lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baltazar. Djembe Djembe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Djembe Djembe staying out of range there.
Baltazar ducks under a wild hook from Djembe Djembe.
Baltazar staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baltazar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baltazar digs a good body shot into Djembe Djembe's ribs.
Baltazar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baltazar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Djembe Djembe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Djembe Djembe connects with a body shot.
Baltazar cracks Djembe Djembe with an open hand slap.
That kick from Baltazar tenderised Djembe Djembe's leg. Djembe Djembe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Djembe Djembe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Djembe Djembe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baltazar.
Baltazar throws a hook to the side of Djembe Djembe's head but Djembe Djembe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baltazar ducks under a wild hook from Djembe Djembe.
Baltazar misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baltazar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Djembe Djembe circles away quickly and effectively.
Baltazar ducks under a wild hook from Djembe Djembe.
Djembe Djembe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baltazar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Momo Djembe Djembe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Djembe Djembe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baltazar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Djembe Djembe.
Djembe Djembe misses with an uppercut.
Djembe Djembe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Djembe Djembe dodges the punch combination from Baltazar.
Djembe Djembe lands the left hand.
Djembe Djembe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Djembe Djembe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Djembe Djembe throws a right hand that misses
enabling Baltazar to counter with a crisp jab.
Baltazar connects with a single shot there.
Djembe Djembe misses with a double jab.
Baltazar dodges the punch combination from Djembe Djembe.
Baltazar misses with a low kick as Djembe Djembe jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djembe Djembe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baltazar.
Baltazar cracks Djembe Djembe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Djembe Djembe misses with a body shot.
Baltazar throws a hook to the side of Djembe Djembe's head but Djembe Djembe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Baltazar finds it's way through Djembe Djembe's defenses.
Baltazar defending well as Djembe Djembe loads up on a big left hand.
Baltazar misses with a double jab.
Baltazar wants to land a leg kick but Djembe Djembe is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Djembe Djembe scores with a four punch combination!
Djembe Djembe throws a hook but Baltazar avoids it easily.
Baltazar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Djembe Djembe.
A big left from Djembe Djembe misses.
Djembe Djembe throws a shot from downtown. Baltazar moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Djembe Djembe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djembe Djembe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Djembe Djembe misses with a straight left.
Baltazar feints a jab promting Djembe Djembe to slip. Baltazar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Djembe Djembe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Baltazar misses with a double jab.
Baltazar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baltazar lands with a right hand.
Baltazar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Djembe Djembe.
Djembe Djembe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baltazar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Djembe Djembe's head backwards.
Baltazar lands a slapping body shot.
Djembe Djembe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Djembe Djembe darts in and clinches Baltazar up against the cage.
Baltazar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baltazar breaks the clinch.
Djembe Djembe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baltazar misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Baltazar - just one landing.
Djembe Djembe lands a head shot.
Djembe Djembe scores with a nice strike.
Baltazar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Momo Djembe Djembe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Baltazar.
Baltazar misses with a few strikes there.
Djembe Djembe misses with a double jab.
Baltazar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Djembe Djembe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baltazar walks into a straight right hand from Djembe Djembe.
Djembe Djembe tries to bum rush Baltazar with a series of wild strikes but Baltazar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Djembe Djembe.
Djembe Djembe throws a hook but Baltazar blocks it.
Djembe Djembe throws a shot from downtown. Baltazar moves away and avoids it.
Baltazar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Djembe Djembe.
Baltazar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Djembe Djembe.
Baltazar misses with a double jab.
Brutus Baltazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baltazar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Djembe Djembe misses with a hook.
Baltazar throws a right and a left that Djembe Djembe avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Djembe Djembe slips under a jab.
Djembe Djembe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice jab there from Baltazar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Baltazar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Djembe Djembe 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Baltazar!
Brutus Baltazar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a big arrogant.
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