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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Skyler Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson's entrance music is One. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skyler Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba Willis!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Nelson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Willis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We're going to have a standup here because Skyler Nelson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Willis tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nelson lands a takedown into guard.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Willis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson wanted to stand there but Willis had control of the position.
Willis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Willis keeps moving.
Willis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard.
Willis throwing strikes from guard but Nelson blocks nicely.
Willis working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nelson working for a triangle but Willis defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Willis lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Willis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Willis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Willis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Willis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Willis throwing strikes from guard but Nelson blocks nicely.
Willis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nelson can't keep his opponent in guard - Willis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Willis is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Willis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Willis is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Willis tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it.
Willis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson has his foot on Willis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Willis works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Skyler Nelson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nelson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Willis on his heels. He'll look to pass Willis's guard now, I'm sure.
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Willis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Willis manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Willis's guard.
Willis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nelson!
Willis with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Willis trying to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson wants to hold on but Willis pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nelson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Willis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.
Willis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nelson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nelson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Willis avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Willis trying to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Willis goes for an armbar but Nelson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willis is keeping the position for now.
Willis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bubba Willis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Willis trying to control the position.
Nelson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Willis's head.
Willis wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson stands and throws Willis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Willis struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Willis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Willis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Willis controlling the position for now.
Nelson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Willis to stand up.
Skyler Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson pushes Willis up against the cage in a clinch.
Willis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Willis working a defensive guard but Nelson passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Nelson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Willis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nelson controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Willis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Skyler Nelson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nelson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Willis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.
Willis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Willis is retaining full guard.
Willis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nelson!
Willis landing shots from mount.
Willis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nelson because Willis loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nelson because Willis loaded up on that one.
Willis punching from mount but Nelson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nelson tries to hold on but Willis pushes him away.
Nelson is desperately trying to improve his position but Willis has a good base and remains in mount.
Nelson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Nelson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Willis has his hands on Nelson's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nelson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Willis has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nelson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willis is keeping the position for now.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Willis keeps moving.
Nelson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Willis keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nelson tries to stand but Willis is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Willis keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Willis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nelson has passed into side control.
Nelson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bubba Willis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson is trying to get an arm triangle but Willis is defending well.
Nelson trying to control the position but Willis is working away.
Willis sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson is trying to control the action in half guard but Willis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Skyler Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Willis is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willis is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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 Skyler Nelson.
Well Nelson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skyler Nelson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Narcissus Fernandez Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knut Paulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulsen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smashing The Opponent. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Narcissus Fernandez Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Knut Paulsen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulsen throws a body punch but Fernandez Junior moves out of range.
Fernandez Junior has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paulsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Fernandez Junior's head.
Paulsen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fernandez Junior.
Fernandez Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paulsen takes a swing at Fernandez Junior's ribcage but misses.
A lazy body kick from Paulsen
and Fernandez Junior counters with a nice body kick.
Fernandez Junior fails with the takedown.
Paulsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paulsen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paulsen jabs Fernandez Junior to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for Paulsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fernandez Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knut Paulsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paulsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paulsen.
Jab, jab by Paulsen - just one landing.
Paulsen tries to score with a low kick but Fernandez Junior moves his leg out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paulsen.
Paulsen misses with the combination.
Paulsen takes a swing at Fernandez Junior's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Paulsen.
Paulsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Fernandez Junior, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Narcissus Fernandez Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fernandez Junior is defended easily by Paulsen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paulsen 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 Fernandez Junior has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fernandez Junior and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paulsen counters with a nice body shot.
Paulsen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Paulsen misses with a double jab.
Paulsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Paulsen.
Fernandez Junior fails to land the takedown.
Paulsen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fernandez Junior counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandez Junior takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fernandez Junior shoots in and drives through. Paulsen sprawls well.
Paulsen scores with the left hand. Fernandez Junior knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez Junior tries to move into range but Paulsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fernandez Junior thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Paulsen if he has to take too many more of those.
Fernandez Junior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paulsen but Paulsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paulsen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fernandez Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paulsen.
Paulsen stuffs the takedown attempt from Fernandez Junior. Fernandez Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
Paulsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fernandez Junior.
Paulsen tried to score with a low kick but Fernandez Junior checks it.
Fernandez Junior takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fernandez Junior swinging wildly here.
Paulsen swings for the body but Fernandez Junior moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernandez Junior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernandez Junior closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paulsen circles away.
Fernandez Junior takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fernandez Junior shoots in but Paulsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulsen misses with a leg kick
and Fernandez Junior finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fernandez Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paulsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fernandez Junior. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Paulsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fernandez Junior closes the distance and clinches up with Paulsen, looking for a takedown. Fernandez Junior pushes Paulsen against the cage but Paulsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knut Paulsen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Paulsen wants to land a leg kick but Fernandez Junior is out of range.
Fernandez Junior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paulsen swivels and escapes.
Fernandez Junior avoids the body shot from Paulsen.
Knut Paulsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paulsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fernandez Junior moves away.
Paulsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fernandez Junior rather than just go for the knockout.
Fernandez Junior closes the distance and clinches up with Paulsen, looking for a takedown. Fernandez Junior pushes Paulsen against the cage but Paulsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fernandez Junior scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fernandez Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Paulsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernandez Junior shoots for a double leg takedown but Paulsen sprawls well. He's pushed Fernandez Junior's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Narcissus Fernandez Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez Junior slips a straight right by Paulsen.
Paulsen throws a series of punches but Fernandez Junior moves out of range.
Paulsen misses the shot to the body.
Paulsen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fernandez Junior looks for a takedown but Paulsen sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandez Junior manages to avoid it.
Fernandez Junior dodges the punch combination from Paulsen.
Fernandez Junior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paulsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Paulsen scores with a nice head shot.
Fernandez Junior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paulsen pinned against the cage. Paulsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fernandez Junior lands with a kick to the temple. Paulsen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez Junior takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fernandez Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paulsen.
Fernandez Junior takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paulsen cracks Fernandez Junior with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paulsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fernandez Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paulsen 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Fernandez Junior checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paulsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandez Junior manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Fernandez Junior.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandez Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fernandez Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fernandez Junior landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paulsen is breathing heavily.
Paulsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paulsen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fernandez Junior lands a nice shot to the head.
Paulsen is rocked!
Fernandez Junior with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Paulsen is still in real trouble! Can Fernandez Junior finish him?
Fernandez Junior cracks Paulsen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Paulsen takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Fernandez Junior's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Narcissus Fernandez Junior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Nakkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Spico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakkeli's entrance music is LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. A fine choice. El Spico has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Nakkeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, El Spico!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spico wants to clinch.
Spico misses with a head kick.
Spico has closed the distance and engaged Nakkeli in a clinch.
Spico lands a right hand.
Nakkeli can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Spico.
Spico swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakkeli tries to break free but Spico pushes him back against the cage.
Spico prevents Nakkeli from breaking the clinch.
Nakkeli takes an elbow to the temple.
Nakkeli manages to break the clinch.
Spico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakkeli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spico throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakkeli.
Spico is looking to clinch.
Nakkeli looks to score with a jab to the body but Spico is just out of range.
Spico tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nakkeli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakkeli throws a jab when Spico was well out of range.
Spico throws a sloppy head kick and Nakkeli moves out of range easily.
Spico misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakkeli.
Nakkeli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spico tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakkeli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spico instigates a clinch.
Spico landing knees to the head.
Nakkeli has had enough of the clinch but Spico keeps him there for the moment.
Nakkeli tries to break the clinch but Spico is controlling the position.
Spico keeps control of Nakkeli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nakkeli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nakkeli is trying to break free.
Nakkeli is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Nakkeli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nakkeli wants to break free but Spico has control.
Nice elbow from Spico.
Nakkeli can't break the clinch.
Nakkeli wants to get back to striking at distance but Spico won't allow it.
Nakkeli wants to break free but Spico has control.
Nakkeli prevents a body shot from Spico.
Spico missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakkeli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spico has him pressed against the cage.
Nakkeli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nakkeli is trying to break free.
Spico is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nakkeli is defending well for now.
Nakkeli is trying to break the clinch but Spico has him pressed against the cage.
Nakkeli tries to circle away but Spico has him pinned against the cage.
Nakkeli blocks an elbow strike from Spico.
Nakkeli working hard to break the clinch.
Spico lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spico has Nakkeli pressed against the cage, preventing Nakkeli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spico tries a knee to the head but Nakkeli blocks it.
Spico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakkeli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nakkeli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spico is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spico tries to work over Nakkeli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakkeli can't break the clinch.
Nakkeli is trying to push Spico away but Spico has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nakkeli has had enough of the clinch but Spico keeps him there for the moment.
Spico tries to work over Nakkeli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakkeli manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spico throws a sloppy head kick and Nakkeli moves out of range easily.
Nakkeli thows a body shot but no joy.
Nakkeli looks to score with a jab to the body but Spico is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spico.
Nakkeli walks into a left hand.
Spico wants to clinch up but Nakkeli keeps it at a distance.
Spico feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nakkelis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spico throws a head kick that misses.
Spico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakkeli was well out of range. Poor timing from Spico.
Spico throws a shot from downtown. Nakkeli moves away and avoids it.
Spico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakkeli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Spico.
Spico tried to score with a low kick but Nakkeli checks it.
Spico takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spico fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakkeli. Spico does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Spico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spico tries to clinch but Nakkeli moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakkeli throws a right hand that Spico ducks under and follows up with a left that Spico also avoids with ease.
Spico moves in looking to clinch but Nakkeli pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Spico.
Nakkeli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spico.
Spico defending well as Nakkeli loads up on a big left hand.
Spico tries a head kick but it misses.
Spico closes the distance and clinches.
Nakkeli has had enough of the clinch but Spico keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakkeli tries to break the clinch but Spico is controlling the position.
Spico throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakkeli.
Spico lands a nice elbow.
Spico pushes Nakkeli against the cage. Spico is working some dirty boxing. Spico pushes off with a quick right hook! Nakkeli goes down! Nakkeli tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Spico moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Spico!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matto Luuttu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohen has chosen Wait and Bleed by Slipknot as his entrance music. Matto Luuttu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matto Luuttu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Cohen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luuttu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cohen.
Cohen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Luuttu is trying to defend but Cohen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Luuttu is looking for a sweep. Cohen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cohen is pressing down on Luuttu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Luuttu is holding on for now.
Luuttu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cohen is trying to control. Luuttu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cohen prevents Luuttu from improving his position.
Cohen 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.
Luuttu tries to get to full guard but Cohen has control of the leg.
Cohen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen trying to control the action but Luuttu is working from the bottom.
Luuttu is pressing down on Cohen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cohen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cohen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Luuttu has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cohen is looking to defend but Luuttu has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cohen! Luuttu pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cohen taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matto Luuttu!
An out of breath Matto Luuttu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis International (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stout has chosen Back in Black - AC/DC as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Travis International!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Stout!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout misses with a right hand
and International counters with a nice uppercut.
Stout takes a swing at International's ribcage but misses.
Stout throws an overhand right that lands on International's shoulder, as International tries to avoid the shot.
International lands with a shot to the body.
Stout throws an off balance right hand
and International counters with a lovely straight right hand!
International dodges the punch combination from Stout.
Stout throws a hook but International avoids it easily.
International avoids the body shot from Stout.
Stout misses with a body shot.
Stout lands a nice looking body shot.
Stout throws an overhand right that lands on International's shoulder, as International tries to avoid the shot.
International scores with a body shot.
Stout throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck International on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
International throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
International misses with a hook.
Stout takes a swing at International's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces International back to the cage. Stout follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
International misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stout.
Stout walks into a straight right hand from International.
International scores with a nice strike.
International has managed to clinch.
International lands a left hand.
Stout struggles to land a body shot inside as International controls his hands.
International tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from International.
International lands a right hand.
Stout misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stout lands with a light punch inside.
International misses with a short punch on the inside.
International looking to throw knees to the head but Stout is blocking nicely.
Stout blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from International.
Stout is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
International throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stout is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee calls for International to work.
Stout tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stout lands with a left to the head.
International just leaning against Stout, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stout.
Stout swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
International stalling.
Stout lands on the inside with an uppercut.
International blocks a body shot from Stout.
Stout lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
International is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stout throws a punch but it's blocked by International.
Stout misses with a punch on the inside.
Stout lands with a right to the head.
International stalling.
Stout tries to throw a body punch but International avoids it by throwing Stout back against the cage.
Stout goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stout is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but International is keeping busy.
Stout swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
International blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
International misses with a shot to the kidneys.
International taking a breather.
Stout takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Sam Stout has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stout blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stout is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A short right from Stout.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stout.
Stout blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
International with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
International has a couple of punches blocked by Stout.
Stout looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
International prevents a body shot from Stout.
Stout misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Travis International will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Stout's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stout scores with a hook to the body. International takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
International moves out of range as Stout strikes.
International ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
International takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
International throws a jab but it's blocked by Stout.
International connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stout momentarily.
International moves out of range as Stout strikes.
Stout moves out of range of the strikes.
International walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
International is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
International misses with a body shot.
International throws a lazy right hand but Stout sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stout displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as International throws out the jab.
International dodges the punch combination from Stout.
Travis International is winning the standup battle so far.
International avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stout misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
International keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stout misses with an uppercut
and Stout takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
International uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stout.
Stout moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
International is rocked!
It looks like Travis International has been cut.
Nice jab there from Stout.
Oh International is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
International throws a nice looking combination but Stout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stout throws a jab but it's blocked by International.
Stout drops International with a naaaaasty hook - International is in real trouble here! Stout dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Stout!
Sam Stout 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rozafa Arben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miksu Rupunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arben comes to the cage accompanied by P.O.D. - The Messenjah. Rupunen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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205 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rozafa Arben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miksu Rupunen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arben throws a head kick but Rupunen moves out of range.
Rupunen throws an off balance right hand
and Arben counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Arben. That snapped Rupunen's head back.
Rupunen lunges at Arben with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arben's hand.
Rupunen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arben counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rupunen checks a leg kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rupunen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arben but Arben pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rupunen misses with a double jab
and Arben counters with a leg kick.
Arben finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rupunen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arben as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupunen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arben as he jumps to the side.
Rozafa Arben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miksu Rupunen.
Rupunen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rupunen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arben's waist but Arben gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rupunen off to one side.
No joy there for Arben, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rupunen blocks a low kick nicely.
Rupunen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Rozafa Arben has been cut.
Arben dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arben pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rupunen is defended easily by Arben.
Rupunen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Arben to counter with a crisp jab.
Arben fails with a takedown attempt.
Arben keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circling - Rupunen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen shoots in for a takedown but Arben shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arben misses with a kick to the body.
Arben showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rupunen.
Arben tests Rupunen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rupunen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arben has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rupunen is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arben pushes Rupunen off looking to stand but Rupunen dives back in and keeps control.
Rupunen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Arben wants to control but Rupunen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rozafa Arben wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Arben keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arben looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rupunen is fending him off so far but Arben persists. Nope, Rupunen circles away and we're back to standing.
Rupunen misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rozafa Arben dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rozafa Arben's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from Rupunen does no damage.
Rupunen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arben misses with a wild body shot.
Arben throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arben turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arben throws a right and a left that Rupunen avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Rupunen. Those never looked like landing.
Arben avoids the body shot from Rupunen.
Rozafa Arben is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arben punishes Rupunen's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Arben, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rupunen misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Rupunen both land. Nice combination.
Arben pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arben gets caught napping as Rupunen dives in and scores a takedown. Arben manages to retain guard.
Rupunen has gone for a leg lock! Arben slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rupunen's guard.
Rupunen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rupunen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arben seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arben with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rupunen is on top in guard.
Rupunen trying to control but Arben is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rupunen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arben looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rupunen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rupunen is working for a submission of some sort.
Rupunen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arben does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rupunen prevents Arben from standing back up.
Rupunen seems to be working for a kimura but Arben defends the submission attempt.
Arben pushes Rupunen off looking to stand but Rupunen dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rupunen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arben does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miksu Rupunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rozafa Arben's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Arben avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rupunen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arben pinned against the cage. Arben gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arben fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arben swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupunen throws a combination that misses
and Arben counters with a left and a right that stings Rupunen.
Rupunen throws a series of punches but Arben avoids them all with ease.
Rupunen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Arben won't allow Rupunen to pass to mount.
Rupunen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Arben is pressing down on Rupunen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arben will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arben wants to stand up but Rupunen is controlling him.
Rupunen looking to sit in guard and control but Arben gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arben trying to control but Rupunen is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arben with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arben wants to control from the top but Rupunen keeps moving.
Rupunen working a defensive guard here.
Arben's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rozafa Arben wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rupunen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arben counters with a thumping low kick.
A clash of legs there as Rupunen blocks the low kick.
Rupunen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arben counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rozafa Arben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miksu Rupunen.
Rupunen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rupunen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rupunen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Arben to counter with a crisp jab.
Arben leaves Rupunen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arben throws a leg kick but Rupunen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Miksu Rupunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arben shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rupunen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arben displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rupunen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rupunen avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arben misses with a double jab.
Arben misses with a body punch
and Rupunen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rupunen.
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 Rozafa Arben.
I think Arben has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tammelan Fasaani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, La Roux - In For The Kill. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
205 lbs
18 - 15 - 0 |
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27
216 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tammelan Fasaani!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fasaani moves out of range of the leg kick from Carter.
Nice shot by Carter.
That kick from Carter tenderised Fasaani's leg. Fasaani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fasaani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fasaani.
Fasaani bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fasaani stands up and beckons Carter to his feet.
Fasaani tries to clinch up.
Fasaani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Carter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter is looking to chop away at Fasaani's legs.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter closes the distance and clinches.
Fasaani lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fasaani has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Fasaani lands with a short shot to the head.
Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fasaanis head.
Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fasaani lands a shot to the body.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fasaani in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fasaani looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fasaani struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fasaani's defenses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fasaani misses with a punch on the inside.
Fasaani struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Carter lands an elbow inside that Fasaani shrugs off.
It looks like Tammelan Fasaani has been cut.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fasaani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fasaani can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Carter lands an elbow just above Fasaani 's eye.
Carter pushes Fasaani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter pushes Fasaani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fasaani takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carter tries a knee to the head but Fasaani blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carter manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Carter.
Carter lands an overhand right.
Carter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fasaani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a big head kick that sends Fasaani to the canvas! Carter follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Carter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juri Arpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juri Arpa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rashad Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell misses with a body punch
and Arpa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Arpa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Campbell misses the target.
Campbell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arpa counters with a head kick. That will keep Campbell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arpa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Campbell.
Arpa cracks Campbell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Campbell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Arpa finish him?
Campbell is rocked!
Campbell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Campbell looks gassed!
Arpa moves away from the strike by Campbell.
Campbell defending well as Arpa loads up on a big left hand.
Arpa lands a left and a right that send Campbell crashing to the mat, dazed. Arpa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Campbell is still on wobbly legs! Can Arpa finish him?
Arpa plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Campbell swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Campbell face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juri Arpa!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Juri Arpa waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatchakorn Yeerum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulakov comes into the arena with Lube-Shparu blaring out of the sound system. Yeerum has chosen The Thai Monk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Kulakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatchakorn Yeerum!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulakov catches Yeerum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yeerum misses with a body shot.
Yeerum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kulakov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kulakov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kulakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulakov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yeerum throws a nice looking combination but Kulakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kulakov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kulakov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulakov misses with a double jab.
Yeerum slips a jab from Kulakov.
Kulakov looks to throw the jab but Yeerum is out of range.
Yeerum misses the shot to the body.
Kulakov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yeerum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yeerum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kulakov counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Kulakov misses.
Yeerum looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulakov is just out of range.
Yeerum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulakov.
Yeerum's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yeerum duly obliges.
Oh Kulakov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kulakov fails to land with a series of punches.
Yeerum lands a nice looking body shot.
Kulakov throws the left hand but Yeerum avoids the punch easily.
Kulakov seems to have got his legs back now.
A combination from Kulakov does no damage.
Kulakov is breathing heavily.
Kulakov dodges the punch combination from Yeerum.
The crowd cheers as Yeerum lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kulakov doesn't seem phased though.
Kulakov throws a right and a left that Yeerum avoids nicely.
Kulakov misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum thows a body shot but no joy.
Yeerum misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Kulakov scores with a nice strike.
Yeerum throws a combination that misses
and Kulakov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yeerum moves out of range of the strikes.
Viktor Kulakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulakov dodges the punch combination from Yeerum.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yeerum!
Kulakov tries to bum rush Yeerum with a series of wild strikes but Yeerum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yeerum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yeerum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kulakov throws an off balance right hand
and Yeerum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yeerum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulakov.
Yeerum misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum dodges the punch combination from Kulakov.
Kulakov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yeerum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kulakov thinking.
Yeerum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulakov.
Kulakov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yeerum swings for the body but Kulakov moves out of range.
Kulakov walks into a straight right hand from Yeerum.
Yeerum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kulakov.
It looks like Tatchakorn Yeerum has been cut.
Yeerum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yeerum misses with a wild body shot.
Yeerum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeerum manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeerum scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Yeerum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yeerum throws a right hand that Kulakov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kulakov also avoids with ease.
Yeerum throws a series of strikes that have Kulakov backpedaling.
Kulakov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kulakov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yeerum lands a slapping body shot.
Kulakov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yeerum lands a really nice looking cross but Kulakov seems unphased.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kulakov throws an overhand right that lands on Yeerum's shoulder, as Yeerum tries to avoid the shot.
Yeerum misses the shot to the body.
Yeerum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yeerum dances in with a quick combination. Kulakov is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Yeerum snaps Kulakov's head back. Kulakov stumbles backwards against the cage. Yeerum steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kulakov's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Kulakov just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tatchakorn Yeerum!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rand James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutierrez comes to the cage accompanied by The Final Countdown, really.. Rand James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
260 lbs
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290 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rand James!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Gutierrez counter with a right hand.
Gutierrez moves into the clinch.
James tightens his grip and picks Gutierrez up, before dumping him to the ground. Gutierrez manages to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gutierrez is keeping the position for now.
James trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutierrez wants to sweep but no luck.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Gutierrez is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutierrez wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
Jamesis looking to pass into half guard but Gutierrez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gutierrez is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gutierrez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gutierrez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutierrez is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gutierrez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gutierrez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gutierrez throws a big right hand that misses.
Gutierrez tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gutierrez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gutierrez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gutierrez throws an elbow that misses. James uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gutierrez's guard. Nice move by James!
James looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez 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.
Gutierrez wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gutierrez holds on and takes a little breather.
Gutierrez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gutierrez has James pulled in close to control his posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aaron Gutierrez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gutierrez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from James misses.
James lands with a cross.
Gutierrez is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Gutierrez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
A swing and a miss from Gutierrez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez tries to clinch
and James counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gutierrez!
Gutierrez's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gutierrez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
James is trying to take his opponent's back.
James tries to control but Gutierrez wriggling away.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Aaron Gutierrez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gutierrez throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet.
James is trying to control. Gutierrez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
James works his foot free and advances to mount.
James looking to ground and pound but Gutierrez is blocking nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, James cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gutierrez is looking to improve his position but James isn't that keen on the idea.
James wants to finish this one by submission but Gutierrez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutierrez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez wants to hold on but James pushes him away.
Gutierrez 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.
Gutierrez trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
Gutierrez tries to get to full guard but James has control of the leg.
James is pressing down on Gutierrez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gutierrez is holding on for now.
James seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gutierrez is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
Gutierrez is trying to stand up here but James is controlling him well.
James is working for a kimura but Gutierrez is defending it quite comfortably.
Gutierrez is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gutierrez controlling the position for now.
Gutierrez is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James is working for a kimura but Gutierrez is defending it quite comfortably.
James thows a huge punch but Gutierrez dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gutierrez.
Gutierrez wants to sweep but no luck.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gutierrez looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gutierrez wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rand James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gutierrez moves out of range of the body kick from James.
Gutierrez throws a good cross that connects.
Gutierrez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gutierrez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gutierrez scores with punches from side control.
James manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gutierrez's best efforts.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutierrez thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gutierrez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing James to regain full guard.
Gutierrez working some strikes from top position.
James wants to stand but Gutierrez is controlling the position.
James trying to control the position.
Gutierrez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gutierrez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James manages to escape and get back to his feet.
James gets tackled into the cage by Gutierrez. Gutierrez maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gutierrez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Gutierrez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gutierrez throws a strike but James avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gutierrez works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
Gutierrez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gutierrez pushes down on James's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gutierrez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gutierrez working James over with strikes.
Gutierrez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gutierrez thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
Gutierrez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gutierrez working the head and body with strikes.
Aaron Gutierrez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gutierrez throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Gutierrez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutierrez trying to mount his opponent but James defends it.
Gutierrez stops James from getting back to his feet.
Gutierrez drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gutierrez working James over with strikes.
Gutierrez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James is looking for a sweep. Gutierrez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gutierrez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gutierrez connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Gutierrez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gutierrez 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Gutierrez!
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