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UPG 12: Hardcore PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tamik Surenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Sumo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimbo Sumo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tamik Surenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimbo Sumo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumo throws out a loose jab but Surenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sumo fails to land with a series of punches.
Surenov misses with the combination.
Sumo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Surenov in his tracks.
Surenov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sumo swivels and escapes.
Surenov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sumo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Surenov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sumo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Surenov looks to land a strike but Sumo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Surenov pushing down on Sumo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Surenov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Surenov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Surenov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sumo's head.
Surenov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sumo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Surenov.
Surenov postures up in Sumo's guard and throws a big left but Sumo blocks it.
Sumo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Surenov throws a strike but Sumo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Surenov is looking to stand up but Sumo isn't so interested in that idea.
Surenov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumo is standing up over Surenov. Surenov looks to escape but Sumo dives into side control.
Sumo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Surenov tries to escape but Sumo is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumo tries to advance to mount but Surenov denies him.
Sumo trying to control the position but Surenov is working away.
Sumo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Surenov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sumo stands up and beckons Surenov to his feet.
Sumo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sumo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Surenov misses with a takedown attempt - Sumo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Surenov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sumo circles away quickly and effectively.
Sumo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab from Sumo.
Tamik Surenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Surenov. Those never looked like landing.
Surenov drives through with a takedown into Sumo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sumo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sumo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 Tamik Surenov 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.
Sumo misses with a double jab.
Tamik Surenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Surenov.
Sumo leaves Surenov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Surenov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tamik Surenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Surenov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sumo tries to clinch but Surenov is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Surenov misses with a few strikes there.
Sumo closes the distance but Surenov moves to the side
and Surenov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sumo tries to close the distance and clinch but Surenov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sumo tries to clinch but Surenov moves out of range.
Surenov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sumo's waist but Sumo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Surenov off to one side.
Sumo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Surenov shoots in but Sumo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sumo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Surenov.
Surenov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sumo as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sumo misses with a straight right.
Sumo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Surenov on the side of the head.
Surenov tries for a takedown but Sumo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Surenov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Surenov with the ground and pound but Sumo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Surenov throws a big right hand that misses.
Surenov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Surenov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surenov connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surenov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sumo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Surenov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Surenov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Surenov cracks Sumo with a solid left hand.
Surenov is working Sumo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sumo looking to control.
Surenov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Surenov landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Surenov scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surenov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Surenov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sumo on the ground.
Surenov is looking to advance position but Sumo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tamik Surenov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sumo looking to control but Surenov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Surenov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sumo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surenov is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sumo looking to control but Surenov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Surenov is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamik Surenov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Surenov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Surenov ducks under a wild hook from Sumo.
Sumo tries to clinch but Surenov is having none of it.
Sumo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sumo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Surenov ducks under a wild hook from Sumo.
Surenov has a takedown stuffed.
Surenov cracks Sumo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Surenov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Surenov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tamik Surenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sumo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Surenov has a takedown stuffed.
Surenov swats away the attempt to clinch by Sumo.
Surenov has managed to clinch.
Sumo throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumo working aggressively here.
Sumo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sumo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sumo swings wildly with an uppercut but Surenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Surenov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sumo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sumo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sumo wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Surenov.
Surenov shoots in for a takedown but Sumo shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sumo gets caught flat footed, as Surenov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sumo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Surenov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kimbo Sumo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumo controls Surenov momentarily but Surenov frees himself.
Surenov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Surenov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Surenov throwing strikes but missing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Surenov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sumo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Surenov is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surenov won't allow Sumo to pass to mount.
Sumo wants to stand but Surenov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sumo stops Surenov from getting back to his feet.
Sumo wants to advance to full mount but Surenov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sumo pushes down on Surenov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Surenov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Surenov tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumo is looking to advance position but Surenov won't allow it.
Surenov tries to kick Sumo off but Sumo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tamik Surenov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sumo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Surenov defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tamik Surenov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Surenov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tamik Surenov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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165 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez moves out of range of the body kick.
Melendez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Augusto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Melendez is in Augusto's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Augusto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Melendez lands a couple of elbows.
Melendez connects with a couple of short punches.
Melendez looking to pass the guard.
Melendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Augusto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Melendez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Augusto is on top in guard.
Augusto throws an elbow that misses. Melendez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Augusto's guard. Nice move by Melendez!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Melendez.
Melendez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Augusto's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Augusto has his foot on Melendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melendez works his way back into a safe position though.
Augusto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Melendez throws a strike but Augusto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Augusto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Melendez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Melendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Augusto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Melendez can't keep his opponent in guard - Augusto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melendez defending well though.
Melendez trying to hold on to Augusto's head to control him but Augusto postures up.
Augusto trying to pass the guard but Melendez defending well.
Melendez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augusto throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Augusto throws a big right hand that misses.
Augusto is looking to work some ground and pound but Melendez has wrist control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Augusto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Melendez defending against the ground and pound.
Augusto throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Melendez works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Augusto wants to pass the guard but Melendez is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augusto works his way into full mount!
Augusto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melendez tries to hold on but Augusto postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Augusto lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Augusto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Augusto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Melendez as he jumps to the side.
Augusto blocks a jab.
Augusto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melendez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Augusto counters with a solid body kick.
Melendez with a jab.
Antonio Augusto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Augusto tries to clinch but Melendez is having none of it.
Melendez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Melendez misses.
Augusto wants to clinch.
Augusto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Melendez as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Melendez misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Melendez's calf.
Augusto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melendez misses with a right hand
and Augusto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Melendez really felt that one!
Melendez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Augusto momentarily.
Melendez throws a jab but it's blocked by Augusto.
Melendez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Augusto is trying to defend but Melendez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Melendez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Antonio Augusto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Augusto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melendez pulls his head out easily.
Melendez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Augusto defending well though.
Augusto has hold of Melendez's hands but Melendez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Melendez lands with a punch from half guard.
Melendez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Melendez.
Melendez prevents Augusto from improving his position.
Melendez working Augusto over with strikes.
Augusto is staying active underneath Melendez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Augusto gets back to full guard.
Melendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Augusto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Augusto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Augusto looking to control.
Melendez connects with a couple of short punches.
Augusto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Augusto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Melendez's guard.
Melendez is adopting a defensive guard.
Augusto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Augusto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Melendez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Augusto, into his guard.
Melendez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez preventing the sweep.
Melendez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Melendez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melendez is working Augusto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Melendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Augusto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Melendez. That did some damage!
Melendez drives through with a takedown into Augusto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Augusto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Augusto is looking to sinch up a triangle. Melendez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Augusto's body to avoid the submission. Augusto has instead reached around Melendez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Augusto arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Augusto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Dy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Nakamura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucas Dy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dy misses with the ground and pound.
Dy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nakamura to see if he's OK.
Nakamura on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nakamura tries to buck Dy off but Dy is having none of it.
Dy trying to control the action but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nakamura tries to reverse the position but Dy maintains control.
Dy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura regains half guard.
Dy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nakamura!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to reverse the position but Dy maintains control.
Dy working for a guillotine from mount but Nakamura is in no mood to give up.
Nakamura is desperately trying to improve his position but Dy has a good base and remains in mount.
Nakamura tries to improve his position but instead Dy has taken his back!
Dy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nakamura knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nakamura for a finish.
Nakamura prevents Dy from getting a body triangle.
Dy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
You can see the frustration on Nakamura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dy controlling from the back.
Dy tries to get the hooks in deep but Nakamura pushed the leg off.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dy doesn't have the hooks in and Nakamura manages to turn into his guard.
Dy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.
Dy has his foot on Nakamura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakamura works his way back into a safe position though.
Nakamura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dy looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakamura has gone for a leg lock! Dy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nakamura's guard.
Dy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dy tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Dy wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura is looking for a triangle but Dy pushes his legs off easily.
Dy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamura is keeping the position for now.
Dy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dy has managed to get both his arms back between Nakamura's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dy is pushing down on Nakamura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nakamura is fighting to maintain full guard but Dy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dy lands strikes from half guard.
Nakamura actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dy's back!
Nakamura working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dy trying to control the hands but Nakamura breaks the grip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nakamura's guard. Nice work there by Dy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Dy 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.
Dy takes the fight into the clinch.
Dy pulls guard successfully.
Dy working for a triangle but Nakamura defends it easily.
Dy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dy is keeping the position for now.
Dy looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dy tries to bench press Nakamura off him but Nakamura keeps the position.
Dy is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Dy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Dy is working from the bottom.
Dy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nakamura off and has taken his back!
Nakamura controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
I really don't envy Nakamura right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dy biding his time, controlling Nakamura.
Dy wants to control the position but Nakamura frees himself and scrambles - Dy manages to regain control in side control.
Nakamura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dy 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.
Nakamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dy trying to control from half guard but Nakamura is working away.
Nakamura actively working from the bottom here.
Dy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nakamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working.
Dy controlling the action here.
Dy wants to stand up but Nakamura has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Dy moves nicely into side control.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
Dy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dy working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Dy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakamura lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nakamura.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dy.
Good work by Nakamura as he checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Dy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dy advances nicely into full mount.
Nakamura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nakamura is desperately trying to improve his position but Dy has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Dy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nakamura is bucking up trying to escape but Dy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dy wants to control the pace but Nakamura is squirming around nicely.
Dy controlling the position easily from mount.
Nakamura is looking to get to half guard.
Dy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nakamura can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vladimir Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nakamura looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Dy is persistently looking for the submission but Nakamura is defending it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura breaks Dy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dy looking to control.
Dy keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Dy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura passes Dy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dy wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dy trying to control from the bottom.
Nakamura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dy wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dy tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
Nakamura wants to pass the guard but Dy is defending well.
Dy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakamura pulls his head out easily.
Dy looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura wants to work for an arm triangle but Dy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Dy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dy 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Dy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trace Eckies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Suhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Suhonen's choice of entrance music: Lentävä Kalakukko. 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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192 lbs
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23
192 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trace Eckies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Severi Suhonen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eckies swats away the attempt to clinch by Suhonen.
Eckies throws out a loose jab but Suhonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eckies swats away the attempt to clinch by Suhonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eckies. Suhonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suhonen.
Suhonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Suhonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eckies darts in and clinches Suhonen up against the ropes.
Eckies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Eckies has had enough of the clinch but Suhonen keeps him there for the moment.
Suhonen jumps guard but Eckies turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Eckies lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eckies breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eckies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suhonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Eckies tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suhonen has gone for a leg lock! Eckies slips out almost immediately though and dives into Suhonen's guard.
Suhonen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Eckies stacks Suhonen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Eckies!
Suhonen is trying to control Eckies's posture but Eckies avoids it.
Suhonen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Eckies tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eckies off and has taken his back!
Suhonen misses with punches from the back.
Suhonen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eckies showing good submission defense here.
Suhonen looking for the choke but no joy.
Suhonen thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eckies is really stuck here.
Eckies is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Suhonen gets his way!
Suhonen keeps control of the position as Eckies tries to break free.
Suhonen has got one arm under Eckies's chin. This could be trouble... Eckies trying to control the other hand but Suhonen gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Eckies has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Severi Suhonen!
After the fight, Severi Suhonen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arco Amon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Mansour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arco Amon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Mansour!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amon moves in looking to clinch but Mansour pushes him off.
Amon throws an overhand right that lands on Mansour's shoulder, as Mansour tries to avoid the shot.
Amon cracks the inside of Mansour's front leg.
Mansour lands a nice hook to Amon's body. Amon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Amon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mansour showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amon.
Amon digs a good body shot into Mansour's ribs.
Mansour throws a shot from downtown. Amon moves away and avoids it.
Mansour lands a lovely overhand right.
Amon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Amon looks to throw the jab but Mansour is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Amon misses its intended target.
Amon looks to land a right hand but Mansour moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Amon.
Amon shoots in for a takedown but Mansour shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amon blocks a jab.
Mansour works over Amon's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Arco Amon has been cut.
Amon throws a series of punches but Mansour avoids them all with ease.
Amon throws a big shot that misses.
Amon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mansour moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amon tries to clinch up.
Amon throws a right hand that misses
and Mansour counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mansour slips a jab and a cross from Amon.
Amon is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mansour's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Amon tries a head kick but it misses.
Mansour staying out of range there.
Amon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mansour blocks the body kick.
Mansour thuds his right hand into Amon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mansour throws a hook but Amon blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansour cracks Amon with an open hand slap.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mansour.
Mansour slaps away a takedown attempt from Amon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Amon misses the target.
Mansour misses with a straight left.
Mansour fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amon manages to avoid it.
Kenneth Mansour is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amon loads up on a big right hand but Mansour slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Amon.
Mansour has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amon swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansour. Amon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arco Amon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amon tries to clinch but Mansour is having none of it.
Amon tries to clinch but Mansour is having none of it.
Amon looks for a takedown but Mansour sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arco Amon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mansour leaves Amon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mansour swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenneth Mansour will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arco Amon'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.
Mansour circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mansour.
Mansour throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mansour.
Amon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mansour just misses with a punch to the body.
Mansour scores with a hook to the body. Amon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mansour lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mansour takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amon scores with a hook to the body. Mansour takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mansour moves out of range of the strikes.
Mansour closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Amon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amon tries to land a leg kick but Mansour saw it coming and moves away.
Amon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Amon.
Amon lunges at Mansour with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mansour's hand.
Amon throws a body punch but Mansour moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansour ducks under a wild hook from Amon.
Amon tries to move into range but Mansour moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mansour misses with a left hand
and Amon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mansour throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amon.
Amon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mansour lands a jab to Amon's midsection.
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!
Amon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mansour looks to throw the jab but Amon is out of range.
Amon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mansour with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mansour uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amon.
Mansour scores with a nice right hand.
Mansour misses the jab.
Amon has his takedown stuffed
and Mansour connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mansour counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Amon. Those never looked like landing.
Mansour lands with a shot to the body.
Mansour feints and then cracks Amon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Amon down.
Amon takes one on the button.
Amon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Amon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mansour.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mansour.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Mansour showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arco Amon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Amon lands with a nice combination. Mansour backs away looking to recover.
Mansour throws a body punch but Amon moves out of range.
Amon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mansour.
Mansour comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mansour connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mansour throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amon fails to land the takedown.
Amon tries to clinch but Mansour moves away
and Mansour counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amon is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Amon is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansour connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mansour digs a good body shot into Amon's ribs.
Mansour stuffs the takedown attempt from Amon. Amon gets slowly back to his feet.
Mansour fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Amon misses with a hook
and Mansour counters with a nice body kick.
Mansour moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amon tries to clinch but Mansour is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Amon as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Amon there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch combination from Mansour misses.
Mansour scores with a hook to the body. Amon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amon slips a jab and a cross from Mansour.
Amon lands a body shot.
Good work by Mansour as he checks the leg kick.
Mansour ducks under a wild hook from Amon.
Amon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mansour checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amon throws a hook to the side of Mansour's head but Mansour sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amon thows a body shot but no joy.
Mansour scores with a jab.
Amon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mansour uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Amon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mansour fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amon manages to avoid it.
Amon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mansour is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amon shoots in for a takedown but Mansour shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arco Amon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mansour circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arco Amon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amon thows a body shot but no joy.
Amon loads up on a big right hand but Mansour slips the punch.
Mansour lands a body shot.
Amon walks into a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheers as Mansour lands an impressive looking overhand right. Amon doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mansour is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Mansour comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mansour 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 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Mansour!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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20
146 lbs
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28
145 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lionel Messi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chad Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Messi lands but Mendes takes it in his stride.
Mendes with a poor takedown
and Messi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Messi scores with a head kick.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Messi as he avoids it easily.
Mendes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lionel Messi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Mendes.
Mendes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Messi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendes somewhat.
Nice body kick there by Messi.
Mendes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Messi can pounce on him.
Messi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mendes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Messi.
Messi scores with a head kick.
Mendes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Messi circles away.
Mendes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Messi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mendes looks gassed!
Messi lands with a kick to the temple. Mendes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mendes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Messi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Messi stuffs the takedown.
Mendes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice sprawl there from Messi as Mendes shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Messi scores with a push kick.
A good leg kick by Messi.
Messi throws a leg kick which misses Mendes's front leg but catches the back leg as Mendes tries to avoid it.
Messi cracks the inside of Mendes's front leg.
Messi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mendes. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Messi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mendes shoots in and drives through. Messi sprawls well.
Mendes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Messi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mendes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Messi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Messi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Messi lands with a slapping head kick.
Mendes is rocked!
Mendes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Messi throws a head kick that Mendes semi-blocks.
Messi scores with a head kick.
Mendes is still on wobbly legs! Can Messi finish him?
Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown but Messi sprawls well. He's pushed Mendes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mendes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mendes seems to have recovered his senses.
Mendes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Messi scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi is looking to slow Mendes down with leg kicks.
Messi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Messi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mendes.
Lionel Messi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Messi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mendes's knee momentarily.
Nice body kick from Messi.
Mendes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Messi can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Messi.
Messi throws a leg kick which misses Mendes's front leg but catches the back leg as Mendes tries to avoid it.
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messi is looking to slow Mendes down with leg kicks.
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Messi counters with a head kick. That will keep Mendes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Messi lands a head kick. Mendes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice leg kick lands there from Messi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mendes will feel that in the morning.
Messi throws a head kick that Mendes semi-blocks.
Mendes is trying desperately to land a takedown but Messi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mendes.
Messi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi throws a nice head kick!
Messi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Messi lands with a kick to the temple. Mendes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Messi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Messi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Messi wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid body kick from Messi.
Messi lands a high kick!
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Messi as he avoids it easily.
Messi lands with a slapping head kick.
Mendes looks for a takedown but Messi sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Messi throws a head kick that half lands.
Messi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Messi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Messi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mendes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Messi avoids it really well and circles away.
Mendes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Messi.
Mendes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Messi avoids it really well and circles away.
Messi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Messi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mendes. That did some damage!
Messi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendes can do to turn this around?
Messi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Messi lands a high kick!
Mendes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Messi.
Lionel Messi is winning the standup battle so far.
Messi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mendes's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mendes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Messi has got the better of the exchanges.
Mendes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Messi.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Messi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Mendes or perhaps it was just good defense by Messi which made him look bad.
Lionel Messi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Mendes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Messi lands a front kick.
Messi lands a head kick!
Mendes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Messi avoids it really well and circles away.
Messi stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendes. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Messi.
Messi throws a nice head kick!
Mendes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Messi.
Mendes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Messi circles away.
Messi lands with a kick to the temple. Mendes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Messi stuffs the takedown.
A good leg kick by Messi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Messi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mendes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Messi throws a head kick that half lands.
Lionel Messi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mendes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Messi - the referee stops the clock and Mendes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Messi. Mendes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mendes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Messi defends it nicely.
Messi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Messi.
Mendes looks for a takedown but Messi sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mendes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Messi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Messi as he avoids it easily.
Messi scores with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Messi. Mendes shrugs it off though.
Messi lands a head kick. Mendes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Messi connects with a solid leg kick.
Messi feints and then cracks Mendes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendes down.
Crunch! Messi slams his shin into Mendes's torso.
Messi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Messi lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Messi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mendes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes shoots for a takedown but Messi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Messi!
Good leg kick by Messi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Messi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Messi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mendes's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Messi.
Messi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendes.
Nice body kick from Messi.
Messi throws a head kick that half lands.
Messi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendes closes the distance and clinches up with Messi, looking for a takedown. Mendes pushes Messi against the ropes but Messi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Messi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Messi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Messi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Messi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mendes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Messi swivels and escapes.
Mendes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Messi swivels and escapes.
Lionel Messi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Mendes.
Messi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mendes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Messi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Messi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Messi scores with a head kick.
Messi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Messi scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Messi throws a head kick that Mendes semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Messi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mendes shoots for a takedown but Messi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Messi. That's going to slow Mendes down.
Mendes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mendes shoots in and drives through. Messi sprawls well.
Messi lands a head kick!
Messi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Messi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Messi lands with a kick to the temple. Mendes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mendes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Messi.
Nice takedown defense from Messi. No joy for Mendes on that attempt.
Mendes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Messi pinned against the ropes. Messi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Messi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Messi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Messi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes shoots and misses
and Messi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mendes fails to land the takedown.
Messi throws a leg kick which misses Mendes's front leg but catches the back leg as Mendes tries to avoid it.
Messi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mendes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Messi swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Messi scores with a leg kick.
Messi scores with a head kick.
Messi connects with a solid leg kick.
Messi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Messi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mendes's head.
Mendes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mendes has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Messi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mendes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Messi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mendes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Messi stuffs the takedown.
Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown but Messi sprawls well. He's pushed Mendes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi throws a leg kick which misses Mendes's front leg but catches the back leg as Mendes tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Messi.
Messi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Messi counters with a low kick, right behind Mendes 's knee.
Messi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mendes's calf.
Messi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Messi slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Messi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Messi cracks the inside of Mendes's front leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Messi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mendes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Messi avoids it really well and circles away.
Messi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Messi clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A right-left combo lands from Messi.
Messi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Messi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Messi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt.
Messi throws a head kick that Mendes semi-blocks.
Messi cracks the inside of Mendes's front leg.
A head kick misses from Messi.
Mendes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Messi avoids it really well and circles away.
Lionel Messi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Mendes.
Messi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Good leg kick by Messi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi scores with a head kick. Mendes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mendes has a takedown stuffed.
Messi cracks the inside of Mendes's front leg.
Messi connects with a solid leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendes.
Mendes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Messi can pounce on him.
Messi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Messi but Messi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Messi.
Messi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Messi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendes closes the distance and clinches up with Messi, looking for a takedown. Mendes pushes Messi against the ropes but Messi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Messi but Messi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Messi scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Messi throws a head kick that Mendes semi-blocks.
Messi lands a leg kick that knocks Mendes off balance momentarily.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Messi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Messi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mendes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mendes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mendes's calf.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Messi as he jumps to the side.
Mendes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Messi throws a nice head kick!
Mendes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Messi can pounce on him.
Mendes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Messi's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Messi pushes Mendes off looking to stand but Mendes dives back in and keeps control.
Mendes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Messi defends it well.
Mendes seems to be looking for submissions.
Mendes is trying for a kimura here. Messi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mendes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Mendes!
Chad Mendes is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Momo Djembe Djembe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zangief has chosen Metallica-Don't Tread on Me as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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280 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Momo Djembe Djembe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Zangief!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zangief ducks under a wild hook from Djembe Djembe.
Djembe Djembe works the jab nicely.
Djembe Djembe misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Zangief. Beautiful body shot.
Zangief slips under a jab from Djembe Djembe.
Djembe Djembe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zangief.
Zangief fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Djembe Djembe manages to avoid it.
Zangief on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zangief takes a swing at Djembe Djembe's ribcage but misses.
Zangief tries to clinch up.
Zangief swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zangief uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Djembe Djembe.
Djembe Djembe throws a combination. Zangief tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zangief throws a hook but Djembe Djembe avoids it easily.
Djembe Djembe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zangief.
Djembe Djembe thows a body shot but no joy.
Zangief walks into a stiff left hand from Djembe Djembe.
Zangief blocks a jab.
Zangief just misses with a punch to the body.
Djembe Djembe moves out of range of the leg kick from Zangief.
Djembe Djembe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djembe Djembe jabs Zangief to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zangief throws a leg kick but Djembe Djembe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zangief has closed the distance and engaged Djembe Djembe in a clinch.
Djembe Djembe throws a punch but it's blocked by Zangief.
A short right from Zangief.
Zangief lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Djembe Djembe backwards.
Djembe Djembe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Djembe Djembe throws a punch but it's blocked by Zangief.
Zangief throws a punch but it's blocked by Djembe Djembe.
Zangief lands an uppercut.
Djembe Djembe prevents a body shot from Zangief.
Djembe Djembe blocks a body shot from Zangief.
Nice elbow from Djembe Djembe.
It looks like Ivan Zangief has been cut.
Zangief misses with the head strike.
Zangief throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zangief scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Djembe Djembe trying to stall but Zangief improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djembe Djembe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Djembe Djembe misses with a straight right.
Djembe Djembe blocks a jab.
Zangief ducks under a wild hook from Djembe Djembe.
Momo Djembe Djembe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zangief tried to score with a low kick but Djembe Djembe checks it.
Zangief takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Djembe Djembe throws a big shot that misses.
Djembe Djembe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Djembe Djembe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Djembe Djembe ducks under a wild hook from Zangief.
Djembe Djembe lands with a nice body punch.
Zangief looks gassed!
Zangief throws a jab but it's blocked by Djembe Djembe.
Djembe Djembe slips under a jab.
Djembe Djembe moves out of range of the strikes.
Momo Djembe Djembe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooh!!! Djembe Djembe has knocked Zangief down with a huge combo! Djembe Djembe steps away and waves a wobbly Zangief back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Djembe Djembe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zangief is rocked!
Zangief fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Djembe Djembe manages to avoid it.
Zangief is still on wobbly legs! Can Djembe Djembe finish him?
Djembe Djembe moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief misses with a hook.
Djembe Djembe lands a big uppercut and Zangief crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zangief looks OK. Djembe Djembe waves Zangief back to his feet!
That has opened up Ivan Zangief's cut even more.
Djembe Djembe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
BOOM! Djembe Djembe lands a beautiful left hook that drops Zangief. Zangief tries to recover but Djembe Djembe is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Zangief lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Momo Djembe Djembe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Krohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krohn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Superman Socks. Michael Krohn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Krohn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper lands with an overhand left.
Cooper with a jab.
Krohn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cooper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krohn throws a series of punches but Cooper avoids them all with ease.
Krohn throws a leg kick
and Cooper counters with a nice body shot.
Cooper avoids the body shot from Krohn.
Krohn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Krohn is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krohn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cooper connects with a looping right hand.
Cooper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot by Cooper.
Cooper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krohn's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Cooper.
Cooper lands a head shot.
Cooper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cooper connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Krohn tumbling to the canvas! Cooper pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Krohn was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adam Cooper!
Adam Cooper took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Steel Penn's Skin Shop *laundry 93% for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Acustus Koiranaama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Mountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mountain has chosen kuningas as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Acustus Koiranaama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain slips a jab and a cross from Koiranaama.
Mountain throws a right hand that Koiranaama ducks under and follows up with a left that Koiranaama also avoids with ease.
A left lands for Koiranaama.
The fighters circling - Mountain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Mountain.
Mountain throws a jab when Koiranaama was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mountain. Koiranaama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mountain misses with a body punch
and Koiranaama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mountain cracks Koiranaama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain takes a swing at Koiranaama's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Koiranaama finds it's way through Mountain's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koiranaama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
Nice defenses there by Mountain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koiranaama misses with a hook
and Mountain counters with a nice body shot.
Mountain throws a looping overhand right but Koiranaama ducks down to avoid it.
Mountain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koiranaama was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountain.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on Koiranaama's shoulder, as Koiranaama tries to avoid the shot.
Koiranaama misses with a looping left.
Koiranaama is looking to clinch.
Koiranaama throws the left hand but Mountain avoids the punch easily.
Koiranaama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mountain slips under a jab from Koiranaama.
No joy there for Mountain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mountain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mountain misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koiranaama.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mountain 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 Koiranaama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koiranaama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mountain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koiranaama.
Koiranaama misses with a low kick.
Koiranaama looks to throw the jab but Mountain is out of range.
Mountain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koiranaama throws out a leg kick but Mountain moves out of range and Koiranaama only half commits.
Koiranaama moves out of range of the strikes.
Mountain misses the jab.
Mountain takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mountain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koiranaama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Koiranaama.
Koiranaama pushes Mountain up against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
A body shot lands from Mountain.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Mountain looking to slow down the pace here.
Koiranaama displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mountain up against the ropes.
Mountain blocking some punches.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koiranaama misses with the head strike.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by Koiranaama.
Mountain takes an elbow to the temple.
Mountain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koiranaama throws a nice looking combination but Mountain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koiranaama slips a jab from Mountain.
Koiranaama closes the distance and pushes Mountain back into the ropes.
Koiranaama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Mountain on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mountain avoiding damage.
Mountain lands a nice shot to the body.
Mountain is trying to push Koiranaama away but Koiranaama has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Koiranaama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mountain lands a hook that snaps the head of Koiranaama backwards.
Mountain is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mountain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koiranaama avoiding damage as Mountain throws knees to the body.
Mountain blocks a body shot from Koiranaama.
Koiranaama keeps control of Mountain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koiranaama throws a head punch that misses.
Koiranaama misses with an elbow strike.
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 Acustus Koiranaama will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mountain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koiranaama. Koiranaama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Koiranaama slips a jab from Mountain.
Mountain tried to score with a low kick but Koiranaama checks it.
Koiranaama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mountain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koiranaama.
Koiranaama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koiranaama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Mountain.
Koiranaama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mountain throws a hook to the side of Koiranaama's head but Koiranaama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain throws a hook but Koiranaama blocks it.
Mountain moves away from the strike by Koiranaama.
Koiranaama misses with an uppercut. Mountain saw that one coming.
Koiranaama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koiranaama moves away from the strike by Mountain.
Jari Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountain throws a good cross that connects.
Mountain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koiranaama throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
Koiranaama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koiranaama rushes Mountain and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Koiranaama throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mountain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koiranaama has him pressed against the ropes.
Koiranaama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mountain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koiranaama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koiranaama lands with a light punch inside.
Mountain managing to block the knees to the body from Koiranaama.
Mountain breaks the clinch.
Koiranaama looks to land a left hand but Mountain moved out of range nicely.
Koiranaama just misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain clobbers Koiranaama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koiranaama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Koiranaama moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Mountain misses.
Acustus Koiranaama is winning the standup battle so far.
Koiranaama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mountain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koiranaama scrambles back to his feet.
Mountain misses with a hook. Koiranaama ducked under it nicely.
Mountain misses with the combination.
Koiranaama throws a hook but Mountain blocks it.
Koiranaama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mountain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mountain lands a jab to the head.
Koiranaama instigates a clinch.
Koiranaama stalling in the clinch.
Mountain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mountain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Koiranaama tries to stall but Mountain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Koiranaama gets through Mountain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mountain.
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!
Koiranaama lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Koiranaama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mountain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Koiranaama up against the ropes.
Koiranaama trying to stall but Mountain improves his position.
A short left from Mountain.
Koiranaama lands with a short shot to the head.
Mountain struggles to land a body shot inside as Koiranaama controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mountain manages to break the clinch.
Koiranaama slips a jab and a cross from Mountain.
Koiranaama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jari Mountain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Koiranaama is looking to slow Mountain down with leg kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mountain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koiranaama tries to clinch but Mountain is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from Koiranaama misses.
Koiranaama misses with a wild body shot.
Koiranaama ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
A big left from Koiranaama misses.
Koiranaama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koiranaama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
Mountain punishes Koiranaama's body with a nice straight punch.
Mountain looks to throw the jab but Koiranaama is out of range.
Mountain looks to throw the jab but Koiranaama is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain misses the jab.
Mountain lands a slapping body shot.
Mountain looks to score with a jab to the body but Koiranaama is just out of range.
Koiranaama on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Koiranaama misses with an uppercut.
Mountain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koiranaama.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mountain. Koiranaama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koiranaama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mountain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koiranaama checks it well.
Koiranaama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koiranaama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mountain punishes Koiranaama's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koiranaama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mountain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koiranaama thows a body shot but no joy.
Koiranaama ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Koiranaama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koiranaama's calf.
Koiranaama lands a right hook to the body.
Mountain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koiranaama.
Mountain throws out a loose jab but Koiranaama uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Mountain
and Koiranaama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mountain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mountain throws a right and a left that Koiranaama avoids nicely.
Mountain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mountain.
Koiranaama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Koiranaama misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mountain. Koiranaama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koiranaama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mountain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koiranaama moves away.
Mountain misses with a hook
and Koiranaama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mountain jabs at Koiranaama's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koiranaama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koiranaama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Koiranaama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koiranaama counters with an outside leg kick.
Koiranaama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mountain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mountain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koiranaama defending well as Mountain loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mountain throws a body punch but Koiranaama moves out of range.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses
and Koiranaama counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Mountain really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Koiranaama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koiranaama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mountain loads up on a big right hand but Koiranaama slips the punch.
Mountain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koiranaama throws out the jab.
Mountain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koiranaama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mountain misses with a body shot
and Koiranaama counters with a leg kick.
Mountain throws the left hand but Koiranaama avoids the punch easily.
Mountain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mountain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koiranaama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain swings widly with a right hand
and Koiranaama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Koiranaama misses its intended target.
Koiranaama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koiranaama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mountain at a distance.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses
and Koiranaama counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mountain's knee momentarily.
Koiranaama tried to score with a low kick but Mountain checks it.
Mountain misses with a wild body shot.
Koiranaama wants to clinch but Mountain slips to the side
and Mountain counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koiranaama lands with an uppercut that bounces Mountain off the ropes and back into range.
Mountain swings for the body but Koiranaama moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Mountain finds it's target.
Mountain loads up on a big right hand but Koiranaama slips the punch.
Koiranaama scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mountain misses with an uppercut. Koiranaama saw that one coming.
Mountain throws a hook to the side of Koiranaama's head but Koiranaama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mountain looks to score with a jab to the body but Koiranaama is just out of range.
Koiranaama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mountain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koiranaama tries to clinch there but Mountain circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koiranaama thows a body shot but no joy.
Koiranaama avoids the body shot from Mountain.
Mountain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koiranaama manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Koiranaama. Beautiful body shot.
Koiranaama throws a leg kick that misses.
Koiranaama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain throws a big shot that misses.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Koiranaama moves out of range.
Koiranaama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Koiranaama.
Mountain is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Koiranaama thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koiranaama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mountain.
Mountain lands a glancing blow to the side of Koiranaama's head.
Koiranaama scores with a decent looking hook.
Koiranaama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Mountain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koiranaama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mountain misses with a right hand
and Koiranaama counters with a straight right hand.
Koiranaama staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koiranaama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Mountain drops his hands momentarily and Koiranaama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Acustus Koiranaama had his way with Jari Mountain in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Koiranaama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mountain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koiranaama lands a jab.
Koiranaama just misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on Koiranaama's shoulder, as Koiranaama tries to avoid the shot.
Koiranaama ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Koiranaama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mountain under the eye.
Koiranaama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koiranaama swinging wildly here.
Mountain misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koiranaama tries to clinch there but Mountain circles away.
Koiranaama throws a leg kick but Mountain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koiranaama slips a straight right by Mountain.
Mountain swats away the attempt to clinch by Koiranaama.
Mountain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koiranaama finds it's way round the side to connect with Mountain's head.
Mountain misses with a hook. Koiranaama ducked under it nicely.
Mountain throws a right hand that Koiranaama ducks under and follows up with a left that Koiranaama also avoids with ease.
A big right from Mountain misses.
Jab from Koiranaama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koiranaama throws the kick towards the body but Mountain avoids it.
Mountain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koiranaama slips a straight right by Mountain.
Mountain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koiranaama looks to land a left hand but Mountain moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Mountain as he checks the leg kick.
Koiranaama throws a solid leg kick but Mountain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koiranaama.
Koiranaama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mountain.
Koiranaama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mountain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koiranaama lands a nice hook to Mountain's body. Mountain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain wants to slow Koiranaama down by chopping away at his legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Mountain blocks the leg kick.
Mountain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koiranaama circles away quickly and effectively.
Mountain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koiranaama.
Koiranaama lands a jab.
Mountain lands a body shot.
Koiranaama throws a jab but it's blocked by Mountain.
Koiranaama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mountain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koiranaama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mountain.
Mountain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koiranaama manages to avoid it.
Koiranaama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountain.
Koiranaama throws a nice looking combination but Mountain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mountain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Koiranaama back to the ropes. Mountain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Koiranaama takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
Mountain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koiranaama.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mountain swings for the body but Koiranaama moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koiranaama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mountain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Acustus Koiranaama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koiranaama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Acustus Koiranaama!
Acustus Koiranaama is the new light heavyweight champion!
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