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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor the Phenom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Slade (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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200 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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182 cm
24
199 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor the Phenom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Slade!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slade ducks under a wild hook from the Phenom.
the Phenom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slade.
the Phenom cracks Slade with an open hand slap.
Slade with a hook.
Nice defenses there by the Phenom.
the Phenom moves out of range of the body kick from Slade.
the Phenom tries to close the distance and clinch but Slade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
the Phenom staying out of range there.
Slade tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and the Phenom is able to avoid easily.
the Phenom tries to bum rush Slade with a series of wild strikes but Slade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
the Phenom drives through and clinches with Slade against the cage.
the Phenom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
the Phenom moves out of range of the strikes.
the Phenom's corner calls for a 1-2. the Phenom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slade takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slade throws an overhand right that lands on the Phenom's shoulder, as the Phenom tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Phenom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from the Phenom.
the Phenom throws a hook to the side of Slade's head but Slade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
the Phenom scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut there from Slade.
the Phenom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
the Phenom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
the Phenom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slade.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by the Phenom.
Slade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed the Phenom momentarily.
Slade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by the Phenom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade slips a jab and a cross from the Phenom.
the Phenom just misses with a punch to the body.
Slade blocks a jab.
the Phenom throws the left hand but Slade avoids the punch easily.
Slade lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Vitor the Phenom has been cut.
Vitor the Phenom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slade throws a head kick that misses.
the Phenom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slade moves away.
Slade throws a hook but the Phenom avoids it easily.
Slade tries to work over the Phenom's front leg with a kick but the Phenom checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slade.
Slade throws the kick towards the body but the Phenom avoids it.
Slade misses with a looping right.
the Phenom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slade was well out of range. Poor timing from the Phenom.
A punch combination from the Phenom misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slade lands with a straight right. the Phenom didn't see that one coming.
Slade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches the Phenom on the side of the head.
the Phenom staying out of range there.
the Phenom throws a body punch but Slade moves out of range.
Slade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
the Phenom digs a good body shot into Slade's ribs.
Slade tries to land a leg kick but the Phenom saw it coming and moves away.
the Phenom sizes up Slade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by the Phenom.
Slade misses with a body shot.
Slade misses with a low kick.
the Phenom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - the Phenom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slade staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from the Phenom.
the Phenom throws a shot to the body.
Slade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from the Phenom.
the Phenom moves out of range of the strikes.
Slade misses with a hook.
the Phenom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting the Phenom counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - the Phenom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
the Phenom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
the Phenom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slade defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Slade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitor the Phenom's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Slade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
the Phenom throws a right hand that misses
and Slade counters with an inside leg kick.
the Phenom wants to clinch up but Slade keeps it at a distance.
the Phenom swinging wildly here.
the Phenom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
the Phenom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Slade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slade ducks under a wild hook from the Phenom.
Slade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Slade misses with a looping right.
Slade takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade lands a really nice looking cross but the Phenom seems unphased.
the Phenom scores with a shot to the body.
Slade throws a head kick but the Phenom moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Slade.
Vitor the Phenom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
the Phenom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
the Phenom lands a really nice looking cross but Slade seems unphased.
the Phenom ducks under a wild hook from Slade.
the Phenom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
the Phenom misses with a left hand
and Slade counters with a nice uppercut.
the Phenom jabs at Slade's body.
the Phenom misses with a wild body shot.
Slade throws a jab when the Phenom was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Phenom takes the fight into the clinch.
Slade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slade tries to circle away but the Phenom has him pinned against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slade manages to break the clinch.
Slade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from the Phenom.
the Phenom moves out of range as Slade strikes.
Slade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slade throws a sloppy head kick and the Phenom moves out of range easily.
the Phenom throws a lazy right hand but Slade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slade lands with a right hand.
the Phenom checks a leg kick.
the Phenom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Phenom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
the Phenom moves in looking to clinch but Slade pushes him off.
the Phenom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slade at a distance.
Slade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling the Phenom to score with a decent uppercut.
the Phenom misses with a hook
and Slade counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slade throws a head kick but the Phenom moves out of range.
the Phenom digs a good hook to Slade's body.
Slade throws a head kick that misses.
the Phenom moves into the clinch successfully.
Slade wants to stall.
the Phenom is trying to break the clinch but Slade is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from the Phenom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
the Phenom is trying to push Slade away but Slade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
the Phenom scores with a nice hook to the head.
the Phenom keeps control of Slade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
the Phenom throws a nice looking combination but Slade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from the Phenom misses.
Slade throws a wild body kick that the Phenom sees coming a mile off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slade misses with a body shot.
the Phenom lands a head shot.
Slade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slade goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Slade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vitor the Phenom's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A jab from the Phenom misses.
Slade misses with an attempted mid kick.
the Phenom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slade.
Slade wants to slow the Phenom down by chopping away at his legs.
Donk. the Phenom catches Slade right on the button with a cross.
Slade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches the Phenom on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from the Phenom. Those never looked like landing.
the Phenom misses with an uppercut. Slade saw that one coming.
the Phenom takes a head kick and keeps coming.
the Phenom lands with a nice body punch.
Horrible takedown by the Phenom or perhaps it was just good defense by Slade which made him look bad.
Slade misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Slade.
the Phenom scores with a sloppy right hand. Slade should have avoided that one.
the Phenom slips a jab from Slade.
the Phenom sizes up Slade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
the Phenom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slade.
the Phenom defending well as Slade loads up on a big left hand.
the Phenom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
the Phenom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
the Phenom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
the Phenom defending well as Slade loads up on a big left hand.
the Phenom lands with a cross.
the Phenom lands with a nice body punch.
Slade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Phenom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
John Slade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
the Phenom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slade misses the body punch
and the Phenom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
the Phenom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slade, pushing him back against the cage.
Slade swings wildly with an uppercut but the Phenom uses good head movement to avoid it.
the Phenom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
the Phenom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
the Phenom lands a left hand.
the Phenom breaks the clinch.
Slade looks to land a body kick but the Phenom moved away.
Slade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vitor the Phenom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
the Phenom lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slade. the Phenom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
the Phenom works over Slade's head and body with a nice combination.
the Phenom is looking to clinch.
the Phenom blocks a leg kick.
the Phenom misses with a double jab.
the Phenom moves to clinch but Slade breaks away
and Slade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
the Phenom throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from the Phenom misses.
Slade lands with a right hand.
Slade throws the kick towards the body but the Phenom avoids it.
the Phenom walks into a straight right hand from Slade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
the Phenom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slade.
the Phenom throws a hook but Slade avoids it easily.
Slade throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Slade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Slade.
the Phenom misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slade scores with a kick to the body.
Slade throws a nice looking combination but the Phenom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slade moves away from the strike by the Phenom.
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 Vitor the Phenom.
I think Slade 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Slade!
John Slade was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Soldier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryant Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Helix's choice of entrance music: Impending Doom - Anything Goes. 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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213 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Soldier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryant Helix!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helix tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Helix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soldier doesn't seem bothered though.
Soldier rushes Helix and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soldier is pushing Helix up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Helix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Mike Soldier has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Soldier.
Soldier tries a knee to the head but Helix blocks it.
Soldier working aggressively here.
Helix lands an elbow just above Soldier 's eye.
Soldier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Helix has him pressed against the cage.
Helix missing with knees to the body.
Helix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soldier.
Helix lands a damaging elbow.
Soldier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soldier lands with a short shot to the head.
Helix misses with an elbow over the top.
Helix tries to land knees in the clinch but Soldier avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soldier blocks an elbow strike.
Helix avoids the elbow strike from Soldier, against the cage.
Soldier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Helix blocks an elbow strike.
Soldier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soldier takes an elbow to the temple.
Soldier lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Bryant Helix has been cut.
Soldier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Helix pulls Soldier into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helix wants to improve his position but instead Soldier has moved into half guard.
Soldier is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Soldier trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Helix gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Helix controlling the pace.
Helix tries to pass to full mount but Soldier defends it.
Helix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soldier keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Helix trying to control from half guard but Soldier is working away.
Helix prevents Soldier from standing back up.
Helix is taking a breather. Soldier 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bryant Helix wasn't active enough on the ground.
Soldier pushes Helix up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soldier with a knee to the head.
Soldier misses with an elbow over the top.
Helix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Soldier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Helix lands a nice elbow.
Helix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Helix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soldier avoids it.
Helix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Soldier throws an elbow but it misses.
Soldier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Soldier dodges an elbow strike from Helix.
Soldier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soldier avoiding damage as Helix throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soldier lands an elbow inside.
Helix avoids a wild elbow strike from Soldier.
Soldier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soldier blocks an elbow strike from Helix.
Helix looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bryant Helix will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Helix throws a solid leg kick but Soldier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Helix.
Helix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soldier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Soldier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Helix, pushing him back against the cage.
Soldier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soldier throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Helix.
Soldier looking to throw knees to the head but Helix is blocking nicely.
Soldier pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Soldier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Helix.
Soldier misses with an elbow strike.
Soldier landing knees to the head.
Helix has Soldier pressed against the cage, preventing Soldier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Helix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soldier blocks the elbow strike.
Soldier lands a knee to the head.
Soldier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Helix lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldier throws an elbow but it misses.
Soldier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Helix missing with knees to the body.
Helix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soldier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soldier avoids the body shot from Helix.
Helix throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soldier gets a clinch.
Soldier blocks an elbow strike from Helix.
Soldier misses with an elbow strike.
Helix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soldier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Helix has him pressed against the cage.
Helix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Soldier misses with an elbow over the top.
Helix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soldier avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Helix.
Helix lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Helix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soldier lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Soldier managing to block the knees to the body from Helix.
Helix lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soldier.
Soldier avoiding damage as Helix throws knees to the body.
Soldier throws an elbow that misses.
Mike Soldier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soldier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Helix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soldier taking a breather.
Helix looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Helix throws an elbow but it misses.
Soldier managing to block the knees to the body from Helix.
Helix lands an elbow that stopped Soldier in his tracks for a moment.
Helix lands with a short shot to the head.
Helix avoiding damage as Soldier throws knees to the body.
Helix tries to land knees in the clinch but Soldier avoids the damage to the body.
Helix gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Soldier regains guard.
Helix throws a big elbow that misses.
Soldier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Helix on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldier 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.
Soldier is working hard here to advance position.
Helix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soldier controls Helix momentarily but Helix frees himself.
Soldier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Soldier tries to get out of the position.
Helix throws a big elbow that misses.
Helix postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix tries to free his leg and advance position but Soldier is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helix throws a strike but Soldier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bryant Helix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Helix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soldier is one step ahead there.
Helix is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant Helix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Helix feints and then cracks Soldier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soldier down.
Soldier moves into the clinch.
Soldier avoids the elbow strike from Helix, against the cage.
Soldier with a knee to the head.
Soldier pushes off an throws an elbow but Helix leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Helix tries to land knees in the clinch but Soldier avoids the damage to the body.
Helix throws an elbow that misses.
Helix avoiding damage as Soldier throws knees to the body.
Helix pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Helix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Helix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soldier wants to break free but Helix has control.
Helix takes an elbow to the temple.
Helix misses with an elbow over the top.
Soldier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Helix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Helix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soldier is defending well for now.
Soldier pushes off an throws an elbow but Helix leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Helix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soldier avoids it.
Helix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Soldier's defenses.
Helix missing with knees to the body.
Helix avoids the elbow strike from Soldier, against the cage.
Helix is trying to trip Soldier. He has hold of a leg but Soldier is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Helix persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Helix throws a big elbow that misses.
Helix showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Helix working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Helix postures up in Soldier's guard and throws a big left but Soldier blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helix forces his way into half guard.
Helix passes to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The strikes coming from Helix are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Soldier on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix working the ground and pound but Soldier is defending the strikes.
Helix tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Helix misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Helix is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Helix's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Helix thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Helix trying to control the position but Soldier is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helix is chipping away with strikes.
Bryant Helix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Helix controlling the position from side mount.
Helix lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryant Helix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Helix has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryant Helix!
Bryant Helix decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nyyrikki Kaiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rockson Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua has chosen Travis Barker Remix Soulja Boy as his entrance music. Nyyrikki Kaiho has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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184 lbs
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23
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Kaiho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rockson Rua!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaiho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaiho throws out the jab.
Kaiho slips a jab from Rua.
Kaiho blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaiho, as that shot connected.
Kaiho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rua fails to land with a series of punches.
Rua connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rua. Kaiho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rua checks the leg kick.
A nice combination there by Rua.
Rua misses with a looping right.
Kaiho does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kaiho lands with an uppercut that bounces Rua off the cage and back into range.
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!
Rua lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Rua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaiho misses with a straight left.
Kaiho throws a body kick that misses.
Rua uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaiho has time to react.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick and Kaiho moves out of range easily.
Kaiho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kaiho throws a leg kick but Rua moved away.
Kaiho blocks the body kick.
Kaiho scores with a nice right hand.
Rua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaiho.
Rua punishes Kaiho's body with a nice straight punch.
Rua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kaiho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kaiho.
Kaiho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua connects with a single shot there.
Rua catches Kaiho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kaiho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaiho counters with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rua on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kaiho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaiho.
Kaiho throws a series of punches but Rua moves out of range.
Rua lands a jab-cross combination.
Kaiho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaiho.
A jab from Rua misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaiho. That's going to slow Rua down.
Rua throws a head kick that Kaiho semi-blocks.
Rua walks into a stiff left hand from Kaiho.
Rua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kaiho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaiho scores with a shot to the body.
Rua tries a low kick but Kaiho avoids it.
Rua loads up on a big right hand but Kaiho slips the punch.
Rua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaiho.
Kaiho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rua missing with a left hand there. Kaiho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with an uppercut.
Rua pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kaiho back to the cage. Rua follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kaiho misses with an uppercut. Rua saw that one coming.
Kaiho misses with the combination.
Rockson Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua looks to throw the jab but Kaiho is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaiho jabs Rua right on the nose. Rua blinks but takes it well.
Kaiho lands with an uppercut that bounces Rua off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaiho thumps Rua with a low kick.
Kaiho walks into a stiff left hand from Rua.
Kaiho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rua.
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 Nyyrikki Kaiho will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaiho moves away.
Kaiho misses with a hook.
Rua throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaiho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaiho blocks a leg kick.
Rua throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaiho.
Nyyrikki Kaiho is winning the standup battle so far.
Rua throws a looping overhand right but Kaiho ducks down to avoid it.
Kaiho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Rua misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rua.
A swing and a miss from Rua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Kaiho misses.
Kaiho misses with a leg kick
and Rua counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kaiho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kaiho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaiho throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
Rua scores with a head kick.
Kaiho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rua misses with a body kick.
Rua misses with a hook.
Kaiho clobbers Rua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kaiho moves out of range as Rua strikes.
Kaiho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rua counters with a good low kick that Kaiho was not able to check.
A left lands for Kaiho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Kaiho.
Kaiho checks a leg kick nicely.
Rua misses with an uppercut. Kaiho saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaiho throws a leg kick which misses Rua's front leg but catches the back leg as Rua tries to avoid it.
Kaiho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Rua lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kaiho will feel that in the morning.
Rua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rua throws the kick towards the body but Kaiho avoids it.
Kaiho lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Rua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rua moves away from the strike by Kaiho.
Rua cracks the inside of Kaiho's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Kaiho.
Rua lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaiho was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Rua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaiho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua looks to land a right hand but Kaiho moved out of range.
Rua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaiho.
Rua tries to clinch but Kaiho is having none of it.
A combination from Rua does no damage.
Kaiho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaiho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kaiho scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua throws a leg kick but Kaiho checks it.
Rua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Kaiho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaiho throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
Kaiho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kaiho throws out a powerful jab.
Kaiho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kaiho walks into a jab.
Rua misses with a two punch combination.
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 Nyyrikki Kaiho will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kaiho digs a good hook to Rua's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kaiho.
Kaiho with a jab.
Kaiho swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Rua throws a nice looking combination but Kaiho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rua ducks right into an uppercut from Kaiho.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rua.
Kaiho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rua wants to clinch.
Kaiho lands with a right hand.
Kaiho throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua checks a low kick from Kaiho.
Rua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rua takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rua blocks a jab.
Rua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kaiho swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Kaiho stuns Rua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaiho with a hook.
Rua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kaiho counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kaiho connects with a jab.
Kaiho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rockson Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaiho thuds a left hand into Rua's body.
Kaiho motions for Rua to come forward. Kaiho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rua misses with a hook
and Kaiho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaiho.
Nice defenses there by Rua.
Kaiho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kaiho - that will leave a mark!
Kaiho lands a jab.
Kaiho scores with a jab. Rua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaiho manages to avoid it.
Rua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kaiho misses with a straight right.
Rua throws out a loose jab but Kaiho uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kaiho lands an elbow inside that Rua shrugs off.
Rua lands with a left to the head.
Kaiho is working Rua over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaiho.
Kaiho can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
Rua letting Kaiho take a breather here.
Rua throws an elbow but it misses.
Rua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaiho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaiho lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaiho digs a right hand underneath Rua's ribcage. Rua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaiho can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
Kaiho presses Rua against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nyyrikki Kaiho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaiho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaiho can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
Rua swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaiho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaiho controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaiho manages to break the clinch.
Rua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaiho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nyyrikki Kaiho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaiho 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 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hug Raction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulric Hallestrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallestrom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: With Oden On Our Side - Amon Amarth. Ulric Hallestrom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
7 - 4 - 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, Hug Raction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulric Hallestrom!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallestrom slips a jab from Raction.
Raction displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallestrom throws out the jab.
Hallestrom throws a lazy right hand but Raction sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Raction misses.
Raction lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hallestrom walks into a stiff left hand from Raction.
It looks like Ulric Hallestrom has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh!!! Raction has knocked Hallestrom down with a huge combo! Raction steps away and waves a wobbly Hallestrom back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Nice uppercut there from Raction.
Hallestrom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hallestrom is rocked!
Hallestrom throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
and Raction counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hallestrom! He's just covering up as Raction starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hug Raction!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Ivey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivey comes to the cage accompanied by Friday. James has chosen Limp Bizkit Eat You Alive as his entrance music. Helio James acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Ivey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio James!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Ivey misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by James.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James takes a swing at Ivey's ribcage but misses.
Ivey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James throws a hook to the side of Ivey's head but Ivey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James defending well as Ivey loads up on a big left hand.
Ivey ducks under a wild hook from James.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces James back to the cage. Ivey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Helio James has been cut.
James throws a chopping leg kick but Ivey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ivey lands a right hook to the body.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looks to land a combination. Ivey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ivey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivey slips a straight right by James.
Ivey tries a head kick but it misses.
Ivey lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Ivey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ivey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivey.
Ivey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ivey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Helio James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James lands with an overhand left.
Ivey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
James slips under a jab from Ivey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James misses with a body shot.
James moves in looking to clinch but Ivey pushes him off.
Ivey is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ivey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from James - the referee stops the clock and Ivey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says James. Ivey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
James uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ivey has time to react.
Ivey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ivey throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James throws a leg kick
and Ivey counters with a nice body kick.
James stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ivey takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James avoids the body shot from Ivey.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James tries to clinch up but Ivey circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivey. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws the kick towards the body but Ivey avoids it.
James tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivey misses with a short punch on the inside.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Ivey won't allow it.
Ivey can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivey blocks an uppercut.
Ivey tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Ivey back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ivey.
Ivey blocks a body shot from James.
James has had enough of the clinch but Ivey keeps him there for the moment.
James is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ivey is keeping busy.
James presses Ivey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ivey scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from James.
James breaks the clinch.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivey walks into a jab.
James checks a leg kick.
James pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ivey moves out of range of the strikes.
James closes the distance and lands a one-two.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivey.
James is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ivey.
Ivey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivey.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Helio James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Helio James's cut.
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.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James misses with a leg kick
and Ivey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ivey tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivey stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a low kick, looking for Ivey's leg but Ivey calmly moves out of range.
Ivey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Ivey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Helio James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ivey lands a hook to the side of the head.
James is breathing heavily.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Ivey.
James misses with some punches.
Ivey can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Ivey.
Ivey swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James misses with a punch to the body.
Ivey blocks a body shot from James.
Ivey lands with a short shot to the head.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivey.
James is trying to break the clinch but Ivey is controlling him.
Ivey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivey thows a body shot but no joy.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivey stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ivey blocks a leg kick.
James lands a jab to Ivey's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ivey throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Ivey lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Ivey misses
and Ivey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James avoids the head kick by Ivey.
Ivey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ivey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ivey just misses with a punch to the body.
James scores with a nice head shot.
Ivey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from James misses.
Phil Ivey is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivey scores with a nice head shot.
Ivey checks a low kick from James.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ivey is looking to clinch.
Ivey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ivey, right into the meat.
James avoids the head kick by Ivey.
Ivey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for James.
Ivey moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James blocks a head kick by Ivey.
A big right from James misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James cracks the inside of Ivey's front leg.
James takes a swing at Ivey's ribcage but misses.
James cracks Ivey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
James misses with a looping right.
James cracks Ivey with an open hand slap.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivey forces James back against the cage and clinches.
Ivey works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Ivey lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Ivey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Helio James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
James throws a lazy right hand but Ivey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy body kick from James
and Ivey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ivey in his tracks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ivey 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 James has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from James and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ivey momentarily.
Ivey looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Ivey slips a jab and a cross from James.
Ivey throws a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Ivey tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ivey avoids a kick to the body.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivey tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James tries to keep at a distance but Ivey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ivey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Ivey.
Ivey lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
Ivey struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Ivey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ivey lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivey lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Ivey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ivey misses with a punch to the body.
James prevents a body shot from Ivey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Ivey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivey struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James stalling in the clinch but Ivey improves position.
Come on Ivey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ivey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James being controlled against the cage.
Ivey misses with the head strike.
James tries a body shot but Ivey blocks it.
James lands a nice uppercut.
Ivey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a body shot from Ivey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to break free but Ivey has control.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James lands with a light punch inside.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ivey wants to stall.
Ivey stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ivey.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
Ivey tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Ivey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ivey.
Ivey lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Ivey tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivey.
Ivey manages to break the clinch.
Ivey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Ivey scores with a nice right hand.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivey manages to avoid it.
James throws a half hearted mid kick.
James throws a leg kick but Ivey sees it coming and moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivey.
Ivey slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Ivey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Ivey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ivey 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Ivey!
A relieved looking Phil Ivey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Kronburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kronburger has chosen Can't back down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Desperado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Kronburger!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronburger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kronburger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Desperado.
Desperado gets tackled into the cage by Kronburger. Kronburger maintains the clinch.
Desperado throws a head punch that misses.
Kronburger blocks a body shot from Desperado.
A short right from Kronburger on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Desperado.
Desperado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kronburger's elbow.
Kronburger blocks a body shot from Desperado.
Desperado scores with a shoulder strike.
Kronburger tries a body shot but Desperado blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kronburger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Desperado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kronburger up against the cage.
Desperado misses with a punch on the inside.
Desperado struggles to land a body shot inside as Kronburger controls his hands.
Kronburger misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronburger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Desperado has Kronburger pressed against the cage.
Desperado tries to work over Kronburger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Desperado - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kronburger working hard to break the clinch.
Desperado leaning against his opponent.
Kronburger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Desperado misses with a body punch.
Kronburger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Desperado tries a body shot but Kronburger blocks it.
Kronburger is trying to maintain a safe position but Desperado gets an underhook and turns Kronburger into the cage.
Desperado is struggling to control the position.
Kronburger scores with a shoulder strike.
Desperado tries to work over Kronburger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Desperado misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger tries to throw a body punch but Desperado avoids it by throwing Kronburger back against the cage.
Desperado lands a left hand.
Desperado prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kronburger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desperado misses with a head kick.
Kronburger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Desperado.
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!
Desperado throws a leg kick but Kronburger checks it.
Desperado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kronburger to counter with a crisp jab.
Kronburger throws a head kick but Desperado moves out of range.
Kronburger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Desperado moves away.
Kronburger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Desperado manages to avoid it.
Kronburger has managed to clinch.
Desperado stalling.
Desperado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger prevents a body shot from Desperado.
Kronburger digs a right hand into Desperado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Desperado's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Desperado.
Desperado is struggling to control the position.
Desperado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kronburger misses with a punch to the body.
Kronburger misses with the head strike.
Desperado can't find room to land a body shot as Kronburger controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kronburger.
Kronburger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kronburger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Desperado's elbow.
Kronburger tries to circle away but Desperado has him pinned against the cage.
Kronburger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Desperado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kronburger backwards.
Kronburger throws a punch but it's blocked by Desperado.
Desperado looking to stall.
Kronburger manages to break the clinch.
Anthony Desperado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperado cracks Kronburger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronburger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kronburger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Shawn Kronburger has been cut.
Desperado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kronburger drives through and clinches with Desperado against the cage.
Kronburger jumps guard and drags Desperado to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Desperado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kronburger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kronburger trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kronburger keeping moving, preventing Desperado from controlling successfully.
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 Anthony Desperado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shawn Kronburger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kronburger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kronburger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Desperado.
Kronburger looks to land a body kick but Desperado moved away.
Kronburger checks a leg kick.
Desperado darts in and clinches Kronburger up against the cage.
Kronburger scores with a shoulder strike.
Desperado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Desperado taking a breather.
Kronburger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kronburger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kronburger misses with a body punch
and Kronburger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kronburger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Desperado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desperado clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Kronburger.
Desperado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kronburger.
A hook to the body from Desperado.
Kronburger misses with a punch on the inside.
Kronburger tries a body shot but Desperado blocks it.
Desperado tries a body shot but Kronburger blocks it.
Kronburger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Desperado lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Desperado taking a breather.
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!
Kronburger struggles to land a body shot inside as Desperado controls his hands.
Desperado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kronburger misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Desperado fails to land.
Desperado lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kronburger as Desperado tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kronburger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Desperado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Desperado has Kronburger pushed against the cage.
Kronburger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kronburger misses with a body punch.
Desperado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kronburger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Desperado. Kronburger shrugs it off though.
Kronburger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kronburger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Desperado.
A low kick from Desperado is predictable there
and Kronburger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kronburger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kronburger is breathing heavily.
Kronburger thumps Desperado with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger lands with a cross.
Kronburger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Desperado.
Desperado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Desperado throws out a loose jab but Kronburger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronburger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Desperado misses with a looping left.
Desperado closes the distance and clinches.
Desperado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anthony Desperado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kronburger blocks a body shot from Desperado.
Desperado is trying to maintain a safe position but Kronburger gets an underhook and turns Desperado into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kronburger as the two fighters clinch.
Desperado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Desperado misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger tries a body shot but Desperado blocks it.
Kronburger prevents a body shot from Desperado.
Kronburger prevents a body shot from Desperado.
Desperado presses Kronburger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronburger prevents a body shot from Desperado.
Kronburger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Desperado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Desperado pushes Kronburger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kronburger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Desperado lands with a light punch inside.
Desperado stalling against the cage.
Kronburger taking a breather.
Kronburger is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Desperado has denied him.
Desperado lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kronburger has a couple of punches blocked by Desperado.
Kronburger throws a punch but it's blocked by Desperado.
A nice left hand lands by Desperado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Desperado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Kronburger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Desperado misses with a wild body shot.
Desperado throws a big shot that misses.
Kronburger blocks a low kick nicely.
Kronburger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kronburger throws a right and a left that Desperado avoids nicely.
Kronburger slips under a jab.
Kronburger swings for the body but Desperado moves out of range.
Kronburger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Desperado rather than just go for the knockout.
Kronburger throws a body punch but Desperado moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Desperado.
Kronburger throws a head kick but Desperado moves out of range.
Kronburger blocks a leg kick.
Kronburger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Desperado back to the cage. Kronburger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronburger throws a head kick but Desperado moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kronburger in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kronburger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Desperado swinging wildly here.
Kronburger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Desperado.
Kronburger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Desperado throws an overhand right that lands on Kronburger's shoulder, as Kronburger tries to avoid the shot.
Kronburger tries to sprawl but Desperado drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Desperado is trying to control the action in half guard but Kronburger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kronburger regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperado content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Desperado just wasn't active enough.
Kronburger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Desperado.
A nice inside leg kick there by Desperado. That's going to slow Kronburger down.
Desperado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Desperado rushes Kronburger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronburger breaks the clinch.
Kronburger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Desperado.
Kronburger misses with a shot to the body
and Desperado counters with a nice uppercut.
Desperado takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shawn Kronburger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperado loads up on a big right hand but Kronburger slips the punch.
Kronburger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Desperado checks a leg kick.
Kronburger blocks a head kick by Desperado.
A lazy left from Desperado finds it's target.
Kronburger misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Desperado 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 Kronburger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kronburger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anthony Desperado is winning the standup battle so far.
Desperado misses with an uppercut.
Desperado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kronburger checks it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Desperado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kronburger tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desperado misses with a leg kick
and Kronburger counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Desperado.
Desperado looks to land a body kick but Kronburger moved away.
Kronburger throws a low kick but Desperado avoids it.
Desperado lands with a slapping head kick.
Kronburger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Desperado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Desperado.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronburger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kronburger lands a nice uppercut.
Desperado is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kronburger is keeping busy.
Kronburger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kronburger manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Desperado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Desperado 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Desperado!
Anthony Desperado thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vale Valhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirian Cregov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valhall comes into the arena with Amon Amarth - Valhall Awaits Me blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vale Valhall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Mirian Cregov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cregov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valhall.
Valhall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cregov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Vale Valhall has been cut.
Mirian Cregov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cregov thows a body kick. Valhall tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Valhall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Valhall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid body kick from Cregov.
Valhall is breathing heavily.
Valhall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cregov jabs Valhall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cregov lands a brutal head kick. Valhall looks out on his feet and Cregov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mirian Cregov!
Mirian Cregov is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Mirian Cregov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Nakarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakarainen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee. Dengel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Just Had Sex. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Nakarainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gus Dengel!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakarainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakarainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nakarainen throws a front kick aimed at Dengel's knee but Dengel avoids it well.
Nakarainen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nakarainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakarainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nakarainen slips a straight right by Dengel.
Nakarainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dengel is out of range and Nakarainen settles back down.
Nakarainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nakarainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakarainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakarainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Dengel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakarainen checks a low kick from Dengel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Dengel blocks the low kick.
Nakarainen throws out a leg kick but Dengel moves out of range and Nakarainen only half commits.
Dengel loads up on a big right hand but Nakarainen slips the punch.
Nakarainen misses with a leg kick
and Dengel counters with a stiff right hand.
Dengel lands with a hook. Nakarainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dengel moves out of range as Nakarainen throws a body kick.
Nakarainen throws a body punch but Dengel moves out of range.
Dengel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakarainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dengel. Nakarainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dengel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakarainen's head.
Nakarainen is looking to chop away at Dengel's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dengel clinches up with Nakarainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Nakarainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dengel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nakarainen's face.
Nakarainen tries to pull guard but Dengel holds him up against the cage and eventually Nakarainen drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dengel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dengel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dengel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakarainen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakarainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dengel blocking some punches.
Nakarainen tries to throw a body punch but Dengel avoids it by throwing Nakarainen back against the cage.
Dengel landing knees to the head.
Dengel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dengel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dengel looks gassed!
Nakarainen blocks the elbow strike.
Dengel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nakarainen avoids it.
Nakarainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dengel misses with a knee strike.
Nakarainen is leaning against Dengel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nakarainen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dengel walks away with a smile on his face. Nakarainen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nakarainen pushes Dengel away with a front kick.
Nakarainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nakarainen misses with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nakarainen.
Nakarainen lands a high kick!
Dengel avoids a kick to the body.
Nakarainen scores with a head kick. Dengel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Nakarainen throws a front kick aimed at Dengel's knee but Dengel avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen lands with a slapping head kick.
A punch combination from Dengel misses.
Nakarainen scores with a push kick.
Pikku Nakarainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dengel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakarainen.
A big left from Dengel misses.
Dengel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dengel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dengel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakarainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dengel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dengel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nakarainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Nakarainen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice body kick from Nakarainen.
Nakarainen swings for the body but Dengel moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Nakarainen.
Dengel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nakarainen.
Dengel checks a low kick from Nakarainen.
Dengel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dengel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nakarainen has time to react.
Nakarainen looks for the body kick but Dengel saw that one coming.
Dengel tries to land a front kick but Nakarainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nakarainen throws a sloppy head kick and Dengel moves out of range easily.
Nakarainen throws the kick towards the body but Dengel avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Nakarainen misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakarainen throws a push kick but Dengel slaps the foot to one side.
Nakarainen is looking to chop away at Dengel's legs.
Nakarainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nakarainen 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 Dengel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dengel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakarainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakarainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakarainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dengel stuffs the takedown.
Nakarainen misses with a low kick as Dengel jumps back.
Dengel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dengel was covering up waiting for the punch and Nakarainen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dengel is trying to keep Nakarainen in close.
Dengel being controlled here, momentarily.
Dengel is pulling down on Nakarainen's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakarainen, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dengel is retaining full guard.
Nakarainen slips nicely into half guard.
Dengel is not content to let Nakarainen control the position.
Nakarainen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dengel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nakarainen.
Dengel is looking to improve his position but Nakarainen isn't that keen on the idea.
Dengel is squirming around, avoiding Nakarainen's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dengel tries to hold on but Nakarainen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Nakarainen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nakarainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Nakarainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nakarainen misses with an uppercut. Dengel saw that one coming.
Dengel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakarainen manages to avoid it.
Nakarainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dengel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dengel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nakarainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dengel working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakarainen wants to pass the guard but Dengel is keeping the position.
Dengel wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakarainen wants to control from the top but Dengel keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakarainen looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nakarainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen misses with a body shot.
Nakarainen throws out a leg kick but Dengel moves out of range and Nakarainen only half commits.
Nakarainen is looking to land body kicks.
Nakarainen lands with a nice body kick.
Nakarainen misses with a leg kick
and Dengel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nakarainen is looking to wear down Dengel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dengel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dengel lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakarainen's head.
A slow jab from Dengel misses its intended target.
Nakarainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dengel.
Dengel avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dengel's calf.
Pikku Nakarainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakarainen throws a looping overhand right but Dengel ducks down to avoid it.
Nakarainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dengels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A solid leg kick lands there for Nakarainen.
Nakarainen connects with a high kick.
Nakarainen staying out of range there.
Nakarainen moves away from the strike by Dengel.
Dengel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakarainen thuds his shin into the meat of Dengel's side.
Nakarainen throws a wild body kick that Dengel sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dengel tries to clinch up but Nakarainen circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dengel. Nakarainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakarainen lands with a cross.
Nakarainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakarainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakarainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dengel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakarainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dengel.
Nakarainen misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakarainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Nakarainen throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Nakarainen clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nakarainen throws a leg kick but Dengel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nakarainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nakarainen.
Nakarainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakarainen misses the jab.
Nakarainen looks to land a body kick but Dengel moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakarainen.
Dengel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakarainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Dengel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nakarainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nakarainen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nakarainen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dengel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nakarainen's guard! Nice work there by Dengel!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakarainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dengel chips away with some ground and pound.
Dengel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakarainen is trying to control the position but Dengel postures up.
Dengel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakarainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dengel lands a couple of elbows.
Nakarainen is looking for a triangle but Dengel pushes his legs off easily.
Dengel throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dengel trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dengel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dengel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dengel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dengel throws an elbow that misses. Nakarainen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dengel's guard. Nice move by Nakarainen!
Dengel keeping moving, preventing Nakarainen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakarainen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nakarainen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dengel for as long as he can get away with.
Dengel 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikku Nakarainen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dengel doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakarainen circles away.
Dengel is looking to clinch but Nakarainen is avoiding it.
Nakarainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dengel defends it nicely.
Dengel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dengel throws a low kick but Nakarainen moves out of range easily.
Nakarainen misses with a low kick as Dengel jumps back.
Nakarainen staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pikku Nakarainen 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. This is the final round!
Nakarainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dengel manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Dengel misses.
Nakarainen throws a leg kick but Dengel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakarainen throws a leg kick
and Dengel counters with a nice body shot.
Nakarainen connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nakarainen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakarainen.
Dengel moves forwards but Nakarainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dengel blocks a low kick nicely.
Nakarainen tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel moves in looking to clinch but Nakarainen pushes him off.
Nakarainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dengel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dengel tries to clinch up.
Nakarainen throws a low kick, looking for Dengel's leg but Dengel calmly moves out of range.
Nakarainen scores with a nice strike.
Nakarainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nakarainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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.
Nakarainen throws a leg kick but Dengel sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Nakarainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dengel. Nakarainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakarainen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nakarainen 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.
Dengel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakarainen's best efforts.
Nakarainen is just content to waste time from the top position. Dengel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nakarainen looking to sit in guard and control but Dengel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pikku Nakarainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dengel throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakarainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakarainen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dengel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nakarainen keeping full guard, as Dengel tries to pass.
Pikku Nakarainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dengel is fighting to break Nakarainen's control of his arms but Nakarainen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nakarainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pikku Nakarainen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nakarainen scores with a head kick.
Dengel throws a body kick that misses.
Nakarainen throws a front kick that sends Dengel stumbling back into the cage.
Nakarainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nakarainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dengel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nakarainen!
Dengel thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dengel raining down shots from the mount!
Gus Dengel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakarainen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku Nakarainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nakarainen, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Nakarainen!
Pikku Nakarainen retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Pikku Nakarainen 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Dostoevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Vlad Dostoevsky has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vlad Dostoevsky seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlad Dostoevsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dostoevsky throws a shot from downtown. Larsson moves away and avoids it.
Dostoevsky avoids a kick to the body.
Dostoevsky throws a lazy right hand but Larsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dostoevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsson moves away.
Dostoevsky jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Larsson throws a head kick but Dostoevsky moves out of range.
Dostoevsky loads up on a big right hand but Larsson slips the punch.
Dostoevsky lands an overhand right.
Vlad Dostoevsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dostoevsky throws a head kick that misses.
Dostoevsky tries to clinch up.
Larsson throws a lazy body kick
and Dostoevsky counters with a right hand to the body.
Dostoevsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larsson throws a low kick but Dostoevsky avoids it.
Dostoevsky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Larsson is out of range.
Dostoevsky thows a leg kick but Larsson checks it
and Larsson counters with a low kick, right behind Dostoevsky 's knee.
Larsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dostoevsky lets loose with a powerful body kick. Larsson will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Larsson - that will leave a mark!
Larsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsson pushes Dostoevsky away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Dostoevsky misses.
Dostoevsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Larsson misses with a hook.
Dostoevsky is looking to clinch but Larsson is avoiding it.
Larsson misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Dostoevsky blocks the leg kick.
Dostoevsky looks to throw the jab but Larsson is out of range.
Dostoevsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Larsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dostoevsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dostoevsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Larsson.
Dostoevsky misses with a hook. Larsson ducked under it nicely.
Larsson throws a hook but Dostoevsky blocks it.
Dostoevsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Larsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dostoevsky 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.
Larsson misses with a hook. Dostoevsky ducked under it nicely.
Dostoevsky with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dostoevsky misses with a body shot.
Larsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Larsson throws a leg kick but Dostoevsky checks it.
Dostoevsky tries to clinch there but Larsson circles away.
Dostoevsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dostoevsky's head backwards.
Larsson darts in and clinches Dostoevsky up against the cage.
Dostoevsky landing knees to the head.
Dostoevsky landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Larsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dostoevsky's elbow.
Larsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Sven Larsson has been cut.
Dostoevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dostoevsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dostoevsky missing with knees to the body.
Dostoevsky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larsson avoids it.
Larsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dostoevsky managing to block the knees to the body from Larsson.
Dostoevsky misses with a knee to the head.
Dostoevsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Larsson is defending well for now.
Dostoevsky missing with knees to the body.
Dostoevsky tries to land a knee to the head but Larsson blocks with his arms.
Dostoevsky tries to land knees in the clinch but Larsson avoids the damage to the body.
Larsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dostoevsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson can't find room to land a body shot as Dostoevsky controls the action.
Larsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dostoevsky's elbow.
Larsson avoiding damage as Dostoevsky throws knees to the body.
Larsson leaning against his opponent.
Larsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dostoevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Larsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson managing to block the knees to the body from Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky misses with some punches.
Larsson blocks the elbow strike.
Dostoevsky lands a nice knee to the body.
Dostoevsky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Larsson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Larsson effectively controlling the action here.
Dostoevsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Larsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dostoevsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Larsson misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson stalling in the clinch.
Larsson is leaning against Dostoevsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Larsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dostoevsky landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Dostoevsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Larsson's cut.
That's time! Dostoevsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dostoevsky scores with a jab to the head.
Dostoevsky moves into the clinch.
Dostoevsky tries a knee to the head but Larsson blocks it.
Dostoevsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Larsson lands a right hand.
Larsson tries to work over Dostoevsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dostoevsky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Larsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dostoevsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Larsson is defending well for now.
Dostoevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dostoevsky blocks a body shot from Larsson.
Larsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dostoevsky lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dostoevsky throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Larsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dostoevsky tries a knee to the head but Larsson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson is looking to control Dostoevsky's arms but Dostoevsky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Larsson has his back to the cage.
Dostoevsky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Larsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Larsson managing to block the knees to the body from Dostoevsky.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dostoevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Larsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Larsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Larsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Larsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Dostoevsky backwards.
Larsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dostoevsky.
Larsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Dostoevsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Larsson is defending well for now.
Larsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dostoevsky blocks it with crossed arms.
Dostoevsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Larsson controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dostoevsky tries a knee to the head but Larsson blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dostoevsky looking to throw knees to the head but Larsson is blocking nicely.
Dostoevsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Larsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Dostoevsky avoids the damage to the body.
Dostoevsky blocking some punches.
Dostoevsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Larsson is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Larsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dostoevsky scores with a shot to the side of Larsson's head.
Dostoevsky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Larsson blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Larsson.
Larsson working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Larsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larsson taking a breather.
Larsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Larsson misses with a body punch.
Larsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dostoevsky prevents a body shot from Larsson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Larsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Larsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dostoevsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larsson backwards.
Dostoevsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Larsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vlad Dostoevsky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Larsson is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Dostoevsky has denied him.
Larsson is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Larsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Larsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dostoevsky is defending well for now.
Larsson managing to block the knees to the body from Dostoevsky.
Larsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dostoevsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dostoevsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dostoevsky lands with a left to the head.
Dostoevsky looking to throw knees to the head but Larsson is blocking nicely.
Larsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dostoevsky backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dostoevsky trying to land knees to the body.
Larsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Larsson scores with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dostoevsky lands an uppercut.
Dostoevsky blocks a body shot from Larsson.
Dostoevsky misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sven Larsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sven Larsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Larsson connects with a leg kick. Dostoevsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Larsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dostoevsky lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Dostoevsky misses.
Dostoevsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsson is just out of range.
Larsson misses with a straight right.
Dostoevsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dostoevsky throws a front kick aimed at Larsson's knee but Larsson avoids it well.
Dostoevsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larsson.
Larsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dostoevsky can pounce on him.
Dostoevsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dostoevsky misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Dostoevsky.
That kick from Larsson tenderised Dostoevsky's leg. Dostoevsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dostoevsky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Larsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Dostoevsky.
Larsson throws a leg kick but Dostoevsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostoevsky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dostoevsky slips under a jab.
Larsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larsson tries to score with a low kick but Dostoevsky moves his leg out of the way.
Dostoevsky rushes Larsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dostoevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dostoevsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dostoevsky misses with an elbow over the top.
Larsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larsson works on Dostoevsky's body with a couple of short punches.
Larsson is trying to break the clinch but Dostoevsky has him pressed against the cage.
Larsson lands a left hand.
Dostoevsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Larsson trying to control the position but instead, Dostoevsky has worked for underhooks and has pushed Larsson into the cage.
Larsson misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson tries to work over Dostoevsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Larsson tries to stall but Dostoevsky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dostoevsky looking to throw knees to the head but Larsson is blocking nicely.
Larsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson is trying to stall.
Dostoevsky misses with a knee strike.
Larsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dostoevskys head.
Larsson misses with a knee to the head.
Larsson slowing the pace effectively.
Dostoevsky misses with a knee to the head.
Dostoevsky looking to throw knees to the head but Larsson is blocking nicely.
Dostoevsky blocking some punches.
Larsson missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson trying to control the position but instead, Dostoevsky has worked for underhooks and has pushed Larsson into the cage.
Dostoevsky tries a knee to the head but Larsson blocks it.
Larsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Larsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Larsson tries to throw a body punch but Dostoevsky avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the cage.
Dostoevsky tries a knee to the head but Larsson blocks it.
Larsson tries a body shot but Dostoevsky blocks it.
Dostoevsky prevents a body shot from Larsson.
Larsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dostoevsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dostoevsky's elbow.
Larsson presses Dostoevsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Larsson.
Dostoevsky with a knee to the head.
Dostoevsky being controlled against the cage.
Larsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Larsson leaning against his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dostoevsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Larsson breaks from the clinch.
Dostoevsky tries to clinch up.
Dostoevsky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsson lands with a straight right. Dostoevsky didn't see that one coming.
Dostoevsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dostoevsky.
Sloppy strikes from Dostoevsky. Those never looked like landing.
Larsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dostoevsky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Larsson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Larsson's cut.
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.
Dostoevsky misses with a body shot.
Dostoevsky misses with a straight right.
Larsson connects with a crisp jab.
Larsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dostoevsky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dostoevsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Larsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dostoevsky tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Larsson lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Larsson.
Dostoevsky instigates a clinch.
Dostoevsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Larsson is defending well for now.
Dostoevsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Larsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Larsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Dostoevsky avoids the damage to the body.
Larsson misses with a body punch.
Dostoevsky avoiding damage as Larsson throws knees to the body.
Larsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dostoevsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Larsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dostoevsky.
Larsson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dostoevsky misses with a knee strike.
Larsson misses with a body punch.
Dostoevsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Larsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Larsson trying to stall but Dostoevsky improves his position.
Dostoevsky misses with a knee strike.
Larsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dostoevsky controls his hands.
Dostoevsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dostoevsky unloads a knee to the mid-section. Larsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dostoevsky looking to throw knees to the head but Larsson is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dostoevsky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Larsson wants to stall.
Larsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Larsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Dostoevsky on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsson misses with a punch to the body.
Dostoevsky lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dostoevsky tries a knee to the head but Larsson blocks it.
Dostoevsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Larsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Larsson tries to work over Dostoevsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dostoevsky lands a good knee to the midsection. Larsson won't want to take too many of those.
Larsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Larsson - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dostoevsky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dostoevsky tries a knee to the head but Larsson blocks it.
Dostoevsky unloads a knee to the mid-section. Larsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dostoevsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dostoevsky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Larsson.
Dostoevsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Larsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Larsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Larsson is looking to control Dostoevsky's arms but Dostoevsky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Larsson has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Larsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky misses with a knee to the head.
Dostoevsky tries to land a knee to the head but Larsson blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky managing to block the knees to the body from Larsson.
Dostoevsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Larsson is defending well for now.
Larsson avoids the elbow strike from Dostoevsky, against the cage.
Dostoevsky lands a damaging elbow.
Larsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dostoevsky working Larsson over with knees to the body.
Dostoevsky is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dostoevsky blocks an uppercut.
Larsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dostoevsky's elbow.
Dostoevsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Dostoevsky had his way with Sven Larsson in that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Larsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dostoevsky throws a big shot that misses.
Dostoevsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Larsson throws a looping overhand right but Dostoevsky ducks down to avoid it.
Larsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dostoevsky needs to keep his hands up - Larsson had a free shot at his head there.
Dostoevsky has Larsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Larsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Larsson stalling in the clinch but Dostoevsky improves position.
Dostoevsky takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dostoevsky.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dostoevsky as Larsson tries to tie him up.
Dostoevsky prevents a body shot from Larsson.
Larsson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dostoevsky lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dostoevsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Larsson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson tries to work over Dostoevsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dostoevsky with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Dostoevsky.
Larsson prevents a body shot from Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky connects with a knee to the head.
Dostoevsky managing to block the knees to the body from Larsson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dostoevsky obliges.
Dostoevsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Larsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Larsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky crunches a lovely knee into Larsson's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dostoevsky lands a left hand.
Dostoevsky creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dostoevsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Larsson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dostoevsky controls his hands.
Larsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dostoevsky finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky misses with a knee strike.
Larsson lands a shot to the body.
Larsson can't find room to land a body shot as Dostoevsky controls the action.
Dostoevsky misses with a knee strike.
Larsson missing with knees to the body.
Larsson can't find room to land a body shot as Dostoevsky controls the action.
Larsson misses with a body punch.
Dostoevsky drops Larsson with a big knee straight up the middle! Larsson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Vlad Dostoevsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Larsson defending well as Dostoevsky loads up on a big left hand.
Larsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dostoevsky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Larsson under the eye.
Larsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Larsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dostoevsky is out of range and Larsson settles back down.
Dostoevsky closes the distance looking to clinch
and Larsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dostoevsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsson.
Larsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dostoevsky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Larsson. Larsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dostoevsky drives through and clinches with Larsson against the cage.
Larsson lands with a light punch inside.
Larsson missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Larsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Larsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Larsson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dostoevsky throws an elbow but misses.
Larsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larsson tries a body shot but Dostoevsky blocks it.
Larsson managing to block the knees to the body from Dostoevsky.
Larsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dostoevsky controls his hands.
Larsson looking to stall.
Larsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky misses with some punches.
Dostoevsky tries to land knees in the clinch but Larsson avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dostoevsky's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dostoevsky working Larsson over with knees to the body.
Larsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Dostoevsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dostoevsky 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Dostoevsky!
Vlad Dostoevsky retains his welterweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vlad Dostoevsky waved his t-shirt featuring Hellbent - Pit Inc's logo in front of the cameras.
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