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Kumite 48 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Remington Hallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remington Hallow had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Remington Hallow has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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149 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Remington Hallow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Messi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallow slips a jab and a cross from Messi.
Hallow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Messi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Messi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Messi drops back looking for a leg! Hallow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hallow manages to kick Messi off! Messi jumps back into Hallow's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Messi forces his way into half guard.
Messi works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi advances to mount.
Hallow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Messi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hallow is surviving well by controlling Messi's body position as best he can.
Messi quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Messi but it's paid off an Hallow is forced to tap! Nice work by Messi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leo Messi!
Our winner, Leo Messi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timu Puruunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timu Puruunen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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185 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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Timu Puruunen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy swats away the attempt to clinch by Puruunen.
Brophy swings for the body but Puruunen moves out of range.
Puruunen doesn't manage to clinch there - Brophy circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Brophy there.
Puruunen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puruunen gets caught napping as Brophy dives in and scores a takedown. Puruunen manages to retain guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brophy trying to control the position from guard on top but Puruunen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brophy looking to pass the guard.
Puruunen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brophy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brophy looking to pass the guard.
Brophy wants to control from the top but Puruunen keeps moving.
Brophy prevents Puruunen from getting back to his feet.
Brophy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Puruunen wants to stand and escape but Brophy is having none of it.
Brophy stopping the sweep attempt from Puruunen.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Puruunen is looking to clinch but Brophy is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puruunen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puruunen closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Puruunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Brophy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puruunen.
Brophy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brophy lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brophy.
Puruunen tries to clinch but Brophy moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puruunen moves away.
Brophy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puruunen.
Puruunen looks gassed!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brophy, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy keeps the fight on the outside.
Puruunen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brophy is looking to score with low kicks.
Puruunen darts in trying to clinch
and Brophy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Puruunen's guard now.
Brophy trying to control but Puruunen is working from the bottom.
Brophy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brophy stands and throws Puruunen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Puruunen is not content to let Brophy control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy 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.
Puruunen tries to bench press Brophy off him but Brophy keeps the position.
Brophy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy is staying tight to Puruunen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Brophy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brophy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Puruunen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Puruunen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puruunen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brophy throws a solid leg kick but Puruunen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brophy.
Puruunen tries to clinch but Brophy is having none of it.
Puruunen tries to clinch but Brophy is having none of it.
Puruunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puruunen wants to clinch.
Brophy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Puruunen moves in looking to clinch but Brophy pushes him off.
Brophy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puruunen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Puruunen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Puruunen closes the distance and clinches.
Brophy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Puruunen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Puruunen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brophy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puruunen or not.
Brophy tries to break free but Puruunen pushes him back against the cage.
Brophy is trying to pull guard but Puruunen has him pressed against the cage.
Brophy avoiding damage as Puruunen throws knees to the body.
Brophy manages to break the clinch.
Brophy shoots in but Puruunen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Brophy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brophy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brophy counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puruunen tries to close the distance and clinch but Brophy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puruunen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brophy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Puruunen is trying to control Brophy's posture but Brophy avoids it.
Puruunen is breathing heavily.
Puruunen is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brophy tries for a kimura but Puruunen is defending well.
Brophy is trying to get an arm triangle but Puruunen is defending well.
Brophy wants to control but Puruunen is keeping him busy.
Puruunen is pushing Brophy's head away, looking to escape. Brophy manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brophy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brophy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Puruunen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brophy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puruunen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brophy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Brophy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Brophy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brophy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Puruunen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brophy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brophy moves into full mount!
Brophy looking to secure an arm triangle but Puruunen defends it well.
Brophy looking to finish Puruunen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Puruunen!
Brophy looking to control but Puruunen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brophy controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puruunen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brophy wants to control the pace but Puruunen is squirming around nicely.
Brophy wants to finish this one by submission but Puruunen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brophy.
Brophy looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puruunen has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
A lull in the action here.
Brophy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brophy misses with punches from the back.
Brophy is looking for the choke from the back position but Puruunen is controlling his hands well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puruunen showing good submission defense here.
Brophy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Puruunen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Craig Brophy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Craig Brophy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brophy really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Puruunen.
Timu Puruunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puruunen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Puruunen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Craig Brophy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brophy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puruunen tries to close the distance and clinch but Brophy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puruunen misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Brophy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brophy 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Brophy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spinaali Vamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan The Wrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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166 lbs
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163 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spinaali Vamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan The Wrath!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vamma shoots in but The Wrath avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vamma displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vamma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Wrath's waist but The Wrath gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vamma off to one side.
Vamma misses with a takedown attempt - The Wrath sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spinaali Vamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Wrath scores with a leg kick.
Vamma tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Wrath throws a head kick but Vamma moves out of range.
The Wrath shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vamma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Wrath defends it nicely.
The Wrath has managed to clinch.
Vamma managing to block the knees to the body from The Wrath.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Wrath obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Wrath tries to land knees in the clinch but Vamma avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Wrath.
Vamma is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from The Wrath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamma takes an elbow to the temple.
The Wrath scores a nice knee to the body.
Vamma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Wrath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Wrath tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vamma avoids it.
The Wrath creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vamma's defenses.
The Wrath lands a good knee to the midsection. Vamma won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Wrath landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vamma avoiding damage as The Wrath throws knees to the body.
The Wrath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Wrath unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vamma lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The Wrath utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vamma managing to block the knees to the body from The Wrath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vamma managing to block the knees to the body from The Wrath.
The Wrath lands a nice knee to the body.
Vamma managing to block the knees to the body from The Wrath.
The Wrath missing with knees to the body.
Vamma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Wrath tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vamma avoids it.
Vamma takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Wrath connects with a knee to the head.
The Wrath missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from The Wrath.
Vamma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vamma avoiding damage as The Wrath throws knees to the body.
The Wrath connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vamma's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath crunches a lovely knee into Vamma's ribcage.
The Wrath tries to land knees in the clinch but Vamma avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Wrath obliges.
The Wrath lands a nice knee to the body.
The Wrath lands a damaging elbow.
Vamma takes a knee to the side of the body.
The Wrath landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vamma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Wrath lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Wrath landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from The Wrath.
The Wrath lands a good knee to the midsection. Vamma won't want to take too many of those.
Vamma takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath lands a nice elbow.
The Wrath lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Wrath is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vamma is defending well for now.
The Wrath lands an elbow that stopped Vamma in his tracks for a moment.
The Wrath is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vamma is defending well for now.
Vamma works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vamma stops The Wrath from standing up.
Vamma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Wrath dives on top into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Wrath decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vamma, up you get!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Wrath throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vamma's head.
The Wrath throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Wrath throws a head kick that misses.
The Wrath throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan The Wrath dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vamma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Wrath.
The Wrath throws a leg kick but Vamma checks it.
Vamma misses with a takedown attempt - The Wrath sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vamma checks a leg kick nicely.
The Wrath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Wrath slaps away a takedown attempt from Vamma, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vamma shoots in looking for a takedown. The Wrath tries to sprawl out of it but Vamma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Wrath manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spinaali Vamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vamma misses with a double jab
and The Wrath holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Wrath lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Wrath lands a knee to the head.
Vamma avoiding damage as The Wrath throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Wrath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Wrath lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wrath using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Wrath obliges.
The Wrath utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The Wrath is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vamma is defending well for now.
The Wrath lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Wrath tries to land knees in the clinch but Vamma avoids the damage to the body.
Vamma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Wrath lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vamma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Wrath lands an elbow that stopped Vamma in his tracks for a moment.
The Wrath landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from The Wrath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Wrath landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Wrath obliges.
The Wrath comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vamma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Wrath lands a nice knee to the body.
The Wrath missing with knees to the body.
The Wrath scores with a knee to the head.
The Wrath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Wrath landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Wrath trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from The Wrath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath missing with knees to the body.
Vamma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vamma managing to block the knees to the body from The Wrath.
Nice elbow from The Wrath.
Vamma takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Wrath.
Vamma managing to block the knees to the body from The Wrath.
The Wrath lands a nice knee to the body.
Ryan The Wrath seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Wrath landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vamma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Wrath creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vamma's defenses.
Vamma managing to block the knees to the body from The Wrath.
Vamma can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Wrath lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vamma wants to break free but The Wrath has control.
The Wrath lands a nice elbow.
The Wrath tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vamma avoids it.
Vamma managing to block the knees to the body from The Wrath.
Vamma avoiding damage as The Wrath throws knees to the body.
The Wrath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vamma changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Wrath fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vamma on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan The Wrath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vamma blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by The Wrath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Wrath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Wrath thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vamma if he has to take too many more of those.
Vamma fails to land the takedown.
Vamma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Wrath swivels and escapes.
Spinaali Vamma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vamma has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by The Wrath.
The Wrath throws a low kick, looking for Vamma's leg but Vamma calmly moves out of range.
A head kick from The Wrath lands but Vamma takes it in his stride.
The Wrath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vamma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vamma shoots in but The Wrath avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spinaali Vamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Wrath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vamma.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Wrath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vamma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wrath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Wrath closes the distance and pushes Vamma back into the cage.
The Wrath crunches a lovely knee into Vamma's ribcage.
The Wrath putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vamma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Wrath landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Wrath missing with knees to the body.
The Wrath lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vamma goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Wrath prevents it.
The Wrath lands an elbow inside.
The Wrath lands an elbow inside.
The Wrath is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vamma is defending well for now.
The Wrath tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vamma avoids it.
Ryan The Wrath 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 Wrath landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vamma has The Wrath pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Wrath manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Wrath tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vamma avoids it.
The Wrath landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vamma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vamma is working for takedown but The Wrath is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vamma goes for a takedown attempt but The Wrath pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Wrath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vamma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by The Wrath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vamma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Wrath is fending him off so far but Vamma persists. Nope, The Wrath circles away and we're back to standing.
The Wrath tries to land a leg kick but Vamma saw it coming and moves away.
Vamma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vamma looks for a takedown but The Wrath sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Wrath.
Spinaali Vamma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Wrath feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vamma's calf.
The Wrath 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.
Ryan The Wrath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Wrath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Wrath throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vamma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Wrath's waist but The Wrath gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vamma off to one side.
Nice body kick from The Wrath.
Vamma blocks a head kick by The Wrath.
Vamma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan The Wrath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Wrath winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan The Wrath!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Bastarrachea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonatas Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastarrachea comes to the cage accompanied by Young Folks. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xavier Bastarrachea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonatas Small!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastarrachea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Small swings for the body but Bastarrachea moves out of range.
A big left from Small misses.
Small misses with a jab to the body
and Bastarrachea counters by clinching up.
Small is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bastarrachea taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bastarrachea tries to land knees in the clinch but Small avoids the damage to the body.
Bastarrachea creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Small's defenses.
It looks like Sonatas Small has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Small's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Bastarrachea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea lands an elbow inside.
Bastarrachea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bastarrachea content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bastarrachea cracks Small with a nice body shot.
Bastarrachea will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Small up against the cage.
Bastarrachea using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bastarrachea.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea stalling the fight.
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!
Bastarrachea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bastarrachea lands an elbow just above Small 's eye.
Bastarrachea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Small has had enough of the clinch but Bastarrachea keeps him there for the moment.
Bastarrachea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bastarrachea lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bastarrachea.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bastarrachea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Small looks gassed!
A left hand lands to the body for Bastarrachea.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea scores with a shoulder strike.
Bastarrachea landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bastarrachea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Nice body punch from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bastarrachea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Small or not.
Bastarrachea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bastarrachea stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bastarrachea seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Xavier Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea clinches.
Bastarrachea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bastarrachea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Small wants to break free but Bastarrachea has control.
Bastarrachea cracks Small with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastarrachea cracks Small with a nice body shot.
Bastarrachea lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bastarrachea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bastarrachea gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bastarrachea is pushing Small up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bastarrachea lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bastarrachea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonatas Small's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bastarrachea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sonatas Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastarrachea slips under a jab.
Bastarrachea lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Small drops his hands momentarily and Bastarrachea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bastarrachea drops Small with a big left hand! Small is injured, injured bad! Bastarrachea jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Bastarrachea!
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Bastarrachea thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rowland Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Vucinic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vucinic has chosen Destroy Destroy Destroy - To Die Without Honor/The Winged Panther as his entrance music. Rowland Edwards could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mirko Vucinic's chin.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rowland Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Vucinic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vucinic takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards fakes the leg kick and cracks Vucinic in the body.
Vucinic wants to clinch.
Edwards looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vucinic misses with a double jab
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edwards feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vucinics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Edwards lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vucinic blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Edwards tries to work over Vucinic's front leg with a kick but Vucinic checks it.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vucinic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Vucinic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
Edwards cracks the inside of Vucinic's front leg.
Vucinic tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Vucinic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edwards lands the left hand.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vucinic momentarily.
Vucinic tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Vucinic moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vucinic has time to react.
Vucinic tries to clinch up.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body. Vucinic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vucinic tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
A combination from Vucinic does no damage.
Edwards throws a low kick but Vucinic moves out of range easily.
Vucinic tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edwards looks to land a body kick but Vucinic moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edwards.
A low kick from Edwards is predictable there
and Vucinic counters with a nice body kick.
Vucinic avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
Rowland Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edwards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vucinic looks gassed!
Edwards throws a series of strikes that have Vucinic backpedaling.
Vucinic is looking to clinch but Edwards is avoiding it.
Vucinic misses with a head kick.
Vucinic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Edwards.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
Edwards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edwards throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Edwards cracks Vucinic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vucinic tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Vucinic instigates a clinch.
Edwards is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwards has double underhooks.
Vucinic misses with a knee strike.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vucinic's efforts to push away.
Edwards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Vucinic.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Vucinic is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vucinic tries to throw a body punch but Edwards avoids it by throwing Vucinic back against the cage.
Vucinic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowland Edwards dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Edwards thows a body shot but no joy.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vucinic was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a head kick.
Edwards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vucinic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Vucinic tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Vucinic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vucinic scrambles back to his feet.
Rowland Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vucinic is rocked!
Vucinic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vucinic is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
Rowland Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards lands with a nice body punch.
Edwards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vucinic's calf.
Vucinic is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Vucinic moves out of range easily.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vucinic looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Vucinic seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick by Edwards misses
and Vucinic counters with a big head kick but Edwards shrugs it off.
Edwards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edwards lands a high kick!
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vucinic throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Vucinic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vucinic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edwards can pounce on him.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vucinic is able to avoid easily.
Vucinic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vucinic darts in trying to clinch
and Edwards counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vucinic is out of range and Edwards settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Edwards motions for Vucinic to come forward. Edwards throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vucinic. That did some damage!
Edwards scores with a leg kick.
Edwards throws a series of punches but Vucinic avoids them all with ease.
Vucinic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vucinic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Edwards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edwards scores with a nice body kick.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Edwards throws a head kick but Vucinic moves out of range.
Vucinic wants to clinch.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Vucinic is just out of range.
Vucinic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vucinic wants to clinch.
Vucinic throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Edwards throws a nice head kick!
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Mirko Vucinic has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards throws a nice inside leg kick.
Edwards scores with a head kick. Vucinic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vucinic can do to turn this around?
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vucinic takes the fight into the clinch.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Vucinic has him pressed against the cage.
Vucinic prevents Edwards from breaking the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edwards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowland Edwards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Vucinic'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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edwards throws a head kick but Vucinic moves out of range.
Edwards wants to land a leg kick but Vucinic is out of range.
Edwards thows a body shot but no joy.
Edwards looks for the body kick but Vucinic saw that one coming.
Vucinic is looking to clinch.
Vucinic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Vucinic moves out of range easily.
Vucinic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vucinic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edwards connects with a solid leg kick.
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vucinic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vucinic is looking to clinch.
Edwards misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vucinic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vucinic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vucinic tries to circle away but Edwards has him pinned against the cage.
Vucinic is trying to break free.
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards tries to score with a low kick but Vucinic moves his leg out of the way.
Vucinic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vucinic tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwards lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vucinic tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Edwards throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vucinic.
Vucinic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edwards's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Edwards duly obliges.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vucinic moves away.
Edwards throws a body punch but Vucinic moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Edwards.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
Vucinic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Edwards lands a nice hook to Vucinic's body. Vucinic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edwards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards throws a leg kick which misses Vucinic's front leg but catches the back leg as Vucinic tries to avoid it.
Vucinic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Edwards.
Vucinic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Edwards is looking to wear down Vucinic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
Rowland Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edwards.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Edwards.
Edwards throws a front kick that sends Vucinic stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edwards. That's going to slow Vucinic down.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Edwards digs a good hook to Vucinic's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edwards. That's going to slow Vucinic down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body kick from Edwards.
Edwards looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat.
Edwards throws a series of strikes that have Vucinic backpedaling.
Edwards scores with a spinning back kick!
Mirko Vucinic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edwards lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edwards scores with a decent looking hook.
Vucinic throws a sloppy head kick
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick.
Vucinic throws a low kick but Edwards avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rowland Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edwards, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowland Edwards!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Imum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyr Asgaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imum's entrance music is Candy Paint - Ken Tuck. A fine choice. Asgaard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad To The Bone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Imum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyr Asgaard!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Imum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asgaard.
Asgaard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asgaard scores with a hook.
Imum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Imum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Imum throws a nice outside leg kick.
Imum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Tyr Asgaard has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imum throws a chopping leg kick but Asgaard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Imum gets a clinch.
Imum tries a knee to the head but Asgaard blocks it.
Imum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asgaard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Imum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Asgaard blocks it with crossed arms.
Imum prevents a takedown attempt there.
Imum misses with a body punch.
Imum wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imum misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Imum.
Asgaard trying to stall but Imum improves his position.
Asgaard looking for a takedown.
Max Imum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyr Asgaard.
Asgaard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Imum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Imum lands with a short shot to the head.
Imum gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Imum stalling against the cage.
Asgaard throws a punch but it's blocked by Imum.
Asgaard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Imum can't find room to land a body shot as Asgaard controls the action.
Asgaard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Imum working Asgaard over with knees to the body.
Imum lands with a left to the head.
Asgaard throws a punch but it's blocked by Imum.
Imum displaying some good clinch control by pressing Asgaard up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Imum misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Imum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asgaard missing with knees to the body.
Imum with a knee to the head.
Imum is leaning against Asgaard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Imum misses with some punches.
Imum throws an elbow but it misses.
Imum working Asgaard over with knees to the body.
Asgaard looks gassed!
Imum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Asgaard letting Imum take a breather here.
Imum creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Asgaard's defenses.
Imum stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asgaard managing to block the knees to the body from Imum.
Asgaard takes a shot to the head.
Imum stalling in the clinch.
Imum lands a nice shot to the body.
Imum lands a body shot.
Imum digs a right hand into Asgaard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asgaard's gas tank.
Imum works on Asgaard's body with a couple of short punches.
Imum scores with a hook to the body.
Asgaard working aggressively here.
Imum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Imum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Asgaard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imum lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Tyr Asgaard's cut even more.
Asgaard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Imum is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Asgaard to the mat. Asgaard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Asgaard has momentary wrist control but Imum slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imum pushing down on Asgaard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Asgaard is looking for a sweep. Imum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Asgaard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Imum distracts Asgaard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Imum's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Imum is working Asgaard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Imum drops back looking for a leg! Asgaard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Asgaard manages to kick Imum off! Imum jumps back into Asgaard's guard.
Imum wants to control from the top but Asgaard keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Imum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asgaard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Imum is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Asgaard keeping moving, preventing Imum from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyr Asgaard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Imum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asgaard, pushing him back against the cage.
Imum lands an elbow inside.
Imum slowing the pace effectively.
Imum misses with a body punch.
Asgaard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Imum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Imum avoiding damage.
Imum stops a takedown attempt from Asgaard.
Asgaard lands a nice uppercut.
Imum prevents the takedown attempt.
Imum trying to land knees to the body.
Imum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Imum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Asgaard letting Imum take a breather here.
Asgaard is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imum misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Imum.
Asgaard tries to break the clinch but Imum is controlling the position.
Asgaard takes an elbow to the temple.
Asgaard breaks from the clinch.
Asgaard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Imum lands a head kick. Asgaard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Asgaard blocks a head kick by Imum.
Imum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Imum there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Imum looks to score with a jab to the body but Asgaard is just out of range.
Imum throws a head kick but Asgaard moves out of range.
Imum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Asgaard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asgaard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Asgaard duly obliges.
Asgaard moves out of range of the body kick from Imum.
Asgaard connects with a body shot that sends Imum's belly button to the back.
Max Imum is winning the standup battle so far.
Imum scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Imum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asgaard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Imum.
Asgaard blocks a head kick by Imum.
Imum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asgaard 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum throws a head kick that Asgaard semi-blocks.
Asgaard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Asgaard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asgaard is breathing heavily.
Imum lands with a nice combination. Asgaard backs away looking to recover.
Imum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asgaard can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Imum - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imum cracks Asgaard with a good jab.
Asgaard is rocked!
Imum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asgaard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asgaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imum.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Imum.
Imum misses with a kick to the body.
Imum throws a head kick that Asgaard semi-blocks.
Asgaard is still on wobbly legs! Can Imum finish him?
The cut above Tyr Asgaard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imum throws a head kick that misses.
Whack! Imum lands a heavy head kick that drops Asgaard. The ref tackles Imum to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Asgaard was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Max Imum!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Kuyrpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuyrpa comes to the cage accompanied by Armi & Danny - I Want To Love You Tender. Petrov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Richard Cheese: People Equals Shit. On his way into the cage it seems that Jorma Kuyrpa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jorma Kuyrpa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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162 lbs
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25
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Kuyrpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov gets caught flat footed, as Kuyrpa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kuyrpa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuyrpa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuyrpa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuyrpa trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov controlling Kuyrpa's posture.
Kuyrpa passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuyrpa prevents Petrov from standing back up.
Kuyrpa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuyrpa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Petrov to regain full guard.
Kuyrpa trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Kuyrpa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuyrpa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuyrpa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuyrpa throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuyrpa wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Kuyrpa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kuyrpa postures up.
Kuyrpa trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuyrpa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Petrov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kuyrpa is trying to ground and pound but Petrov uses the momentary lack of control by Kuyrpa to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuyrpa wants to pass to mount but Petrov is defending the position.
Kuyrpa is trying to control. Petrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petrov is in trouble now - Kuyrpa has advanced to mount!
Petrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuyrpa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Petrov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kuyrpa trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuyrpa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kuyrpa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuyrpa scoring with punches and elbows.
Kuyrpa prevents Petrov from escaping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov wants to control but Kuyrpa postures up.
Kuyrpa misses with the ground and pound.
Kuyrpa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuyrpa trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Kuyrpa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Petrov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuyrpa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kuyrpa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kuyrpa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuyrpa trying to move into half guard but instead Petrov has managed to sweep!
Petrov pushes down on Kuyrpa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petrov is trying to work for a kimura but Kuyrpa is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuyrpa is staying active underneath Petrov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuyrpa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petrov is pushing down on Kuyrpa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuyrpa is fighting to maintain full guard but Petrov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuyrpa is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuyrpa wants to get back to full guard.
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Kuyrpa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuyrpa moves into full guard.
Kuyrpa keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuyrpa has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Petrov doesn't defend quickly enough and Kuyrpa has managed to lock this one up! Can Petrov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kuyrpa on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jorma Kuyrpa!
During a confident post fight interview, Jorma Kuyrpa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Male Nurse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurse comes to the cage accompanied by Smoke Serpent - Jiu Jitsu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Male Nurse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Avalon!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurse misses with a hook
and Avalon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avalon manages to avoid it.
Avalon walks into a jab.
Nurse thows a body shot but no joy.
Avalon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Avalon throws a good cross that connects.
Avalon drops his hands momentarily and Nurse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Avalon gets a clinch.
Avalon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurse has Avalon pressed against the cage, preventing Avalon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Avalon on the inside.
Avalon is trying to break the clinch but Nurse is controlling him.
Nurse manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avalon is trying to force a seperation but Nurse has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Avalon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nurse wants the takedown. Avalon is fighting it off but Nurse persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Avalon's guard against the cage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Avalon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Avalon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nurse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Avalon.
Avalon trying to control the action but Nurse is working from the bottom.
Avalon prevents Nurse from improving his position.
Avalon is thwarting Nurse's attempts to control the position.
Avalon wants to take a breather but Nurse is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurse is pressing down on Avalon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Avalon is looking to stand up but Nurse won't let him.
Nurse looking for a guillotine here but Avalon defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurse is looking for a triangle but Avalon pushes his legs off easily.
Nurse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Avalon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nurse working for a triangle but Avalon defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurse trying to control the position.
Avalon trying to control but Nurse is working from the bottom.
Nurse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Avalon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurse lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Nurse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurse is looking to advance position but Avalon won't allow it.
Nurse is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Avalon defends it well.
Avalon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurse.
Nurse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nurse is thwarting Avalon's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avalon is staying active underneath Nurse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nurse working Avalon over with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avalon wants to control but Nurse is keeping busy.
Nurse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Male Nurse dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Avalon misses with a hook. Nurse ducked under it nicely.
Avalon throws a looping overhand right but Nurse ducks down to avoid it.
Avalon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nurse throws the left hand but Avalon avoids the punch easily.
Avalon doesn't manage to clinch there - Nurse circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurse is defended easily by Avalon.
Avalon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurse circles away quickly and effectively.
Avalon wants to clinch up but Nurse keeps it at a distance.
Nurse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Avalon throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Avalon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Nurse misses.
Avalon tries to clinch up but Nurse circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Avalon slips a jab from Nurse.
Nurse tries to work over Avalon's front leg with a kick but Avalon checks it.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Avalon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Avalon slips under a jab.
Avalon fails in his attempt to clinch.
James Avalon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avalon manages to avoid it.
Nurse misses the jab.
James Avalon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon avoids the body shot from Nurse.
Avalon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nurse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avalon.
Avalon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Avalon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Avalon takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avalon.
Nurse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Avalon defends it nicely.
Avalon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nurses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon swings for the body but Nurse moves out of range.
Nurse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Avalon throws out a loose jab but Nurse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avalon wants to clinch up but Nurse keeps it at a distance.
Nurse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Avalon doesn't seem bothered though.
Avalon throws a nice looking combination but Nurse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avalon lands a jab to the nose.
Jab, jab by Nurse - just one landing.
It looks like James Avalon has been cut.
Nurse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Avalon is breathing heavily.
Avalon throws a big shot that misses.
Avalon misses with a few strikes there.
Avalon avoids the body shot from Nurse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurse stuns Avalon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Avalon tries to clinch up but Nurse circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurse throws an overhand right that lands on Avalon's shoulder, as Avalon tries to avoid the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Avalon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nurse thuds a left hand into Avalon's body.
Avalon slips under a jab.
Avalon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Avalon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurse moves away.
Avalon misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avalon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurse shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Avalon is trying to defend but Nurse finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Male Nurse dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Avalon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A cross from Nurse lands.
Avalon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Avalon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avalon moves away.
Avalon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nurse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avalon.
Avalon is looking to clinch but Nurse is avoiding it.
Avalon's corner calls for a 1-2. Avalon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Avalon fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avalon throws out the jab.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avalon wants to clinch.
Avalon throws the left hand but Nurse avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Nurse misses.
Avalon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurse.
Nurse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avalon.
Horrible takedown by Nurse or perhaps it was just good defense by Avalon which made him look bad.
Nurse tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Avalon is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurse just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Avalon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Avalon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurse was well out of range. Poor timing from Avalon.
Avalon stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurse. Nurse gets slowly back to his feet.
Nurse swings widly with a right hand
and Avalon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avalon ducks under a wild hook from Nurse.
Avalon clinches.
Avalon gets through Nurse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avalon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Avalon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nurse breaks from the clinch.
Nurse throws the left hand but Avalon avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Avalon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurse.
Avalon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nurse momentarily.
Nurse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Avalon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurse circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurse lands the left hand.
Avalon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Male Nurse is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Avalon counters with a two punch combo.
Avalon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurse.
Avalon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Avalon misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avalon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon moves in looking to clinch but Nurse pushes him off.
Avalon scores with a hook.
Avalon slips a jab from Nurse.
Avalon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurse moves away.
Avalon looks to land a left hand but Nurse moved out of range nicely.
Nurse throws a low kick, looking for Avalon's leg but Avalon calmly moves out of range.
Nurse dodges the punch combination from Avalon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avalon wants to clinch up but Nurse keeps it at a distance.
Nurse misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Avalon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Avalon's cut.
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.
Avalon throws out a loose jab but Nurse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avalon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurse.
Nurse defending well as Avalon loads up on a big left hand.
Avalon misses with a hook. Nurse ducked under it nicely.
Nurse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Avalon tries to clinch there but Nurse circles away.
Avalon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avalon checks the leg kick.
Nurse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avalon.
Nurse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nurse there as he acknowledges the shot.
Avalon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurse.
Nurse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avalon moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon is looking to clinch.
Nurse throws a shot from downtown. Avalon moves away and avoids it.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nurse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Avalon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Avalon is looking to clinch.
Avalon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Avalon moves into the clinch.
Avalon breaks the clinch.
Avalon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avalon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Avalon slips a jab from Nurse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Avalon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Avalon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Avalon 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.
Avalon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avalon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A jab from Nurse misses.
Avalon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nurse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Nurse misses its intended target.
Nurse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avalon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurse misses with a body shot.
Avalon tries to clinch up.
Avalon misses with a hook.
Nurse 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.
Nurse gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Avalon.
Nurse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Avalon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avalon avoids it really well and circles away.
Avalon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurse was well out of range. Poor timing from Avalon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurse throws a hook but Avalon blocks it.
Avalon wants to clinch up but Nurse keeps it at a distance.
Nurse throws a lazy right hand but Avalon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nurse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avalon lands a really nice looking cross but Nurse seems unphased.
Avalon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurse throws a body punch but Avalon moves out of range.
A jab from Nurse does it's job there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avalon throws out a loose jab but Nurse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avalon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Avalon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on James Avalon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Avalon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Avalon throws a right hand that Nurse ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurse also avoids with ease.
Nurse lands a slapping body shot.
Nurse looks to throw the jab but Avalon is out of range.
Avalon tries to clinch up.
Avalon looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurse is just out of range.
Nurse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Avalon defends it nicely.
Avalon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Avalon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nurse misses the shot to the body.
Avalon lands a jab-cross combination.
Nurse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon defending well as Nurse loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Avalon misses.
Avalon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avalon dips to his left and cracks Nurse with an uppercut!
Avalon misses with a wild body shot.
Avalon tries to clinch up but Nurse circles away and keeps his distance.
Avalon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nurse lands with a hook. Avalon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nurse swats away the attempt to clinch by Avalon.
Avalon throws a nice looking combination but Nurse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Avalon is looking to clinch but Nurse is avoiding it.
Nurse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Avalon doesn't seem bothered though.
Avalon is looking to clinch but Nurse is avoiding it.
Avalon throws a series of punches but Nurse avoids them all with ease.
Nurse dives in and scores a takedown into Avalon's guard.
Avalon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurse looking to pass the guard.
Nurse trying to control but Avalon is working from the bottom.
Nurse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avalon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurse has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon has his foot on Nurse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurse works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurse distracts Avalon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurse connects with a couple of short punches.
Nurse lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurse lands a couple of digs.
Nurse stands up over Avalon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurse trying to control but Avalon is working from the bottom.
Nurse working some strikes from top position.
Nurse gets to his feet. Avalon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Avalon moves forwards but Nurse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nurse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurse connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurse takes a swing at Avalon's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Avalon. No joy for Nurse on that attempt.
Avalon cracks Nurse with a right hand to the side of the head.
Avalon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurse to score with a decent uppercut.
Avalon connects with a body shot.
Avalon misses the shot to the body.
Nurse cracks Avalon with a good jab.
Nurse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nurse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nurse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Avalon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Male Nurse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nurse 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Male Nurse!
Our winner, Male Nurse, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Balu Baluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baluu comes to the cage accompanied by WALK - Pantera. Daniel Moreira has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Balu Baluu's chin.
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balu Baluu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira misses the jab.
Baluu looks to throw the jab but Moreira is out of range.
Baluu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Baluu.
A bone on bone clash there as Baluu blocks the leg kick.
Baluu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Baluu misses the target.
Moreira throws a body punch but Baluu moves out of range.
Moreira scores with a hook to the body. Baluu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baluu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moreira moves forwards but Baluu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baluu throws a one two combo.
It looks like Daniel Moreira has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreira swings for the body but Baluu moves out of range.
Moreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baluu.
Baluu lands a glancing blow to the side of Moreira's head.
Baluu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moreira moves away.
Moreira blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira lands with a good body shot.
Moreira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Moreira - just one landing.
Baluu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moreira.
Baluu walks into a left hand.
A jab lands there for Baluu.
Moreira tried to score with a low kick but Baluu checks it.
Moreira's corner calls for a 1-2. Moreira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baluu throws a shot from downtown. Moreira moves away and avoids it.
Baluu throws a big shot that misses.
Baluu defending well as Moreira loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Baluu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baluu takes a swing at Moreira's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baluu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daniel Moreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreira throws a hook but Baluu avoids it easily.
Baluu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baluu slips under a jab.
Baluu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baluu.
Moreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moreira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baluu throws a right hand that Moreira ducks under and follows up with a left that Moreira also avoids with ease.
Baluu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moreira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baluu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moreira throws a big shot that misses.
Moreira lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moreira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moreira throws a nice looking combination but Baluu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baluu misses with a body shot.
Baluu feints a jab promting Moreira to slip. Baluu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moreira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Baluu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moreira.
Moreira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baluu.
Moreira misses with a body shot.
Baluu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baluu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baluu throws a hook to the side of Moreira's head but Moreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moreira moves away from the strike by Baluu.
Baluu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreira manages to avoid it.
Moreira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moreira throws a body kick that misses.
Moreira takes a swing at Baluu's ribcage but misses.
Moreira scores with a nice strike.
Moreira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baluu.
Moreira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Moreira defending well as Baluu loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreira misses the shot to the body.
Moreira misses with a hook.
Moreira lands with a right hand.
A left lands for Baluu.
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 Balu Baluu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Moreira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moreira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moreira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baluu just misses with a punch to the body.
Baluu missing with a left hand there. Moreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baluu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baluu works Moreira's body with a nice hook.
Moreira throws a looping overhand right but Baluu ducks down to avoid it.
Moreira 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.
Baluu misses with a looping left.
Baluu throws a looping overhand right but Moreira ducks down to avoid it.
Baluu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moreira on the side of the head.
Moreira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab, jab by Baluu - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baluu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baluu throws an overhand right that lands on Moreira's shoulder, as Moreira tries to avoid the shot.
Moreira clobbers Baluu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baluu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baluu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Baluu.
Balu Baluu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreira throws a looping overhand right but Baluu ducks down to avoid it.
Baluu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balu Baluu is winning the standup battle so far.
Baluu works Moreira's body with a nice hook.
Baluu thuds his right hand into Moreira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moreira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baluu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Moreira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Baluu enables Moreira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Baluu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Moreira slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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!
Baluu is trying to get back to full guard.
Baluu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moreira is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreira trying to control the pace.
Moreira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baluu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moreira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira trying to control from half guard but Baluu is working away.
Baluu trying to control but Moreira postures up.
Moreira trying to control the action but Baluu is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The crowd cheers as Baluu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moreira doesn't seem phased though.
Moreira feints and then cracks Baluu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baluu down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baluu throws a jab when Moreira was well out of range.
Baluu throws a body punch but Moreira moves out of range.
Baluu misses with a straight left.
Moreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moreira digs a good body shot into Baluu's ribs.
Moreira misses with a hook. Baluu ducked under it nicely.
Moreira misses the jab.
Moreira scores with a decent looking hook.
Baluu looks to throw the jab but Moreira is out of range.
Moreira throws a good cross that connects.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baluu scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Baluu misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Moreira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel Moreira's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
That kick from Moreira tenderised Baluu's leg. Baluu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baluu avoids the body shot from Moreira.
Moreira cracks Baluu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baluu is looking to clinch but Moreira is avoiding it.
A cross from Baluu lands.
Baluu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baluu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moreira throws a shot from downtown. Baluu moves away and avoids it.
Baluu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moreira.
Baluu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moreira.
Moreira throws a jab when Baluu was well out of range.
Baluu throws a hook to the side of Moreira's head but Moreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baluu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moreira throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baluu thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Baluu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moreira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baluu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moreira.
Baluu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moreira.
Moreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Moreira misses.
Moreira throws a hook but Baluu avoids it easily.
Moreira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moreira throws a shot from downtown. Baluu moves away and avoids it.
Moreira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baluu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baluu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moreira moves out of range as Baluu strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baluu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moreira works Baluu's body with a nice hook.
Baluu staying out of range there.
Moreira takes a swing at Baluu's ribcage but misses.
Baluu blocks a jab.
Moreira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baluu to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreira misses with a looping left.
Baluu ducks under a wild hook from Moreira.
Baluu throws a hook but Moreira avoids it easily.
Baluu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baluu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moreira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moreira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baluu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moreira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moreira.
Baluu dodges the punch combination from Moreira.
Moreira fails to land the takedown.
Moreira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baluu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moreira.
Moreira moves out of range of the strikes.
Baluu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baluu avoids the body shot from Moreira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baluu throws a hook but Moreira avoids it easily.
Baluu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moreira works Baluu's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baluu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moreira fails with a takedown attempt.
Moreira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreira clobbers Baluu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baluu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moreira lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baluu. Moreira does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Moreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moreira 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Moreira!
Daniel Moreira thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chuck McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CockO SauruS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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166 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck McIntyre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, CockO SauruS!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIntyre clinches.
SauruS struggles to land a body shot inside as McIntyre controls his hands.
SauruS is looking to control McIntyre's arms but McIntyre gets an underhook and turns him. Now SauruS has his back to the cage.
SauruS goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McIntyre lands with a short shot to the head.
SauruS goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McIntyre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McIntyre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
SauruS wants to stall.
McIntyre lands a right hand.
SauruS is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, SauruS scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and SauruS avoids it.
McIntyre scores with a shot to the side of SauruS's head.
McIntyre throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SauruS tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McIntyre's elbow.
SauruS goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, SauruS scores with a nice short uppercut.
McIntyre swings wildly with an uppercut but SauruS uses good head movement to avoid it.
SauruS tries to throw a body punch but McIntyre avoids it by throwing SauruS back against the cage.
SauruS is trying to pull guard but McIntyre has him pressed against the cage.
SauruS misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from SauruS.
SauruS is trying to trip McIntyre. He has hold of a leg but McIntyre is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. SauruS persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
SauruS with a nice head shot there.
SauruS throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McIntyre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SauruS in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from SauruS.
SauruS looking to pass the guard.
SauruS controlling from the top position.
McIntyre keeping moving, preventing SauruS from controlling successfully.
SauruS postures up.
SauruS has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
SauruS looking to pass the guard.
SauruS trying to control but McIntyre is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by CockO SauruS.
SauruS throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McIntyre.
McIntyre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McIntyre throws a nice outside leg kick.
SauruS looks to land a left hand but McIntyre moved out of range nicely.
SauruS misses with a wild body shot.
SauruS ducks under a wild hook from McIntyre.
Chuck McIntyre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McIntyre throws a leg kick
and SauruS counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McIntyre!
SauruS goes for an armbar but McIntyre turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McIntyre.
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!
McIntyre wants to control from the top but SauruS keeps moving.
McIntyre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SauruS is trying to keep McIntyre in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SauruS is looking to sweep but instead, McIntyre has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CockO SauruS dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
SauruS bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McIntyre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
SauruS takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McIntyre lands a nice leg kick that just misses SauruS's sensitive parts.
SauruS uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McIntyre.
McIntyre falls off balance throwing a combination
and SauruS counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by McIntyre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SauruS takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
SauruS misses with a hook to the body
and McIntyre counters with a nice uppercut.
SauruS steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McIntyre.
SauruS misses with an uppercut
and McIntyre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
SauruS scores with a nice head shot.
McIntyre misses with the body kick
enabling SauruS to counter with a crisp jab.
SauruS moves out of range as McIntyre throws a body kick.
McIntyre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chuck McIntyre is winning the standup battle so far.
SauruS blocks a head kick by McIntyre.
SauruS smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McIntyre slips under a jab from SauruS.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McIntyre. SauruS shrugs it off though.
McIntyre ducks under a wild hook from SauruS.
McIntyre defending well as SauruS loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SauruS cracks a nice hook into McIntyre's ribs.
SauruS blocks a jab.
McIntyre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
SauruS dodges the punch combination from McIntyre.
SauruS sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McIntyre scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SauruS bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McIntyre's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - McIntyre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McIntyre lands a nice looking body kick.
SauruS tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McIntyre misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by McIntyre. That's going to slow SauruS down.
SauruS ducks under a wild hook from McIntyre.
SauruS is looking to land body kicks.
McIntyre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SauruS scores with a nice strike.
McIntyre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from SauruS.
SauruS looks to land a left hand but McIntyre moved out of range nicely.
SauruS fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
SauruS looks to land a left hand but McIntyre moved out of range nicely.
SauruS is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
SauruS misses with a looping left.
McIntyre misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A cross from SauruS lands.
SauruS's corner calls for a 1-2. SauruS obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck McIntyre dominated that second round.
That's time! McIntyre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McIntyre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as SauruS blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McIntyre.
Nice body kick from SauruS.
SauruS swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McIntyre misses the jab.
McIntyre misses with a straight left.
McIntyre cracks SauruS with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice cross by SauruS.
SauruS moves out of range of the body kick from McIntyre.
SauruS fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McIntyre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SauruS scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
SauruS misses with a takedown attempt - McIntyre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses.
McIntyre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice takedown defense from McIntyre. No joy for SauruS on that attempt.
SauruS misses with a hook.
McIntyre looks to throw the jab but SauruS is out of range.
SauruS lunges at McIntyre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McIntyre's hand.
SauruS keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre scores with a hook.
McIntyre throws a looping overhand right but SauruS ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from SauruS. McIntyre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - SauruS coming out on top.
McIntyre missing with a left hand there. SauruS was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McIntyre cracks the inside of SauruS's front leg.
McIntyre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McIntyre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to SauruS's calf.
McIntyre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - SauruS throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from SauruS misses its intended target.
SauruS throws a jab when McIntyre was well out of range.
McIntyre pivots, looking for a leg kick but SauruS is out of range and McIntyre settles back down.
McIntyre looks for the body kick but SauruS saw that one coming.
McIntyre thuds his shin into the meat of SauruS's side.
SauruS misses with a straight left.
SauruS misses with a takedown attempt
and McIntyre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chuck McIntyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CockO SauruS.
SauruS looks to throw the jab but McIntyre is out of range.
McIntyre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from SauruS.
McIntyre throws a leg kick but SauruS moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SauruS throws a hook but McIntyre blocks it.
McIntyre tries to clinch up.
McIntyre throws a leg kick but SauruS sees it coming and moves out of range.
McIntyre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from SauruS.
McIntyre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but SauruS moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
SauruS shoots in for a double leg but McIntyre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice cross by McIntyre.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McIntyre is looking to score with low kicks.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
McIntyre lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck McIntyre clearly takes 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.
McIntyre wants to clinch up but SauruS keeps it at a distance.
SauruS lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McIntyre at a distance.
SauruS lands a leg kick that knocks McIntyre off balance momentarily.
McIntyre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
SauruS misses with a hook.
McIntyre misses with a straight right.
McIntyre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and SauruS has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
SauruS lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
SauruS throws the left hand but McIntyre avoids the punch easily.
McIntyre throws a right and a left that both miss.
McIntyre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from SauruS.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre slips a jab from SauruS.
McIntyre throws a sloppy head kick and SauruS moves out of range easily.
McIntyre with a hook.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
SauruS slips under a jab from McIntyre.
SauruS lands a head kick!
McIntyre moves out of range of the strikes.
McIntyre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SauruS moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SauruS throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
SauruS connects with a crisp jab.
SauruS throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre tries to clinch but SauruS moves out of range.
SauruS waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McIntyre.
Danga de danga de dang - McIntyre scores with a four punch combination!
McIntyre thumps SauruS with a low kick.
SauruS blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for McIntyre. That snapped SauruS's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre throws a leg kick
and SauruS makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McIntyre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by McIntyre.
SauruS closes the distance and clinches up with McIntyre, looking for a takedown. SauruS pushes McIntyre against the cage but McIntyre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McIntyre scores with a leg kick.
SauruS has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McIntyre.
SauruS moves out of range of the leg kick from McIntyre.
SauruS's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
SauruS blocks a leg kick.
SauruS uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McIntyre.
McIntyre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from SauruS.
SauruS fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
McIntyre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from McIntyre.
McIntyre misses with a left hand
and SauruS counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McIntyre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McIntyre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McIntyre tried to score with a low kick but SauruS checks it.
SauruS thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck McIntyre had his way with CockO SauruS in that round.
That's time! McIntyre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
SauruS moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from McIntyre is predictable there
and SauruS counters with an outside leg kick.
SauruS throws an overhand right that lands on McIntyre's shoulder, as McIntyre tries to avoid the shot.
SauruS misses with an uppercut.
SauruS looks to throw the jab but McIntyre is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from SauruS.
McIntyre misses with an uppercut.
McIntyre throws out a leg kick but SauruS moves out of range and McIntyre only half commits.
McIntyre throws a left and a right that both miss
and SauruS counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SauruS scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McIntyre tries to close the distance and clinch up but SauruS swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McIntyre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McIntyre moves out of range of the strikes.
McIntyre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract SauruS.
McIntyre staying out of range there.
McIntyre looks to throw the jab but SauruS is out of range.
McIntyre scoring well with a low kick there.
McIntyre's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McIntyre duly obliges.
McIntyre connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from SauruS.
McIntyre tries to land a leg kick but SauruS saw it coming and moves away.
McIntyre slips under a jab.
McIntyre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McIntyre misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - McIntyre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
SauruS lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McIntyre backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SauruS moves out of range of the strikes.
McIntyre throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SauruS checks the leg kick nicely there.
McIntyre scoring well with a low kick there.
McIntyre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McIntyre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from SauruS.
McIntyre throws a sloppy head kick and SauruS moves out of range easily.
SauruS scores with a kick to the midsection.
A big left from SauruS misses.
McIntyre takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from SauruS.
SauruS throws a big shot that misses.
CockO SauruS has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McIntyre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from SauruS.
SauruS misses with a lunging right hand
and McIntyre counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for SauruS.
SauruS throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
SauruS defending well as McIntyre loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McIntyre looks to land a left hand but SauruS moved out of range nicely.
McIntyre throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck McIntyre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McIntyre 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck McIntyre!
Chuck McIntyre retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Chuck McIntyre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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