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Vicious 108: Duplication PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smokey McPot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elastinen comes into the arena with Cascada - Dangerous blaring out of the sound system. McPot is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: D.T.A.P. - Nephew. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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144 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Smokey McPot!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPot misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Elastinen or perhaps it was just good defense by McPot which made him look bad.
McPot lands a leg kick that knocks Elastinen off balance momentarily.
McPot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McPot throws a nice looking combination but Elastinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McPot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McPot stuns Elastinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Elastinen or perhaps it was just good defense by McPot which made him look bad.
McPot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Elastinen's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from McPot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McPot. Elastinen shrugs it off though.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown but McPot shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McPot.
Some wild striking there from McPot.
McPot misses with a low kick.
McPot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McPot misses with a low kick.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but McPot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elastinen lands with a nice body punch.
Smokey McPot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elastinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McPot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elastinen.
McPot works over Elastinen's head and body with a nice combination.
Elastinen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Elastinen working away.
Elastinen happy to just control the position for now.
McPot wants to control but Elastinen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPot wants to get back to his feet but Elastinen is dominant here and he's now got McPot's back!
McPot fending off the submission attempt from Elastinen.
McPot trying to control the position but Elastinen manages to sink in the hooks.
Elastinen looking for the RNC.
Elastinen tightening his grip on McPot, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is not going to allow McPot to sit and survive in this position.
McPot rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Elastinen wants to control but McPot is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elastinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McPot sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Smokey McPot will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McPot throws a lazy right hand but Elastinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt - McPot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McPot misses with a right hand
and Elastinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McPot's guard.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but McPot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elastinen wants to pass the guard but McPot is keeping the position.
McPot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elastinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elastinen trying to control but McPot is working from the bottom.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but McPot is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Erkki Elastinen just wasn't active enough.
McPot looks to land a combination but Elastinen avoids it well.
McPot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Elastinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McPot.
Smokey McPot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from McPot. No joy for Elastinen on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPot pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Elastinen back to the cage. McPot follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McPot - that will leave a mark!
McPot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elastinen was well out of range. Poor timing from McPot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elastinen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McPot stuffs the takedown.
McPot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smokey McPot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPot scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Elastinen dives in and grabs McPot's left leg, looking for a takedown. McPot pushes down on Elastinen's head and hops out.
McPot connects with a right hand. Elastinen shakes it off.
McPot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McPot misses with the combination.
Elastinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McPot looks to land a combination but Elastinen avoids it well.
McPot cracks the inside of Elastinen's front leg.
No joy there for McPot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Elastinen.
McPot clinches with his opponent.
Elastinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McPot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch combination from McPot misses.
McPot tries to clinch but Elastinen is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elastinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McPot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McPot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smokey McPot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McPot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McPot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elastinen.
Elastinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McPot is fending him off so far but Elastinen persists. Nope, McPot circles away and we're back to standing.
McPot scores with a three punch combo!
McPot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McPot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elastinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McPot throws a solid leg kick but Elastinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McPot.
McPot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Elastinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPot fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by McPot.
McPot throws a hook but Elastinen blocks it.
Elastinen shoots in looking for a takedown. McPot tries to sprawl out of it but Elastinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McPot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smokey McPot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McPot throws a hook to the side of Elastinen's head but Elastinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McPot misses with a few strikes there.
Elastinen defending well as McPot loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPot tries to work over Elastinen's front leg with a kick but Elastinen checks it.
Elastinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McPot misses with an uppercut.
McPot jabs at Elastinen's body.
McPot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elastinen.
McPot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Elastinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
McPot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McPot fails to land with a series of punches.
McPot throws out a powerful jab.
Elastinen slips a straight right by McPot.
A punch combination from McPot misses.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt.
McPot lands a nice looking body shot.
Elastinen avoids the body shot from McPot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPot drives through and clinches with Elastinen against the cage.
Smokey McPot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McPot tries to work over Elastinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McPot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McPot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Elastinen.
McPot prevents the takedown attempt.
McPot misses with a knee strike.
McPot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McPot tries to work over Elastinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McPot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elastinen's elbow.
McPot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Elastinen is defending well for now.
Erkki Elastinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McPot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smokey McPot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McPot winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smokey McPot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steinar Sting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uolevi Gepardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steinar Sting could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Uolevi Gepardi's chin.
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158 lbs
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152 lbs
16 - 10 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steinar Sting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Uolevi Gepardi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sting fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gepardi, pushing him back against the cage.
Sting lands a shot to the body.
Gepardi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gepardi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sting trying to control the position from guard on top but Gepardi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sting passes Gepardi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sting trying to mount his opponent but Gepardi defends it.
Sting is trying to work for a kimura but Gepardi is defending well.
Sting wants to control but Gepardi is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gepardi trying to control from the bottom.
Gepardi looking for subs from the bottom but Sting mounts him!
Sting scoring with strikes but Gepardi is staying in there.
Gepardi is working to get back to half guard.
Gepardi regains half guard.
Sting uses his free foot to push down on Gepardi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gepardi.
Sting lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gepardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gepardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sting utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sting keeping moving, preventing Gepardi from controlling successfully.
Gepardi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sting is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi tries to roll over but Sting keeps him under control.
Gepardi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sting pulls his head out easily.
Gepardi is trying to control but can't.
Sting perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sting is looking to advance position but Gepardi won't allow it.
Sting working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gepardi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sting missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sting missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sting working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gepardi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sting is working away from the top position though.
Sting controlling the action here.
Gepardi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sting is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gepardi is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steinar Sting dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sting wants to clinch.
Gepardi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sting.
Sting slips under a jab from Gepardi.
Gepardi misses with an uppercut.
Sting walks into a left hand.
Gepardi misses with an uppercut. Sting saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sting. That's going to slow Gepardi down.
Gepardi thows a body shot but no joy.
Sting connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sting takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sting goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gepardi has Sting pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sting manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sting tries a body shot but Gepardi blocks it.
Sting misses with a punch to the body.
Gepardi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gepardi breaks the clinch.
Gepardi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sting swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gepardi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sting tries to clinch but Gepardi is having none of it.
Sting throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gepardi misses with a straight right.
Sting throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Sting misses.
Gepardi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sting connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sting.
Sting keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gepardi.
Gepardi dodges the punch combination from Sting.
Gepardi checks a low kick from Sting.
Sting connects with a leg kick. Gepardi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sting cracks Gepardi with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gepardi throws a leg kick that misses.
Sting scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sting wants to slow Gepardi down by chopping away at his legs.
Gepardi misses with an uppercut
and Sting counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sting, as that shot connected.
Gepardi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sting!
Sting tries to reverse the position but Gepardi maintains control.
Gepardi lands a big elbow.
Sting can't escape the position.
Gepardi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gepardi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gepardi trying to control but Sting is having none of it.
Gepardi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sting regains half guard.
Gepardi seems to be working for a kimura but Sting defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gepardi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Uolevi Gepardi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gepardi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sting defends it nicely.
Sting takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sting takes a swing at Gepardi's ribcage but misses.
Sting throws a head kick that misses.
Sting moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gepardi throws a lazy uppercut
and Sting counters with a low kick, right behind Gepardi 's knee.
Good leg kick by Sting there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sting displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gepardi.
Sting moves away from the strike by Gepardi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sting connects with a body shot that sends Gepardi's belly button to the back.
Gepardi throws a jab when Sting was well out of range.
Sting lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gepardi's sensitive parts.
Steinar Sting is winning the standup battle so far.
Gepardi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sting but Sting pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steinar Sting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uolevi Gepardi.
Gepardi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sting.
Sting blocks a jab.
Gepardi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sting as he avoids it easily.
Sting shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sting was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sting looking to control but Gepardi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi wants to control but Sting is having none of it.
Gepardi is trying to escape the mount.
Sting scoring with strikes but Gepardi is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sting dominating with strikes here.
Sting with the ground and pound from mount.
Gepardi is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gepardi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sting with the ground and pound from mount.
Gepardi is squirming around, avoiding Sting's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Sting.
Gepardi is desperately trying to improve his position but Sting has a good base and remains in mount.
Steinar Sting overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sting is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gepardi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gepardi is desperately trying to improve his position but Sting has a good base and remains in mount.
Gepardi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sting avoids the attempt from Gepardi to control.
Sting looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gepardi is squirming around, avoiding Sting's attempts to control the action.
Gepardi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gepardi tries to hold on but Sting pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steinar Sting showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sting 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steinar Sting!
During a confident post fight interview, Steinar Sting thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aarne Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juutilainen comes to the cage accompanied by Legenda - Cohorts Of Demons. Warren has chosen Caught Somewhere in Time -- Iron Maiden as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aarne Juutilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lewis Warren!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juutilainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Warren momentarily.
It looks like Lewis Warren has been cut.
Warren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Juutilainen cracks Warren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Warren misses with a head kick.
Juutilainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Warren.
Juutilainen 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.
Juutilainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juutilainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juutilainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Warren is just out of range.
Warren lands a jab to Juutilainen's midsection.
Juutilainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juutilainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warren. Warren obviously looking to wear him down.
Warren throws a nice looking combination but Juutilainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juutilainen misses with a looping right.
Juutilainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Warren shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Juutilainen eats them both and turns towards Warren to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Warren.
Warren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen throws a body punch but Warren moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Warren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Juutilainen throws an off balance right hand
and Warren counters with an outside leg kick.
Warren misses with a hook. Juutilainen ducked under it nicely.
Juutilainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Warren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Warren cracks Juutilainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Warren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warren displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Juutilainen looks to throw the jab but Warren is out of range.
A big right from Juutilainen misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren throws a leg kick but Juutilainen checks it.
Juutilainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Warren staying out of range there.
Aarne Juutilainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juutilainen misses the shot to the body.
Aarne Juutilainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juutilainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Warren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juutilainen 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.
Nice shot by Warren.
Jab, jab by Juutilainen - just one landing.
Warren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juutilainen.
Warren looking to score a takedown here. Juutilainen is defending well but Warren drives through and ends up in Juutilainen's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren postures up.
Juutilainen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Warren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Juutilainen looking for a guillotine here but Warren defends easily.
Juutilainen keeping moving, preventing Warren from controlling successfully.
Warren won't allow Juutilainen to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Warren controlling from the top position.
Juutilainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warren advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Warren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lewis Warren's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big right from Juutilainen misses.
Warren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Juutilainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juutilainen misses the body punch
and Warren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juutilainen lands with a hook. Warren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Warren lands with a straight right. Juutilainen didn't see that one coming.
Warren punishes Juutilainen's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Warren avoids the body shot from Juutilainen.
A punch combination from Warren misses.
Juutilainen throws a looping overhand right but Warren ducks down to avoid it.
Juutilainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warren counters with a left to the body.
Lewis Warren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Aarne Juutilainen has been cut.
Warren ducks under a wild hook from Juutilainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren avoids the body shot from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen throws a hook to the side of Warren's head but Warren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juutilainen misses with a wild body shot.
Juutilainen lands an overhand right.
Warren tries a head kick but it misses.
Juutilainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juutilainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warren moves away.
Warren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Juutilainen.
Warren cracks Juutilainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Juutilainen misses the jab.
Juutilainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warren.
A shot to the liver by Warren. Beautiful body shot.
Warren staying out of range there.
Juutilainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Warren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Warren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Warren scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warren throws a low kick but Juutilainen moves out of range easily.
Juutilainen moves into range and clinches up with Warren.
Warren breaks from the clinch.
Warren slips a straight right by Juutilainen.
Juutilainen checks a leg kick.
Juutilainen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Warren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Warren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warren throws a one two combo.
Juutilainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Warren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren slips under a jab.
Juutilainen misses with a jab to the body
and Warren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warren walks into a jab.
Warren throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Juutilainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warren manages to avoid it.
Juutilainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Warren there.
Juutilainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Juutilainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warren.
Juutilainen tries to clinch but Warren moves away
and Warren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Juutilainen's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Warren distracts Juutilainen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Juutilainen wants to sweep here but Warren controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Warren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Warren trying to control the position from guard on top but Juutilainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warren preventing the sweep.
Juutilainen has Warren pulled in close to control his posture.
Warren preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warren pushes down on Juutilainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Warren 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Juutilainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Juutilainen.
Juutilainen drops his hands momentarily and Warren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Warren.
Juutilainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Warren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warren moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Juutilainen takes a swing at Warren's ribcage but misses.
Warren swings for the body but Juutilainen moves out of range.
Warren slips a jab and a cross from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warren was well out of range. Poor timing from Juutilainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warren misses with a body shot.
Warren just misses with a punch to the body.
Warren misses with an uppercut.
Juutilainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren throws a head kick that misses.
Juutilainen misses the body punch
and Warren counters with a one-two to the body.
Warren tries a head kick but it misses.
Warren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Juutilainen throws a right hand that Warren ducks under and follows up with a left that Warren also avoids with ease.
Juutilainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juutilainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warren manages to avoid it.
Juutilainen misses the body punch
and Warren counters with a head kick.
Warren fakes the leg kick and cracks Juutilainen in the body.
Juutilainen misses with an uppercut.
Warren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juutilainen.
Warren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juutilainen.
Aarne Juutilainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Juutilainen moves out of range of the body kick from Warren.
Warren sizes up Juutilainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Warren swinging wildly here.
Juutilainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warren slips a jab from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Juutilainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Warren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Warren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juutilainen.
Juutilainen swings widly with a right hand
and Warren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen missing with a left hand there. Warren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juutilainen misses with the combination.
Warren lands a big head kick that sends Juutilainen tumbling to the mat! Warren takes a step backwards and waves Juutilainen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Juutilainen is rocked!
Aarne Juutilainen's cut is getting worse.
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!
Juutilainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warren moves away.
Oh Juutilainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheers as Warren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juutilainen doesn't seem phased though.
Lewis Warren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Warren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Warren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Juutilainen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juutilainen is looking to regain half guard here but Warren keeps moving and retains side control.
Juutilainen seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren happy to just control the position for now.
The ground and pound from Warren seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Warren working away.
Juutilainen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Warren connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warren tries to score with some ground and pound. Juutilainen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Juutilainen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Warren's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Warren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Warren winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Warren!
Our winner, Lewis Warren, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patch Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patch Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
275 lbs
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30
250 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patch Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia looking to slow down the pace here.
Wilson working Garcia over with knees to the body.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia lands an uppercut.
Wilson is trying to pull guard but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Patch Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Wilson.
Garcia lands an elbow that stopped Wilson in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Slade Wilson has been cut.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Wilson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garcia.
Wilson is trying to pull guard but Garcia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Garcia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Garcia stalls.
Garcia tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Garcia.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garcia.
Wilson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garcia after a bit of a struggle.
Garcia lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
Garcia pushes off an throws an elbow but Wilson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Garcia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garcia is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilson gets an underhook and turns Garcia into the cage.
Garcia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Garcia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Garcia throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia blocking some punches.
Garcia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wilson up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Garcia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilson's brow.
Garcia lands with a light punch inside.
That has opened up Slade Wilson's cut even more.
Garcia putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wilson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilson scores with a hook to the body.
Wilson pushes off an throws an elbow but Garcia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Garcia looking to slow down the pace here.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Nice elbow from Garcia.
Wilson is trying to trip Garcia. He has hold of a leg but Garcia is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wilson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is working Garcia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilson is working Garcia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garcia tries to get out of the position.
Garcia pulls Wilson in to control the position.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia is trying to keep Wilson in close.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Slade Wilson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slade Wilson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wilson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garcia did well to prevent Wilson getting side control.
Wilson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wilson wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garcia is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilson is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilson wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands strikes from half guard.
Wilson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
Wilson is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Wilson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Wilson's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to reverse the position but Wilson maintains control.
Wilson wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
Wilson controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Garcia is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wilson dominating with strikes here.
Garcia tries to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
Garcia is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wilson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wilson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slade Wilson'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!
Garcia tried to score with a low kick but Wilson checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Garcia back to the cage. Wilson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garcia to the mat! Garcia manages to get full guard.
Wilson trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wilson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slade Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilson looking to control.
Patch Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
Garcia pulls Wilson in close to prevent any damage.
Wilson trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson passes Garcia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wilson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to advance position but Garcia counters by regaining guard.
Wilson landing some decent shots from guard.
Slade Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Wilson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garcia dives on top into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slade Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slade Wilson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Slade Wilson made sure he mentioned Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sly Randolph told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
142 lbs
15 - 6 - 1 |
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24
145 lbs
13 - 5 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sly Randolph!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randolph lands with a nice body kick.
Adams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Randolph.
Adams misses with a left hand
and Randolph makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Randolph tests Adams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Randolph lands.
Adams moves out of range as Randolph throws a body kick.
Adams tries to clinch up but Randolph circles away and keeps his distance.
Randolph misses with a body kick.
Randolph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Randolph lands the left hand.
Randolph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Randolph attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randolph.
Randolph circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph misses with a head kick.
Randolph swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Randolph misses with a body kick.
Randolph jabs Adams right on the nose. Adams blinks but takes it well.
Bryan Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Adams tries to clinch but Randolph is having none of it.
Adams swings for the body but Randolph moves out of range.
Adams checks a low kick from Randolph.
Adams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Randolph fakes the leg kick and cracks Adams in the body.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randolph throws a wild body kick that Adams sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randolph throws a head kick that misses.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randolph scores with a head kick. Adams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Randolph takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adams has closed the distance and engaged Randolph in a clinch.
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Randolph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams lands a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adams as Randolph tries to tie him up.
Randolph lands an elbow just above Adams 's eye.
Randolph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Randolph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randolph has Adams pushed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Adams blocking some punches.
Adams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Randolph misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Adams.
Randolph wants to stall.
Randolph throws a head punch that misses.
Randolph misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Adams - that landed with a thud.
Adams digs a right hand into Randolph's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Randolph's gas tank.
Adams is working Randolph over against the cage.
Adams throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Adams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Randolph takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams prevents a body shot from Randolph.
The referee calls for Adams to work.
Adams prevents a body shot from Randolph.
Adams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Randolph's defenses.
It looks like Sly Randolph has been cut.
Adams being controlled against the cage.
Randolph misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Randolph.
Adams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sly Randolph will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sly Randolph's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Randolph looks to land a body kick but Adams moved away.
Randolph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Sly Randolph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randolph misses with an uppercut
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
Randolph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adams is able to avoid easily.
Adams connects with a body shot.
Adams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sly Randolph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Randolph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adams is out of range and Randolph settles back down.
Randolph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Randolph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Randolph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams.
A jab lands there for Randolph.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams checks a leg kick nicely.
Randolph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adams's sensitive parts.
Randolph defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
Randolph swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Randolph's knee momentarily.
Adams lands with a good body shot.
Randolph throws a wild body kick that Adams sees coming a mile off.
Randolph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Randolph bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Randolph thows a leg kick but Adams checks it
and Adams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams tries to clinch up but Randolph circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams tries to clinch there but Randolph circles away.
Randolph looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Randolph tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adams swivels and escapes.
Adams is looking to wear down Randolph with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randolph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Randolph connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Randolph avoids the body shot from Adams.
Randolph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randolph throws a leg kick but Adams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Randolph scores with a kick to the body.
Adams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adams wants to land a leg kick but Randolph is out of range.
Adams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Randolph looks to land a body kick but Adams moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams defending well as Randolph loads up on a big left hand.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Randolph gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adams slips a jab from Randolph.
Adams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Randolph slips under a jab.
Randolph circles away from the clinch attempt.
Randolph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adams.
Adams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Randolph throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Adams clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randolph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Randolph avoids it.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Randolph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Adams scores a nice knee to the body.
Randolph scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randolph is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Randolph takes an elbow to the forehead.
Randolph misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randolph working aggressively here.
Adams content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Adams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Randolph.
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 Bryan Adams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sly Randolph's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Randolph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randolph misses with a body kick.
Adams wants to clinch up but Randolph keeps it at a distance.
Randolph tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Randolph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Randolph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Randolph has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Adams taking a breather.
Adams lands a shoulder strike.
Adams lands a damaging elbow.
Randolph misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adams.
Randolph works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Randolph tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Randolph scores with a hook to the body.
Randolph working aggressively here.
Randolph avoiding damage as Adams throws knees to the body.
Adams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Randolph.
A short right from Randolph.
Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Randolph can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Adams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Randolph is defending well for now.
Randolph lands a nice uppercut.
Randolph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randolph misses with a punch to the body.
Randolph presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randolph tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Adams struggles to land a body shot inside as Randolph controls his hands.
Randolph is pushing Adams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Adams blocks a body shot from Randolph.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams.
Randolph lands a left hand.
Adams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adams tries a body shot but Randolph blocks it.
Adams lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adams scores with a shot to the side of Randolph's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Adams trying to stall but Randolph improves his position.
Adams lands an elbow inside.
Randolph on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
Adams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Randolph has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
A short body shot lands from Randolph as the two fighters clinch.
Randolph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adams is pushing Randolph up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Randolph struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Adams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Randolph.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randolph has Adams pushed against the cage.
Bryan Adams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Randolph misses with a body punch.
Adams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Randolph avoids it.
Adams pressing his opponent against the cage.
Randolph blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams landing knees to the body.
Adams lands a shoulder strike.
Adams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Randolph is defending well for now.
Randolph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Adams on the inside.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Randolph is defending well for now.
Randolph misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bryan Adams!
Bryan Adams bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steen Christensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ionakana Lanakila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christensen comes to the cage accompanied by Xzibit - Alcoholic. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
265 lbs
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268 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steen Christensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ionakana Lanakila!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lanakila keeps the fight on the outside.
Lanakila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christensen is looking to clinch but Lanakila is avoiding it.
Some bone on bone action there as Lanakila checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lanakila takes a swing at Christensen's ribcage but misses.
Lanakila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christensen.
A telegraphed right hand from Christensen misses the target.
Steen Christensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christensen walks into a stiff left hand from Lanakila.
Christensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lanakila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lanakila uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Christensen misses with a hook. Lanakila ducked under it nicely.
Lanakila lands a lovely overhand right.
Christensen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christensen misses with an uppercut.
Christensen throws a series of strikes that have Lanakila backpedaling.
It looks like Ionakana Lanakila has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christensen throws a hook to the side of Lanakila's head but Lanakila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lanakila misses with a wild combination.
Lanakila misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanakila feints and as Christensen raises his hands in defense, Lanakila changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Christensen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lanakila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christensen cracks Lanakila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Christensen looks to land a right hand but Lanakila moved out of range.
Christensen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lanakila, pushing him back against the cage.
Christensen misses with some punches.
Christensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lanakila blocks an elbow strike from Christensen.
A short right from Christensen on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lanakila blocks an uppercut.
Lanakila dodges an elbow strike from Christensen.
Lanakila blocks an uppercut.
Christensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lanakila uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lanakila blocks an uppercut.
Lanakila blocking some punches.
Christensen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lanakila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christensen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Christensen working aggressively here.
Christensen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That has opened up Ionakana Lanakila's cut even more.
Lanakila goes for a takedown attempt but Christensen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Christensen is looking to slow Lanakila down with leg kicks.
Christensen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christensen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christensen drops Lanakila with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lanakila looks back up at him and smiles so Christensen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lanakila is rocked!
Christensen 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christensen takes a swing at Lanakila's ribcage but misses.
Christensen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Christensen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christensen wants to land a leg kick but Lanakila is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lanakila.
Christensen tries to clinch up but Lanakila circles away and keeps his distance.
Lanakila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christensen connects with a solid leg kick.
Christensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christensen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christensen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lanakila counters with a straight right hand.
Christensen moves into range and clinches up with Lanakila.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Christensen throws an elbow but misses.
Christensen throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christensen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Christensen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lanakila.
Christensen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lanakila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christensen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The cut above Ionakana Lanakila's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lanakila trying to control the position but instead, Christensen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lanakila into the cage.
Lanakila throws a punch but it's blocked by Christensen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lanakila drops down looking for an ankle pick but Christensen pulls his leg out and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christensen. Lanakila does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steen Christensen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ionakana Lanakila's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Christensen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christensen tries to clinch there but Lanakila circles away.
Lanakila looks to throw the jab but Christensen is out of range.
Christensen lands a left and a right that send Lanakila crashing to the mat, dazed. Christensen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lanakila is still on wobbly legs! Can Christensen finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Christensen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lanakila seems to have recovered his senses.
Christensen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lanakila throws a leg kick but Christensen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christensen connects with an inside leg kick.
Christensen doesn't manage to clinch there - Lanakila circles away.
Crack! Christensen connects with the perfect overhand right and Lanakila falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Christensen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steen Christensen!
After the fight, Steen Christensen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster comes to the cage accompanied by Friggin In The Riggin. Perkele has chosen Danzig - I Don't Mind The Pain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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28
214 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele throws a chopping leg kick but Foster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perkele throws a nice looking combination but Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foster slips a jab from Perkele.
Foster blocks a head kick by Perkele.
Perkele dodges the punch combination from Foster.
Nice uppercut lands for Perkele. That snapped Foster's head back.
Foster checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pekka Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Foster ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses.
Foster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perkele on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Perkele.
Foster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Perkele goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele dips to his left and cracks Foster with an uppercut!
Foster get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Foster stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Perkele runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Perkele!
After winning the bout, Pekka Perkele thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knatte Grep (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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180 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Scott!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knatte Grep!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott connects with a body shot.
Grep fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Scott sprawls well initially but Grep persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Scott wants to improve his position but Grep is controlling well.
Grep throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grep working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Scott won't allow Grep to pass to mount.
Scott tries to roll over but Grep keeps him under control.
Grep thows a huge punch but Scott dodges it nicely.
Scott slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott managing to control the position.
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!
Grep throws a big right hand that misses.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grep trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grep with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grep is fighting to break Scott's control of his arms but Scott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grep postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grep trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grep is working Scott over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Scott is controlling Grep's posture.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
Grep pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Grep pushes down on Scott's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grep not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Scott is trying is best to control the position here.
Scott is not content to let Grep control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grep tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grep sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scott defending well though.
Scott trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Grep manages to pass to mount!
Grep working for a guillotine from mount but Scott is in no mood to give up.
Grep misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Grep there.
Scott is looking to control Grep's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Grep throwing shots but Scott is blocking nicely.
Scott has hold of Grep's hands but Grep slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grep thows a huge punch but Scott dodges it nicely.
Grep is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
Scott trying to control here.
Scott holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Scott manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grep is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grep is looking to work some ground and pound but Scott has wrist control.
Grep advances position into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Grep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Scott won't allow Grep to pass to mount.
Scott trying to hold on to Grep's head to control him but Grep postures up.
Grep has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scott misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Grep thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grep winds up and cracks Scott with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grep trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Grep is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.
Grep not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knatte Grep dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Scott scores with a shot to the body.
Scott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Scott blocks a jab.
Grep scores with a jab to the head.
Grep takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Scott moves out of range of the leg kick from Grep.
Horrible takedown by Scott or perhaps it was just good defense by Grep which made him look bad.
Grep tries a head kick but it misses.
Grep throws a leg kick but Scott checks it.
Scott throws the left hand but Grep avoids the punch easily.
Scott tries to work over Grep's front leg with a kick but Grep checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott scores with the left hand. Grep knows he should have avoided that one.
Scott misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grep at a distance.
Grep misses with a hook
and Scott counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Grep loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Scott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grep checks the leg kick.
Grep takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grep with a hook.
Grep slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Grep misses with a hook. Scott ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scott. That's going to slow Grep down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scott there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Scott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grep avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott is looking to land body kicks.
Grep uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scott has time to react.
Grep lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scott misses with a combination
and Grep counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grep jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Scott.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grep drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Grep slips nicely into half guard.
Scott wants to control but Grep passes into side.
Scott taking a bit of punishment here - Grep scoring with strikes.
Grep working away.
Grep misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grep misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Scott sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Scott wants to control but Grep is keeping busy.
Grep slips a nice elbow through Scott's hands, connecting with Scott's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grep lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grep is working away from the top position though.
Grep is looking for a kimura here.
Grep throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scott taking some punishment here, with Grep in his half guard.
Grep controlling the action here.
Scott is in trouble now - Grep has advanced to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott is looking to improve his position but Grep isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Knatte Grep will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grep manages to avoid it.
Grep ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Grep feints and as Scott raises his hands in defense, Grep changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grep working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grep in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scott is pulling down on Grep's head. It's preventing any offense from Grep, at least for the moment.
Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Scott in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Scott pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Scott landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott cracks Grep with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Knatte Grep has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grep is looking to get to half guard.
Scott scoring with strikes but Grep is staying in there.
Scott landing strikes from the mount.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Grep working to try and regain half guard.
Grep gets back to half guard.
Grep actively working from the bottom here.
Grep is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grep with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grep has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Scott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grep tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Scott winds up and cracks Grep with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Scott throwing shots but Grep is blocking nicely.
Scott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grep tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grep is trying to control but can't.
Scott is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grep trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Grep tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Scott working the head and body with strikes.
Grep is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scott's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scott's back!
Scott has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Grep.
Grep is trying to stick to Scott's back but Scott is turning into Grep. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Grep's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Scott.
Grep looking for a sweep. Not yet Grep, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grep is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grep takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
Grep looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Scott has picked Grep up and slammed him! Grep can't keep hold of the triangle and Scott manages to pass to side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott controlling the position from side mount.
Grep takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Scott in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scott trying to control the action but Grep is working from the bottom.
Grep takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Scott clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Scott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grep.
Scott jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grep moves away.
Grep shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scott connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grep momentarily.
Scott scores with a decent looking hook.
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scott lands a slapping body shot.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grep.
Grep ducks right into an uppercut from Scott.
Grep has a takedown stuffed.
Maximus Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knatte Grep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grep fails with a takedown attempt.
Grep with a poor takedown
and Scott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grep is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Scott throws the left hand but Grep avoids the punch easily.
Scott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grep.
Grep thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Scott.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Grep.
Scott scores with a head kick. Grep tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Grep tries to sprawl but Scott drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Scott prevents Grep from improving his position.
Grep is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grep avoid being mounted?
Grep tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott is pressing down on Grep's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grep is holding on for now.
Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Scott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Scott trying to control the action but Grep is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is nestled in close to Grep, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grep is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Scott.
Grep looks like he's trying to stand up.
Scott trying to pass the guard but Grep defending well.
Grep gets back to full guard.
Scott won't allow Grep to sweep him here.
Scott throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grep working a defensive guard here.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grep wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grep looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scott scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grep looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott wants to control from the top but Grep keeps moving.
Scott cracks Grep with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Scott had his way with Knatte Grep in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Scott misses with a body kick.
Scott is looking to slow Grep down with leg kicks.
Grep dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scott. That did some damage!
Scott misses with a kick to the body.
Scott fails to land the takedown.
Scott is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scott lands a leg kick that knocks Grep off balance momentarily.
Grep looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Scott!
Scott slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Grep throwing shots but Scott is blocking nicely.
Grep not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grep is trying to control. Scott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grep.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Grep working Scott over with strikes.
Grep missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scott missing with punches from the bottom.
Grep missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Grep.
Grep throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grep throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scott gets back to full guard.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Grep from controlling successfully.
Grep preventing the sweep.
Scott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grep throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grep trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grep throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grep loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Grep is proving a slippery customer.
Scott 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.
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.
Grep trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott has Grep pulled in close to control his posture.
Grep trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grep postures up.
Grep trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Scott keeping full guard, as Grep tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Grep misses with a takedown
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott tries to score with a low kick but Grep moves his leg out of the way.
Grep throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott scores with the left hand. Grep knows he should have avoided that one.
Maximus Scott is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Scott.
Scott thows a body shot but no joy.
Grep is looking to slow Scott down with leg kicks.
Grep attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scott lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Grep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
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!
Grep scores with a hook to the body. Scott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scott looks to land a body kick but Grep moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Knatte Grep.
I think Grep 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Knatte Grep!
Knatte Grep is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Lessard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsti Turjake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lessard comes to the cage accompanied by Dexter - Intruder. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Lessard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsti Turjake!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turjake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lessard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turjake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lessard moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turjake. Lessard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Lessard.
Lessard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turjake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lessard throws out the jab.
Lessard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turjake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Lessard is predictable there
and Lessard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lessard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Torsti Turjake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lessard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turjake throws out the jab.
Turjake takes a swing at Lessard's ribcage but misses.
Turjake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lessard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lessard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turjake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lessard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turjake throws a hook to the side of Lessard's head but Lessard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turjake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turjake looks to score with a jab to the body but Lessard is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessard moves away from the strike by Turjake.
Turjake throws an overhand right that lands on Lessard's shoulder, as Lessard tries to avoid the shot.
Lessard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Lessard.
Turjake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lessard rather than just go for the knockout.
Turjake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lessard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turjake throws a looping overhand right but Lessard ducks down to avoid it.
Turjake swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lessard.
Turjake throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lessard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turjake is in Lessard's guard.
Lessard pulls Turjake in close to prevent any damage.
Turjake won't allow Lessard to sweep him here.
Turjake stands up over Lessard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lessard 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.
Turjake passes Lessard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lessard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turjake.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lessard is trying to control but can't.
Turjake prevents Lessard from improving his position.
Turjake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lessard wants to improve his position but Turjake is controlling well.
Lessard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lessard.
Turjake chips away with some ground and pound.
Turjake is looking to work some ground and pound but Lessard has wrist control.
Turjake cracks Lessard with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turjake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turjake passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Turjake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lessard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turjake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turjake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lessard tries to hold on but Turjake postures up.
Lessard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lessard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Turjake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turjake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lessard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turjake.
Turjake prevents Lessard from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turjake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lessard moves into full guard.
Turjake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turjake trying to control but Lessard is working from the bottom.
Lessard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turjake scoring with some ground and pound.
Turjake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lessard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lessard striking off his back but it's not causing Turjake any problems.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turjake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turjake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turjake trying to control the position from guard on top but Lessard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lessard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Torsti Turjake will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lessard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Turjake there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lessard lands a nice looking body shot.
Turjake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lessard manages to avoid it.
Turjake takes a swing at Lessard's ribcage but misses.
Turjake checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lessard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lessard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turjake.
Turjake looks to score with a jab to the body but Lessard is just out of range.
Lessard misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Lessard misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Lessard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lessard throws a leg kick but Turjake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turjake cracks Lessard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turjake throws a leg kick that misses.
Turjake is looking to land body kicks.
Turjake lands a really nice looking cross but Lessard seems unphased.
Turjake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lessard.
Turjake throws a solid leg kick but Lessard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turjake.
Turjake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turjake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turjake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turjake cracks a nice hook into Lessard's ribs.
Lessard leaves Turjake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turjake misses with a lunging right hand
and Lessard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Turjake shoots in and drives through. Lessard sprawls well.
Lessard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lessard is looking to score with low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lessard.
Junior Lessard is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lessard lands a high kick!
Lessard wants to slow Turjake down by chopping away at his legs.
Turjake looks to throw the jab but Lessard is out of range.
Turjake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lessard swings for the body but Turjake moves out of range.
Lessard ducks under a wild hook from Turjake.
Turjake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lessard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lessard throws a leg kick but Turjake checks it.
Turjake checks a low kick from Lessard.
Turjake takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turjake throws a poor cross that misses
and Lessard counters with a big head kick but Turjake shrugs it off.
Turjake misses with the combination.
Lessard misses with a leg kick
and Turjake counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turjake misses with a body punch
and Lessard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Turjake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lessard manages to avoid it.
Lessard throws a combination. Turjake tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lessard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lessard throws a lazy uppercut
letting Turjake counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lessard. That's going to slow Turjake down.
Lessard throws a low kick but Turjake avoids it.
Turjake misses with a straight right.
Lessard misses with a leg kick.
Turjake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lessard.
Lessard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lessard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turjake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lessard throws a front kick aimed at Turjake's knee but Turjake avoids it well.
Turjake connects with the punch.
Junior Lessard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turjake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lessard. Lessard obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lessard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turjake connects with a right hand. Lessard shakes it off.
Turjake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Turjake.
Lessard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Turjake as he checks the leg kick.
Turjake misses with a hook. Lessard ducked under it nicely.
Lessard slips a jab and a cross from Turjake.
Turjake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lessard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turjake. That did some damage!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lessard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lessard. That's going to slow Turjake down.
Turjake's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turjake connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Lessard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Turjake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turjake lunges at Lessard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lessard's hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lessard. That's going to slow Turjake down.
A jab from Turjake misses.
Turjake checks a leg kick nicely.
Lessard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lessard tries a low kick but Turjake avoids it.
Lessard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turjake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lessard's waist but Lessard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turjake off to one side.
Turjake closes the distance and clinches up with Lessard, looking for a takedown. Turjake pushes Lessard against the cage but Lessard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turjake checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turjake. Lessard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lessard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lessard throws a sloppy body shot
and Turjake counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lessard's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lessard looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lessard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turjake is looking to work some ground and pound but Lessard has wrist control.
Turjake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lessard keeping moving, preventing Turjake from controlling successfully.
Turjake preventing the sweep.
Lessard working for a triangle but Turjake defends it easily.
Turjake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lessard is trying to control the position but Turjake postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turjake trying to control the position from guard on top but Lessard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turjake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turjake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lessard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lessard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turjake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lessard is trying to control the position but Turjake postures up.
Turjake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lessard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Junior Lessard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lessard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turjake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lessard scrambles back to his feet.
Lessard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turjake moves out of range of the body kick from Lessard.
Lessard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turjake misses the jab.
Turjake misses with a few strikes there.
Lessard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Turjake misses.
Lessard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turjake.
Lessard throws a jab but it's blocked by Turjake.
Lessard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turjake thows a leg kick but Lessard checks it
and Lessard counters with a straight right hand.
Turjake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lessard thows a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Turjake there.
Turjake dives in and grabs Lessard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lessard pushes down on Turjake's head and hops out.
Junior Lessard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torsti Turjake.
Turjake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lessard. Lessard obviously looking to wear him down.
Turjake's corner calls for a 1-2. Turjake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turjake misses with a hook. Lessard ducked under it nicely.
Lessard digs a good hook to Turjake's body.
Turjake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lessard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lessard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turjake moves out of range as Lessard strikes.
Turjake lands with a nice body punch.
Lessard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Lessard misses its intended target.
Turjake looks for a takedown but Lessard sprawls well.
Lessard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turjake.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lessard wants to slow Turjake down by chopping away at his legs.
Lessard defending well as Turjake loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Lessard misses.
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 Junior Lessard.
I think Lessard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Junior Lessard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Junior Lessard waved his t-shirt featuring Katukauppa.com's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Karev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pate Mustajarvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustajarvi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gangsta Rap kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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266 lbs
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Oleg Karev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Mustajarvi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Karev. That's going to slow Mustajarvi down.
Karev tries a low kick but Mustajarvi avoids it.
Nice jab there from Karev.
Mustajarvi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Mustajarvi.
Karev cracks the inside of Mustajarvi's front leg.
Karev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustajarvi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karev misses the shot to the body.
Mustajarvi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karev finds it's way round the side to connect with Mustajarvi's head.
It looks like Pate Mustajarvi has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Karev.
Karev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mustajarvi looks gassed!
An inside leg kick from Karev misses.
Nice defenses there by Karev.
Mustajarvi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karev counters with a good low kick that Mustajarvi was not able to check.
Karev connects with a right hand. Mustajarvi shakes it off.
Karev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mustajarvi counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mustajarvi avoids the head kick by Karev.
Mustajarvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karev moves away.
Karev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Karev duly obliges.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mustajarvi is defended easily by Karev.
A punch lands to the side of Mustajarvi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustajarvi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karev throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Karev misses.
Karev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mustajarvi's sensitive parts.
Karev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mustajarvi under the eye.
That has opened up Pate Mustajarvi's cut even more.
Mustajarvi closes the distance and clinches up with Karev, looking for a takedown. Mustajarvi pushes Karev against the cage but Karev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karev misses with a head kick.
Karev looks to land a body kick but Mustajarvi moved away.
Karev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Karev.
Nice uppercut lands for Karev. That snapped Mustajarvi's head back.
Karev misses with a body kick.
Karev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mustajarvi misses with a wild body shot.
Karev lands a big head kick that sends Mustajarvi tumbling to the mat! Karev takes a step backwards and waves Mustajarvi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mustajarvi is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Karev.
Karev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mustajarvi doesn't seem bothered though.
Karev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mustajarvi manages to avoid it.
Karev fakes the leg kick and cracks Mustajarvi in the body.
Karev lands a jab-cross combination.
The cut above Pate Mustajarvi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Karev lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mustajarvi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karev feints and then cracks Mustajarvi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mustajarvi down.
Mustajarvi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karev can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Karev.
Karev sizes up Mustajarvi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karev connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mustajarvi takes one to the side of the head.
Karev cracks the inside of Mustajarvi's front leg.
Karev thumps Mustajarvi with a low kick.
Karev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karev connects with a solid leg kick.
Karev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mustajarvi. That did some damage!
Karev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mustajarvi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karev.
A head kick misses from Karev.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mustajarvi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Karev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mustajarvi on the side of the head.
Mustajarvi is still on wobbly legs! Can Karev finish him?
Pate Mustajarvi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mustajarvi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mustajarvi's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Karev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pate Mustajarvi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Karev lands with a hook. Mustajarvi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mustajarvi seems to have recovered his senses.
Karev misses with a wild body shot.
Mustajarvi misses with a low kick.
Mustajarvi misses with a hook. Karev ducked under it nicely.
Karev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Karev looks to score with a jab to the body but Mustajarvi is just out of range.
Karev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mustajarvi.
Karev lunges at Mustajarvi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mustajarvi's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mustajarvi can do to turn this around?
Karev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mustajarvi's sensitive parts.
Karev tries a head kick but it misses.
Karev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mustajarvi is breathing heavily.
Mustajarvi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Karev connects with an inside leg kick.
Karev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mustajarvi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Karev has got the better of the exchanges.
Karev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karev cracks the inside of Mustajarvi's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karev lands a jab to the head.
Karev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Karev tenderised Mustajarvi's leg. Mustajarvi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karev lands a nice shot that snaps Mustajarvi's head back.
Mustajarvi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Karev. Mustajarvi shrugs it off though.
Oleg Karev is winning the standup battle so far.
Mustajarvi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mustajarvi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mustajarvi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Karev - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karev works Mustajarvi's body with a nice hook.
Karev connects with an inside leg kick.
Karev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karev scores with a sloppy right hand. Mustajarvi should have avoided that one.
Karev lands a body shot.
Karev drops Mustajarvi with a beautiful combination! Mustajarvi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Karev is looking for the KO!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pate Mustajarvi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oleg Karev!
Oleg Karev retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Oleg Karev 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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