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UMMA - Teppo welcome Lindros PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Kontiovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Peter Piper has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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28
238 lbs
8 - 9 - 1 |
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193 cm
29
267 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Piper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Kontiovaara!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Piper is looking to clinch.
Kontiovaara dives in and grabs Piper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Piper pushes down on Kontiovaara's head and hops out.
Piper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kontiovaara momentarily.
Kontiovaara dives in and scores a takedown into Piper's guard.
Kontiovaara trying to control the position from guard on top but Piper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontiovaara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kontiovaara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Piper striking off his back but it's not causing Kontiovaara any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piper keeping moving, preventing Kontiovaara from controlling successfully.
Kontiovaara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kontiovaara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kontiovaara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Piper controlling Kontiovaara's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiovaara wants to pass the guard but Piper is keeping the position.
Kontiovaara won't allow Piper to sweep him here.
Piper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kontiovaara is aware though and is defending well.
Kontiovaara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piper seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kontiovaara drops back looking for a leg! Piper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Piper manages to kick Kontiovaara off! Kontiovaara jumps back into Piper's guard.
Kontiovaara being controlled here momentarily.
Kontiovaara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Piper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara drops back looking for a leg! Piper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Piper manages to kick Kontiovaara off! Kontiovaara jumps back into Piper's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Piper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kontiovaara tries to free his leg and advance position but Piper is retaining full guard.
Kontiovaara postures up and lands a big shot to Piper's brow.
Kontiovaara pushes down on Piper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kontiovaara seems to be working for a kimura but Piper defends the submission attempt.
Kontiovaara is stalling here. Piper is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kontiovaara seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Piper has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
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!
Kontiovaara pushes Piper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Piper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kontiovaara is looking to regain half guard here but Piper keeps moving and retains side control.
Piper is looking to take a break and control but Kontiovaara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kontiovaara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kontiovaara is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kontiovaara manages to get back to half guard.
Kontiovaara tries to get to full guard but Piper has control of the leg.
Kontiovaara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper moves into full mount! Kontiovaara won't be happy about that!
Kontiovaara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kontiovaara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kontiovaara tries to lock up and control but Piper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kontiovaara can't escape the position.
Kontiovaara tries to lock up and control but Piper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Piper prevents Kontiovaara from getting the reversal.
Piper looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kontiovaara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Piper connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juhani Kontiovaara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Piper dives in and grabs Kontiovaara's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kontiovaara pushes down on Piper's head and hops out.
Piper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kontiovaara.
Piper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Piper with a poor takedown
and Kontiovaara counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kontiovaara.
Kontiovaara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Piper keeping moving, preventing Kontiovaara from controlling successfully.
Piper keeping full guard, as Kontiovaara tries to pass.
Piper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kontiovaara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kontiovaara stopping the sweep attempt from Piper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiovaara throwing strikes but missing.
Piper pulls Kontiovaara in close to his closed guard and prevents Kontiovaara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kontiovaara trying to control but Piper is working from the bottom.
Piper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kontiovaara slips nicely into half guard.
Kontiovaara looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kontiovaara is looking to pass Piper's guard but actually Piper recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper keeping moving, preventing Kontiovaara from controlling successfully.
Piper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kontiovaara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kontiovaara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kontiovaara trying to control but Piper is working from the bottom.
Kontiovaara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara slips nicely into half guard.
Kontiovaara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kontiovaara working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kontiovaara wants to work for an arm triangle but Piper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kontiovaara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Piper is looking to control Kontiovaara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Piper avoid being mounted?
Kontiovaara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kontiovaara seems to be looking for submissions.
Kontiovaara passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper tries to reverse the position but Kontiovaara maintains control.
Kontiovaara throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Piper because Kontiovaara loaded up on that one.
Piper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kontiovaara moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Piper has worked his arm free - good work by Piper!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kontiovaara actively working from the bottom here.
Kontiovaara is breathing heavily.
Piper is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kontiovaara moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juhani Kontiovaara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Piper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kontiovaara to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kontiovaara throwing strikes but missing.
Piper trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kontiovaara throwing strikes from guard but Piper blocks nicely.
Kontiovaara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piper is keeping the position for now.
Kontiovaara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Piper dives on top into guard.
Piper postures up in Kontiovaara's guard and throws a big left but Kontiovaara blocks it.
Piper tries to stand but Kontiovaara is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiovaara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Piper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kontiovaara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piper defends well.
Kontiovaara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piper defends well.
Kontiovaara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kontiovaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Piper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Piper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kontiovaara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Piper is aware though and is defending well.
Piper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kontiovaara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper trying to control the position from guard on top but Kontiovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Piper tries to free his leg and advance position but Kontiovaara is retaining full guard.
Kontiovaara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piper defends well.
Kontiovaara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Piper passes into side control.
Piper wants to control but Kontiovaara is keeping him busy.
Piper decides to stand back up. Piper steps back and let's Kontiovaara get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara looks to land a left hand but Piper moved out of range nicely.
Piper wants to clinch up but Kontiovaara keeps it at a distance.
Piper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kontiovaara defends it nicely.
Kontiovaara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Piper's head backwards.
Peter Piper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juhani Kontiovaara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Piper works Kontiovaara's body with a nice hook.
Kontiovaara tries to clinch there but Piper circles away.
Piper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kontiovaara counters with a takedown into side control.
Piper is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kontiovaara asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kontiovaara moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper tries to buck Kontiovaara off but Kontiovaara is having none of it.
Kontiovaara controls the position from side control.
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!
Piper tries to buck Kontiovaara off but Kontiovaara is having none of it.
Kontiovaara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piper keeps working.
Piper is being controlled here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kontiovaara wants to control but Piper is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juhani Kontiovaara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kontiovaara winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juhani Kontiovaara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonto MacTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacTavish comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Mask has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
182 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
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27
184 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonto MacTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiger Mask!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mask fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacTavish manages to avoid it.
Mask keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mask misses with a head kick.
MacTavish connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mask. Mask circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacTavish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mask moves away.
MacTavish misses with a hook. Mask ducked under it nicely.
A big right from MacTavish misses.
MacTavish misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from MacTavish.
MacTavish takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacTavish works Mask's body with a nice hook.
MacTavish takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mask bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mask avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mask will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mask fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacTavish on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from MacTavish misses its intended target.
MacTavish takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacTavish connects with a right hand. Mask shakes it off.
Mask pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacTavish is out of range and Mask settles back down.
MacTavish works Mask's body with a nice hook.
MacTavish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Mask misses.
Mask takes a swing at MacTavish's ribcage but misses.
Mask misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as MacTavish checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mask changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacTavish tries to avoid it but Mask manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacTavish to the ground. MacTavish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mask uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacTavish.
Mask throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacTavish was covering up waiting for the punch and Mask finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mask trying to move into half guard but instead MacTavish has managed to sweep!
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.
Mask is working an open guard so MacTavish takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
MacTavish misses with an uppercut
and Mask cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mask just misses with a punch to the body.
MacTavish misses with a straight left.
MacTavish throws out a loose jab but Mask uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by MacTavish as he checks the leg kick.
MacTavish throws a hook but Mask blocks it.
Mask scores with a hook.
MacTavish jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask staying out of range there.
Mask is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacTavish rather than just go for the knockout.
Mask thows a body kick. MacTavish tries to catch it but that hurt him.
MacTavish misses with a hook
and Mask counters with a right hand to the body.
MacTavish throws a hook but Mask avoids it easily.
MacTavish looks to land a left hand but Mask moved out of range nicely.
Tonto MacTavish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by MacTavish. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for MacTavish.
MacTavish connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mask momentarily.
Mask defending well as MacTavish loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Mask blocks the leg kick.
Mask swinging wildly here.
Mask closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into MacTavish's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mask throws a strike but MacTavish rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask is pulling down on MacTavish's head. It's preventing any offense from MacTavish, at least for the moment.
MacTavish won't allow Mask to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mask wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 Tonto MacTavish will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
MacTavish throws a shot from downtown. Mask moves away and avoids it.
Mask throws a sloppy head kick and MacTavish moves out of range easily.
Mask throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from MacTavish misses its intended target.
Mask thuds his right hand into MacTavish's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mask on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacTavish. MacTavish obviously looking to wear him down.
Mask keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacTavish.
MacTavish misses with an uppercut. Mask saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Mask.
Mask throws a head kick but MacTavish moves out of range.
MacTavish connects with a single shot there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacTavish checks a leg kick.
MacTavish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mask lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacTavish's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTavish takes one on the button.
MacTavish misses with a right hand
and Mask counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mask fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacTavish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mask tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mask thuds his right hand into MacTavish's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacTavish lands with an overhand left.
Mask throws a low kick but MacTavish moves out of range easily.
MacTavish throws a big shot that misses.
MacTavish looks to land a right hand but Mask moved out of range.
Mask connects with an inside leg kick.
MacTavish scoring well with a low kick there.
Mask motions for MacTavish to come forward. Mask throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacTavish needs to keep his hands up - Mask had a free shot at his head there.
Mask ducks under a wild hook from MacTavish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mask ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacTavish walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mask.
MacTavish throws out a powerful jab.
MacTavish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mask.
Mask goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mask misses with a double jab.
MacTavish throws a leg kick but Mask sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mask throws a hook but MacTavish blocks it.
MacTavish throws a leg kick but Mask sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mask misses with a body shot.
Mask finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
MacTavish thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacTavish throws out a loose jab but Mask uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mask changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish throws the left hand but Mask avoids the punch easily.
Mask throws a hook but MacTavish blocks it.
Mask displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacTavish throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacTavish.
An inside leg kick lands from Mask.
MacTavish throws a big shot that misses.
MacTavish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacTavish throws an off balance right hand
and Mask makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mask.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mask is looking to slow MacTavish down with leg kicks.
MacTavish walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Mask.
An inside leg kick from MacTavish misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mask misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mask manages to get an easy takedown there - catching MacTavish on his heels. He'll look to pass MacTavish's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mask throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
MacTavish keeping moving, preventing Mask from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
MacTavish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Mask showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mask cracks MacTavish with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacTavish throws a hook but Mask blocks it.
MacTavish misses with an uppercut.
MacTavish gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacTavish blocks a low kick nicely.
MacTavish fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mask is out of range.
Mask fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacTavish.
MacTavish is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
MacTavish misses with a looping right.
Mask misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacTavish throws a looping overhand right but Mask ducks down to avoid it.
Mask swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mask ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacTavish moves away.
MacTavish takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacTavish.
MacTavish lands a jab to the nose.
Mask blocks a low kick nicely.
Mask gets a double leg takedown into MacTavish's guard.
Mask takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mask throwing strikes from guard but MacTavish blocks nicely.
Mask missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mask throws an elbow that misses. MacTavish uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mask's guard. Nice move by MacTavish!
Mask has control of MacTavish's left arm, preventing MacTavish from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacTavish defends it easily.
Mask has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mask is trying to control the position but MacTavish postures up.
Mask working for submissions but it's allowed MacTavish to get to half guard.
Mask wants to control but MacTavish is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mask throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacTavish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mask checks a leg kick.
Mask connects with a solid leg kick.
MacTavish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mask looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mask lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MacTavish swings widly with a right hand
and Mask counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacTavish misses with an uppercut.
MacTavish scores with a nice strike.
Tiger Mask seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mask goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Mask.
MacTavish takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mask shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. MacTavish manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mask in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mask looking to sit in guard and control but MacTavish gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mask working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because MacTavish has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Mask comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mask has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger Mask!
A very excited looking Tiger Mask rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rhomboid Goatcabin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goatcabin's entrance music is Selfishly Irritating. A fine choice. Xocoyotzin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Till I Collapse. Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
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25
183 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rhomboid Goatcabin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goatcabin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goatcabin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xocoyotzin checks it well.
Xocoyotzin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch up but Goatcabin circles away and keeps his distance.
Goatcabin scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Xocoyotzin.
The crowd cheers as Goatcabin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xocoyotzin doesn't seem phased though.
Xocoyotzin walks into a left hand.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xocoyotzin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goatcabin is out of range and Xocoyotzin settles back down.
Goatcabin swinging wildly here.
Xocoyotzin slips a jab and a cross from Goatcabin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Goatcabin.
Xocoyotzin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Xocoyotzin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goatcabin throws a body punch but Xocoyotzin moves out of range.
Xocoyotzin moves to clinch but Goatcabin breaks away
and Goatcabin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Goatcabin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xocoyotzin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goatcabin.
Goatcabin throws a shot from downtown. Xocoyotzin moves away and avoids it.
Xocoyotzin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Goatcabin to the ground. Xocoyotzin is now in Goatcabin's guard.
Goatcabin trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin wants to control from the top but Goatcabin keeps moving.
Xocoyotzin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Goatcabin looking to control.
Xocoyotzin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Goatcabin keeping full guard, as Xocoyotzin tries to pass.
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!
Goatcabin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Xocoyotzin has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Goatcabin's face as Xocoyotzin controls the position.
Goatcabin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Goatcabin wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goatcabin trying to control but Xocoyotzin postures up.
Xocoyotzin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goatcabin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin trying to control but Xocoyotzin postures up.
Xocoyotzin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goatcabin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goatcabin trying to control from the bottom.
Xocoyotzin is looking to take a break and control but Goatcabin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Goatcabin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xocoyotzin has his hands clasped together around Goatcabin's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhomboid Goatcabin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab by Goatcabin.
Goatcabin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xocoyotzin can pounce on him.
Xocoyotzin misses the shot to the body.
Xocoyotzin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goatcabin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xocoyotzin moves forwards but Goatcabin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xocoyotzin tries to clinch up but Goatcabin circles away and keeps his distance.
Goatcabin throws a body punch but Xocoyotzin moves out of range.
Xocoyotzin thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin throws a leg kick which misses Goatcabin's front leg but catches the back leg as Goatcabin tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Goatcabin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xocoyotzin. Goatcabin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xocoyotzin clinches.
Xocoyotzin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goatcabin.
Goatcabin takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Goatcabin fails to land.
Goatcabin misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goatcabin as Xocoyotzin tries to tie him up.
Goatcabin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Xocoyotzin misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin misses with a knee to the head.
Xocoyotzin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goatcabin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goatcabin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xocoyotzin backwards.
Xocoyotzin being controlled against the cage.
Goatcabin lands an uppercut.
Xocoyotzin misses with a knee to the head.
Xocoyotzin taking a breather.
Goatcabin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Xocoyotzin after a bit of a struggle.
Xocoyotzin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goatcabin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goatcabin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goatcabin wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhomboid Goatcabin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin keeps control of Goatcabin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goatcabin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goatcabin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goatcabin stalls.
Xocoyotzin crunches a lovely knee into Goatcabin's ribcage.
Goatcabin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Xocoyotzin missing with knees to the body.
Goatcabin blocks a body shot from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xocoyotzin pushes Goatcabin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goatcabin scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goatcabin stalling in the clinch but Xocoyotzin improves position.
Goatcabin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goatcabin blocks a body shot from Xocoyotzin.
Knees to the body from Xocoyotzin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goatcabin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goatcabin is trying to break free.
Goatcabin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xocoyotzin prevents it.
Goatcabin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goatcabin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xocoyotzin misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xocoyotzin pushes Goatcabin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Xocoyotzin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goatcabin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xocoyotzin as he jumps to the side.
Xocoyotzin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goatcabin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goatcabin gets a takedown into half guard.
Xocoyotzin is looking to control Goatcabin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xocoyotzin avoid being mounted?
Goatcabin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goatcabin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Xocoyotzin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Xocoyotzin is looking to control Goatcabin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xocoyotzin avoid being mounted?
Goatcabin not doing much here.
Rhomboid Goatcabin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goatcabin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xocoyotzin's head.
Goatcabin prevents Xocoyotzin from improving his position.
Goatcabin is looking to pass Xocoyotzin's guard but actually Xocoyotzin recovers to full guard.
Xocoyotzin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Xocoyotzin keeping full guard, as Goatcabin tries to pass.
Goatcabin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xocoyotzin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goatcabin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xocoyotzin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goatcabin trying to control but Xocoyotzin is working from the bottom.
Xocoyotzin trying to keep a closed guard but Goatcabin is proving a slippery customer.
Goatcabin trying to control the position from guard on top but Xocoyotzin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goatcabin slips a jab and a cross from Xocoyotzin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xocoyotzin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goatcabin throws a head kick that misses.
Xocoyotzin throws a leg kick but Goatcabin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goatcabin avoids the body shot from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin scores with a leg kick.
Xocoyotzin moves out of range of the strikes.
Xocoyotzin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xocoyotzin throws a chopping leg kick but Goatcabin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xocoyotzin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goatcabin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xocoyotzin somewhat.
Goatcabin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xocoyotzin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goatcabin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goatcabin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goatcabin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goatcabin swats away the attempt to clinch by Xocoyotzin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xocoyotzin tries to work over Goatcabin's front leg with a kick but Goatcabin checks it.
A punch combination from Xocoyotzin misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin.
I think Xocoyotzin 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin!
After winning the bout, Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Baller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Takiki Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baller's entrance music is Helicopter, made of meat!. A fine choice. 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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275 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
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25
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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World class MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Baller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Takiki Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takiki Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takiki Jr. That one must have hurt.
Baller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takiki Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Takiki Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takiki Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takiki Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takiki Jr throws a leg kick which misses Baller's front leg but catches the back leg as Baller tries to avoid it.
Baller is breathing heavily.
Takiki Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Paul Baller has been cut.
A good leg kick by Takiki Jr.
Takiki Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Takiki Jr tenderised Baller's leg. Baller is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Takiki Jr tenderised Baller's leg. Baller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takiki Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takiki Jr is looking to slow Baller down with leg kicks.
Baller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takiki Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Takiki Jr pushes Baller away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Takiki Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takiki Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takiki Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takiki Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Takiki Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Baller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Takiki Jr misses.
Takiki Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Takiki Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Takiki Jr scores with a push kick.
Takiki Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takiki Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takiki Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baller.
Takiki Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takiki Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takiki Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Takiki Jr forces Baller back against the cage and clinches.
Takiki Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A knee to the head by Takiki Jr.
Takiki Jr stalling in the clinch.
Takiki Jr lands a shot to the body.
Takiki Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takiki Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Takiki Jr digs a right hand into Baller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baller's gas tank.
Takiki Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baller backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takiki Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Takiki Jr.
Takiki Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takiki Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takiki Jr lands an uppercut.
Takiki Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baller's defenses.
Stalling in the clinch from Takiki Jr.
Baller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takiki Jr with a knee to the head.
Takiki Jr lands an elbow just above Baller 's eye.
Baller misses with the head strike.
Takiki Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takiki Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Paul Baller's cut is getting worse.
A short right from Takiki Jr.
Baller will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Takiki Jr connects with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Takiki Jr.
A short body shot lands from Takiki Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Takiki Jr scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baller tries to work over Takiki Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baller has a couple of punches blocked by Takiki Jr.
Takiki Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Takiki Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baller up against the cage.
Takiki Jr lands an elbow just above Baller 's eye.
Takiki Jr with a knee to the head.
Takiki Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takiki Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takiki Jr lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takiki Jr leaning against his opponent.
Baller can't find room to land a body shot as Takiki Jr controls the action.
Takiki Jr misses with a knee strike.
Takiki Jr landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Takiki Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Baller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Takiki Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takiki Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Takiki Jr works Baller's body with a nice hook.
Takiki Jr feints and then cracks Baller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baller down.
Takiki Jr feints and then cracks Baller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baller down.
Takiki Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baller's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takiki Jr.
Takiki Jr throws a leg kick which misses Baller's front leg but catches the back leg as Baller tries to avoid it.
Takiki Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Baller off balance momentarily.
Takiki Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Baller off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Takiki Jr.
Takiki Jr throws a nice head kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takiki Jr.
Takiki Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baller working aggressively here.
Takiki Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baller's defenses.
Takiki Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takiki Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Takiki Jr lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Takiki Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paul Baller's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Takiki Jr prevents a body shot from Baller.
Takiki Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takiki Jr misses with a knee strike.
Takiki Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takiki Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takiki Jr stalling the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takiki Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Takiki Jr on the inside.
Takiki Jr misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takiki Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Takiki Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Takiki Jr misses with a knee strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takiki Jr.
Baller throws a punch but it's blocked by Takiki Jr.
Takiki Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baller.
A left hand lands to the body for Takiki Jr.
Baller pressing his opponent against the cage.
Takiki Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baller takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Takiki Jr working Baller over with knees to the body.
Takiki Jr tries a knee to the head but Baller blocks it.
Baller throws a head punch that misses.
Takiki Jr blocks an uppercut.
Baller wants to stall.
Takiki Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takiki Jr.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takiki Jr.
Takiki Jr lands a knee to the head.
Takiki Jr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takiki Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Takiki Jr.
Jeez, Paul Baller's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Takiki Jr with a knee to the head.
Baller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Takiki Jr avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takiki Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takiki Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takiki Jr landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takiki Jr.
Takiki Jr blocking some punches.
Takiki Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Baller won't want to take too many of those.
Takiki Jr lands a left hand.
Takiki Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Baller tries to work over Takiki Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sam Takiki Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takiki Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takiki Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takiki Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Takiki Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Baller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Takiki Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baller misses with a left hand
and Takiki Jr counters with a leg kick.
Takiki Jr scores with a head kick. Baller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Takiki Jr connects with a leg kick. Baller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baller blocks a head kick by Takiki Jr.
Baller moves out of range of the body kick from Takiki Jr.
Baller throws a body punch but Takiki Jr moves out of range.
Takiki Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baller blocks a head kick by Takiki Jr.
Baller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baller is looking to wear down Takiki Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baller moves out of range of the body kick.
Baller takes a swing at Takiki Jr's ribcage but misses.
Baller misses with a left hand
and Takiki Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takiki Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takiki Jr lands a head kick. Baller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takiki Jr. That's going to slow Baller down.
Baller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Takiki Jr.
Takiki Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Baller circles away.
Takiki Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sam Takiki Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takiki Jr moves into the clinch.
Takiki Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takiki Jr digs a right hand into Baller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baller's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takiki Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takiki Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baller up against the cage.
Takiki Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Takiki Jr - that landed with a thud.
Paul Baller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Takiki Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takiki Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baller trying to control the position but instead, Takiki Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baller into the cage.
Takiki Jr landing knees to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takiki Jr.
Takiki Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takiki Jr misses with a knee strike.
Takiki Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takiki Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Baller is blocking nicely.
Takiki Jr tries a knee to the head but Baller blocks it.
Baller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takiki Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Baller fails to land.
Takiki Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takiki Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Takiki Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Takiki Jr is leaning against Baller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takiki Jr lands a body punch.
Takiki Jr with a knee to the head.
Takiki Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sam Takiki Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takiki Jr scores with a shot to the side of Baller's head.
Takiki Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Baller is blocking nicely.
Baller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takiki Jr up against the cage.
Takiki Jr has Baller pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baller is looking to control Takiki Jr's arms but Takiki Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baller has his back to the cage.
Takiki Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Takiki Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takiki Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Baller working aggressively here.
Baller pushes Takiki Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takiki Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takiki Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takiki Jr landing knees to the body.
Takiki Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Takiki Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takiki Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Takiki Jr!
Sam Takiki Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Jussila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sky Scrape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scrape has chosen Jark Prongo - Movin through your system as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jaakko Jussila has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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217 lbs
18 - 8 - 1 |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Jussila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sky Scrape!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scrape missing with a left hand there. Jussila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jussila swinging wildly here.
Scrape throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jussila swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scrape counters with a straight right hand.
Scrape throws the kick towards the body but Jussila avoids it.
Scrape tries to bum rush Jussila with a series of wild strikes but Jussila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scrape fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jussila has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Jussila.
Scrape lands a nice hook to Jussila's body. Jussila takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scrape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scrape looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jussila is fending him off so far but Scrape persists. Nope, Jussila circles away and we're back to standing.
Scrape throws a quick inside leg 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!
Jussila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scrape was well out of range. Poor timing from Jussila.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrape just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scrape!
Scrape connects with a jab.
Scrape is looking to land body kicks.
Jussila takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jussila checks the leg kick.
Jussila tries to close the distance and clinch but Scrape swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scrape swings for the body but Jussila moves out of range.
Scrape throws a jab but it's blocked by Jussila.
Jussila swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Scrape counters with a huge left! Jussila is in big trouble! He's backing up but Scrape isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jussila from any more damage. A dominating finish by Scrape!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sky Scrape!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sky Scrape waved his t-shirt featuring Katukauppa.com's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matto Luuttu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulakov has chosen Lube-Shparu as his entrance music. 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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175 lbs
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186 lbs
7 - 7 - 1 |
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matto Luuttu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Kulakov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Kulakov misses its intended target.
Kulakov scores with a jab to the body.
Luuttu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luuttu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luuttu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kulakov circles away quickly and effectively.
Luuttu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kulakov swings for the body but Luuttu moves out of range.
Kulakov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luuttu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulakov is just out of range.
Luuttu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kulakov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulakov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kulakov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kulakov cracks a nice hook into Luuttu's ribs.
Kulakov sizes up Luuttu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A cross from Luuttu lands.
Luuttu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luuttu defending well as Kulakov loads up on a big left hand.
Kulakov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luuttu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luuttu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kulakov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luuttu throws out the jab.
Luuttu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kulakov.
Kulakov lands with a good body shot.
Luuttu misses with a wild body shot.
Kulakov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luuttu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kulakov lands a nice shot that snaps Luuttu's head back.
Luuttu misses with a two punch combination.
Kulakov throws a right hand that Luuttu ducks under and follows up with a left that Luuttu also avoids with ease.
Luuttu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kulakov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kulakov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luuttu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kulakov.
Luuttu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Luuttu.
Kulakov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luuttu circles away quickly and effectively.
Kulakov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luuttu shoots in but Kulakov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov takes a swing at Luuttu's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulakov throws a combination. Luuttu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Luuttu misses with a double jab.
Luuttu needs to keep his hands up - Kulakov had a free shot at his head there.
Kulakov connects with a crisp jab.
Luuttu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kulakov blocks a jab.
Luuttu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Kulakov. No joy for Luuttu on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Luuttu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luuttu is breathing heavily.
Kulakov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Kulakov.
Luuttu throws a right and a left that Kulakov avoids nicely.
Luuttu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kulakov circles away.
Kulakov scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov swinging wildly here.
Kulakov lands a head shot.
Luuttu closes the distance and clinches up with Kulakov, looking for a takedown. Luuttu pushes Kulakov against the cage but Kulakov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kulakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulakov scores with a nice strike.
Luuttu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luuttu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luuttu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kulakov's waist but Kulakov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Luuttu off to one side.
Kulakov slips a jab and a cross from Luuttu.
Viktor Kulakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulakov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Luuttu throws the left hand but Kulakov avoids the punch easily.
Kulakov misses with a few strikes there.
Luuttu tries for a takedown but Kulakov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Kulakov both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulakov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luuttu swinging wildly here.
Kulakov stuffs the takedown.
Donk. Kulakov catches Luuttu right on the button with a cross.
Luuttu misses with a hook.
Kulakov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luuttu.
Luuttu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kulakov circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Luuttu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luuttu misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luuttu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kulakov throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kulakov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Luuttu tries to move into range but Kulakov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kulakov works over Luuttu's head and body with a nice combination.
Luuttu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kulakov counters with a one-two to the body.
Luuttu is rocked!
Matto Luuttu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luuttu misses with a combination
letting Kulakov counter with a right hand.
Oh Luuttu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viktor Kulakov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luuttu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kulakov finds it's way round the side to connect with Luuttu's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Luuttu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
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!
Nice shot by Kulakov.
Luuttu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kulakov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Luuttu momentarily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Luuttu. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kulakov drops Luuttu with a naaaaasty hook - Luuttu is in real trouble here! Kulakov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Kulakov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Gronholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gronholm's entrance music is Eeppinen biisi. A fine choice. Gutierrez has chosen The Final Countdown, really. as his entrance music. Aaron Gutierrez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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29
280 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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21
260 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Gronholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gutierrez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gutierrez tries to clinch up but Gronholm circles away and keeps his distance.
Gutierrez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gronholm trying to hold on to Gutierrez's head to control him but Gutierrez postures up.
Gutierrez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gronholm's head.
Gutierrez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gutierrez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gutierrez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gronholm is not content to let Gutierrez control the position.
Gutierrez prevents Gronholm from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gutierrez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gutierrez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gronholm defending well though.
Gronholm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gutierrez on the ground.
Gutierrez is stalling here. Gronholm is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gutierrez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gronholm has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gutierrez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice sprawl there from Gronholm as Gutierrez shoots in.
Gronholm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gutierrez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gronholm is struggling to control the position.
Gronholm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marcus Gronholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gronholm misses with a double jab
and Gutierrez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gronholm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gutierrez is in close to Gronholm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gronholm is breathing heavily.
Gutierrez with a nice head shot there.
Gutierrez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gutierrez is in close to Gronholm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gutierrez scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gutierrez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gutierrez scoring with some ground and pound.
Gutierrez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gutierrez scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gutierrez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gutierrez scoring with some ground and pound.
Gutierrez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gutierrez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gutierrez chips away with some ground and pound.
Gutierrez wants to control from the top but Gronholm keeps moving.
Gutierrez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gronholm is on top in guard.
Gutierrez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gutierrez shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcus Gronholm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Gutierrez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gutierrez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown but Gronholm shows good takedown defense.
Gutierrez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gronholm's guard.
Gutierrez looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gutierrez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gutierrez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gutierrez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gutierrez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Gutierrez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gronholm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gutierrez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gronholm misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gutierrez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gronholm is rocked!
Gutierrez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gutierrez loads up on a big left hand. Gronholm felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Gutierrez looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Gronholm can't hide his disappointment, as Gutierrez celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Gutierrez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rogers Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes into the arena with Housequake blaring out of the sound system. 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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25
159 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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26
156 lbs
16 - 10 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogers Nelson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taz Devil!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Devil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Devil throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Devil gets tackled into the cage by Nelson. Nelson maintains the clinch.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Devil is trying to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nelson obliges.
Devil prevents a body shot from Nelson.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Devil checks it.
Devil looks to throw a body kick
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Devil.
Devil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Devil plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson staying out of range there.
Nelson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devil. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil lands a nice hook to Nelson's body. Nelson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nelson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Devil.
Devil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Nelson throws a leg kick which misses Devil's front leg but catches the back leg as Devil tries to avoid it.
Devil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Devil.
Devil looks to land a body kick but Nelson moved away.
Nelson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Devil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Devil.
Devil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Devil.
Taz Devil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devil moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Devil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Devil lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devil misses with a body kick.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Devil defends it nicely.
Devil connects with a high kick.
A big right from Devil misses.
Devil blocks a head kick by Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil moves out of range of the body kick.
Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Devil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Devil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Devil misses with an uppercut.
Devil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Devil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Devil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Devil slips a straight right by Nelson.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Devil.
Devil delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devil. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks to land a left hand but Devil moved out of range nicely.
Devil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Devil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Devil moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Devil thows a body shot but no joy.
Devil is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nelson rather than just go for the knockout.
Devil walks into a left hand.
Devil slips under a jab from Nelson.
Devil throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Nelson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Devil's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Devil throws a low kick but Nelson moves out of range easily.
Devil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taz Devil will probably get the nod.
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.
Nelson lands with a shot to the body.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Devil moved out of range.
Devil moves out of range of the body kick.
Taz Devil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Devil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Devil wants it to stay on the feet.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Devil manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Devil.
Devil lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nelson's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Devil finds it's way through Nelson's defenses.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Devil but Devil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Devil misses its intended target.
Devil slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Devil misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Devil thumps Nelson with a low kick.
Devil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson checks a leg kick.
Devil is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Nelson misses.
That kick from Devil tenderised Nelson's leg. Nelson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Devil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Devil's sensitive parts.
Devil throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Devil lands a nice looking body shot.
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Devil counters with a low kick, right behind Nelson 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Devil there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Devil moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
Taz Devil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Nelson.
Devil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Devil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nelson tries a low kick but Devil avoids it.
Devil keeps the fight on the outside.
Devil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Devil lands a big head kick that sends Nelson tumbling to the mat! Devil takes a step backwards and waves Nelson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nelson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Devil lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nelson's sensitive parts.
Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson moves out of range as Devil throws a body kick.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Devil.
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.
A cross from Devil lands.
Devil is looking to land body kicks.
A leg kick checked by Devil.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Devil.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Devil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Devil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A clash of legs there as Nelson blocks the low kick.
Devil misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nelson clinches up against the cage.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Devil breaks the clinch.
Devil throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Devil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick
and Devil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson moves out of range of the leg kick from Devil.
Devil ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Devil cracks a nice hook into Nelson's ribs.
Devil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Devil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Devil throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Devil connects with a body shot that sends Nelson's belly button to the back.
Devil scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Devil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Devil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Devil lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Nelson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Devil's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil throws a leg kick
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
A punch lands to the side of Nelson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Devil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Devil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nelson wants to land a leg kick but Devil is out of range.
Nelson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nelson swings for the body but Devil moves out of range.
Nelson lands with a cross.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Devil misses with an uppercut. Nelson saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nelson prevents Devil from standing back up.
Nelson thows a huge punch but Devil dodges it nicely.
Nelson seems to be working for a kimura but Devil defends the submission attempt.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Devil is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nelson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nelson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Devil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devil is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson stops Devil from getting back to his feet.
Devil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Taz Devil just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nelson takes a swing at Devil's ribcage but misses.
Nelson throws a one two combo.
Devil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Devil keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Devil. Devil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Devil looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Devil throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson swings for the body but Devil moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Devil moves out of range of the strikes.
Nelson throws a low kick but Devil avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries to work over Devil's front leg with a kick but Devil checks it.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Devil scores with a leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Devil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Devil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Nelson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Devil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Devil wants it to stay on the feet.
Devil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Devil cracks Nelson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson works Devil's body with a nice hook.
Nelson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Devil quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devil wants to get back to his feet.
Nelson is keen to just control but Devil is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nelson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nelson landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil avoids a strike by Nelson and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Nelson's guard! Fantastic escape!
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Devil defends well.
Devil preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogers Nelson had his way with Taz Devil in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Devil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Devil.
Nelson cracks Devil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Devil thows a leg kick but Nelson checks it
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Devil lands a nice looking body shot.
Nelson moves out of range of the strikes.
Devil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Devil misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Devil takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Devil misses with a straight left.
Devil slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Devil throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Devil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Devil paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Devil thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Devil misses its intended target.
Rogers Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson is looking to chop away at Devil's legs.
Nelson cracks Devil with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Nelson.
Devil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Devil lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Devil tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nelson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is struggling to control the position.
Devil wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nelson.
Devil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some bone on bone action there as Devil checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Devil takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Devil manages to avoid it.
Nelson slips under a jab from Devil.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Nelson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Devil under the eye.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Devil.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Devil, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Devil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Devil scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Devil lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Devil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Devil there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nelson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taz Devil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Devil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nelson counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taz Devil.
I think Devil 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Devil!
Taz Devil is the new lightweight champion!
Taz Devil decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Teppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lindros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teppo comes to the cage accompanied by Jaakko Teppo - Hilma ja Onni. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaakko Teppo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lindros!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindros tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lindros is looking to score with low kicks.
Teppo misses with a straight right.
Teppo misses with a body shot.
Teppo throws the kick towards the body but Lindros avoids it.
Lindros checks a leg kick.
Teppo closes the distance and pushes Lindros back into the cage.
Teppo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teppo lands with a short shot to the head.
Teppo keeps control of Lindros as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lindros is trying to break the clinch but Teppo has him pressed against the cage.
Teppo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lindros backwards.
Teppo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teppo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lindros or not.
Lindros tries to break the clinch but Teppo is controlling the position.
Teppo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Teppo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lindros backwards.
Lindros wants to get back to striking at distance but Teppo won't allow it.
Teppo manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lindros.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teppo connects with a body shot that sends Lindros's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teppo looks to land a body kick but Lindros moved away.
Teppo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lindros misses the shot to the body.
Teppo throws a body punch but Lindros moves out of range.
Teppo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindros throws a sloppy head kick and Teppo moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Teppo checks a leg kick.
Lindros throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Teppo.
Lindros jabs at Teppo's body.
Teppo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Teppo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindros throws out a powerful jab.
Teppo checks a low kick from Lindros.
Lindros connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teppo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Lindros. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lindros.
Lindros scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teppo throws a leg kick but Lindros moved away.
Lindros checks a leg kick.
Lindros throws a low kick, looking for Teppo's leg but Teppo calmly moves out of range.
Teppo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teppo. Lindros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teppo wants to land a leg kick but Lindros is out of range.
Lindros fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Teppo checks it well.
Teppo checks a low kick from Lindros.
Lindros lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teppo's sensitive parts.
Lindros defending well as Teppo loads up on a big left hand.
Lindros throws a leg kick but Teppo checks it.
Teppo is looking to wear down Lindros with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lindros slips under a jab from Teppo.
Lindros swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lindros swings widly with a right hand
and Teppo counters with a good low kick that Lindros was not able to check.
Teppo throws a leg kick but Lindros sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lindros fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Teppo checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindros scores with a head kick. Teppo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Teppo looks to land a left hand but Lindros moved out of range nicely.
Teppo throws a leg kick
and Lindros counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lindros misses with a wild body shot.
Lindros throws a lazy right hand but Teppo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teppo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lindros throws a low kick but Teppo moves out of range easily.
Teppo scores with a body shot.
Teppo checks a low kick from Lindros.
Teppo throws the left hand but Lindros avoids the punch easily.
Lindros walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Teppo misses with a wild body shot.
Teppo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindros paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lindros misses with a looping right.
Teppo motions for Lindros to come forward. Teppo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teppo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lindros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teppo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teppo throws a leg kick that misses.
Lindros misses with a low kick.
Teppo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Teppo feints and then cracks Lindros's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lindros down.
Lindros throws a front kick aimed at Teppo's knee but Teppo avoids it well.
Teppo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Teppo looks to throw the jab but Lindros is out of range.
Lindros finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lindros takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lindros avoids the body shot from Teppo.
The fighters circling - Teppo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindros slips a straight right by Teppo.
Lindros clobbers Teppo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Teppo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teppo scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Jaakko Teppo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Teppo throws a body punch but Lindros moves out of range.
Teppo motions for Lindros to come forward. Teppo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teppo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindros moves away.
The fighters circling - Teppo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teppo throws an overhand right that lands on Lindros's shoulder, as Lindros tries to avoid the shot.
Lindros throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lindros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teppo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lindros.
Eric Lindros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teppo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lindros looks to throw the jab but Teppo is out of range.
Lindros misses the shot to the body.
Lindros scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Teppo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lindros is able to avoid easily.
Lindros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lindros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teppo throws a chopping leg kick but Lindros manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Teppo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Teppo duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teppo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Teppo tries to land a leg kick but Lindros saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lindros.
Teppo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindros is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Teppo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lindros cracks Teppo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Teppo is rocked!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lindros checks a leg kick.
Oh Teppo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Teppo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lindros.
Teppo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Lindros thuds his shin into the meat of Teppo's side.
Lindros drops Teppo with a huge uppercut! Teppo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Lindros is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Lindros!
Eric Lindros is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Eric Lindros rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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