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NFC:C 31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sendo Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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157 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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159 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sendo Takeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Takeshi lunges at Gonzalez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonzalez's hand.
Gonzalez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takeshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Takeshi takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Takeshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeshi.
Takeshi misses the shot to the body.
Takeshi throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takeshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takeshi throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Takeshi misses with a double jab
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi throws a hook but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
Gonzalez moves into the clinch successfully.
Takeshi gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeshi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takeshi has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Takeshi manages to break the clinch.
Takeshi scores with a body shot.
Gonzalez throws an off balance right hand
and Takeshi counters with a straight right hand.
Takeshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takeshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Takeshi throws a jab when Gonzalez was well out of range.
Takeshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez lands with a straight right. Takeshi didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takeshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Takeshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Takeshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takeshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
Takeshi throws a hook but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
Takeshi throws a jab when Gonzalez was well out of range.
Takeshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
Gonzalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takeshi manages to break the clinch.
Takeshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Takeshi misses with a hook.
Takeshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Takeshi's head but Takeshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonzalez scores with a decent looking hook.
Takeshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gonzalez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Takeshi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Takeshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeshi misses the target.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeshi.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
Takeshi misses with a body shot
and Gonzalez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gonzalez tries to circle away but Takeshi has him pinned against the cage.
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Takeshi misses
and Takeshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeshi misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takeshi slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Takeshi digs a good body shot into Gonzalez's ribs.
Gonzalez misses with a hook.
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 Sendo Takeshi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target.
Takeshi throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takeshi's hands.
Takeshi throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. Takeshi saw that one coming.
Takeshi defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takeshi takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Takeshi.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeshi.
Takeshi scores with a body shot.
Takeshi throws a hook but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
Takeshi walks into a jab.
Takeshi needs to keep his hands up - Gonzalez had a free shot at his head there.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Takeshi moves away and avoids it.
Takeshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez lands with a right hand.
Takeshi misses with a jab to the body
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeshi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Takeshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut
and Takeshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeshi misses the body punch
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Sendo Takeshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Takeshi walks into a straight right hand from Gonzalez.
Takeshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Takeshi staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Gonzalez lands a jab.
Takeshi is looking to wear down Gonzalez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takeshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takeshi throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Takeshi works the jab nicely.
Jab from Gonzalez.
Takeshi throws a jab when Gonzalez was well out of range.
Takeshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takeshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takeshi misses with a shot to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takeshi throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi throws a right hand that misses
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeshi.
Takeshi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Takeshi.
Gonzalez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Takeshi.
Takeshi slips under a jab from Gonzalez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeshi ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Takeshi's head but Takeshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzalez scores with a nice head shot.
Gonzalez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch but Takeshi is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Gonzalez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Takeshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takeshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takeshi missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takeshi misses with a double jab
and Gonzalez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Takeshi fails to land.
Takeshi tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takeshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeshi.
Gonzalez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takeshi walks into a left hand.
Takeshi walks into a stiff left hand from Gonzalez.
Takeshi throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takeshi thuds his right hand into Gonzalez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takeshi throws a sloppy body shot
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Takeshi.
Gonzalez cracks Takeshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Takeshi misses its intended target.
Takeshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonzalez misses with a left hand
and Takeshi counters with a nice body shot.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takeshi misses with a looping right.
Takeshi scores with the left hand. Gonzalez knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Takeshi.
Gonzalez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takeshi under the eye.
Takeshi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch but Takeshi is avoiding it.
Takeshi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takeshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takeshi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Gonzalez swings widly with a right hand
and Takeshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gonzalez thinking.
Takeshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Takeshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Takeshi moved out of range nicely.
Takeshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Takeshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Takeshi misses.
Takeshi slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Gonzalez. That snapped Takeshi's head back.
Gonzalez scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi throws out a powerful jab.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Takeshi ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Takeshi misses with a body shot.
Takeshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Takeshi moves out of range as Gonzalez strikes.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeshi.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Takeshi strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeshi throws out the jab.
Takeshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonzalez's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sendo Takeshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takeshi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sendo Takeshi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis International (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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26
153 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
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25
169 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis International!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
International fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
International throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
International scores with a leg kick.
International thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
International cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
International uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
International throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Travis International seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith avoids the body shot from International.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith slips a jab from International.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
International closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by International as Smith tries to tie him up.
International misses with a knee strike.
International lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
International pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
International doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from International.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocking some punches.
International misses with a punch to the body.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
International misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
International thows a left - swing and a miss!
International uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
International explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
International bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but International moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
International moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
International can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from International.
International taking a breather.
Smith can't break the clinch.
International lands with a short head shot on the inside.
International with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but International has the dominant position.
International stalls.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
International can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
International will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but International is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
International is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis International dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
International on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
International tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
International misses with a looping left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by International.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
International misses with a straight left.
International misses with a double jab
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed International momentarily.
International is rocked!
Smith misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a right hand but International moved out of range.
International scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
International scores with a shot to the body.
International uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a hook but International blocks it.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
International is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
International uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Travis International seems to be getting the better of the standup.
International avoids the body shot from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for International.
International thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith 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.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but International moves away.
International misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
International seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
International connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
International jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. International does a little dance to reset his feet.
International is looking to clinch.
International avoids the body shot from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
International misses the shot to the body.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
International scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
International avoids the body shot from Smith.
International scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
International moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
International digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from International finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from International finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
International throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
International misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
International tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from International.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Travis International will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by International.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. International should have avoided that one.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but International is just out of range.
International dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
International thows a body shot but no joy.
International takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
International lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
International connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
International works Smith's body with a nice hook.
International throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
International paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
International throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but International was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith is looking to wear down International with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
International listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
International throws a head kick that misses.
International throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
International looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands an overhand right.
International moves out of range as Smith strikes.
International thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
International misses the shot to the body.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
International takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a body punch but International moves out of range.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Smith misses.
International paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from International misses.
Smith thuds a left hand into International's body.
International works the jab nicely.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and International counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith takes a swing at International's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and International counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
International connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but International ducks down to avoid it.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
International throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith cracks International with a big right hand and International goes down!
It looks like Travis International has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith wants to control from the top but International keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
International can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but International manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has International in his guard.
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 Steve Smith.
I think International has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Ahriman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lillen Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
180 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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185 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Ahriman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lillen Eklund!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eklund misses with an uppercut.
Ahriman blocks a jab.
Ahriman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ahriman avoids the body shot from Eklund.
Ahriman throws a body punch but Eklund moves out of range.
Ahriman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eklund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahriman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eklund swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eklund. Ahriman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahriman thows a body shot but no joy.
Eklund throws an off balance right hand
and Ahriman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ahriman looks to land a body kick but Eklund moved away.
Ahriman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eklund has time to react.
Ahriman misses with a hook. Eklund ducked under it nicely.
Eklund changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahriman checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eklund throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lillen Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund slips a jab from Ahriman.
Eklund blocks a head kick by Ahriman.
Lillen Eklund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahriman looks to land a combination but Eklund avoids it well.
Eklund misses with a hook. Ahriman ducked under it nicely.
Eklund finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ahriman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eklund.
Eklund fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahriman digs a good body shot into Eklund's ribs.
Eklund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahriman.
Eklund misses with a straight right.
Ahriman is looking to wear down Eklund with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Eklund dips to his left and cracks Ahriman with an uppercut!
Ahriman throws out a powerful jab.
Eklund connects with a single shot there.
Ahriman throws a wild body kick that Eklund sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahriman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eklund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahriman throws a body kick that misses.
Ahriman throws the left hand but Eklund avoids the punch easily.
Ahriman blocks a head kick by Eklund.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahriman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eklund.
Ahriman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eklund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahriman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Eklund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahriman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahriman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eklund manages to avoid it.
A combination from Eklund does no damage.
Eklund avoids the head kick by Ahriman.
Eklund throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahriman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Ahriman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eklund throws a body punch but Ahriman moves out of range.
Eklund lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Eklund.
A combination from Eklund does no damage.
Eklund looks gassed!
Eklund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ahriman.
A jab from Ahriman misses.
Eklund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Eklund throws the kick towards the body but Ahriman avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahriman checks a leg kick.
Eklund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eklund blocks a jab.
Eklund misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahriman.
Ahriman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eklund.
Ahriman needs to keep his hands up - Eklund had a free shot at his head there.
Ahriman avoids the head kick by Eklund.
Ahriman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eklund looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ahriman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ahriman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ahriman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahriman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Ahriman dominated that round.
That's time! Ahriman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eklund tries to move into range but Ahriman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Eklund throws a right hand that misses
and Ahriman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eklund looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ahriman throws a right hand that Eklund ducks under and follows up with a left that Eklund also avoids with ease.
Eklund throws a lazy head kick
and Ahriman counters with a nice leg kick.
Eklund looks to throw a body kick
and Ahriman counters with a nice body shot.
Eklund throws a hook but Ahriman avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahriman misses with the combination.
Ahriman moves away from the strike by Eklund.
Ahriman connects with a right hand. Eklund shakes it off.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses.
Eklund is breathing heavily.
Eklund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahriman.
Ahriman moves out of range of the body kick from Eklund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahriman moves out of range as Eklund throws a body kick.
Jab from Ahriman.
Eklund is rocked!
A head kick misses from Eklund.
Magnus Ahriman is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Eklund misses the target.
A jab from Eklund misses.
Ahriman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eklund.
Ahriman lands a two punch combo.
Eklund is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahriman finish him?
Eklund thows a leg kick but Ahriman checks it
and Ahriman counters with a single leg into guard. Eklund didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahriman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ahriman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahriman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eklund really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahriman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ahriman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahriman postures up in Eklund's guard and throws a big left but Eklund blocks it.
Ahriman chips away with some ground and pound.
Ahriman passes Eklund's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ahriman working Eklund over with strikes.
Eklund is in trouble now - Ahriman has advanced to mount!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Ahriman! Eklund is hurt baaadly! Ahriman is firing away with more strikes - Eklund is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Ahriman!
A less than humble Magnus Ahriman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carl Range (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reino Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Range could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Reino Tolonen's chin.
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147 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carl Range!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reino Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen misses with a head kick.
Tolonen swings for the body but Range moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Tolonen.
Range blocks a head kick by Tolonen.
Tolonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tolonen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Range lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tolonen crunches a lovely knee into Range's ribcage.
Tolonen stalling.
Tolonen lands a knee to the head.
Tolonen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tolonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Range's face.
It looks like Carl Range has been cut.
Tolonen scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolonen misses with a knee strike.
Range misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tolonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tolonen obliges.
Tolonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Range backwards.
Range trying to land knees to the body.
Tolonen slows down the pace here.
Range missing with knees to the body.
Tolonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Range backwards.
Tolonen avoiding damage.
Tolonen scores a nice knee to the body.
Tolonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Range blocks it with crossed arms.
Tolonen lands a knee to the body.
Tolonen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tolonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Tolonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Range misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tolonen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tolonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Range's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Range is rocked!
Tolonen lands a nice knee to the body.
Range is breathing heavily.
Tolonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tolonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees to the body from Tolonen.
Tolonen lands a good knee to the midsection. Range won't want to take too many of those.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tolonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tolonen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tolonen avoiding damage as Range throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Tolonen - that landed with a thud.
Tolonen is stalling here.
Tolonen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tolonen has Range pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reino Tolonen.
Tolonen slips a jab and a cross from Range.
Tolonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolonen throws a head kick but Range moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Range, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Tolonen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tolonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tolonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Range is trying to stall.
Tolonen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Range in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tolonen obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen stalling the fight.
Tolonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Range's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from Tolonen.
Tolonen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Range is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tolonen landing knees to the head.
Tolonen connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reino Tolonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Range's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Range shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tolonen pinned against the cage. Tolonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Tolonen! Range is out on his feet! Tolonen rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Range is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Range is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reino Tolonen!
A relieved looking Reino Tolonen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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268 lbs
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270 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lex Luther!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dyer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dyer cracks Luther with a big elbow.
It looks like Lex Luther has been cut.
Luther really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dyer stands up and beckons Luther to his feet.
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!
Luther digs a good hook to Dyer's body.
Dyer moves away from the strike by Luther.
Dyer takes one on the button.
It looks like Stephen Dyer has been cut.
Luther misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer cracks Luther with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dyer works over Luther's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Dyer does no damage.
Luther misses with an uppercut. Dyer saw that one coming.
Luther throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Luther scores with a spinning back kick!
Dyer is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Luther coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luther lands a high kick!
Luther bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Luther throws a leg kick which misses Dyer's front leg but catches the back leg as Dyer tries to avoid it.
Luther swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luther moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stephen Dyer's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dyer motions for Luther to come forward. Dyer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luther throws a series of punches but Dyer moves out of range.
Dyer works the jab nicely.
Luther takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luther works the jab nicely.
Stephen Dyer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dyer misses with a left hand
and Luther counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeez, Stephen Dyer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stephen Dyer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lex Luther!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingdom Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Joyner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Darkthrone - Under a Funeral Moon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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209 lbs
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26
205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kingdom Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Russell Joyner!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Russell Joyner has been cut.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Joyner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joyner.
Joyner dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Joyner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jackson trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joyner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Joyner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joyner throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson working for a triangle but Joyner defends it easily.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Joyner is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyner works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Joyner tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joyner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson is pulling down on Joyner's head. It's preventing any offense from Joyner, at least for the moment.
Joyner stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is looking for a triangle here but Joyner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Joyner in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joyner scoring with punches from side control.
Jackson has one of Joyner's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joyner scoring with punches from side control.
Joyner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson tries to buck Joyner off but Joyner is having none of it.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Joyner working the strikes but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jackson trying to hold on to Joyner's head to control him but Joyner postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Joyner from controlling successfully.
Joyner lands a couple of digs.
Joyner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joyner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joyner postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Joyner won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Joyner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Joyner wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joyner is aware though and is defending well.
Joyner landing with the ground and pound.
Joyner landing some decent shots from guard.
Joyner throws and elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joyner's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Joyner keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell Joyner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russell Joyner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Joyner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joyner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joyner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Joyner is having none of it.
Joyner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Joyner controlling him for the moment.
Joyner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joyner preventing the sweep.
Joyner wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Joyner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joyner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Joyner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joyner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joyner lands a couple of digs.
Jackson working for a triangle but Joyner defends it easily.
Joyner throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson stands up over Joyner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joyner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Joyner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joyner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Joyner wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Russell Joyner has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is in close to Joyner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Joyner keeps moving.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Joyner defends.
Joyner wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Joyner defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joyner defending against the ground and pound.
Joyner is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Joyner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Joyner is defending well.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joyner prevents Jackson from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingdom Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russell Joyner's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Joyner throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Russell Joyner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joyner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson has Joyner up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Joyner being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Joyner slips an elbow through the middle.
Joyner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joyner wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Joyner with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyner trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joyner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joyner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Joyner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joyner pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joyner working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson pushes Joyner off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Joyner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joyner as he avoids it easily.
Joyner misses with a two punch combination.
Joyner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Joyner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Joyner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a triangle. Joyner throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jackson's body to avoid the submission. Jackson has instead reached around Joyner's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jackson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kingdom Jackson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wazz Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuusela is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Promentory. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuusela is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuusela throws a leg kick but Silva moved away.
Kuusela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Kuusela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Armo Kuusela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Kuusela off balance momentarily.
Kuusela lands a slapping body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Good work by Kuusela as he checks the leg kick.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Kuusela steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuusela throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Kuusela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva throws a front kick that sends Kuusela stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuusela checks a leg kick.
Kuusela missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuusela's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuusela misses the target.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silva is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kuusela! Silva is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armo Kuusela!
After the big win, Armo Kuusela made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Undead clothing. All items 10$ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osgar MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Madsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacGregor comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland The Brave (Leonidas). This should be fireworks!
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osgar MacGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Madsen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Madsen. Madsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Madsen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Madsen throws a low kick, looking for MacGregor's leg but MacGregor calmly moves out of range.
MacGregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madsen.
Madsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacGregor misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by MacGregor.
Madsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacGregor dives in and grabs Madsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Madsen pushes down on MacGregor's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madsen drops his hands momentarily and MacGregor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from MacGregor.
Madsen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacGregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacGregor lands a leg kick that knocks Madsen off balance momentarily.
MacGregor checks a leg kick.
MacGregor checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor misses with a looping right.
MacGregor misses with a body kick.
Madsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as MacGregor blocks the leg kick.
John Madsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madsen misses with a head kick.
Osgar MacGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
MacGregor throws a head kick but Madsen moves out of range.
Madsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Madsen is looking to chop away at MacGregor's legs.
MacGregor throws the left hand but Madsen avoids the punch easily.
MacGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as MacGregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Madsen doesn't seem phased though.
MacGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Madsen moves out of range easily.
MacGregor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Madsen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst MacGregor is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacGregor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGregor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGregor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Madsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacGregor decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madsen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Madsen. That's going to slow MacGregor down.
Madsen blocks a head kick by MacGregor.
MacGregor throws a front kick aimed at Madsen's knee but Madsen avoids it well.
A head kick misses from MacGregor.
MacGregor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Madsen.
MacGregor misses the shot to the body.
MacGregor checks a leg kick.
MacGregor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A bone on bone clash there as MacGregor blocks the leg kick.
MacGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madsen was well out of range. Poor timing from MacGregor.
Madsen throws a head kick that misses.
Madsen checks a leg kick nicely.
MacGregor checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by MacGregor.
Madsen moves out of range of the leg kick from MacGregor.
Madsen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Madsen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacGregor - the referee stops the clock and Madsen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacGregor. Madsen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick from Madsen is predictable there
and MacGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Madsen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madsen throws a solid leg kick but MacGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Madsen.
MacGregor throws a lazy right hand but Madsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madsen connects with an inside leg kick.
MacGregor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Madsen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick from Madsen.
Madsen wants to slow MacGregor down by chopping away at his legs.
MacGregor swings for the body but Madsen moves out of range.
Madsen throws a head kick that MacGregor semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osgar MacGregor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Madsen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madsen throws a leg kick which misses MacGregor's front leg but catches the back leg as MacGregor tries to avoid it.
MacGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Madsen thows a leg kick but MacGregor checks it
and MacGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from MacGregor misses.
MacGregor blocks the body kick.
Madsen throws a leg kick but MacGregor checks it.
Osgar MacGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
MacGregor throws a head kick but Madsen moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Madsen.
MacGregor looks for the body kick but Madsen saw that one coming.
Madsen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Madsen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Madsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A leg kick checked by MacGregor.
Madsen moves out of range of the leg kick from MacGregor.
Madsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Madsen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacGregor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Madsen can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Madsen 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 MacGregor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacGregor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Madsen throws a leg kick but MacGregor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacGregor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good leg kick by Madsen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Madsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacGregor blocks a head kick by Madsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Madsen moves out of range easily.
Madsen checks a low kick from MacGregor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacGregor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Madsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Madsen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Madsen seems keen to control MacGregor's posture.
MacGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Madsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madsen is trying to control the position but MacGregor postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madsen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Madsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Madsen, not yet.
MacGregor trying to control but Madsen is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
MacGregor throws a leg kick but Madsen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Madsen throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacGregor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacGregor.
Madsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madsen lands a nice looking kick to the body. MacGregor takes a step back to recover.
MacGregor works Madsen's body with a nice hook.
MacGregor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheers as MacGregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Madsen doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacGregor rushes Madsen and presses him up against the cage.
MacGregor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madsen breaks from the clinch.
MacGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Madsen sprawls well. He's pushed MacGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Madsen scores with a leg kick.
MacGregor throws a series of punches but Madsen moves out of range.
MacGregor lands an overhand right.
MacGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madsen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
MacGregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Madsen throws a head kick but MacGregor moves out of range.
Madsen throws the kick towards the body but MacGregor avoids it.
Madsen throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Madsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Madsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madsen throws a leg kick
and MacGregor counters with an inside leg kick.
MacGregor throws a series of punches but Madsen moves out of range.
Madsen is looking to slow MacGregor down with leg kicks.
Madsen throws a leg kick
and MacGregor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Madsen motions for MacGregor to come forward. Madsen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Madsen throws a low kick but MacGregor moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Madsen misses
and MacGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacGregor lands a jab to the head.
MacGregor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Madsen's head.
Madsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacGregor.
MacGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Madsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor thows a body shot but no joy.
Madsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madsen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Madsen staying out of range there.
MacGregor tries to land a front kick but Madsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacGregor works Madsen's body with a nice hook.
MacGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Madsen moves out of range easily.
Madsen throws a wild body kick that MacGregor sees coming a mile off.
MacGregor is looking to wear down Madsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Madsen throws a leg kick which misses MacGregor's front leg but catches the back leg as MacGregor tries to avoid it.
Madsen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donk. MacGregor catches Madsen right on the button with a cross.
MacGregor 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.
Madsen throws a head kick that misses.
MacGregor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madsen misses with a head kick.
Madsen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from MacGregor lands but Madsen takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacGregor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
MacGregor blocks a head kick by Madsen.
Madsen throws a front kick aimed at MacGregor's knee but MacGregor avoids it well.
MacGregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Madsen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGregor. Madsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madsen misses with a body kick.
A combination from MacGregor does no damage.
Madsen slips a jab and a cross from MacGregor.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Madsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madsen throws a head kick that misses.
MacGregor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Madsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacGregor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Madsen.
MacGregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Madsen is fending him off so far but MacGregor persists. Nope, Madsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick there by Madsen.
Madsen throws a leg kick
and MacGregor counters with a solid body kick.
Madsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacGregor moves out of range of the leg kick from Madsen.
MacGregor misses with a low kick as Madsen jumps back.
MacGregor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Madsen's hands.
Madsen pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacGregor is out of range and Madsen settles back down.
Madsen throws a sloppy head kick
and MacGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Madsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madsen pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacGregor is out of range and Madsen settles back down.
MacGregor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacGregor lands with a shot to the body.
Madsen is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacGregor swings for the body but Madsen moves out of range.
MacGregor lands with a straight right. Madsen didn't see that one coming.
Madsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacGregor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Madsen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacGregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Madsen. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacGregor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick from Madsen is predictable there
and MacGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacGregor avoids a kick to the body.
MacGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osgar MacGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacGregor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osgar MacGregor!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Osgar MacGregor made sure he mentioned BioLuvoil, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maukka Moukuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eerikki Voipapu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voipapu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kvelertak - Mjød. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maukka Moukuttaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eerikki Voipapu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moukuttaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moukuttaja slips a jab from Voipapu.
Voipapu throws a nice looking combination but Moukuttaja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Voipapu misses with a straight left.
Moukuttaja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Voipapu.
Voipapu swinging wildly here.
Voipapu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moukuttaja misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voipapu. Moukuttaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moukuttaja moves out of range of the strikes.
Voipapu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moukuttaja.
Voipapu misses with a series of wild punches.
Moukuttaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Voipapu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voipapu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moukuttaja.
Voipapu misses with a body shot.
Moukuttaja misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Voipapu misses its intended target.
Voipapu walks into a jab.
Voipapu misses the body punch
and Moukuttaja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moukuttaja throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moukuttaja scores with a crisp jab that stopped Voipapu in his tracks.
Moukuttaja lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moukuttaja with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Voipapu to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Moukuttaja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voipapu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moukuttaja misses with the combination.
Moukuttaja lands with a nice body punch.
Voipapu looks gassed!
Voipapu swings for the body but Moukuttaja moves out of range.
Moukuttaja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moukuttaja throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moukuttaja thuds his right hand into Voipapu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moukuttaja works the jab nicely.
Voipapu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moukuttaja.
Moukuttaja tries to bum rush Voipapu with a series of wild strikes but Voipapu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moukuttaja throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moukuttaja cracks a nice hook into Voipapu's ribs.
Voipapu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moukuttaja slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moukuttaja lands a left and a right that send Voipapu crashing to the mat, dazed. Moukuttaja thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Voipapu is rocked!
Crack! Moukuttaja connects with the perfect overhand right and Voipapu falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Moukuttaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maukka Moukuttaja!
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pop
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