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BHFC 116 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasim Gaziev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam The Furious (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kasim Gaziev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam The Furious!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Furious is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gaziev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Furious.
The Furious changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gaziev tries to avoid it but The Furious manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gaziev to the ground. Gaziev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kasim Gaziev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam The Furious.
The Furious doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Furious fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gaziev sprawls well initially but The Furious persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gaziev is looking to control The Furious's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaziev avoid being mounted?
The Furious is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaziev wants to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gaziev tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Furious swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Furious shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gaziev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gaziev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gaziev.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Furious is defended easily by Gaziev.
The Furious throws a lazy uppercut
and Gaziev counters with a straight right hand.
Gaziev scores with a decent looking hook.
The Furious gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Furious trying to control the action but Gaziev is working from the bottom.
Gaziev is trying to improve his position.
The Furious trying to control the position but Gaziev is working away.
The Furious might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gaziev kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Furious in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gaziev is not content to let The Furious control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sam The Furious hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The Furious drives through with a takedown into Gaziev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam The Furious dominated that round.
That's time! Gaziev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Furious tries for a takedown but Gaziev circles away easily
and Gaziev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gaziev enables The Furious to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gaziev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gaziev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Furious sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The Furious trying to control but Gaziev is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaziev is trying to keep The Furious in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kasim Gaziev.
The Furious takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gaziev scores with a three punch combo!
Gaziev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Furious looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sam The Furious has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Furious moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaziev content to stall in guard here.
Gaziev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Furious's guard.
The Furious tries to get to full guard but Gaziev has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Furious is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gaziev pulls his head out easily.
The Furious is not content to let Gaziev control the position.
The Furious is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaziev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaziev's back!
Gaziev looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaziev rolls, trying to escape but The Furious keeps control of the position.
What can Gaziev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gaziev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gaziev is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The Furious controlling well, preventing Gaziev from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Furious has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gaziev's body.
Gaziev trying to control but not successfully.
Gaziev is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kasim Gaziev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The Furious misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sam The Furious is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaziev throws a head kick that The Furious semi-blocks.
Gaziev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gaziev scores with a head kick. The Furious tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The Furious rushes Gaziev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gaziev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gaziev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Furious falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gaziev counters with a low kick, right behind The Furious 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Furious closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gaziev circles away.
Gaziev gets caught napping as The Furious dives in and scores a takedown. Gaziev manages to retain guard.
The Furious trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaziev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaziev working a defensive guard here.
The Furious wants to control from the top but Gaziev keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Furious slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kasim Gaziev.
The Furious takes one to the chin there.
Gaziev slaps away a takedown attempt from The Furious, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kasim Gaziev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam The Furious.
The Furious takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sam The Furious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaziev lands a jab to the head.
The Furious tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaziev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Furious somewhat.
The Furious takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gaziev rushes The Furious and presses him up against the cage.
The Furious is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gaziev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Furious is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gaziev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Gaziev lands but The Furious takes it in his stride.
The Furious shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gaziev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The Furious is keen to just control but Gaziev is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaziev wants to improve his position but The Furious is controlling well.
Gaziev actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kasim Gaziev.
I think Gaziev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kasim Gaziev!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toni Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linhares comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy's Spitfire. Marcus Watson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Linhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Watson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linhares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Linhares sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Linhares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Linhares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Linhares moves into range and clinches up with Watson.
Linhares missing with knees to the body.
Linhares has Watson pushed against the cage.
Watson jumps guard but Linhares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Toni Linhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Watson.
Linhares works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Watson working for a triangle but Linhares defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is looking for a triangle but Linhares pushes his legs off easily.
Watson keeping full guard, as Linhares tries to pass.
Linhares stands up over Watson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Linhares stacks Watson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Linhares!
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.
Linhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watson keeps working.
Linhares postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Linhares tries to stand but Watson controls the position and pulls Linhares into his guard.
Watson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Linhares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Watson is tightening it up a little... Linhares has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Linhares reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Linhares taps out! Nice BJJ there by Watson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcus Watson!
Marcus Watson made sure to mention his sponsor, Rebel Pride Clothing. (Death Before Dishonor) $8 S in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Voll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Tampio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voll kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Monster Magnet - Powertrip . Frank Voll has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Voll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Tampio!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Tampio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Voll drops Tampio with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tampio looks back up at him and smiles so Voll waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Keijo Tampio has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tampio.
Voll is letting Tampio control him for a moment.
Tampio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tampio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Voll knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tampio tries to move into full mount but can't pass Voll's legs.
Voll knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tampio on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Voll is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tampio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Voll knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tampio is trying to get an arm triangle but Voll is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Voll is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tampio is controlling him well.
Tampio tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tampio passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Voll!
Tampio controlling from mount.
Tampio tries to control but Voll wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampio jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Voll manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tampio takes a little break here. Voll wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tampio wants to take a breather but Voll manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tampio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tampio looking to pass the guard.
Voll is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tampio trying to control but Voll is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Voll dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Tampio'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.
Tampio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tampio misses with a double jab
and Voll counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Voll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tampio moves away.
Voll ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
and Voll counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Tampio! He's just covering up as Voll starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Voll!
Frank Voll thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry McCockiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Downstait's "This Is My Life" kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Barry McCockiner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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246 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barry McCockiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Martin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCockiner fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCockiner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barry McCockiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin misses with a double jab.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCockiner clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from McCockiner.
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCockiner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCockiner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McCockiner.
It looks like Andrew Martin has been cut.
McCockiner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McCockiner lands an elbow just above Martin 's eye.
Martin wants a takedown.
Barry McCockiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Martin.
Martin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCockiner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCockiner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Martin looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin wants a takedown.
McCockiner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McCockiner lands an elbow that stopped Martin in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Andrew Martin's cut even more.
McCockiner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice elbow from McCockiner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCockiner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McCockiner lands an elbow inside that Martin shrugs off.
McCockiner tries to land knees in the clinch but Martin avoids the damage to the body.
McCockiner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McCockiner slows down the pace here.
McCockiner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Andrew Martin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McCockiner lands an elbow just above Martin 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martin goes for a takedown attempt but McCockiner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCockiner tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
A swing and a miss from Martin.
McCockiner fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCockiner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCockiner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martin is trying to drag McCockiner to the mat but McCockiner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martin takes an elbow to the temple.
Andrew Martin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andrew Martin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barry McCockiner!
During a confident post fight interview, Barry McCockiner 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Langhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Tinsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamal Tinsley acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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289 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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Langhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamal Tinsley!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langhi digs a good body shot into Tinsley's ribs.
Tinsley just misses with a punch to the body.
Langhi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tinsley tries to avoid it but Langhi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tinsley to the ground. Tinsley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tinsley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Langhi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Langhi throws a sloppy head kick and Tinsley moves out of range easily.
Tinsley moves out of range of the body kick from Langhi.
Langhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tinsley ducks under a wild hook from Langhi.
Tinsley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Langhi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tinsley is fending him off so far but Langhi persists. Nope, Tinsley circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Langhi enables Tinsley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Langhi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Langhi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Langhi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tinsley.
Langhi keeping moving, preventing Tinsley from controlling successfully.
Tinsley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinsley wants to control from the top but Langhi keeps moving.
Tinsley with a nice head shot there.
Tinsley trying to control but Langhi is working from the bottom.
Tinsley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tinsley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tinsley landing some decent shots from guard.
Langhi working for a triangle but Tinsley defends it easily.
Tinsley throwing strikes but missing.
Tinsley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley stands up over Langhi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tinsley cracks Langhi with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tinsley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tinsley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Langhi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Langhi wants to get back to his feet but Tinsley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Langhi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tinsley postures up and lands a big shot to Langhi's brow.
Langhi keeping moving, preventing Tinsley from controlling successfully.
Tinsley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tinsley in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley is putting a hurting on Langhi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tinsley working the head with strikes.
Tinsley cracks Langhi with a big right hand but Langhi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tinsley in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langhi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tinsley connects with a decent elbow.
Langhi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tinsley asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Langhi is breathing heavily.
Tinsley cracks Langhi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tinsley cracks Langhi with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Tinsley immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Langhi is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Tinsley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Tinsley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hitokage Hakaisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Nakkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakkeli is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hitokage Hakaisha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Nakkeli!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakaisha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nakkeli is fending him off so far but Hakaisha persists. Nope, Nakkeli circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakkeli shoots in for a double leg but Hakaisha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hakaisha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakkeli swivels and escapes.
Hakaisha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nakkeli counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hakaisha!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hitokage Hakaisha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nakkeli sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hakaisha is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakkeli controlling from mount.
Nakkeli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hakaisha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Nakkeli jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hakaisha manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakaisha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakkeli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nakkeli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hakaisha keeps working.
Nakkeli in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nakkeli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakkeli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nakkeli trying to control the action but Hakaisha is working from the bottom.
Hakaisha regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakaisha tries to get to full guard but Nakkeli has control of the leg.
Hakaisha is working hard here to advance position.
Nakkeli is trying to control the action in half guard but Hakaisha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hakaisha is trying to get back to full guard.
Hakaisha manages to get to full guard.
Hakaisha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakkeli manages to get himself to full guard.
Nakkeli wants to sweep here but Hakaisha controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakaisha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hakaisha throws a big elbow that misses.
Hakaisha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hakaisha chips away with some ground and pound.
Hakaisha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakkeli keeping moving, preventing Hakaisha from controlling successfully.
Hakaisha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hakaisha drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hakaisha seems to have locked his on tight now - Nakkeli screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hakaisha, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hitokage Hakaisha!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Canete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Paloukos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jerome Canete has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jerome Canete seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerome Canete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Von Paloukos!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canete fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paloukos to the ground. Canete is now in Paloukos's guard.
Paloukos controls Canete momentarily but Canete frees himself.
Canete throwing strikes from guard but Paloukos blocks nicely.
Canete working some strikes from top position.
Paloukos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Paloukos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canete is one step ahead there.
Paloukos has his foot on Canete's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canete works his way back into a safe position though.
Canete throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Canete throwing strikes from guard but Paloukos blocks nicely.
Canete is working Paloukos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canete stands up over Paloukos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paloukos is on top in guard.
Paloukos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canete on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Canete tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canete seems keen to control Paloukos's posture.
Canete keeping full guard, as Paloukos tries to pass.
Paloukos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paloukos looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paloukos looking to sit in guard and control but Canete gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paloukos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Canete trying to control but Paloukos is working from the bottom.
Canete cracks Paloukos with a solid left hand.
Canete is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Canete trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canete working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paloukos's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canete with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Canete stands up over Paloukos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Canete is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Paloukos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Paloukos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Canete sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canete manages to get to full guard.
Canete pulls Paloukos in to control the position.
Paloukos wants to control from the top but Canete keeps moving.
Paloukos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paloukos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paloukos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Paloukos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Canete knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Canete wants to get back to his feet but Paloukos drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Canete dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Canete looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Paloukos!
Canete postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Paloukos looks a forlorn figure.
Paloukos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paloukos wants to control but Canete is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paloukos taking shots to the head.
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!
Canete landing shots from mount.
Oooh a big shot lands for Canete! Paloukos is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerome Canete!
An out of breath Jerome Canete 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Gotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xamos Othella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xamos Othella will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
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218 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Gotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xamos Othella!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Othella is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Othella struggling a bit here.
Gotch lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Othella taking a bit of punishment here - Gotch scoring with strikes.
Othella is looking for a sweep.
Gotch cracks Othella with a big right hand but Othella just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Othella sneaks back into half guard.
Othella is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
Othella looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Othella manages to get to full guard.
Othella looking to control.
Gotch preventing the sweep.
Othella avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gotch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Othella is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotch trying to control but Othella is working from the bottom.
Othella looking for a triangle here. Gotch is fighting it but it looks tight! Othella pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gotch is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Xamos Othella!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Chen circles away easily
and Chen counters with a nice uppercut.
Chen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chen wants it to stay on the feet.
Nogueira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shawn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira .
Chen missing with a left hand there. Nogueira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chen slaps away a takedown attempt from Nogueira , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen. Nogueira does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chen.
Chen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
Chen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Nogueira controls his hands.
Chen pushes Nogueira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nogueira 's elbow.
Nogueira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chen scores with a shot to the side of Nogueira 's head.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen taking a breather.
Nogueira wants to take the fight to the mat but Chen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chen.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chen.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chen lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Chen.
Nogueira prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Nogueira can't break the clinch.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chen is defending well.
Chen gets through Nogueira 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Nogueira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nogueira defending well as Chen loads up on a big left hand.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chen is looking to chop away at Nogueira 's legs.
Chen connects with a body shot.
Chen scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nogueira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chen avoids it really well and circles away.
Chen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Chen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nogueira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nogueira blocks an elbow strike from Chen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Chen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Chen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt - Chen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Nogueira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nogueira ducks right into an uppercut from Chen.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chen sprawls well. Chen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nogueira gets slowly back to his feet.
Shawn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira .
Chen scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira dives in and grabs Chen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chen pushes down on Nogueira 's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Chen. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Chen.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chen as he avoids it easily.
Chen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nogueira .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Chen lands.
Chen misses with a straight left.
Nogueira blocks a low kick nicely.
Chen cracks Nogueira with a good jab.
Nogueira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Chen shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to clinch up
and Chen counters with a right hand to the body.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chen as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nogueira avoids the body shot from Chen.
Chen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nogueira .
Chen cracks Nogueira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chen but Chen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nogueira has his takedown stuffed
and Chen counters with a straight right hand.
Nogueira is trying desperately to land a takedown but Chen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nogueira .
Chen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shawn Chen is winning the standup battle so far.
Chen connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nogueira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nogueira looking to control but Chen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Chen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Chen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chen.
Nogueira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chen throws out a loose jab but Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chen as he avoids it easily.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chen swings for the body but Nogueira moves out of range.
Chen closes the distance and pushes Nogueira back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Chen.
Chen is pressed up against the cage. Nogueira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chen down to the mat. Chen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shawn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira .
Chen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nogueira misses with a hook
and Nogueira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nogueira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chen defends it nicely.
Nogueira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nogueira shoots in and drives through. Chen sprawls well.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chen but Chen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nogueira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chen jabs at Nogueira 's body.
Chen jabs Nogueira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chen tries to avoid it but Nogueira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chen to the ground. Chen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chen takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Chen.
Chen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nogueira blocks an elbow strike from Chen.
Chen stalling against the cage.
Chen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nogueira can do to turn this around?
Chen gets through Nogueira 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nogueira 's elbow.
Chen pushes Nogueira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
A short left from Chen.
Chen lands a body punch.
Shawn Chen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nogueira being controlled against the cage.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Chen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Chen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chen, 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 Tarja Halkonen 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... Shawn Chen!
After the big win, Shawn Chen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waltteri Lahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ILja Muromets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muromets has chosen Krec Паром через as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Waltteri Lahti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, ILja Muromets!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muromets slips under a jab from Lahti.
Lahti just misses with a punch to the body.
Lahti stuffs the takedown attempt from Muromets. Muromets gets slowly back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Lahti blocks the leg kick.
Lahti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lahti lands a nice shot to the body.
Lahti throws a looping overhand right but Muromets ducks down to avoid it.
Lahti lands a jab to Muromets's midsection.
Lahti works Muromets's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahti throws a one two combo.
It looks like ILja Muromets has been cut.
Lahti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Muromets.
Muromets closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lahti's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lahti is adopting a defensive guard.
Muromets trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muromets looking to sit in guard and control but Lahti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Muromets looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lahti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lahti passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Muromets!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muromets is controlling an arm, preventing Lahti from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Muromets is squirming around, avoiding Lahti's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muromets keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Muromets tries to hold on but Lahti pushes him away.
Muromets keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muromets is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lahti has taken his back.
Muromets defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lahti's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahti is not going to allow Muromets to sit and survive in this position.
Lahti tries to keep control of the position but Muromets is staying busy.
Lahti is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lahti is controlling the position but Muromets somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Lahti wants to pass the guard but Muromets is defending well.
Lahti is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muromets regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lahti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Muromets had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lahti defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Muromets trying to control the position.
Muromets is looking for a triangle but Lahti pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muromets throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lahti uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lahti decides to stand back up. Lahti steps back and let's Muromets get back to his feet.
Muromets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waltteri Lahti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ILja Muromets's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Muromets takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lahti lands a nice shot that snaps Muromets's head back.
A jab from Lahti does it's job there.
Muromets tries for a takedown but Lahti circles away easily
and Lahti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Muromets takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Lahti misses its intended target.
Lahti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muromets manages to avoid it.
Lahti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Muromets at a distance.
Muromets shoots in for a double leg but Lahti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muromets takes one to the side of the head.
Muromets is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Lahti coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muromets takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Muromets fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lahti avoids it really well and circles away.
Waltteri Lahti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ILja Muromets.
Muromets misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lahti swings for the body but Muromets moves out of range.
Lahti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waltteri Lahti is winning the standup battle so far.
Lahti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lahti lands with a big right hook that stumbles Muromets - he's out on his feet here! Lahti follows up with another monster hook that separates Muromets from consciousness! Muromets falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Lahti stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Waltteri Lahti!
Waltteri Lahti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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