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MMA HELSINKI 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squire Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat Barry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat Barry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Squire Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barry tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barry to the ground. Barry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barry gets caught flat footed, as Thompson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barry scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Barry moved away.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barry swivels and escapes.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pat Barry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squire Thompson.
Thompson drops his hands momentarily and Barry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Thompson is predictable there
and Barry counters with a solid body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson darts in trying to clinch
and Barry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in but Barry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barry.
Barry misses the shot to the body.
Barry connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
Barry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Barry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson dives in and grabs Barry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barry pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Barry pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Barry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Barry.
Thompson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thompson looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Barry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Barry won't allow it.
Barry lands a damaging elbow.
Barry lands a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Thompson avoiding damage as Barry throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Barry.
Barry presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barry lands an elbow that stopped Thompson in his tracks for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barry.
Barry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short body shot lands from Barry as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barry.
Barry lands with a light punch inside.
Barry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Barry.
Knees to the body from Barry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barry.
Barry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thompson's face.
Barry gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barry throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barry lands an uppercut.
Barry crunches a lovely knee into Thompson's ribcage.
Barry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barry walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barry scores with a body shot.
Barry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thompson tries to clinch but Barry moves away
and Barry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thompson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barry. Barry obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Barry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barry.
Thompson moves to clinch but Barry breaks away
and Barry counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Squire Thompson has been cut.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barry.
Pat Barry is winning the standup battle so far.
Barry missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barry connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barry counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barry lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Barry feints and then cracks Thompson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thompson down.
Barry cracks Thompson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thompson.
Barry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Barry! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pat Barry!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toshiro Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Schlosser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Schlosser will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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187 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toshiro Mifune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ron Schlosser!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlosser tries a low kick but Mifune avoids it.
Schlosser misses with a low kick as Mifune jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mifune checks a leg kick.
Schlosser throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mifune.
Schlosser throws a chopping leg kick but Mifune manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mifune throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schlosser throws a leg kick but Mifune checks it.
Schlosser tries to land a leg kick but Mifune saw it coming and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from Mifune.
Schlosser tries to circle away but Mifune has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Mifune - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schlosser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schlosser has had enough of the clinch but Mifune keeps him there for the moment.
Schlosser wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mifune has him pressed against the cage.
Schlosser is looking to break free of the clinch but Mifune has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mifune.
Schlosser wants to break free but Mifune has control.
Schlosser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schlosser is trying to break the clinch but Mifune has him pressed against the cage.
Schlosser gets underhooks to prevent Mifune's takedown attempt.
Mifune is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Schlosser tries to break free but Mifune pushes him back against the cage.
Mifune jumps into guard, dragging Schlosser to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mifune is on top in guard.
Schlosser can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mifune controls the pace.
Mifune has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifune pushes down on Schlosser's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mifune passes to full mount!
Schlosser really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mifune. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mifune sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mifune working for a guillotine from mount but Schlosser is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshiro Mifune dominated that round.
That's time! Mifune's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schlosser moves away from the strike by Mifune.
A big right from Mifune misses.
Mifune avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mifune blocks a leg kick.
Mifune moves out of range of the leg kick from Schlosser.
Ron Schlosser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schlosser misses with a low kick as Mifune jumps back.
Mifune has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Schlosser walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mifune checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schlosser throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Schlosser misses
and Mifune counters with a one-two to the body.
An inside leg kick from Schlosser misses.
Mifune checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mifune jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schlosser fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mifune is out of range.
Schlosser takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schlosser keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mifune sizes up Schlosser with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schlosser throws a front kick aimed at Mifune's knee but Mifune avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Mifune. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mifune.
Schlosser throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Mifune as he checks the leg kick.
Mifune checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Mifune blocks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Mifune blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlosser misses with a low kick.
Schlosser misses with a leg kick
and Mifune counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mifune.
Schlosser misses with a low kick.
Mifune checks a leg kick.
Mifune loads up on a big right hand but Schlosser slips the punch.
Schlosser motions for Mifune to come forward. Schlosser throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schlosser tries to score with a low kick but Mifune moves his leg out of the way.
Schlosser defending well as Mifune loads up on a big left hand.
Schlosser throws a low kick but Mifune moves out of range easily.
Schlosser tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schlosser throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune clinches.
Schlosser is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Mifune.
Mifune keeps control of Schlosser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlosser is trying to force a seperation but Mifune has the dominant position.
Mifune just leaning against Schlosser, taking a breather.
Schlosser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mifune avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshiro Mifune dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Schlosser walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mifune checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mifune throws a hook but Schlosser blocks it.
Schlosser wants to land a leg kick but Mifune is out of range.
Schlosser tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mifune is able to avoid easily.
Schlosser misses with a low kick.
Mifune throws a series of punches but Schlosser avoids them all with ease.
Schlosser misses with a low kick.
Schlosser keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mifune.
Mifune shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Schlosser eats them both and turns towards Mifune to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mifune moves out of range of the leg kick from Schlosser.
Schlosser tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Mifune checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlosser throws a leg kick that misses.
Mifune feints with a jab and clips Schlosser right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Schlosser is sent crashing into the canvas and Mifune leaps in for the kill! Schlosser tries to get to his feet but Mifune is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Schlosser is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshiro Mifune!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre De La Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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190 lbs
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186 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre De La Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Rosa circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling De La Rosa to counter with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Lee.
De La Rosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De La Rosa off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De La Rosa is defended easily by Lee.
De La Rosa avoids the head kick by Lee.
De La Rosa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee wants to stand but De La Rosa is controlling the position.
De La Rosa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Rosa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De La Rosa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee, up you get!
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De La Rosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De La Rosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee gets tackled into the cage by De La Rosa. De La Rosa maintains the clinch.
De La Rosa effectively controlling the action here.
Lee is trying to push De La Rosa away but De La Rosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa manages to break the clinch.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as De La Rosa shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre De La Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Rosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De La Rosa misses with a straight left.
Lee tries to clinch but De La Rosa moves out of range.
Andre De La Rosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Rosa moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee fakes the leg kick and cracks De La Rosa in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee rushes De La Rosa and presses him up against the cage.
Lee tries to break the clinch but De La Rosa is controlling the position.
Lee is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
De La Rosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
De La Rosa is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but De La Rosa keeps him there for the moment.
Lee letting De La Rosa take a breather here.
Lee wants to break free but De La Rosa has control.
De La Rosa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De La Rosa as Lee tries to tie him up.
De La Rosa wants a takedown but no success here.
De La Rosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De La Rosa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
De La Rosa stands up and waves to Lee to follow him.
De La Rosa fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee lands a front kick.
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 Andre De La Rosa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De La Rosa fails to land the takedown.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee moves to clinch but De La Rosa breaks away
and De La Rosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De La Rosa stalling.
De La Rosa stops Lee from getting back to his feet.
De La Rosa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De La Rosa stops Lee from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Rosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andre De La Rosa just wasn't active enough.
De La Rosa instigates a clinch.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent De La Rosa's takedown attempt.
Lee is trying to break free.
De La Rosa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
De La Rosa misses with a knee strike.
De La Rosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss
and De La Rosa counters with an outside leg kick.
De La Rosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
De La Rosa pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but De La Rosa has him pressed against the cage.
De La Rosa breaks from the clinch.
Lee tries to clinch up.
De La Rosa blocks a head kick by Lee.
De La Rosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De La Rosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but De La Rosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre De La Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Rosa looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
De La Rosa connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
De La Rosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De La Rosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De La Rosa slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
De La Rosa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
De La Rosa throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings De La Rosa.
De La Rosa blocks a head kick by Lee.
A solid leg kick lands there for De La Rosa.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De La Rosa.
Lee misses with a head kick.
De La Rosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De La Rosa off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by De La Rosa.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De La Rosa takes a little break here. Lee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee tries to escape but De La Rosa is in control.
De La Rosa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De La Rosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De La Rosa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De La Rosa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre De La Rosa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee stuffs the takedown.
De La Rosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
De La Rosa looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre De La Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but De La Rosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De La Rosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De La Rosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Rosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but De La Rosa persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
De La Rosa shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
De La Rosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Crunch! Lee slams his shin into De La Rosa's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee tries to clinch up but De La Rosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee lands a high kick!
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De La Rosa shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee throws a head kick but De La Rosa moves out of range.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and De La Rosa counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
De La Rosa forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
De La Rosa trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Andre De La Rosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De La Rosa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
De La Rosa wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De La Rosa winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lee to stand up.
De La Rosa shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee throws a hook but De La Rosa blocks it.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by De La Rosa.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but De La Rosa is dominant here and he's now got Lee's back!
De La Rosa has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
Lee trying to get back to his feet but De La Rosa is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa controlling from the back.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but De La Rosa has full control of the position and if anything, Lee has just worked his way into a worse spot.
What can Lee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De La Rosa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bruce Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre De La Rosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre De La Rosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De La Rosa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre De La Rosa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hernando Manoel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musta Surma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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145 lbs
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152 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hernando Manoel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Musta Surma!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Surma.
Manoel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manoel misses with a body shot.
Manoel throws a head kick that misses
and Surma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manoel is breathing heavily.
Surma has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Surma lands an elbow inside that Manoel shrugs off.
Surma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Manoel up against the cage.
Surma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manoel avoiding damage as Surma throws knees to the body.
Surma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manoel's defenses.
Surma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manoel avoiding damage as Surma throws knees to the body.
Surma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manoel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Manoel letting Surma take a breather here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Surma.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Surma.
Surma controlling the action here for a moment.
Surma trying to land knees to the body.
Surma tries to land knees in the clinch but Manoel avoids the damage to the body.
Surma lands a nice elbow.
Manoel tries for a takedown but Surma manages to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Surma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surma trying to land knees to the body.
Surma keeps control of Manoel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Surma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Surma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Surma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Surma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manoel avoids it.
Surma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Surma gets underhooks to prevent Manoel's takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manoel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Surma lands a shot to the body.
Manoel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Surma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Surma trying to land knees to the body.
Manoel takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surma lands an elbow inside.
Manoel is rocked!
Surma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oh Manoel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Surma creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Manoel! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Surma.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musta Surma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonov comes to the cage accompanied by Red october. On his way into the cage it seems that Vadim Leonov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vadim Leonov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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248 lbs
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248 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vadim Leonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonov closes the distance and pushes Mir back into the cage.
Leonov lands a body shot.
Leonov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mir looks gassed!
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!
Leonov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Leonov lands a nice shot to the body.
Leonov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Leonov gets control of Mir's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leonov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mir is controlling him.
Leonov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Leonov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Leonov lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
Leonov throws a left that rocks Mir and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Leonov dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Mir regain composure!
Leonov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Leonov delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov instigates a clinch.
Leonov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mir.
Leonov effectively controlling the action here.
Leonov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Leonov - that landed with a thud.
Leonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov connects with a stiff jab that staggers Mir - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vadim Leonov!
An out of breath Vadim Leonov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pain Statement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Statement comes to the cage accompanied by Statement of Pain. The key to victory for Pain Statement has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pain Statement!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Miller!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Statement tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Statement manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Statement.
Statement lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Statement takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Statement steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Statement which made him look bad.
Pain Statement has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Miller.
Statement sends Miller crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Statement is motioning to the referee to let Miller up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Miller is rocked!
It looks like Matt Miller has been cut.
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!
Miller is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Statement doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Miller crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Miller's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pain Statement!
Pain Statement is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Pain Statement misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Harjakainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Korpisuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harjakainen comes into the arena with Let's Go Fiesta blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Korpisuo's choice of entrance music: Humpparaakki by Eläkeläiset. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Harjakainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Korpisuo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korpisuo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Korpisuo wants it to stay on the feet.
Korpisuo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Risto Korpisuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korpisuo misses with a body shot.
Korpisuo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harjakainen but Harjakainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Korpisuo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harjakainen scores with a shot to the body.
Harjakainen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Harjakainen looks to land a right hand but Korpisuo moved out of range.
No luck for Korpisuo with that takedown attempt.
Timo Harjakainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Risto Korpisuo.
Korpisuo fails with the takedown.
Harjakainen throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo wants to clinch but Harjakainen slips to the side
and Harjakainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Harjakainen drops Korpisuo with a huge uppercut! Korpisuo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Harjakainen is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Harjakainen!
During a confident post fight interview, Timo Harjakainen 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Cassit Heiluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heiluu comes to the cage accompanied by Kerrankin Tarpeekseen. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cassit Heiluu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bj Penn!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn takes a swing at Heiluu's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Penn misses.
Heiluu shoots in looking for a takedown. Penn tries to sprawl out of it but Heiluu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Penn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Heiluu does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Penn does no damage.
Heiluu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Heiluu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heiluu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Heiluu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heiluu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heiluu 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu scoring with some ground and pound.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Heiluu from controlling successfully.
Heiluu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Penn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heiluu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heiluu drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Heiluu off! Heiluu jumps back into Penn's guard.
Heiluu postures up in Penn's guard and throws a big left but Penn blocks it.
Heiluu slips nicely into half guard.
Heiluu thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Heiluu drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heiluu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heiluu is controlling the pace.
Penn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heiluu.
Still in half guard, Heiluu seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn wants to get back to his feet.
Heiluu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Penn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Heiluu has cracked it and Penn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Heiluu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cassit Heiluu!
Cassit Heiluu is the new lightweight champion!
Cassit Heiluu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Lola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
210 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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198 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Lola!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lola shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miller eats them both and turns towards Lola to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lola defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Lola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lola manages to avoid it.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lola.
The fighters circling - Lola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lola defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lola.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Miller misses.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lola momentarily.
Miller slips a jab from Lola.
Lola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Lola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Nice body punch from Lola.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller stuns Lola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mike Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller connects with a body shot that sends Lola's belly button to the back.
Miller moves away from the strike by Lola.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Lola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Lola moved out of range.
Miller connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lola. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller lands a nice hook to Lola's body. Lola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller avoids the body shot from Lola.
Miller connects with a jab.
Lola throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Lola's shoulder, as Lola tries to avoid the shot.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Lola slips the punch.
Lola looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lola doesn't seem bothered though.
Lola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Lola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Lola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miller rather than just go for the knockout.
Miller slips a jab from Lola.
Miller thuds his right hand into Lola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miller slips under a jab from Lola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lola moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller throws a body punch but Lola moves out of range.
Miller throws a hook but Lola blocks it.
Lola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller connects with a right hand. Lola shakes it off.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
Lola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Miller.
Lola catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Miller thuds his right hand into Lola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Lola's defenses.
Lola connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller avoids the body shot from Lola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Nice cross by Miller.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lola moves away.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Lola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Lola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Lola moves away and avoids it.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Lola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller moves out of range as Lola strikes.
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
Lola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lola jabs Miller right on the nose. Miller blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lola throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Lola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lola.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lola was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
A left and a right from Miller both land. Nice combination.
Mike Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lola.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Lola ducks down to avoid it.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Lola.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Lola ducks down to avoid it.
Lola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lola misses with a body shot.
Lola on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lola. Lola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut there from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lola throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Lola lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller slips a straight right by Lola.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Lola's shoulder, as Lola tries to avoid the shot.
Miller takes a swing at Lola's ribcage but misses.
Lola looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Lola lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lola.
Lola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Lola scores with a body shot.
Lola lands a right hook to the body.
Lola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miller at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
Lola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lola throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
A big right from Miller misses.
Miller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Lola counters with a series of strikes. Miller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lola, as that shot connected.
Miller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Miller throws a body punch but Lola moves out of range.
Lola misses the shot to the body.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lola dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lola ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lola looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Lola.
Lola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Lola throws a shot to the body.
Lola takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Lola lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lola. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Lola's head back.
Lola throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Lola is just out of range.
Lola misses with a hook.
Lola avoids the body shot from Miller.
Lola tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lola scrambles back to his feet.
Lola loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Lola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Lola. That snapped Miller's head back.
Miller wants to clinch
and Lola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Lola misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Lola scores with a jab to the body.
Lola slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Lola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lola swings widly with a right hand
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Miller tests Lola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miller's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Lola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
Miller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Lola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller lands with a right hand.
Miller throws a jab when Lola was well out of range.
Lola connects with the punch.
Miller throws a series of strikes that have Lola backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Lola. Beautiful body shot.
Miller avoids the body shot from Lola.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Miller.
Lola misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miller is looking to clinch but Lola is avoiding it.
Lola thows a body shot but no joy.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Lola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lola misses with a looping left.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lola is trying to defend but Miller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Lola is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Lola manages to get to full guard.
Lola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller stands up from Lola's guard - Miller perhaps looking for a knockout.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Lola misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller moves away from the strike by Lola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Miller throws a body punch but Lola moves out of range.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Lola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lola misses with a wild body shot.
Lola misses the shot to the body.
Lola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller throws the left hand but Lola avoids the punch easily.
Miller takes a swing at Lola's ribcage but misses.
Lola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lola just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller ducks right into an uppercut from Lola.
Lola works Miller's body with a nice hook.
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!
Miller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lola.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miller drops his hands momentarily and Lola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lola misses with a wild body shot.
Lola thows a body shot but no joy.
Lola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lola works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Lola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miller under the eye.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lola moves away.
A swing and a miss from Lola.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Don Lola.
I think Lola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Lola!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and No Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Puska might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rähinä Räp. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Puska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, No Name!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Name tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Name throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Puska to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Name misses the target.
Puska thows a body shot but no joy.
Name fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Puska avoids it really well and circles away.
Name wants to clinch
and Puska counters with a nice body shot.
Name throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Puska on the side of the head.
Name takes one to the chin there.
Puska misses with a straight right.
Name should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A jab lands there for Name.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Name has eaten all the pies!
Puska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puska scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puska slips under a jab from Name.
Name keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puska misses with a wild body shot.
Name looks to land a right hand but Puska moved out of range.
Puska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Name was well out of range. Poor timing from Puska.
Name walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puska. Name does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puska misses the shot to the body.
Name thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puska slips under a jab from Name.
Puska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Name just misses with a punch to the body.
Puska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut lands for Puska. That snapped Name's head back.
Name takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Name throws a head kick that misses
and Name takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puska looks to score with a jab to the body but Name is just out of range.
A jab from Puska finds it's way through Name's defenses.
Puska ducks under a wild hook from Name.
Puska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Name takes a swing at Puska's ribcage but misses.
Puska walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Name misses with an uppercut.
Puska scores with a sloppy right hand. Name should have avoided that one.
Name is rocked!
Name might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Puska drops Name with a big left hand! Name is injured, injured bad! Puska jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Puska!
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