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HFC 20: Ubereem vs Vihervaara PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ginger Root (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Root comes to the cage accompanied by Viva la Vida. Volkov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stand By Me. Oleg Volkov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ginger Root!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Root sprawls well initially but Volkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Root actively working from the bottom here.
Root looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Root regains full guard. Nicely done.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Volkov is posturing up here but Root has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Volkov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Volkov has to tap! Slick submission there by Root!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ginger Root!
Ginger Root really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GMMA Supplements 160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weed King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan Hilton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Weed King's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Morgan Hilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Weed King!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Hilton lands.
Hilton throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Weed King has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Hilton scores with a four punch combination!
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oooooh!!! Hilton has knocked King down with a huge combo! Hilton steps away and waves a wobbly King back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
King looks to clinch
and Hilton counters with a straight right hand.
King is rocked!
Hilton connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt King covering up! Hilton comes in with a big uppercut and King goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Morgan Hilton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fairley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Tombstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Fairley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Tombstone!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tombstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fairley shoots in for a takedown but Tombstone shows good takedown defense.
Tombstone instigates a clinch.
Fairley is trying to drag Tombstone to the mat but Tombstone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fairley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tombstone has Fairley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tombstone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fairley tumbling to the mat - Tombstone dives into Fairley's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fairley keeping moving, preventing Tombstone from controlling successfully.
Tombstone throws a big right hand that misses.
Fairley working for a triangle but Tombstone defends it easily.
Fairley working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tombstone throwing strikes from guard but Fairley blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tombstone tries to free his leg and advance position but Fairley is retaining full guard.
Fairley doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tombstone trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fairley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tombstone has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fairley has passed into side control.
Tombstone sneaks back into half guard.
Tombstone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fairley prevents Tombstone from improving his position.
Fairley passes to side control.
Tombstone wants to get back to his feet but Fairley drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tombstone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tombstone tries to bench press Fairley off him but Fairley keeps the position.
Fairley throws a strike aimed at the side of Tombstone's head but Tombstone avoids it well.
Tombstone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tombstone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairley fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tombstone gets back to half guard.
Tombstone punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairley is working for a submission of some sort.
Tombstone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tombstone kicks off Fairley and gets to his feet.
Tombstone throws a hook but Fairley avoids it easily.
Tombstone throws a nice looking combination but Fairley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tombstone tries to clinch up.
Tombstone throws a hook but Fairley blocks it.
Tombstone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fairley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fairley trying to control but Tombstone is working from the bottom.
Fairley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairley wants to control from the top but Tombstone keeps moving.
Tombstone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fairley defends it easily.
Tombstone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fairley is one step ahead there.
Tombstone working a defensive guard here.
Tombstone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tombstone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tombstone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fairley has passed into half guard!
Fairley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tombstone defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tombstone dominated that round.
That's time! Fairley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fairley throws the left hand but Tombstone avoids the punch easily.
Fairley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tombstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fairley somewhat.
Fairley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fairley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tombstone throws out the jab.
Tombstone swings for the body but Fairley moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fairley.
Fairley dodges the punch combination from Tombstone.
Fairley throws a body punch but Tombstone moves out of range.
Fairley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tombstone pinned against the cage. Tombstone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fairley slips under a jab from Tombstone.
Tombstone connects with a nice looking jab.
Fairley gets tackled into the cage by Tombstone. Tombstone maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairley is trying to break the clinch but Tombstone is controlling him.
Tombstone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fairley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tombstone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fairley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tombstone.
Tombstone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tombstone looks to land a body kick but Fairley moved away.
Fairley slips a jab and a cross from Tombstone.
Fairley fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fairley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tombstone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fairley.
Fairley shoots in and drives through. Tombstone sprawls well.
Tombstone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fairley's hands.
Tombstone connects with an inside leg kick.
Tombstone closes the distance and clinches.
Tombstone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tombstone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fairley shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fairley. Tombstone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tombstone gets caught flat footed, as Fairley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fairley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tombstone wants to sweep here but Fairley controlling him for the moment.
Fairley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tombstone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tombstone trying to control the position.
Fairley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fairley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fairley trying to control but Tombstone is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fairley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fairley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fairley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tombstone is keeping the position for now.
Fairley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fairley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tombstone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fairley has managed to get both his arms back between Tombstone's legs - danger averted.
Fairley 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.
Tombstone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tombstone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fairley throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tombstone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tombstone is breathing heavily.
Tombstone looking to control.
Fairley postures up and lands a big shot to Tombstone's brow.
Fairley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tombstone looking for a sweep. Not yet Tombstone, not yet.
Tombstone is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fairley dives into side control.
Fairley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tombstone keeps working.
An elbow from Fairley crashes against the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairley trying to control the position but Tombstone is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tombstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tombstone connects with a crisp jab.
Fairley throws an overhand right that lands on Tombstone's shoulder, as Tombstone tries to avoid the shot.
Tombstone scores with a jab. Fairley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fairley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tombstone was covering up waiting for the punch and Fairley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tombstone is looking to sweep but instead, Fairley has passed into half guard.
Tombstone flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nick Fairley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tombstone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tombstone wants to improve his position but Fairley is controlling well.
Fairley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tombstone keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairley trying to mount his opponent but Tombstone defends it.
Tombstone gets back to full guard.
Tombstone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fairley!
Fairley tries to hold on but Tombstone postures up.
A nice elbow there by Tombstone.
Fairley tries to hold on but Tombstone pushes him away.
Fairley can't escape the position.
Fairley swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fairley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tombstone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fairley is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairley wants to control from the top but Tombstone keeps moving.
Tombstone 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairley wants to control from the top but Tombstone keeps moving.
Fairley throwing strikes from guard but Tombstone blocks nicely.
Tombstone is looking for a triangle here but Fairley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tombstone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tombstone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
You can see the frustration on Tombstone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairley throws an elbow but Tombstone slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tombstone is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tombstone is looking to reverse the position.
Fairley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tombstone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tombstone struggling a bit here.
Fairley cracks Tombstone with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Tombstone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fairley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairley trying to control the position but Tombstone is working away.
Tombstone pushes Fairley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fairley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fairley tries to score with some ground and pound. Tombstone controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fairley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fairley throws a strike aimed at the side of Tombstone's head but Tombstone avoids it well.
Tombstone is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fairley looks up at the clock and then as Tombstone takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fairley smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairley throwing strikes but Tombstone manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fairley wants to control but Tombstone postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tombstone tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fairley's legs.
Tombstone wants to control but Fairley is keeping him busy.
Nick Fairley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Tombstone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tombstone working the ground and pound.
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 Nick Fairley.
I think Tombstone 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Tombstone!
Tony Tombstone gave a mention to Kobra Clothing Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danzka Cranraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrey Kozlov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danzka Cranraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrey Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranraz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kozlov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cranraz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kozlov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cranraz wants to get back to full guard.
Kozlov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cranraz defends it well.
Kozlov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kozlov is trying to work for a kimura but Cranraz is defending well.
Kozlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cranraz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cranraz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranraz is trying to control but can't.
Cranraz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cranraz is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Cranraz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kozlov.
Cranraz tries to lock up and control but Kozlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cranraz is working to get back to half guard.
Cranraz tries to lock up and control but Kozlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cranraz taking shots to the head.
Kozlov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cranraz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kozlov wants to take Cranraz's back but he can't do it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov prevents Cranraz from getting the reversal.
Kozlov raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov looking for a guillotine from mount but Cranraz is having none of it.
Kozlov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cranraz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cranraz misses with a strike from the bottom.
Cranraz can't do much from the bottom here.
Kozlov scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranraz tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Cranraz is looking to regain half guard here but Kozlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kozlov working away.
Kozlov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cranraz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kozlov but great work by Cranraz.
Kozlov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cranraz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kozlov can't escape the position.
Cranraz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cranraz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kozlov because Cranraz loaded up on that one.
Kozlov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cranraz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranraz punching from mount but Kozlov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cranraz lands a nice shot to the head.
Cranraz breaks from Kozlov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cranraz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cranraz dominating with strikes here.
Kozlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cranraz throwing strikes here but Kozlov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kozlov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cranraz stands up out of the half guard.
Kozlov leaves Cranraz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrey Kozlov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cranraz shoots in looking for a takedown but Kozlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cranraz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cranraz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cranraz fails with the takedown
and Kozlov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cranraz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cranraz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cranraz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kozlov 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.
Kozlov works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranraz is looking for a sweep.
Cranraz is working hard here to advance position.
Kozlov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Cranraz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cranraz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kozlov is working for a kimura but Cranraz is defending it quite comfortably.
Kozlov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cranraz to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranraz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Kozlov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danzka Cranraz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kozlov trying to control but Cranraz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cranraz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cranraz, not yet.
Kozlov drops back looking for a leg! Cranraz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cranraz manages to kick Kozlov off! Kozlov jumps back into Cranraz's guard.
Cranraz is striking off his back. Kozlov thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Cranraz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kozlov is looking to take a break and control but Cranraz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cranraz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kozlov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cranraz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cranraz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cranraz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cranraz wants to stand and escape but Kozlov is having none of it.
Cranraz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cranraz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kozlov has passed into half guard!
Kozlov is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kozlov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cranraz is desperately trying to improve his position but Kozlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Cranraz srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cranraz tries to break free.
Cranraz is trapped and Kozlov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Cranraz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kozlov's arms.
Cranraz is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Kozlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kozlov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cranraz's guard.
Cranraz wants to stand but Kozlov is controlling the position.
Cranraz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kozlov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cranraz 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.
Cranraz is striking but Kozlov is not phased and passes to half guard.
Kozlov is thwarting Cranraz's attempts to control the position.
Cranraz is defending against the submission attempts here by Kozlov.
Andrey Kozlov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kozlov wants to control but Cranraz is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranraz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cranraz landing a few short strikes.
Cranraz scores with a few weak punches.
Kozlov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cranraz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kozlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kozlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Cranraz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kozlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cranraz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranraz is defending against the submission attempts here by Kozlov.
Cranraz moves into full guard.
Kozlov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kozlov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kozlov throws a big right hand that misses.
Cranraz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlov is one step ahead there.
Kozlov postures up in Cranraz's guard and throws a big left but Cranraz blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov wants to stand but Cranraz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cranraz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cranraz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kozlov passes into half guard.
Cranraz missing with punches from the bottom.
Kozlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kozlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Cranraz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranraz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cranraz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kozlov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cranraz is looking to improve his position.
Kozlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cranraz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kozlov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cranraz wants to improve his position but Kozlov is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Kozlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kozlov 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Kozlov!
Andrey Kozlov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a big arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbott comes into the arena with Parental Discretion Advised blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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286 lbs
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270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sandor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott closes the distance but Clegane moves to the side
and Clegane counters with a head kick.
Abbott keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clegane fails to land the takedown.
Clegane lands a nice looking kick to the body. Abbott takes a step back to recover.
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!
Clegane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clegane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abbott's head.
It looks like David Abbott has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Abbott counter with a right hand.
David Abbott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Clegane.
Clegane knocks Abbott to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Abbott is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clegane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oh Abbott is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abbott takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Clegane is looking to take a break and control but Abbott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abbott seems to have got his legs back now.
Clegane is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane has hold of Abbott's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Abbott seems comfortable defending it but Clegane has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Abbott is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Abbott is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Clegane couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sandor Clegane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vit Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tu comes to the cage accompanied by Blanket on the ground. Junior comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Linkin Park - Somewhere I Belong kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vit Tu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo Junior!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior lands a glancing blow to the side of Tu's head.
Junior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Junior misses the shot to the body.
Tu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Junior misses with a hook.
Tu scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Hugo Junior has been cut.
Tu throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tu stuffs the takedown attempt from Junior. Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
Tu misses with an uppercut. Junior saw that one coming.
Junior lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Junior closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body kick from Junior.
Tu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tu swivels and escapes.
Junior lands the left hand.
A big left from Tu misses.
Junior closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tu circles away.
Vit Tu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Junior.
Junior pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tu is out of range and Junior settles back down.
Tu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Junior.
Junior fails with the takedown.
Tu avoids the body shot from Junior.
Donk. Junior catches Tu right on the button with a cross.
Junior lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tu manages to avoid it.
Junior misses the shot to the body.
Junior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tu swings widly with a right hand
and Junior counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Tu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hugo Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior misses with a left hand
and Tu counters with a right hand to the body.
Tu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Junior.
Junior throws a hook but Tu blocks it.
Junior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Junior misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior misses with a looping left.
Junior moves away from the strike by Tu.
Junior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tu's waist but Tu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Junior off to one side.
Tu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Junior tries to bum rush Tu with a series of wild strikes but Tu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Tu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tu throws a big shot that misses.
Junior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tu is fending him off so far but Junior persists. Nope, Tu circles away and we're back to standing.
Tu missing with a left hand there. Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Junior misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Tu.
Tu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tu slips under a jab from Junior.
Tu slips a straight right by Junior.
Tu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Junior.
Tu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Junior.
BOOM! Tu lands a beautiful left hook that drops Junior. Junior tries to recover but Tu is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Junior lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vit Tu!
Vit Tu took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Im calling out Hugo Junior!! Last time he kicked my ass and i would like to fight him again!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugen Schauman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schauman comes to the cage accompanied by Finland's National Anthem . Brown has chosen Splin - Moyo serdce as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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272 lbs
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244 lbs
11 - 3 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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, Eugen Schauman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kirill Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schauman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Schauman shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Schauman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Schauman moves his leg out of the way.
Schauman connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Kirill Brown has been cut.
Brown scores with a head kick. Schauman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Eugen Schauman has been cut.
Schauman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schauman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lands with a slapping head kick.
Schauman thows a body shot but no joy.
Schauman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schauman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Schauman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brown.
Brown delivers a nice body kick.
Schauman is breathing heavily.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schauman blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown connects with a high kick.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schauman swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick from Brown lands but Schauman takes it in his stride.
Eugen Schauman's cut is getting worse.
Brown connects with a leg kick. Schauman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brown lands a big head kick that sends Schauman tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Schauman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Schauman is rocked!
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Schauman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schauman thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Schauman seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schauman.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jeez, Eugen Schauman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schauman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown has Schauman up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown landing knees to the body.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
Schauman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brown connects with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eugen Schauman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kirill Brown!
Kirill Brown tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Kurze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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130 lbs
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164 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Konrad Kurze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira fails with the takedown
and Kurze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Kurze circles away easily
and Kurze counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kurze.
Konrad Kurze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Oliveira.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Kurze from controlling successfully.
Kurze wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Kurze landing with the ground and pound.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurze is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kurze passes into half guard.
Oliveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kurze.
Kurze is taking a breather. Oliveira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira pushes Kurze off looking to stand but Kurze dives back in and keeps control.
Kurze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kurze looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kurze keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kurze prevents Oliveira from improving his position.
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Kurze trying to control the pace.
Oliveira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kurze.
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurze slows the pace down in half guard.
Kurze wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurze trying to control the pace.
Kurze is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kurze trying to control but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurze tries to control but Oliveira wriggling away.
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurze looking to control but Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kurze lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Oliveira hang on?
A nice elbow there by Kurze.
Kurze wants to control the action but instead Oliveira gets a body lock and reverses into Kurze's guard! Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Kurze keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Kurze 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.
Kurze lands a nice hook to Oliveira's body. Oliveira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kurze counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurze is just out of range.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Kurze counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliveira won't be happy with that.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kurze here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kurze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oliveira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kurze scoring with strikes to the body and 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!
Kurze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oliveira is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Kurze seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira pushes Kurze off looking to stand but Kurze dives back in and keeps control.
Kurze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliveira's head.
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Kurze sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Konrad Kurze just wasn't active enough.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Kurze throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kurze is looking for a triangle but Oliveira pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurze working a defensive guard but Oliveira manages to pass into side control anyway.
Oliveira working away.
Oliveira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Konrad Kurze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kurze is looking to reverse the position.
Kurze is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oliveira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurze manages to get to full guard.
Kurze working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurze is retaining full guard.
Kurze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kurze working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
Oliveira being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira controlling from the top position.
Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kurze controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Kurze is looking for a triangle but Oliveira pushes his legs off easily.
Oliveira slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurze wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Kurze dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Kurze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Kurze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Charles Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira with a poor takedown
and Kurze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliveira thinking.
Kurze gets a takedown into half guard.
Kurze perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kurze wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is defending well.
Kurze content to control rather than advance.
Kurze moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurze trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
Oliveira is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Kurze is chipping away with strikes.
Kurze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kurze misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Oliveira gets back to half guard.
Oliveira taking some punishment here, with Kurze in his half guard.
Charles Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konrad Kurze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurze not doing much here.
Kurze has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Kurze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Konrad Kurze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a right hand that Kurze ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurze also avoids with ease.
Kurze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oliveira's guard.
Kurze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kurze seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oliveira for as long as he can get away with.
Konrad Kurze has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kurze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliveira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurze closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurze passes to full mount!
Kurze controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Kurze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kurze 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 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Kurze!
Konrad Kurze made sure to mention his sponsor, $50 159 Recovery in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigantor Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ubereem comes to the cage accompanied by -. Johnstone has chosen Humpin around, Bobby Brown as his entrance music. Hank Johnstone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gigantor Ubereem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hank Johnstone!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubereem scores with a shot to the body.
Johnstone tries to clinch but Ubereem is having none of it.
Johnstone blocks a leg kick.
Johnstone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnstone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnstone swings for the body but Ubereem moves out of range.
Johnstone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ubereem.
Ubereem keeps Johnstone at a distance using the push kick.
Johnstone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnstone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ubereem, right into the meat.
Ubereem stuns Johnstone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ubereem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnstone looks gassed!
Ubereem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ubereem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ubereem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem scores with a hook to the body. Johnstone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ubereem thumps Johnstone with a low kick.
That kick from Ubereem tenderised Johnstone's leg. Johnstone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ubereem. Johnstone shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ubereem thuds a left hand into Johnstone's body.
Ubereem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnstone. That did some damage!
Ubereem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ubereem scores with a head kick. Johnstone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ubereem misses with a low kick.
Ubereem lands a head kick. Johnstone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnstone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ubereem misses with a head kick.
Ubereem throws a low kick but Johnstone moves out of range easily.
That kick from Ubereem tenderised Johnstone's leg. Johnstone is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem cracks the inside of Johnstone's front leg.
Ubereem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnstone. That did some damage!
Ubereem throws a front kick that sends Johnstone stumbling back into the cage.
Ubereem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Ubereem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ubereem feints and then cracks Johnstone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnstone down.
Ubereem scores with a hook to the body. Johnstone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ubereem lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ubereem throws a sloppy head kick and Johnstone moves out of range easily.
Ubereem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnstone. That did some damage!
Ubereem tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Ubereem tenderised Johnstone's leg. Johnstone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnstone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Ubereem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ubereem.
Ubereem throws a nice head kick!
Ubereem throws a low kick, looking for Johnstone's leg but Johnstone calmly moves out of range.
Johnstone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ubereem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gigantor Ubereem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnstone moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnstone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnstone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ubereem.
Johnstone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ubereem.
Ubereem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnstone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick from Ubereem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnstone blocks the body kick.
Johnstone misses with a straight left.
Ubereem throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ubereem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ubereem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnstone's head.
Ubereem is looking to wear down Johnstone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ubereem tries a head kick but it misses.
Ubereem dodges the punch combination from Johnstone.
Ubereem throws a leg kick but Johnstone moved away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ubereem throws a low kick but Johnstone moves out of range easily.
Gigantor Ubereem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnstone swings for the body but Ubereem moves out of range.
Ubereem lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gigantor Ubereem dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ubereem thuds a left hand into Johnstone's body.
Ubereem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnstone can do to turn this around?
Ubereem thuds a left hand into Johnstone's body.
Johnstone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ubereem throws a head kick that Johnstone semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ubereem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnstone.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ubereem. Johnstone shrugs it off though.
A head kick from Ubereem lands but Johnstone takes it in his stride.
Johnstone blocks a head kick by Ubereem.
Ubereem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnstone at a distance.
Ubereem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnstone's sensitive parts.
Ubereem plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ubereem throws a front kick aimed at Johnstone's knee but Johnstone avoids it well.
Ubereem throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ubereem looks for the body kick but Johnstone saw that one coming.
Johnstone is breathing heavily.
Ubereem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ubereem throws a head kick but Johnstone moves out of range.
Ubereem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnstone's sensitive parts.
Gigantor Ubereem is winning the standup battle so far.
Ubereem tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnstone is able to avoid easily.
Johnstone moves out of range of the leg kick from Ubereem.
Ubereem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Johnstone might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ubereem has got the better of the exchanges.
A low kick from Ubereem is predictable there
and Johnstone counters with a nice body shot.
Ubereem tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy body kick from Ubereem
letting Johnstone counter with a right hand.
Ubereem slips a jab from Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a jab when Ubereem was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ubereem, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Ubereem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ubereem throws a low kick but Johnstone avoids it.
Johnstone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ubereem tries to land a leg kick but Johnstone saw it coming and moves away.
Johnstone avoids the head kick by Ubereem.
Johnstone throws a body punch but Ubereem moves out of range.
Johnstone thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnstone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ubereem.
Johnstone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ubereem tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnstone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ubereem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnstone misses the target.
Ubereem throws a leg kick
and Johnstone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnstone checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Ubereem.
Johnstone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ubereem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnstone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ubereem lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ubereem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnstone's calf.
Ubereem cracks the inside of Johnstone's front leg.
Ubereem lands a head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ubereem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Ubereem.
Ubereem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ubereem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ubereem.
Ubereem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnstone's head.
Ubereem throws a head kick that half lands.
Ubereem scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ubereem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnstone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ubereem throws the kick towards the body but Johnstone avoids it.
Johnstone moves out of range of the body kick from Ubereem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gigantor Ubereem dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnstone checks a leg kick.
Johnstone misses with a low kick.
Ubereem shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ubereem misses with a leg kick.
Ubereem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ubereem lands a right hook to the body.
Johnstone throws a head kick but Ubereem moves out of range.
Ubereem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ubereem lands a head kick. Johnstone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ubereem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Ubereem finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnstone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnstone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ubereem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ubereem. Ubereem obviously looking to wear him down.
Ubereem bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A cross from Ubereem lands.
Ubereem jabs Johnstone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ubereem misses with a head kick.
Johnstone tries to land a leg kick but Ubereem saw it coming and moves away.
Ubereem is looking to slow Johnstone down with leg kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ubereem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnstone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ubereem thows a body shot but no joy.
Ubereem throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnstone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem jabs at Johnstone's body.
Ubereem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnstone.
Ubereem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ubereem punishes Johnstone's body with a nice straight punch.
Ubereem lands with a nice body kick.
Ubereem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnstone misses with a straight right.
Ubereem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ubereem.
Ubereem throws a leg kick but Johnstone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ubereem throws a low kick, looking for Johnstone's leg but Johnstone calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ubereem.
Ubereem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnstone.
Ubereem scores with a spinning back kick!
Ubereem misses with a kick to the body.
Ubereem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ubereem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ubereem looks to land a body kick but Johnstone moved away.
Ubereem looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnstone blocks a leg kick.
Ubereem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ubereem.
Ubereem digs a good body shot into Johnstone's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ubereem scores with a shot to the body.
Johnstone swings for the body but Ubereem moves out of range.
Johnstone throws a leg kick that misses.
Ubereem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ubereem 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 Johnstone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnstone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ubereem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ubereem stuns Johnstone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ubereem throws a low kick but Johnstone moves out of range easily.
Johnstone throws a chopping leg kick but Ubereem manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnstone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnstone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ubereem manages to avoid it.
Ubereem throws a low kick but Johnstone moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gigantor Ubereem clearly takes 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.
A head kick from Ubereem lands but Johnstone takes it in his stride.
Ubereem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnstone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ubereem counters with a left to the body.
Good leg kick by Ubereem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnstone thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnstone 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.
Ubereem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnstone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ubereem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnstone blocks the leg kick.
Johnstone throws a leg kick but Ubereem checks it.
The fighters circling - Johnstone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnstone is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Johnstone just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Johnstone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone avoids the head kick by Ubereem.
Ubereem scores with a head kick. Johnstone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ubereem is looking to slow Johnstone down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick there by Ubereem.
Johnstone checks the leg kick.
Ubereem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnstone throws a body punch but Ubereem moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Johnstone blocks the low kick.
Johnstone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnstone is looking to clinch.
Johnstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ubereem will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ubereem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ubereem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnstone's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnstone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnstone tries to land a front kick but Ubereem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ubereem tries to work over Johnstone's front leg with a kick but Johnstone checks it.
Johnstone punishes Ubereem's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnstone takes a swing at Ubereem's ribcage but misses.
Johnstone swings for the body but Ubereem moves out of range.
Ubereem scores with a jab to the body.
Johnstone lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone throws the left hand but Ubereem avoids the punch easily.
Ubereem throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ubereem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ubereem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnstone.
Johnstone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ubereem.
Ubereem looks for the body kick but Johnstone saw that one coming.
Ubereem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ubereem stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnstone. Johnstone gets slowly back to his feet.
Ubereem avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnstone is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ubereem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnstone's calf.
Johnstone darts in trying to clinch
and Ubereem counters with a low kick, right behind Johnstone 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem is looking to score with low kicks.
Ubereem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ubereem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnstone.
Ubereem misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnstone throws the kick towards the body but Ubereem avoids it.
Ubereem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnstone 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Ubereem.
Ubereem throws out a leg kick but Johnstone moves out of range and Ubereem only half commits.
Johnstone misses with a left hand
and Ubereem counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gigantor Ubereem had his way with Hank Johnstone in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Johnstone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ubereem avoids the body shot from Johnstone.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ubereem.
Ubereem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnstone checks it well.
Johnstone swings for the body but Ubereem moves out of range.
Johnstone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnstone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnstone avoids a kick to the body.
Ubereem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnstone, right into the meat.
Ubereem throws a leg kick but Johnstone checks it.
Johnstone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ubereem was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnstone.
Ubereem gets tackled into the cage by Johnstone. Johnstone maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem tries to circle away but Johnstone has him pinned against the cage.
Johnstone digs a right hand underneath Ubereem's ribcage. Ubereem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Johnstone misses with some punches.
Johnstone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ubereem prevents a body shot from Johnstone.
Johnstone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ubereem avoids it.
Johnstone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnstone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnstone lands an uppercut.
Ubereem lands with a right to the head.
Johnstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Ubereem.
Ubereem scores with a body shot.
Hank Johnstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gigantor Ubereem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ubereem misses with a leg kick
and Johnstone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ubereem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnstone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ubereem counters with a body kick.
Johnstone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ubereem.
Ubereem thumps Johnstone with a low kick.
Ubereem feints and then cracks Johnstone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnstone down.
Ubereem swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnstone.
Johnstone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ubereem.
Johnstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Johnstone misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ubereem swivels and escapes.
Ubereem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnstone.
Ubereem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ubereem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnstone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ubereem lands a jab to Johnstone's midsection.
Ubereem lands a head kick. Johnstone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ubereem throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ubereem connects with a body shot.
Ubereem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnstone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ubereem scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem throws a head kick that half lands.
Ubereem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnstone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ubereem.
Ubereem slips a jab and a cross from Johnstone.
Ubereem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnstone. That did some damage!
Ubereem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ubereem lands with a kick to the temple. Johnstone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good work by Ubereem as he checks the leg kick.
Johnstone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ubereem can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ubereem fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnstone in the body.
Ubereem checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ubereem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gigantor Ubereem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ubereem, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:42
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:44
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gigantor Ubereem!
Gigantor Ubereem made sure to mention his sponsor, Resistance in his post fight interview.
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