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NFC 128 Jokinen vs Astoria PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolf Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilmster comes to the cage accompanied by Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin. Jake Kilmster has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
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197 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Kilmster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rudolf Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilmster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kilmster fails to land with a series of punches.
Rudolf Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilmster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kilmster walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Kilmster moves away and avoids it.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilmster moves away.
Anderson throws a head kick but Kilmster moves out of range.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Anderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kilmster.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilmster moves away.
Kilmster throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson wants to clinch
and Kilmster counters with a left and a right that hurts Anderson! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Kilmster jumps into full mount!
Anderson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilmster loads up with a big shot that hurts Anderson! He's pulled Kilmster in close but Kilmster has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Anderson survive? More strikes from Kilmster and Anderson is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Kilmster!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heikki Kuula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neik Hammerlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuula's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Heikki Kuula - Sun Nimi On Kuula. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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245 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Kuula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neik Hammerlik!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuula shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuula dodges the punch combination from Hammerlik.
Kuula takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hammerlik throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuula.
Hammerlik throws a head kick but Kuula moves out of range.
Kuula takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuula fails with a takedown attempt.
Heikki Kuula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuula.
Hammerlik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hammerlik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuula paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuula throws a hook to the side of Hammerlik's head but Hammerlik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuula tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerlik is looking to slow Kuula down with leg kicks.
Kuula scores with a nice body kick.
Kuula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuula takes a swing at Hammerlik's ribcage but misses.
Hammerlik looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuula is just out of range.
Kuula throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hammerlik.
Hammerlik cracks Kuula with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammerlik. Kuula does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuula.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heikki Kuula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuula throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hammerlik counters by moving into the clinch.
Hammerlik taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kuula lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammerlik backwards.
Hammerlik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammerlik landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuula trying to control the position but instead, Hammerlik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kuula into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuula blocks a body shot from Hammerlik.
Kuula taking a breather.
Hammerlik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hammerlik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kuula trying to stall but Hammerlik improves his position.
Kuula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuula tries to throw a body punch but Hammerlik avoids it by throwing Kuula back against the cage.
Hammerlik is leaning against Kuula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hammerlik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hammerlik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hammerlik lands a shot to the body.
Kuula is breathing heavily.
Hammerlik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuula backwards.
Hammerlik lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerlik scores with a shoulder strike.
Hammerlik lands an elbow just above Kuula 's eye.
It looks like Heikki Kuula has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Hammerlik as the two fighters clinch.
Hammerlik lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuula backwards.
Hammerlik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hammerlik pushes Kuula back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerlik taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hammerlik tries to work over Kuula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammerlik can't find room to land a body shot as Kuula controls the action.
Hammerlik lands with a right to the head.
Hammerlik is struggling to control the position.
Hammerlik blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Hammerlik.
Hammerlik lands an uppercut.
Hammerlik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerlik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hammerlik lands a left hand.
Kuula tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hammerlik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuulas head.
Hammerlik lands a body shot.
Hammerlik scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuula letting Hammerlik take a breather here.
Hammerlik scores with a hook to the body.
Hammerlik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hammerlik lands a right hand.
Kuula takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerlik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuula backwards.
A short right from Hammerlik on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Hammerlik.
Hammerlik lands an uppercut.
Hammerlik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neik Hammerlik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heikki Kuula's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hammerlik moves into the clinch successfully.
Hammerlik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right handed body shot lands from Hammerlik.
Hammerlik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammerlik lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerlik scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hammerlik is leaning against Kuula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hammerlik blocks an uppercut.
Hammerlik lands an uppercut.
Hammerlik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammerlik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuula or not.
Hammerlik stalling against the cage.
Hammerlik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hammerlik.
Hammerlik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kuula up against the cage.
Kuula tries to throw a body punch but Hammerlik avoids it by throwing Kuula back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerlik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuula backwards.
Kuula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hammerlik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuula misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammerlik is stalling here.
Hammerlik lands with a light punch inside.
Kuula letting Hammerlik take a breather here.
Hammerlik scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Hammerlik as the two fighters clinch.
Hammerlik lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Hammerlik.
Hammerlik trying to stall but Kuula improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Hammerlik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuula takes a shot to the head.
Kuula is rocked!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oh Kuula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerlik unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kuula! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hammerlik is unloading with more strikes now! Kuula drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neik Hammerlik!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfa Uros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard comes to the cage accompanied by do it. Uros has chosen Dirty Diana as his entrance music. Mathew Maynard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mathew Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alfa Uros!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uros slips under a jab.
Maynard throws a sloppy body shot
and Uros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Mathew Maynard has been cut.
Maynard shoots in for a double leg but Uros sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maynard blocks a leg kick.
Maynard misses with a body shot.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown but Uros shows good takedown defense.
Mathew Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uros moves out of range as Maynard strikes.
Maynard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Uros misses with a left hand
and Maynard counters with a left and a right that stings Uros.
Maynard throws a jab when Uros was well out of range.
Maynard gets tackled into the cage by Uros. Uros maintains the clinch.
Uros blocks a body shot from Maynard.
Maynard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maynard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uros lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maynard or not.
A nice left hand lands by Uros.
Maynard tries to throw a body punch but Uros avoids it by throwing Maynard back against the cage.
Uros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uros thumps Maynard with a low kick.
Maynard moves out of range of the body kick.
Maynard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Uros is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maynard is breathing heavily.
Maynard misses the shot to the body.
Uros fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maynard.
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!
Uros ducks under a wild hook from Maynard.
Jab, jab by Uros - just one landing.
Maynard is rocked!
Maynard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Uros. That one must have hurt.
Oh Maynard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uros lands a nice hook to Maynard's body. Maynard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uros goes for a small jab and connects. Now Uros goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Maynard stumbles back but Uros runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Maynard to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Maynard will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alfa Uros!
Alfa Uros took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, M/S Paint Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Pinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pinta comes into the arena with God Is an Astronaut - All Is Violent, All Is Bright blaring out of the sound system. Supermies is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by D12 - Fight Music. Thomas Pinta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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196 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Pinta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Simo Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supermies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinta.
Supermies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Supermies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pinta connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
Supermies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinta.
Pinta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Supermies.
Supermies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinta throws a body kick that misses.
Supermies takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pinta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Supermies misses with an uppercut. Pinta saw that one coming.
Pinta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Supermies on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pinta. Pinta obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Supermies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pinta misses with a low kick.
Pinta throws a low kick, looking for Supermies's leg but Supermies calmly moves out of range.
Pinta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies throws a right and a left that Pinta avoids nicely.
Pinta scores with a sloppy right hand. Supermies should have avoided that one.
Pinta misses with a head kick.
Pinta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supermies moves away.
Pinta misses with a looping left.
Pinta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supermies moves away.
Pinta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Supermies connects with the punch.
Supermies tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Supermies looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinta is just out of range.
Pinta throws out a loose jab but Supermies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinta cracks a nice hook into Supermies's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies swings for the body but Pinta moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supermies misses with a series of wild punches.
Supermies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinta throws out the jab.
Supermies doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Supermies tries to clinch there but Pinta circles away.
Supermies checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick from Pinta misses.
Pinta throws a solid leg kick but Supermies takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pinta.
Supermies keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Supermies looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinta is just out of range.
Pinta swings for the body but Supermies moves out of range.
Pinta thows a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Pinta tenderised Supermies's leg. Supermies is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pinta tried to score with a low kick but Supermies checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinta moves out of range of the body kick.
Supermies checks a low kick from Pinta.
Pinta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Pinta.
Pinta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Supermies as he connects with a hook.
Pinta connects with a crisp jab.
Pinta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Supermies circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pinta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Supermies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Supermies on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Pinta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Supermies just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinta throws a body kick that misses.
Pinta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pinta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Supermies has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Supermies and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pinta closes the distance and clinches.
Supermies swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinta uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinta.
Pinta struggles to land a body shot inside as Supermies controls his hands.
Supermies is trying to force a seperation but Pinta has the dominant position.
Supermies lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Supermies backwards.
Pinta managing to block the knees to the body from Supermies.
Supermies has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pinta is trying to keep an underhook but Supermies manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Supermies is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Pinta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Pinta.
Supermies jabs Pinta right on the nose. Pinta blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Pinta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pinta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Supermies throws out the jab.
Pinta misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinta misses the target.
Pinta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Supermies. That did some damage!
Pinta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supermies blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Supermies.
Pinta cracks Supermies with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pinta wants to land a leg kick but Supermies is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinta scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomas Pinta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Supermies throws a lazy right hand but Pinta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Supermies 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.
Thomas Pinta is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinta connects with an inside leg kick.
Supermies takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Supermies lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pinta scores with a punch to the head.
Pinta is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Pinta.
Supermies misses with a hook
and Pinta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Supermies takes a swing at Pinta's ribcage but misses.
Pinta blocks a jab.
Supermies slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pinta.
Pinta tried to score with a low kick but Supermies checks it.
Pinta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pinta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Supermies is breathing heavily.
Pinta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Supermies. Supermies circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Supermies on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pinta throws a low kick but Supermies avoids it.
Pinta lands with a slapping head kick.
Supermies ducks under a wild hook from Pinta.
A slow jab from Supermies misses its intended target.
Supermies avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pinta misses with a hook.
Supermies has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinta finds it's way round the side to connect with Supermies's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Pinta blocks the low kick.
Supermies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Supermies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinta throws a body punch but Supermies moves out of range.
Pinta throws a combination. Supermies tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Supermies throws a leg kick which misses Pinta's front leg but catches the back leg as Pinta tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Pinta.
Jab by Supermies.
Pinta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Supermies is out of range.
Good leg kick by Pinta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Supermies.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Pinta misses.
Supermies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Supermies to score with a decent uppercut.
Pinta stuffs the takedown attempt from Supermies. Supermies gets slowly back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Pinta blocks the leg kick.
Pinta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Supermies throws a hook but Pinta blocks it.
Pinta tries to score with a low kick but Supermies moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinta throws a good cross that connects.
Supermies wants to clinch
and Pinta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Pinta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies's cut.
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!
Supermies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Supermies cracks Pinta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pinta throws out a leg kick but Supermies moves out of range and Pinta only half commits.
Pinta works the jab nicely.
That has opened up Simo Supermies's cut even more.
Supermies misses with a wild body shot.
Pinta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Supermies.
Pinta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Supermies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Supermies.
Supermies connects with a crisp jab.
Pinta tries to clinch there but Supermies circles away.
Pinta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Supermies's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pinta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Pinta catches Supermies right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Supermies throws out a leg kick but Pinta moves out of range and Supermies only half commits.
Supermies takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pinta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Supermies checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pinta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pinta wants it to stay on the feet.
Pinta just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Supermies at a distance.
Supermies connects with a body shot that sends Pinta's belly button to the back.
Supermies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pinta lands the left hand.
Pinta connects with a leg kick. Supermies looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Supermies takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supermies looks to land a left hand but Pinta moved out of range nicely.
Supermies fails to land the takedown.
Supermies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinta throws a jab when Supermies was well out of range.
Pinta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Supermies misses with a wild body shot.
Supermies throws a body punch but Pinta moves out of range.
Supermies connects with a crisp jab.
Pinta is looking to chop away at Supermies's legs.
Pinta misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Pinta. No joy for Supermies on that attempt.
Thomas Pinta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Supermies.
Supermies on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pinta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Supermies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Supermies throws a hook to the side of Pinta's head but Pinta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Supermies shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Supermies throws a right and a left that Pinta avoids nicely.
Pinta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Supermies throws a body punch but Pinta moves out of range.
Supermies has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pinta.
Pinta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pinta moves into the clinch successfully.
Pinta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Supermies backwards.
Pinta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinta lands an elbow that stopped Supermies in his tracks for a moment.
Supermies takes an elbow to the forehead.
Supermies has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Pinta.
Pinta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Supermiess head.
The cut above Simo Supermies's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short right from Pinta.
Thomas Pinta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pinta tries to throw a body punch but Supermies avoids it by throwing Pinta back against the cage.
Pinta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Supermies misses with some punches.
Pinta presses Supermies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Pinta.
Pinta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinta tries to work over Supermies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pinta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinta swings wildly with an uppercut but Supermies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simo Supermies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinta scores with a shot to the side of Supermies's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Pinta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pinta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Pinta!
Thomas Pinta tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paha SIka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne Maunonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maunonen has chosen Heavy metal kings - King Diamond as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Janne Maunonen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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269 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paha SIka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Maunonen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maunonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maunonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
SIka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maunonen takes a step back to recover.
SIka throws a hook to the side of Maunonen's head but Maunonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maunonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
SIka misses the shot to the body.
SIka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Janne Maunonen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maunonen throws a leg kick but SIka checks it.
SIka misses with a combination
and Maunonen counters with a good, hard body kick but SIka shrugs it off.
SIka checks a leg kick.
SIka tries to land a leg kick but Maunonen saw it coming and moves away.
Maunonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SIka missing with a left hand there. Maunonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maunonen throws a poor cross that misses
and SIka counters with an outside leg kick.
Maunonen throws out a powerful jab.
SIka tries to clinch up.
Maunonen throws a hook but SIka blocks it.
SIka thows a left - swing and a miss!
SIka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maunonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maunonen tries to work over SIka's front leg with a kick but SIka checks it.
SIka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maunonen throws a push kick but SIka slaps the foot to one side.
Maunonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from SIka, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maunonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
SIka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maunonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maunonen wants to control but SIka is keeping him busy.
Maunonen working the ground and pound.
SIka wants to control but Maunonen postures up.
Maunonen trying to control the action but SIka is working from the bottom.
SIka taking a bit of punishment here - Maunonen scoring with strikes.
Maunonen is looking to take a break and control but SIka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SIka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maunonen.
Maunonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but SIka keeps working.
Maunonen working the body and head with strikes.
SIka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
SIka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maunonen off and has taken his back!
Maunonen turns into SIka and is now in his guard.
Maunonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
SIka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if SIka tries to get out of the position.
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!
Maunonen wants to control from the top but SIka keeps moving.
Maunonen passes SIka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maunonen slips a nice elbow through SIka's hands, connecting with SIka's forehead.
Maunonen seems to be working for a kimura but SIka defends the submission attempt.
Maunonen winds up and cracks SIka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
SIka tries to roll over but Maunonen keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
SIka won't allow Maunonen to pass to mount.
SIka is in trouble now - Maunonen has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Maunonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Janne Maunonen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
SIka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maunonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maunonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maunonen punishes SIka's body with a nice straight punch.
Maunonen scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Maunonen misses.
SIka wants to clinch up but Maunonen keeps it at a distance.
Maunonen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maunonen showed some decent athleticism there.
Maunonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maunonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maunonen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Maunonen lands with some strikes.
Maunonen landing shots from mount.
Maunonen trying to control but SIka is having none of it.
SIka tries to hold on but Maunonen postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maunonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maunonen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Maunonen cracks SIka with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janne Maunonen!
Janne Maunonen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Katukauppa.com logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kosti Johannes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Arienzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johannes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Raised Fist - Killing It. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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198 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kosti Johannes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Arienzo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arienzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johannes circles away.
Johannes throws a jab when Arienzo was well out of range.
Arienzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johannes was well out of range. Poor timing from Arienzo.
Johannes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johannes throws a hook but Arienzo avoids it easily.
Arienzo checks a leg kick.
Arienzo misses with a two punch combination.
Johannes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arienzo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arienzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arienzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johannes slips under a jab.
Arienzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johannes lands a really nice looking cross but Arienzo seems unphased.
Arienzo throws a lazy right hand but Johannes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johannes. Arienzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlos Arienzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannes throws a leg kick but Arienzo checks it.
Johannes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arienzo lands a nice shot that snaps Johannes's head back.
Arienzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johannes.
Arienzo looks gassed!
Arienzo throws a body punch but Johannes moves out of range.
Johannes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arienzo.
Johannes throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Carlos Arienzo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johannes drops Arienzo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Arienzo looks back up at him and smiles so Johannes waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Arienzo is rocked!
Johannes is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Arienzo flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Arienzo is out cold! Johannes holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kosti Johannes!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kosti Johannes waved his t-shirt featuring Undead clothing. All items 10$'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esko Morko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ming Xin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Morko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Sound Of Thunder. Xin has chosen Jiào tiānxià 教天下 as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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31
210 lbs
24 - 6 - 0 |
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218 lbs
26 - 8 - 1 |
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World class MT
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Esko Morko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ming Xin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xin has a takedown stuffed.
Xin checks a low kick from Morko.
Xin swings for the body but Morko moves out of range.
Xin looks to land a right hand but Morko moved out of range.
Xin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Xin misses with a head shot. Morko uses the momentum to regain guard.
Xin tries to free his leg and advance position but Morko is retaining full guard.
Morko keeping moving, preventing Xin from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Xin won't allow Morko to sweep him here.
Morko keeping moving, preventing Xin from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ming Xin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Xin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xin misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morko scores with a decent looking hook.
Xin misses with a straight right.
Xin lands with a nice combination. Morko backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Morko wants to land a leg kick but Xin is out of range.
Morko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xin is out of range and Morko settles back down.
Morko misses with a looping right.
Xin misses with a hook.
Xin connects with a crisp jab.
Xin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Xin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morko, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xin in side control, throwing shots but Morko defends.
Xin working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Morko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xin on the ground.
Morko is looking to regain half guard here but Xin keeps moving and retains side control.
Xin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morko is looking to regain half guard here but Xin keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Xin connects with a decent elbow.
Xin trying to control the position but Morko is working away.
Morko parries the strikes from Xin easily there. Xin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Morko to escape.
Xin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Xin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xin working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ming Xin dominated that round.
That's time! Morko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Xin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xin throws a lazy head kick
and Morko counters with a low kick, right behind Xin 's knee.
Morko sizes up Xin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xin misses with a kick to the body
and Morko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xin.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Morko - that will leave a mark!
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!
Xin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xin ducks under a wild hook from Morko.
Morko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Morko wants to land a leg kick but Xin is out of range.
Xin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morko.
A big left from Morko misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morko connects with a single shot there.
Xin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morko tries to avoid it but Xin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morko to the ground. Morko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xin looks for a takedown but Morko sprawls well.
Xin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xin tries to move into range but Morko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morko pinned against the cage. Morko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Esko Morko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ming Xin.
Morko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xin.
Xin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xin lands an overhand right.
Morko misses with a hook.
Morko tries a head kick but it misses.
Xin lands with a good body shot.
Good work by Xin as he checks the leg kick.
Morko connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morko lands with a straight right. Xin didn't see that one coming.
Xin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Xin cracks a nice hook into Morko's ribs.
Morko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Morko
and Xin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Xin throws a hook but Morko avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Xin misses.
Xin cracks the inside of Morko's front leg.
Xin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xin swings for the body but Morko moves out of range.
Morko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morko throws a hook but Xin avoids it easily.
Xin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Xin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xin misses with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Morko.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xin, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xin throws a body punch but Morko moves out of range.
Xin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Morko tries to buck Xin off but Xin is having none of it.
Xin throws an elbow but Morko slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xin trying to control the position but Morko is working away.
Morko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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 Esko Morko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Xin scores with a push kick.
Xin throws a looping overhand right but Morko ducks down to avoid it.
Xin connects with a solid leg kick.
Morko scores with a nice head shot.
Ming Xin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xin with a hook.
Xin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morko misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ming Xin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xin checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Xin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Morko!
Morko blocking the ground and pound.
Morko tries to lock up and control but Xin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Xin raining down shots from the mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xin looking to control but Morko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Xin landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xin lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xin is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Xin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ming Xin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ming Xin made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sampsa Siloposki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Liddell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rza - Fatal. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyoto Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampsa Siloposki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell checks the leg kick.
Liddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liddell just misses with a punch to the body.
Liddell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Siloposki.
Siloposki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liddell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Siloposki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Liddell fakes the leg kick and cracks Siloposki in the body.
Siloposki throws out a loose jab but Liddell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Siloposki avoids them all with ease.
Liddell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siloposki.
Liddell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Siloposki throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Liddell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Siloposki pushes Liddell away with a front kick.
Liddell throws a low kick but Siloposki avoids it.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Siloposki moves out of range easily.
Liddell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siloposki.
Siloposki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liddell manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell misses with an uppercut.
Siloposki throws a jab when Liddell was well out of range.
Siloposki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Siloposki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Siloposki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liddell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liddell slips under a jab from Siloposki.
Siloposki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liddell.
Liddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siloposki misses with a hook. Liddell ducked under it nicely.
Siloposki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Siloposki scores with a shot to the body.
Siloposki looks to score with a jab to the body but Liddell is just out of range.
Liddell lands a high kick!
It looks like Sampsa Siloposki has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
Siloposki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Siloposki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Liddell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Liddell slips a straight right by Siloposki.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
Liddell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Siloposki.
Siloposki blocks a head kick by Liddell.
Liddell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siloposki misses with a looping right.
Siloposki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liddell.
Siloposki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liddell.
Siloposki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liddell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Siloposki can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a front kick aimed at Siloposki's knee but Siloposki avoids it well.
Siloposki misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Liddell. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Liddell there.
Liddell misses with a body kick.
A big left from Siloposki misses.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
Siloposki misses with a body shot.
Liddell cracks Siloposki with an open hand slap.
Siloposki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liddell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siloposki.
Liddell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Siloposki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Siloposki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liddell.
Liddell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Liddell ducks right into an uppercut from Siloposki.
Siloposki tries a head kick but it misses.
Liddell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick
and Siloposki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
Liddell misses with a body shot.
Siloposki missing with a left hand there. Liddell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liddell misses with a body shot.
Liddell scores with a decent looking hook.
Liddell scores with a body shot.
Siloposki misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddell is looking to score with low kicks.
Liddell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liddell misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Liddell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sampsa Siloposki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Liddell throws a push kick but Siloposki slaps the foot to one side.
Siloposki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liddell is out of range and Siloposki settles back down.
Liddell throws an off balance right hand
and Siloposki counters with a left to the body.
Siloposki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Liddell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Siloposki lands a nice looking body shot.
Siloposki lands with an uppercut that bounces Liddell off the cage and back into range.
Siloposki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Siloposki looks to score with a jab to the body but Liddell is just out of range.
Liddell is looking to wear down Siloposki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Siloposki connects with a right hand. Liddell shakes it off.
Siloposki throws a body punch but Liddell moves out of range.
Siloposki drops his hands momentarily and Liddell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Siloposki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siloposki throws a leg kick that misses.
Siloposki avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siloposki moves out of range of the strikes.
Siloposki throws a lazy right hand but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siloposki connects with a leg kick. Liddell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Liddell fakes the leg kick and cracks Siloposki in the body.
Siloposki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siloposki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Liddell counters with a straight right hand.
Siloposki throws a lazy right hand but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Liddell misses the target.
Siloposki avoids the body shot from Liddell.
Liddell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Siloposki has time to react.
Lyoto Liddell is winning the standup battle so far.
Liddell looks to score with a jab to the body but Siloposki is just out of range.
Liddell slips a straight right by Siloposki.
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!
Siloposki misses with a lunging right hand
and Liddell counters with a thumping low kick.
Siloposki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Liddell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Siloposki is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liddell lands with a hook. Siloposki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liddell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Liddell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liddell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Siloposki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Siloposki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Siloposki moves out of range as Liddell throws a body kick.
Siloposki misses with a two punch combination.
Liddell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Siloposki scores with a sloppy right hand. Liddell should have avoided that one.
Liddell tries to bum rush Siloposki with a series of wild strikes but Siloposki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decent striking displayed by Siloposki there.
Liddell moves away from the strike by Siloposki.
Liddell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siloposki manages to avoid it.
Siloposki ducks under a wild hook from Liddell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Liddell throws a leg kick but Siloposki moved away.
Siloposki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liddell.
Siloposki throws a head kick that misses.
Siloposki lands with a hook. Liddell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Siloposki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Siloposki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Siloposki fails to land the takedown.
Liddell lands a front kick.
Liddell misses with a wild body shot.
Siloposki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Liddell throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Siloposki to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siloposki misses with a lunging right hand
and Liddell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Liddell misses with a body kick.
Liddell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Siloposki misses with a body shot.
Liddell blocks a jab.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Liddell looks to land a right hand but Siloposki moved out of range.
Siloposki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liddell.
Siloposki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Siloposki swings for the body but Liddell moves out of range.
Siloposki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddell tries a head kick but it misses.
Siloposki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liddell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Siloposki to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Liddell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sampsa Siloposki's cut.
That's time! Liddell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Siloposki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liddell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Siloposki is out of range and Liddell settles back down.
Liddell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Liddell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Siloposki swings widly with a right hand
and Liddell counters with a leg kick.
Liddell throws a leg kick that misses.
Siloposki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Siloposki lands a jab to the nose.
Siloposki motions for Liddell to come forward. Siloposki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Siloposki.
Siloposki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liddell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siloposki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Liddell thuds his shin into the meat of Siloposki's side.
Siloposki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Siloposki misses the target.
Siloposki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liddell.
Liddell connects with a leg kick. Siloposki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Siloposki blocks a head kick by Liddell.
A lazy body kick from Liddell
and Siloposki counters with a three punch combo that has Liddell backing up. Liddell nods at Siloposki to acknowledge the strikes.
Siloposki throws an overhand right that lands on Liddell's shoulder, as Liddell tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liddell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Liddell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siloposki throws a leg kick that misses.
Liddell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Liddell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Siloposki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Liddell's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Siloposki wants to pass the guard but Liddell is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Liddell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sampsa Siloposki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liddell prevents Siloposki from standing back up.
Liddell tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Siloposki.
We're going to have a standup here because Lyoto Liddell wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Siloposki blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki tests Liddell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liddell defending well as Siloposki loads up on a big left hand.
Siloposki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liddell.
Siloposki throws a wild body kick that Liddell sees coming a mile off.
Liddell lands a body shot.
Siloposki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liddell lands a front kick.
Liddell lands the left hand.
Siloposki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liddell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siloposki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell blocks a head kick by Siloposki.
Liddell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Siloposki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liddell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Siloposki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liddell.
Siloposki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Liddell.
Siloposki blocks a head kick by Liddell.
Liddell scoring well with a low kick there.
Siloposki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liddell lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siloposki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Liddell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liddell slips a straight right by Siloposki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Liddell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liddell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Liddell!
A very excited looking Lyoto Liddell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flashlighter has chosen Ocoai - La Main d'Electrique as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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175 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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Kirk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flashlighter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Flashlighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flashlighter misses with a left hand
and Kirk counters with a nice kick to the body.
Flashlighter throws a shot to the body.
Felix Flashlighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flashlighter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kirk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Flashlighter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kirk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flashlighter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kirk.
Kirk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flashlighter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kirk is looking to slow Flashlighter down with leg kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flashlighter checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter throws a low kick but Kirk moves out of range easily.
Flashlighter misses with a low kick as Kirk jumps back.
Flashlighter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kirk misses with a low kick.
Felix Flashlighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kirk avoids the body shot from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter misses with a kick to the body.
Kirk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flashlighter throws a series of punches but Kirk avoids them all with ease.
Flashlighter throws a wild body kick that Kirk sees coming a mile off.
Flashlighter rushes Kirk and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk misses with the head strike.
Kirk pushes Flashlighter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flashlighter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Flashlighter lands with a light punch inside.
Kirk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kirk tries a knee to the head but Flashlighter blocks it.
Kirk trying to stall but Flashlighter improves his position.
Kirk goes for a takedown attempt but Flashlighter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flashlighter.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flashlighter sprawls well. Flashlighter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kirk gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kirk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk cracks Flashlighter with an open hand slap.
Flashlighter takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
Kirk misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Flashlighter coming out on top.
Flashlighter lands with an overhand left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kirk.
Flashlighter looks to land a right hand but Kirk moved out of range.
Flashlighter avoids a kick to the body.
Flashlighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flashlighter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flashlighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Flashlighter catches Kirk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Flashlighter throws the kick towards the body but Kirk avoids it.
Kirk throws a body kick that misses.
Kirk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Flashlighter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kirk.
Flashlighter swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flashlighter slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flashlighter with a nice cross.
Flashlighter looks to land a right hand but Kirk moved out of range.
Flashlighter instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter dominated that round.
That's time! Kirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick
and Kirk counters with a left to the body.
Flashlighter misses with an uppercut. Kirk saw that one coming.
Flashlighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flashlighter moves into the clinch.
Kirk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flashlighter smiles and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kirk.
Flashlighter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Flashlighter misses with a low kick.
Kirk looks to land a body kick but Flashlighter moved away.
Flashlighter thows a leg kick but Kirk checks it
and Kirk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kirk checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter throws a body kick that misses.
Kirk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flashlighter to the mat! Flashlighter manages to get full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kirk throws a strike but Flashlighter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kirk is trying to control the position but Flashlighter postures up.
Flashlighter stopping the sweep attempt from Kirk.
Kirk is looking for a triangle but Flashlighter pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk is looking for a triangle here but Flashlighter uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Flashlighter decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A big left from Kirk misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Flashlighter sprawls well initially but Kirk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kirk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kirk trying to control from half guard but Flashlighter is working away.
Flashlighter regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kirk.
Kirk tries to free his leg and advance position but Flashlighter is retaining full guard.
Flashlighter can't keep his opponent in guard - Kirk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kirk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk thows a huge punch but Flashlighter dodges it nicely.
Kirk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flashlighter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flashlighter won't allow Kirk to pass to mount.
Kirk throwing shots but Flashlighter is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flashlighter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flashlighter is not content to let Kirk control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Flashlighter connects with a body shot that sends Kirk's belly button to the back.
Flashlighter misses with a wild body shot.
Kirk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Flashlighter makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kirk really felt that one!
Flashlighter lands a jab.
Kirk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kirk blocks the low kick.
Flashlighter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirk.
Kirk avoids the body shot from Flashlighter.
Kirk misses with a low kick.
Kirk lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk moves out of range as Flashlighter throws a body kick.
Kirk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Flashlighter checks it well.
Kirk blocks the body kick.
Flashlighter lands a leg kick that knocks Kirk off balance momentarily.
Kirk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flashlighter checks the leg kick.
Kirk walks into a jab.
Kirk loads up on a big right hand but Flashlighter slips the punch.
Kirk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter clinches.
Kirk misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kirk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter slowing the pace effectively.
Kirk working aggressively here.
Kirk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flashlighter after a bit of a struggle.
Kirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flashlighter slowing the pace effectively.
Flashlighter misses with a body punch.
Flashlighter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Flashlighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flashlighter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk is trying to pull guard but Flashlighter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Flashlighter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kirk's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Flashlighter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kirk's brow.
Kirk tries to pull guard but Flashlighter won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirk has clasped his hands together around Flashlighter's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Flashlighter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kirk throws an elbow but Flashlighter slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kirk trying to control the position but Flashlighter is working away.
An elbow from Kirk crashes against the mat.
Kirk misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kirk is trying to ground and pound but Flashlighter uses the momentary lack of control by Kirk to regain half guard.
Flashlighter desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kirk.
Flashlighter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Flashlighter is pressing down on Kirk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James Kirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flashlighter is keeping the position for now.
Flashlighter controlling Kirk's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kirk throws a series of punches but Flashlighter moves out of range.
Flashlighter instigates a clinch.
Flashlighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirk lands with a light punch inside.
Flashlighter lands a nice elbow.
Flashlighter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Flashlighter working aggressively here.
Kirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flashlighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kirk throws a head kick that misses.
Flashlighter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flashlighter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kirk shoots in but no luck this time.
Kirk throws a hook to the side of Flashlighter's head but Flashlighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kirk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flashlighter.
Flashlighter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Flashlighter is looking to chop away at Kirk's legs.
Flashlighter tests Kirk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Felix Flashlighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flashlighter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter throws a big shot that misses.
Flashlighter missing with a left hand there. Kirk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flashlighter instigates a clinch.
Kirk struggles to land a body shot inside as Flashlighter controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flashlighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Flashlighter throws an elbow but misses.
Kirk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flashlighter gets through Kirk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kirk avoids a wild elbow strike from Flashlighter.
Kirk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flashlighter lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Flashlighter.
Kirk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kirk blocking some punches.
Flashlighter misses with the head strike.
Flashlighter tries to land knees in the clinch but Kirk avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirk.
Flashlighter has a couple of punches blocked by Kirk.
Flashlighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirk's elbow.
Flashlighter trying to land knees to the body.
Kirk works on Flashlighter's body with a couple of short punches.
Flashlighter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kirk tries a body shot but Flashlighter blocks it.
Kirk working aggressively here.
Flashlighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kirk tries to pull guard but Flashlighter won't allow it.
Flashlighter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kirk.
Flashlighter tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirk pushes Flashlighter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flashlighter tries to stall but Kirk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Flashlighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk is struggling to control the position.
Kirk blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirk.
Flashlighter gets underhooks to prevent Kirk's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flashlighter misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Kirk scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Flashlighter lands an elbow inside.
Kirk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Flashlighter.
A right hook to the body lands for Kirk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flashlighter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Flashlighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flashlighter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kirk misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Kirk checks a low kick from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter throws a big shot that misses.
Flashlighter throws a jab when Kirk was well out of range.
Kirk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Flashlighter is able to avoid easily.
Flashlighter throws a leg kick
and Kirk counters with a leg kick.
Kirk is looking to chop away at Flashlighter's legs.
Flashlighter clinches with his opponent.
Flashlighter lands a nice uppercut.
Flashlighter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kirk avoids it.
Kirk throws a head punch that misses.
Flashlighter scores with a shot to the side of Kirk's head.
Kirk is leaning against Flashlighter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kirk swings wildly with an uppercut but Flashlighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flashlighters head.
Flashlighter pushes off an throws an elbow but Kirk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kirk fails to pull guard.
Kirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flashlighter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flashlighter is looking to chop away at Kirk's legs.
Flashlighter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kirk dives in and grabs Flashlighter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flashlighter pushes down on Kirk's head and hops out.
Kirk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Flashlighter moves into the clinch.
Kirk lands a left hand.
Kirk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kirk avoids a wild elbow strike from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Flashlighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flashlighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Felix Flashlighter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flashlighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flashlighter lands a really nice looking cross but Kirk seems unphased.
Kirk tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Flashlighter enables Kirk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Flashlighter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kirk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirk postures up in Flashlighter's guard and throws a big left but Flashlighter blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Flashlighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flashlighter is keeping the position for now.
Flashlighter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirk.
Kirk throwing strikes but missing.
Kirk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flashlighter is trying to keep Kirk in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter has momentary wrist control but Kirk slips an elbow through the middle.
Felix Flashlighter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Flashlighter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James Kirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirkis looking to pass into half guard but Flashlighter pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Flashlighter is in guard.
Kirk has an active guard here but Flashlighter has managed to pass into half guard.
Flashlighter is controlling the pace.
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 James Kirk.
I think Flashlighter 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Flashlighter!
Felix Flashlighter is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Felix Flashlighter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otso Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldorf Astoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable. Astoria is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Waltz from Les Sylphides. Waldorf Astoria will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otso Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waldorf Astoria!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but Astoria shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Astoria slips under a jab.
Astoria lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astoria manages to avoid it.
Jokinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astoria.
Astoria thows a leg kick but Jokinen checks it
and Jokinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Astoria thinking.
Astoria stuffs the takedown.
Astoria scores with a jab. Jokinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jokinen throws a right hand that Astoria ducks under and follows up with a left that Astoria also avoids with ease.
Astoria throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Astoria throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jokinen.
Astoria scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Astoria.
Jokinen shoots in and drives through. Astoria sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otso Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astoria scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Astoria misses with a looping right.
Jokinen is looking to clinch.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Astoria is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
Astoria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Astoria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Astoria misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen is looking to chop away at Astoria's legs.
Astoria throws a lazy body kick
and Jokinen counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Astoria is trying to get back to his feet.
Jokinen tries to score with some ground and pound. Astoria controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astoria on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jokinen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Astoria is working from the bottom.
Astoria isn't going anywhere.
Astoria struggling a bit here.
Jokinen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Astoria struggling a bit here.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Astoria is working from the bottom.
Jokinen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Astoria is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astoria prevents Jokinen from moving into mount.
Jokinen is working hard here to advance position.
Astoria looks to move to half guard but instead Jokinen has passed into mount! Damn!
Jokinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jokinen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Astoria because Jokinen loaded up on that one.
Jokinen controlling the position easily from mount.
Jokinen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Astoria keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jokinen is working for a guillotine from mount but Astoria frees his head quite easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Jokinen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Astoria in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jokinen looking to ground and pound but Astoria is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen working for a submission but Astoria is keeping him at bay.
Astoria wants to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Astoria takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jokinen tries to bum rush Astoria with a series of wild strikes but Astoria uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Astoria avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Astoria shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Astoria feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
A right-left combo lands from Astoria.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Astoria.
Astoria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astoria throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jokinen's head.
Jokinen blocks the body kick.
Jokinen is looking to wear down Astoria with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Astoria is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jokinen scores with a hook.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Astoria misses the shot to the body.
Astoria motions for Jokinen to come forward. Astoria throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astoria manages to avoid it.
Jokinen thumps Astoria with a low kick.
Astoria tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jokinen is able to avoid easily.
Astoria throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Astoria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Astoria fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jokinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Astoria scores with a jab. Jokinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Astoria takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Astoria connects with the punch.
Jokinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Astoria is breathing heavily.
Jokinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Astoria sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jokinen somewhat.
Astoria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Astoria throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astoria tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Astoria.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jokinen is defended easily by Astoria.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Astoria stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Astoria avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a solid leg kick but Astoria takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jokinen.
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Astoria's ribs.
Jokinen tries to land a front kick but Astoria steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Astoria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Astoria checks it.
A head kick misses from Astoria.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Astoria as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otso Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Astoria.
Jokinen wants to clinch.
Astoria misses with the combination.
Jokinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Astoria misses.
Jokinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jokinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Astoria moves out of range of the body kick from Jokinen.
Astoria tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Astoria jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen scores with a shot to the body.
Astoria has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astoria connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jokinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen is working for a guillotine from mount but Astoria frees his head quite easily.
Astoria in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Astoria is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jokinen working the ground and pound effectively.
Jokinen trying to control but Astoria is having none of it.
Jokinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Astoria looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Astoria.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Astoria. Astoria obviously looking to wear him down.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astoria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Astoria.
A head kick misses from Astoria.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Astoria saw that one coming.
A jab from Astoria misses.
Jokinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Astoria keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Astoria moves out of range of the body kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Astoria has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Jokinen cracks Astoria with a good jab.
Astoria is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Astoria is in big trouble! Jokinen is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Astoria. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Otso Jokinen!
Otso Jokinen gave a mention to Undead clothing. All items 10$ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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