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Kumite 55 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timu Puruunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvidor Seriento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Timu Puruunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvidor Seriento!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seriento tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seriento gets tackled into the cage by Puruunen. Puruunen maintains the clinch.
Seriento using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puruunen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seriento connects with a nasty looking knee right to Puruunen's face.
Puruunen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seriento tries a knee to the head but Puruunen blocks it.
Seriento using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puruunen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seriento tries a knee to the head but Puruunen blocks it.
Seriento avoiding damage as Puruunen throws knees to the body.
Seriento breaks from the clinch.
Puruunen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Puruunen pulls guard.
Puruunen wants to stand but Seriento is controlling the position.
Puruunen pushes Seriento off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seriento pushes Puruunen away with a front kick.
Seriento throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Puruunen clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puruunen.
Seriento with a knee to the head.
It looks like Timu Puruunen has been cut.
Seriento with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Seriento takes an elbow to the forehead.
Seriento tries a knee to the head but Puruunen blocks it.
Seriento with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Puruunen trying to control the position but instead, Seriento has worked for underhooks and has pushed Puruunen into the cage.
Seriento looking to throw knees to the head but Puruunen is blocking nicely.
Puruunen tries a knee to the head but Seriento blocks it.
Seriento tries a knee to the head but Puruunen blocks it.
Seriento tries to land a knee to the head but Puruunen blocks with his arms.
Seriento looks gassed!
Puruunen stalling in the clinch but Seriento improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puruunen lands a nice elbow.
Puruunen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seriento misses with a knee to the head.
Seriento blocks an elbow strike from Puruunen.
Seriento blocks the elbow strike.
Puruunen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seriento rushes Puruunen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Puruunen swings wildly with an uppercut but Seriento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puruunen tries to pull guard but Seriento holds him up against the cage and eventually Puruunen drops back down to his feet.
Seriento tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seriento blocks an elbow strike.
Puruunen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seriento blocks it with crossed arms.
Puruunen misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Seriento.
Seriento takes an elbow to the temple.
Seriento misses with a knee strike.
Puruunen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seriento throws a knee to the head but misses.
Puruunen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Puruunen lands a good knee to the midsection. Seriento won't want to take too many of those.
Puruunen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Seriento tries a knee to the head but Puruunen blocks it.
Seriento connects with a nasty looking knee right to Puruunen's face.
Seriento connects with a nasty looking knee right to Puruunen's face.
Puruunen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Puruunen gets to his feet. Seriento looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Puruunen misses with a double jab.
Puruunen darts in and clinches Seriento up against the cage.
Seriento with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seriento blocks an elbow strike.
Seriento throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Puruunen blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seriento takes an elbow to the forehead.
Seriento with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Puruunen throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puruunen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puruunen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seriento.
Seriento connects with a knee to the head.
Seriento misses with a knee strike.
Seriento prevents Puruunen from breaking the clinch.
Puruunen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Puruunen tries to pull guard but Seriento holds him up against the cage and eventually Puruunen drops back down to his feet.
Seriento connects with a knee to the head.
Puruunen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Puruunen.
Seriento tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Puruunen breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puruunen looks for the body kick but Seriento saw that one coming.
Seriento throws a sloppy head kick and Puruunen moves out of range easily.
Seriento throws a sloppy head kick and Puruunen moves out of range easily.
Seriento gets tackled into the cage by Puruunen. Puruunen maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timu Puruunen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timu Puruunen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Puruunen takes the fight into the clinch.
Seriento tries a knee to the head but Puruunen blocks it.
Puruunen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Puruunen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puruunen instigates a clinch.
Puruunen trying to land knees to the body.
Seriento tries a knee to the head but Puruunen blocks it.
Seriento using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puruunen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seriento avoiding damage as Puruunen throws knees to the body.
Seriento with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Seriento.
Puruunen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Seriento misses with a knee strike.
Puruunen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seriento is breathing heavily.
Puruunen moves into the clinch.
Puruunen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Seriento dodges an elbow strike from Puruunen.
Seriento dodges an elbow strike from Puruunen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puruunen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seriento misses with a knee to the head.
Seriento with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Seriento tries a knee to the head but Puruunen blocks it.
Puruunen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Puruunen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Seriento's brow.
Puruunen is trying to break the clinch but Seriento has him pressed against the cage.
Seriento tries to land a knee to the head but Puruunen blocks with his arms.
Seriento with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Puruunen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puruunen missing with knees to the body.
Puruunen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Seriento throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Puruunen blocks it with crossed arms.
Seriento with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Puruunen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Puruunen wants to get back to striking at distance but Seriento won't allow it.
Seriento misses with a knee strike.
Puruunen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Timu Puruunen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seriento with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seriento.
Puruunen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seriento throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Puruunen blocks it with crossed arms.
Puruunen lands a shoulder strike.
Puruunen breaks the clinch.
Puruunen forces Seriento back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puruunen jumps guard.
Seriento trying to stand up but can't free himself from Puruunen's guard.
Puruunen kicks Seriento off and gets to his feet.
Timu Puruunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puruunen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puruunen throws an elbow that misses.
Seriento dodges an elbow strike from Puruunen.
Seriento scores with a knee to the head.
Puruunen stalling in the clinch but Seriento improves position.
Seriento tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seriento blocks an elbow strike.
Puruunen taking a breather.
Seriento misses with a knee strike.
Puruunen pulls guard.
Seriento must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Puruunen has his feet on Seriento's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Puruunen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Seriento misses with a knee to the head.
Puruunen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Puruunen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Timu Puruunen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puruunen throws a sloppy head kick and Seriento moves out of range easily.
Seriento tries a head kick but it misses.
Seriento tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puruunen closes the distance and clinches.
Puruunen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Seriento lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Puruunen taking a breather.
Seriento tries to land a knee to the head but Puruunen blocks with his arms.
Seriento avoids a wild elbow strike from Puruunen.
Seriento throws a knee to the head but misses.
Puruunen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seriento walks away with a smile on his face. Puruunen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seriento stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timu Puruunen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puruunen closes the distance and clinches.
Seriento tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Puruunen wants to break free but Seriento has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timu Puruunen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Timu Puruunen'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. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Seriento.
Puruunen darts in and clinches Seriento up against the cage.
Seriento managing to block the knees to the body from Puruunen.
Seriento avoids a wild elbow strike from Puruunen.
Seriento tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seriento looking to throw knees to the head but Puruunen is blocking nicely.
Puruunen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Puruunen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Puruunen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Seriento misses with a knee to the head.
Seriento with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Puruunen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Seriento takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seriento tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Puruunen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seriento blocks it with crossed arms.
Puruunen manages to pull guard.
Puruunen pushes Seriento off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puruunen keeps the fight on the outside.
Puruunen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seriento tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seriento on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seriento tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seriento with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Puruunen tries to land a knee to the head but Seriento blocks with his arms.
Puruunen pushes off an throws an elbow but Seriento leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Puruunen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puruunen clinches up against the cage.
Seriento looking to throw knees to the head but Puruunen is blocking nicely.
Puruunen lands an elbow just above Seriento 's eye.
Puruunen scores a nice knee to the body.
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!
Seriento misses with a knee to the head.
Puruunen trying to land knees to the body.
Salvidor Seriento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puruunen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Puruunen lands a nice elbow.
Puruunen misses with an elbow over the top.
Seriento landing knees to the head.
Seriento avoids a wild elbow strike from Puruunen.
Puruunen pulls Seriento into guard.
Puruunen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seriento is one step ahead there.
Puruunen pushes Seriento off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puruunen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seriento moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Puruunen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Puruunen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Seriento throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Puruunen blocks it with crossed arms.
Seriento tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seriento is pressed up against the cage. Puruunen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Seriento down to the mat. Seriento avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Seriento throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seriento throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Puruunen working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puruunen missing with knees to the body.
Puruunen lands with a light punch inside.
Seriento misses with a knee strike.
Timu Puruunen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seriento misses with a knee strike.
Seriento tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seriento misses with a knee strike.
Puruunen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seriento misses with a knee to the head.
Seriento keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Puruunen's efforts to push away.
Puruunen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Puruunen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Seriento prevents Puruunen from breaking the clinch.
Seriento using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puruunen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timu Puruunen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Puruunen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timu Puruunen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster McCluster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalervo Paukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalervo Paukku is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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219 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buster McCluster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalervo Paukku!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paukku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCluster connects with a body shot that sends Paukku's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Paukku.
McCluster swings widly with a right hand
and Paukku counters with a right hand to the body.
McCluster throws a lazy right hand but Paukku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCluster throws a looping overhand right but Paukku ducks down to avoid it.
McCluster misses with a body shot.
Paukku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCluster.
McCluster misses with a hook
so Paukku counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paukku drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Paukku seems to have locked his on tight now - McCluster screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Paukku, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kalervo Paukku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Alpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen McMurtry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo Alpha could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stephen McMurtry's chin.
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208 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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204 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful |
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aldo Alpha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen McMurtry!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alpha misses the shot to the body.
McMurtry thows a body shot but no joy.
McMurtry throws a combination that misses
and Alpha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alpha.
Alpha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alpha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alpha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alpha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alpha looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McMurtry working a defensive guard but Alpha manages to pass into side control anyway.
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!
Alpha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McMurtry has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alpha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McMurtry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha taking a breather here.
McMurtry tries to buck Alpha off but Alpha is having none of it.
Alpha in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... McMurtry is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aldo Alpha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bums Bi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewie Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bi comes to the cage accompanied by Infected Mushroom - Killing Time. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bums Bi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stewie Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bi misses with a double jab.
Griffin scoring well with a low kick there.
Griffin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griffin darts in and clinches Bi up against the cage.
Griffin lands a knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Griffin.
It looks like Bums Bi has been cut.
Bi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bi trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin wants to stand but Bi is controlling the position.
Griffin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bums Bi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Griffin wants to clinch.
Griffin rushes Bi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Griffin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Griffin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffin presses Bi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffin's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bi is trying to maintain a safe position but Griffin gets an underhook and turns Bi into the cage.
Bi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffin lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Griffin.
Bi is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griffin landing knees to the head.
Griffin lands a left hand.
Bi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griffin scores with a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Griffin.
Griffin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Griffin lands a knee to the head.
Griffin lands a knee to the head.
Griffin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffin lands a knee to the head.
Bums Bi's cut is getting worse.
Griffin pushes Bi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bi blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Griffin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Griffin scores a nice knee to the body.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Griffin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffin.
A short right from Griffin on the inside.
Griffin scores with a shot to the side of Bi's head.
Griffin lands a left hand.
A short left from Griffin.
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
Griffin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Griffin landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Griffin.
Griffin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bi lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bi tries to circle away but Griffin has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Griffin on the inside.
Bi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bi looking to stall.
Griffin scores with a knee to the head.
Griffin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but Bi blocks it.
Bi lands a left hand.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bi tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffin misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffin.
Griffin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Griffin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bi can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Griffin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bums Bi'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.
Bi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bi takes the fight into the clinch.
Bi misses with the head strike.
Bi wants to stall.
Bi tries to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling the position.
Bi is trying to drag Griffin to the mat but Griffin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Griffin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bums Bi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin tries to throw a body punch but Bi avoids it by throwing Griffin back against the cage.
Griffin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin misses with a knee to the head.
Griffin working Bi over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Griffin.
Bi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griffin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bi backwards.
Griffin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Griffin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bi's face.
Griffin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but Bi blocks it.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Griffin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Griffin obliges.
Griffin scores with a knee to the head.
Bums Bi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Griffin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Griffin misses with a knee strike.
Griffin tries a body shot but Bi blocks it.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Griffin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is pressed up against the cage. Bi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griffin down to the mat. Griffin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griffin moves to clinch but Bi breaks away
and Bi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffin scores with a decent looking hook.
Bi misses with a takedown attempt - Griffin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Griffin throws a series of strikes that have Bi backpedaling.
Griffin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bums Bi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bi.
Bi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is looking to slow Bi down with leg kicks.
Stewie Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin forces Bi back against the cage and clinches.
Griffin misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Griffin.
Still in the clinch, Griffin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Griffin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Griffin fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Griffin tenderised Bi's leg. Bi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffin throws a good cross that connects.
Danga de danga de dang - Griffin scores with a four punch combination!
Bi looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin tries to clinch but Bi moves out of range.
Bi needs to keep his hands up - Griffin had a free shot at his head there.
Griffin tries to clinch but Bi moves out of range.
Griffin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bi's head backwards.
Griffin forces Bi back against the cage and clinches.
Bi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griffin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Griffin connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Griffin.
Griffin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bums Bi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Griffin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No luck for Bi with that takedown attempt.
Bi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Bi persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffin.
Bi gets tackled into the cage by Griffin. Griffin maintains the clinch.
Bi tries to throw a body punch but Griffin avoids it by throwing Bi back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Griffin.
Griffin landing knees to the head.
Griffin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Griffin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bi's face.
Bi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Griffin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bi backwards.
Griffin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bi is rocked!
Bi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh Bi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bi working aggressively here.
Griffin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bi seems to have got his legs back now.
Griffin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bi blocks it with crossed arms.
Griffin lands a nice shot to the body.
Bi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Griffin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bums Bi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffin clinches up with Bi and pushes him back against the cage.
Bi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bi blocks it with crossed arms.
Bi tries to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling the position.
Bi prevents a body shot from Griffin.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Griffin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bi wants a takedown.
Bi has Griffin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but Bi blocks with his arms.
Griffin blocking some punches.
Bi tries to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Griffin.
Griffin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bi backwards.
Griffin working Bi over with knees to the body.
A short left from Griffin.
Griffin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin connects with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Griffin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A knee to the head by Griffin.
Griffin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bi fails to pull guard.
Bi wants a takedown but no success here.
Griffin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bi tries to score a body lock takedown but Griffin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Griffin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Griffin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Griffin connects with a knee to the head.
Griffin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bi blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bi tries to break free but Griffin pushes him back against the cage.
Bi tries to pull guard but Griffin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Griffin connects with a knee to the head.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but Bi blocks with his arms.
Bi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffin has him pressed against the cage.
Griffin can't find room to land a body shot as Bi controls the action.
Bi is leaning against Griffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Griffin is keeping busy.
Griffin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffin takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stewie Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Griffin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stewie Griffin!
Stewie Griffin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trey Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Dragoslav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragoslav has chosen Disturbed - Indestructible as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26
280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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273 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trey Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Dragoslav!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Dragoslav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragoslav.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robinson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson blocks a head kick by Dragoslav.
Robinson swings for the body but Dragoslav moves out of range.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragoslav.
Robinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trey Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragoslav.
Robinson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dragoslav fails with a takedown attempt.
Dragoslav shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Robinson's guard.
Dragoslav trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dragoslav is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragoslav trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dragoslav on the ground.
Dragoslav controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dragoslav trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dragoslav is controlling him.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Dragoslav drops back looking for a leg! Robinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robinson manages to kick Dragoslav off! Dragoslav jumps back into Robinson's guard.
Dragoslav wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragoslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Dragoslav fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Dragoslav will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Trey Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Dragoslav.
Dragoslav takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson cracks Dragoslav with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dragoslav takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dragoslav looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragoslav moves away.
Robinson is looking to wear down Dragoslav with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robinson misses the body punch
and Dragoslav counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dragoslav throwing shots but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Dragoslav decides to stand up.
Jab, jab by Robinson - just one landing.
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!
Dragoslav moves away from the strike by Robinson.
Dragoslav uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robinson.
Robinson throws a sloppy body shot
and Dragoslav holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dragoslav keeps control of Robinson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robinson is trying to stall.
Dragoslav has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson breaks the clinch.
Robinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dragoslav on the side of the head.
Robinson misses the body punch
and Dragoslav counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Robinson!
Dragoslav with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragoslav controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragoslav looking to secure an arm triangle but Robinson defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Trey Robinson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson misses with an uppercut
and Dragoslav counters with a takedown into side control.
Robinson is being controlled here.
Robinson trying to control but Dragoslav flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Nikola Dragoslav has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dragoslav looking for the choke from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson staying busy and making it hard for Dragoslav to control.
Dragoslav misses with an elbow to the head.
Robinson trying to control the position but Dragoslav manages to sink in the hooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragoslav patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dragoslav is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Robinson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dragoslav struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to control but not successfully.
Robinson is trying to remain composed but Dragoslav is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Will Dragoslav go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dragoslav biding his time, controlling Robinson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Robinson fending off the submission attempt from Dragoslav.
Robinson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Dragoslav looking for the RNC.
Dragoslav gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Let's hope that Dragoslav has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dragoslav has Robinson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Dragoslav has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A lull in the action here.
Robinson showing good submission defense here.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Robinson trying to control the hands but Dragoslav won't let him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragoslav is riding his opponent, not letting Robinson buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav is not going to allow Robinson to sit and survive in this position.
Dragoslav is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Robinson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dragoslav looking for the choke but no joy.
Robinson trying to control the hands but Dragoslav won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragoslav biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Dragoslav showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A big left from Robinson misses.
Robinson swings for the body but Dragoslav moves out of range.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragoslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Dragoslav listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dragoslav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragoslav.
Dragoslav avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Dragoslav shoots in and gets a takedown into Robinson's guard.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dragoslav wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Dragoslav stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragoslav dives in and scores a takedown into Robinson's guard.
Robinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robinson tries to get out of the position.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Dragoslav from controlling successfully.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dragoslav is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dragoslav shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragoslav moves away.
Dragoslav fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson digs a good hook to Dragoslav's body.
Dragoslav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Dragoslav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson stuffs the takedown.
Trey Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Dragoslav.
Dragoslav is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
Robinson takes a swing at Dragoslav's ribcage but misses.
Robinson connects with a nice looking jab.
Robinson thows a body shot but no joy.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Trey Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragoslav tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Robinson lands a right hook to the body.
Dragoslav avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragoslav.
Robinson throws a body punch but Dragoslav moves out of range.
Dragoslav drops his hands momentarily and Robinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragoslav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikola Dragoslav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robinson digs a good body shot into Dragoslav's ribs.
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robinson cracks Dragoslav with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Robinson coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson jabs Dragoslav to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Dragoslav moves away and avoids it.
Robinson misses with the combination.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Dragoslav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragoslav.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Dragoslav counters with a good low kick that Robinson was not able to check.
Robinson throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Dragoslav lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robinson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Robinson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Trey Robinson waved his t-shirt featuring Global MMA Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CockO SauruS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, CockO SauruS!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira misses the body punch
and SauruS counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - SauruS throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Moreira. Beautiful body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moreira.
Decent striking displayed by Moreira there.
Moreira slips a jab from SauruS.
SauruS fails to land the takedown.
SauruS takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Moreira misses.
Moreira connects with a right hand. SauruS shakes it off.
Moreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SauruS moves away.
Moreira lands a right hook to the body.
Moreira is looking to wear down SauruS with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
SauruS misses the body punch
and Moreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
SauruS throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
SauruS takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but SauruS manages to avoid it.
SauruS shoots in and drives through. Moreira sprawls well.
Moreira connects with a crisp jab.
SauruS drops his hands momentarily and Moreira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
SauruS lands a jab to the head.
Moreira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from SauruS.
Moreira lands a nice hook to SauruS's body. SauruS takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Moreira misses
and SauruS counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Moreira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SauruS takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moreira throws a body punch but SauruS moves out of range.
SauruS takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moreira swings for the body but SauruS moves out of range.
Moreira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moreira misses with a jab to the body
and SauruS counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moreira thinking.
SauruS uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moreira.
A swing and a miss from Moreira.
Moreira misses with a left hand
and SauruS counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Moreira misses.
Moreira tries a low kick but SauruS avoids it.
SauruS waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moreira.
SauruS takes a swing at Moreira's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by SauruS.
A low kick from Moreira is predictable there
and SauruS counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
SauruS scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
SauruS shoots in and drives through. Moreira sprawls well.
Daniel Moreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CockO SauruS.
SauruS slips under a jab.
SauruS fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moreira checks it well.
Moreira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and SauruS counters with a left and a right that stings Moreira.
Moreira punishes SauruS's body with a nice straight punch.
Moreira thows a body shot but no joy.
Moreira throws a right and a left that SauruS avoids nicely.
SauruS misses the shot to the body.
Daniel Moreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreira just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira scores with a hook to the body. SauruS takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moreira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
SauruS takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SauruS moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moreira just misses with a punch to the body.
SauruS dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moreira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
SauruS misses with a low kick as Moreira jumps back.
Moreira looks to score with a jab to the body but SauruS is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces SauruS back to the cage. Moreira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Moreira misses with a looping right.
Moreira throws the kick towards the body but SauruS avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Moreira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
SauruS takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moreira misses with a low kick.
Moreira throws the left hand but SauruS avoids the punch easily.
Moreira takes a swing at SauruS's ribcage but misses.
Moreira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moreira throws a hook but SauruS avoids it easily.
Moreira lands a glancing blow to the side of SauruS's head.
SauruS with a hook.
Moreira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
SauruS shoots and misses
and Moreira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moreira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
SauruS doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
SauruS shoots in but Moreira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as SauruS blocks the leg kick.
Daniel Moreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Moreira.
Moreira lands a slapping body shot.
Moreira swings for the body but SauruS moves out of range.
SauruS takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
SauruS takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moreira catches SauruS with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Moreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SauruS was well out of range. Poor timing from Moreira.
A shot to the liver by Moreira. Beautiful body shot.
Daniel Moreira is winning the standup battle so far.
SauruS shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moreira defends it nicely.
Daniel Moreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CockO SauruS.
SauruS looks to throw the jab but Moreira is out of range.
SauruS has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira lands a nice hook to SauruS's body. SauruS takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
SauruS throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Moreira.
SauruS is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by SauruS there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moreira.
SauruS keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
SauruS ducks under a wild hook from Moreira.
Moreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moreira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Moreira does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira moves away from the strike by SauruS.
Moreira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from SauruS.
SauruS steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Moreira. That one must have hurt.
Moreira lands a front kick.
Moreira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before SauruS has time to react.
Moreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Moreira scores with a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but SauruS might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Moreira has got the better of the exchanges.
Moreira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
SauruS takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
SauruS drops his hands momentarily and Moreira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
SauruS tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moreira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from SauruS.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moreira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Moreira digs a good body shot into SauruS's ribs.
SauruS checks a low kick from Moreira.
Moreira throws an overhand right that lands on SauruS's shoulder, as SauruS tries to avoid the shot.
Moreira swings for the body but SauruS moves out of range.
SauruS tries a low kick but Moreira avoids it.
SauruS walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
SauruS is rocked!
Nice defenses there by SauruS.
SauruS is still on wobbly legs! Can Moreira finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreira lands with a hook. SauruS tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but SauruS manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Moreira dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Moreira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
SauruS seems to have recovered his senses.
Moreira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moreira just misses with a punch to the body.
SauruS is trying desperately to land a takedown but Moreira is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for SauruS.
SauruS takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moreira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but SauruS manages to avoid it.
SauruS fails with the takedown
and Moreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moreira throws a body punch but SauruS moves out of range.
SauruS has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Excellent takedown into side control there by SauruS.
SauruS takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moreira is looking for a sweep.
SauruS throwing strikes but Moreira manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira trying to control the position but SauruS is working away.
SauruS tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moreira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
SauruS being controlled for a moment.
SauruS is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moreira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
SauruS is pressing down on Moreira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreira got a little sloppy there for a moment and SauruS has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moreira has managed to get both his arms back between SauruS's legs - danger averted.
SauruS working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moreira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moreira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moreira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira works over SauruS with some ground and pound from guard.
Daniel Moreira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moreira wants to pass the guard but SauruS is keeping the position.
SauruS is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moreira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira pushing down on SauruS's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
SauruS wants to improve his position but Moreira is controlling well.
Moreira is taking a breather. SauruS says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
SauruS makes his way to full guard. A much better position for SauruS.
Moreira content to stall in guard here.
CockO SauruS has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moreira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that SauruS can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Daniel Moreira wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Moreira misses with a wild body shot.
Moreira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moreira moves out of range as SauruS strikes.
Moreira misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from SauruS.
SauruS shoots in but Moreira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daniel Moreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CockO SauruS.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SauruS lands a jab to the nose.
Moreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SauruS moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Moreira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moreira has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Moreira!
Daniel Moreira decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Messi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messi fails to land the takedown.
Messi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanchez checks it well.
Messi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range and Messi settles back down.
Messi misses with a wild body shot.
Messi throws a head kick that misses
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Messi looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
Messi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Messi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Messi lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Messi moves out of range of the strikes.
Messi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Messi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez lands a jab to Messi's midsection.
Sanchez lands a head kick!
Messi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Messi gets a double leg takedown into Sanchez's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Messi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Messi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Messi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Messi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez trying to control the position here.
Messi throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Messi postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Diego Sanchez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Messi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Messi misses with a body shot.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Messi ducks down to avoid it.
Messi throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice cross by Sanchez.
Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Messi to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Messi.
Messi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Messi misses with a right hand
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Messi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Messi tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Sanchez coming out on top.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
Messi throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Messi is breathing heavily.
Messi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Diego Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Messi misses with a takedown
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Messi at a distance.
Sanchez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Messi.
Sanchez stuns Messi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Messi. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Messi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Messi scrambles back to his feet.
Messi fails with a takedown attempt.
Messi shoots in but no luck this time.
Messi swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Messi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sanchez scores with a nice right hand.
Messi is rocked!
Sanchez throws a jab when Messi was well out of range.
Oh Messi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Messi is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Sanchez Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Messi is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Diego Sanchez! Diego Sanchez retains his bantamweight title!
Diego Sanchez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arga Buarga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorma Kuyrpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuyrpa has chosen Armi & Danny - I Want To Love You Tender as his entrance music. Jorma Kuyrpa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arga Buarga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Kuyrpa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuyrpa doesn't manage to clinch there - Buarga circles away.
Kuyrpa tries to clinch but Buarga moves out of range.
Buarga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buarga throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Buarga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buarga misses with an uppercut. Kuyrpa saw that one coming.
Buarga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buarga throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuyrpa.
Kuyrpa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Buarga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuyrpa is one step ahead there.
Buarga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kuyrpa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buarga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuyrpa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuyrpa throws a big elbow that misses.
Buarga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuyrpa defends well.
Buarga keeping moving, preventing Kuyrpa from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuyrpa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buarga is keeping the position for now.
Buarga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuyrpa is one step ahead there.
Buarga being controlled here, momentarily.
Buarga looking for a sweep. Not yet Buarga, not yet.
Kuyrpa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuyrpa trying to control but Buarga is working from the bottom.
Buarga is trying to control the position but Kuyrpa postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuyrpa trying to control but Buarga is working from the bottom.
Buarga can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuyrpa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Buarga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuyrpa wants to control from the top but Buarga keeps moving.
Buarga wants to sweep here but Kuyrpa controlling him for the moment.
Kuyrpais looking to pass into half guard but Buarga pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Buarga is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuyrpa is looking for a triangle here but Buarga uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kuyrpa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buarga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kuyrpa regains half guard.
Kuyrpa wants to improve his position but Buarga is controlling well.
Kuyrpa looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buarga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Kuyrpa 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.
Kuyrpa slips under a jab.
Kuyrpa slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Buarga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuyrpa slips a jab from Buarga.
Buarga throws a lazy right hand but Kuyrpa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buarga thuds a left hand into Kuyrpa's body.
Buarga misses with a right hand
and Kuyrpa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Buarga!
Buarga wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kuyrpa.
Kuyrpa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kuyrpa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Buarga looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuyrpa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buarga is looking to get to half guard.
Kuyrpa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Buarga because Kuyrpa loaded up on that one.
Kuyrpa unloads with some shots from mount but Buarga bucks and avoids them well.
Kuyrpa blocks Buarga's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kuyrpa controlling from the full mount.
Buarga bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuyrpa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kuyrpa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuyrpa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Buarga passes into half guard.
Buarga wants to pass the guard but Kuyrpa is defending well.
Kuyrpa is trying to control but Buarga manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuyrpa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuyrpa tries to lock up and control but Buarga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuyrpa working to try and regain half guard.
Kuyrpa tries to hold on but Buarga postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kuyrpa is trying to escape the mount.
Buarga raining down hammerfists from mount.
Buarga looking to control but Kuyrpa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuyrpa tries to hold on but Buarga postures up.
Buarga working for a guillotine from mount but Kuyrpa is in no mood to give up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuyrpa is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Kuyrpa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Buarga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuyrpa.
Kuyrpa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kuyrpa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Buarga to regain full guard.
Kuyrpa looking to sit in guard and control but Buarga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kuyrpa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Buarga landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuyrpa wants to sweep here but Buarga controlling him for the moment.
Kuyrpa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Buarga has picked Kuyrpa up and slammed him! Kuyrpa can't keep hold of the triangle and Buarga manages to pass to side control!
Kuyrpa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kuyrpa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Buarga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kuyrpa uses his free foot to push down on Buarga's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Buarga.
Kuyrpa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kuyrpa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Buarga is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buarga sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuyrpa's guard.
Buarga thows a huge punch but Kuyrpa dodges it nicely.
Buarga is pressing down on Kuyrpa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuyrpa is holding on for now.
Kuyrpa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buarga is pressing down on Kuyrpa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuyrpa is holding on for now.
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!
Kuyrpa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jorma Kuyrpa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuyrpa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuyrpa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Buarga has passed into half guard!
Kuyrpa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuyrpa wants to control but Buarga is keeping busy.
Kuyrpa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Buarga scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kuyrpa actively working from the bottom here.
Buarga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuyrpa keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buarga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuyrpa defending well though.
Buarga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buarga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Buarga working Kuyrpa over with strikes.
Buarga wants to take a breather but Kuyrpa is having none of it.
Kuyrpa wants to control but Buarga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kuyrpa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kuyrpa is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buarga raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buarga wants to control the pace but Kuyrpa is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Arga Buarga did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Buarga misses with a left hand
and Kuyrpa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Buarga's guard now.
Kuyrpa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buarga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuyrpa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buarga is on top in guard.
Buarga trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuyrpa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuyrpa is looking for a triangle here but Buarga uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Buarga working away.
Kuyrpa sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buarga works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kuyrpa is looking to get to half guard.
Buarga throwing strikes here but Kuyrpa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kuyrpa is bucking up trying to escape but Buarga cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kuyrpa tries to hold on but Buarga pushes him away.
Kuyrpa is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buarga avoids the attempt from Kuyrpa to control.
Kuyrpa can't escape the position.
Buarga postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kuyrpa looks a forlorn figure.
Buarga avoids the attempt from Kuyrpa to control.
Kuyrpa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
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!
Kuyrpa is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuyrpa tries to lock up and control but Buarga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuyrpa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Buarga kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kuyrpa is in a horrible position here. Buarga smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Buarga cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kuyrpa tries to hold on but Buarga postures up.
Kuyrpa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buarga lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kuyrpa hang on?
Kuyrpa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuyrpa tries to hold on but Buarga pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buarga working the ground and pound effectively.
Buarga looking to control but Kuyrpa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buarga throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Buarga has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kuyrpa's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arga Buarga had his way with Jorma Kuyrpa in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuyrpa.
Kuyrpa tries to clinch there but Buarga circles away.
Buarga rushes Kuyrpa and presses him up against the cage.
Kuyrpa jumps guard but Buarga stands there with Kuyrpa around his waist. Kuyrpa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buarga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuyrpa manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buarga passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Buarga working away.
Buarga lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Kuyrpa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuyrpa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuyrpa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kuyrpa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuyrpa looking for subs from the bottom but Buarga mounts him!
Kuyrpa tries to reverse the position but Buarga maintains control.
Buarga looking to finish Kuyrpa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kuyrpa!
Buarga is landing with some decent strikes but Kuyrpa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kuyrpa is rocked!
Buarga lands a big shot there that rocks Kuyrpa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kuyrpa is still in real trouble! Can Buarga finish him?
Buarga cracks Kuyrpa 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 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arga Buarga!
In his post fight interview, Arga Buarga started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Peto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sabaton - Talvisota . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Peto!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peto walks into a left hand.
Peto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marx. That did some damage!
Pertti Peto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marx.
Peto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marx lands with a hook. Peto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Peto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marx was well out of range. Poor timing from Peto.
Peto misses with a hook.
Peto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marx moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That kick from Peto tenderised Marx's leg. Marx is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peto throws a lazy uppercut
and Marx counters with a nice leg kick.
Marx takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peto tries to land a front kick but Marx steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marx connects with a solid leg kick.
Marx throws a wild body kick that Peto sees coming a mile off.
Peto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marx. Marx circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marx on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Peto. Peto obviously looking to wear him down.
Peto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Peto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marx is breathing heavily.
Peto misses with a two punch combination.
Marx tries for a takedown but Peto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marx throws a good cross that connects.
Nice takedown defense from Peto. No joy for Marx on that attempt.
Peto connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marx stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Whack! Peto lands a heavy head kick that drops Marx. The ref tackles Peto to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Marx was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Pertti Peto!
Pertti Peto 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Fernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goro Utini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goro Utini will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Fernan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goro Utini!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernan looks to land a right hand but Utini moved out of range.
Utini throws a leg kick which misses Fernan's front leg but catches the back leg as Fernan tries to avoid it.
Fernan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Utini counters with a right hand to the body.
Fernan misses with a low kick.
Utini tries a low kick but Fernan avoids it.
Utini throws an overhand right that lands on Fernan's shoulder, as Fernan tries to avoid the shot.
Fernan motions for Utini to come forward. Fernan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Utini swings for the body but Fernan moves out of range.
Fernan needs to keep his hands up - Utini had a free shot at his head there.
Fernan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Utini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Utini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Utini misses with an uppercut. Fernan saw that one coming.
Fernan looks to land a right hand but Utini moved out of range.
Utini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernan was well out of range. Poor timing from Utini.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Utini was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernan.
Utini throws a hook but Fernan blocks it.
Fernan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernan tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Utini.
Utini swinging wildly here.
Utini cracks Fernan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Utini slips a jab and a cross from Fernan.
Utini with a nice cross.
A cross from Utini lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Utini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Utini throws a hook but Fernan avoids it easily.
Utini blocks a low kick nicely.
Fernan throws a low kick but Utini moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Utini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fernan!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernan throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Fernan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fernan is looking to slow Utini down with leg kicks.
Utini moves out of range as Fernan throws a body kick.
Fernan throws a low kick but Utini avoids it.
Utini checks a low kick from Fernan.
Fernan throws a wild body kick that Utini sees coming a mile off.
Utini throws a body punch but Fernan moves out of range.
Fernan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Utini.
A leg kick checked by Fernan.
Utini checks the leg kick nicely there.
Utini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fernan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Utini lands with an overhand left.
Fernan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Utini throws a good cross that connects.
Utini avoids the head kick by Fernan.
Utini is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fernan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utini throws a series of punches but Fernan avoids them all with ease.
Fernan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fernan tried to score with a low kick but Utini checks it.
Utini throws a right hand that Fernan ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernan also avoids with ease.
Fernan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Utini misses with a body shot.
Fernan throws a leg kick which misses Utini's front leg but catches the back leg as Utini tries to avoid it.
Fernan throws a leg kick which misses Utini's front leg but catches the back leg as Utini tries to avoid it.
Utini swats away the attempt to clinch by Fernan.
Utini misses with a looping right.
Fernan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernan ducks right into an uppercut from Utini.
Fernan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernan walks into a straight right hand from Utini.
A looping hook to the body misses from Utini. Fernan does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Fernan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Utini is out of range and Fernan settles back down.
Utini lands a really nice looking cross but Fernan seems unphased.
Utini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Utini looks to land a right hand but Fernan moved out of range.
A clash of legs there as Utini blocks the low kick.
Fernan wants to land a leg kick but Utini is out of range.
Fernan moves out of range as Utini strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fernan, right into the meat.
Utini checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Utini.
Fernan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Utini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fernan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Utini there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goro Utini dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Utini does it's job there.
Utini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fernan.
Utini connects with a leg kick. Fernan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fernan throws a chopping leg kick but Utini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fernan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Utini is able to avoid easily.
Utini misses with a body shot.
Utini throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Utini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Utini stuffs the takedown.
Utini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fernan connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fernan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Utini misses the shot to the body.
Utini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fernan.
Fernan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Utini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernan manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Utini. Fernan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fernan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Utini throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Utini lands a right hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Fernan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Utini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernan manages to avoid it.
Utini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fernan tries to close the distance and clinch but Utini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Utini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fernan's hands.
Utini avoids the body shot from Fernan.
Fernan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Utini takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fernan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Utini.
Fernan is looking to wear down Utini with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fernan throws a leg kick which misses Utini's front leg but catches the back leg as Utini tries to avoid it.
Utini misses with an uppercut. Fernan saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fernan. Utini shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Fernan as he checks the leg kick.
Utini takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Utini moves out of range of the leg kick from Fernan.
Utini throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fernan misses with a low kick.
Goro Utini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Utini misses with a leg kick.
Fernan slips under a jab.
Fernan connects with an inside leg kick.
Robert Fernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good work by Utini as he checks the leg kick.
Fernan throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Goro Utini has been cut.
Fernan walks into a jab.
Fernan wants to land a leg kick but Utini is out of range.
Utini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernan has Utini up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fernan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Utini avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Utini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Utini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fernan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernan missing with knees to the body.
Fernan trying to land knees to the body.
Fernan misses with a punch on the inside.
Utini is looking to break free of the clinch but Fernan has double underhooks.
Fernan looking to stall.
Utini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Utini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fernan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Utini but Utini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed right hand from Utini misses the target.
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 Robert Fernan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Goro Utini's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Utini lands with a nice combination. Fernan backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Robert Fernan has been cut.
Utini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Utini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Utini lands with a straight right. Fernan didn't see that one coming.
Utini misses with an uppercut.
Utini scores with a punch to the head.
Fernan moves out of range of the strikes.
Fernan dodges the punch combination from Utini.
Utini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Utini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fernan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Utini lands with a straight right. Fernan didn't see that one coming.
Fernan moves out of range of the leg kick from Utini.
Fernan tries to score with a low kick but Utini moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fernan tries a head kick but it misses.
Goro Utini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fernan. Fernan obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Fernan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Utini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fernan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fernan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Utini throws a good cross that connects.
Utini throws a nice looking combination but Fernan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Utini misses with a looping right.
Fernan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Utini.
Fernan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Utini just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Utini.
Utini throws a body punch but Fernan moves out of range.
Utini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernan dives in and grabs Utini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Utini pushes down on Fernan's head and hops out.
Utini throws an overhand right that lands on Fernan's shoulder, as Fernan tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Fernan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Utini sizes up Fernan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Utini blocks a head kick by Fernan.
Utini throws a looping overhand right but Fernan ducks down to avoid it.
Utini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Utini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Utini throws a series of punches but Fernan moves out of range.
Utini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Utini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fernan doesn't seem phased though.
Fernan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Utini thumps Fernan with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Fernan blocks the low kick.
Fernan tries to clinch up but Utini circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fernan.
Robert Fernan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Utini swinging wildly here.
Utini looks to land a left hand but Fernan moved out of range nicely.
Fernan tries to land a leg kick but Utini saw it coming and moves away.
Utini throws a big shot that misses.
Fernan looks to land a body kick but Utini moved away.
Fernan tries to clinch but Utini is having none of it.
Fernan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Utini throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernan.
A combination from Utini does no damage.
Fernan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernan manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fernan.
Utini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Utini lands a body shot.
Fernan throws a chopping leg kick but Utini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fernan tries to clinch up but Utini circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Utini.
Utini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Utini avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Utini throws out the jab.
Fernan throws a leg kick but Utini checks it.
Fernan looks to score with a jab to the body but Utini is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Utini scores with a sloppy right hand. Fernan should have avoided that one.
Utini takes a swing at Fernan's ribcage but misses.
Fernan slips a jab and a cross from Utini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goro Utini really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Utini throws a right and a left that Fernan avoids nicely.
Fernan connects with an inside leg kick.
Fernan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernan misses with a leg kick
and Utini counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fernan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Utini.
Fernan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Utini.
Fernan connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fernan.
Utini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fernan. Fernan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Utini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fernan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fernan throws a sloppy head kick and Utini moves out of range easily.
Fernan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Utini being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Fernan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Utini struggling a bit here.
Utini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fernan's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Utini looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fernan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fernan is looking to take a break and control but Utini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Utini wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utini wants to control but Fernan is keeping busy.
Utini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fernan throws an elbow that misses. Utini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fernan's guard. Nice move by Utini!
Fernan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Utini trying to control but Fernan is working from the bottom.
Utini would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utini looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Utini works Fernan's body with a nice hook.
Fernan takes one on the button.
Utini punishes Fernan's body with a nice straight punch.
Fernan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Utini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Utini manages to avoid it.
Fernan moves away from the strike by Utini.
Fernan misses with a body kick.
Utini throws an overhand right that lands on Fernan's shoulder, as Fernan tries to avoid the shot.
Utini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernan throws a sloppy head kick and Utini moves out of range easily.
Fernan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Utini.
Utini misses with a hook. Fernan ducked under it nicely.
Utini lands with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Utini looks to throw the jab but Fernan is out of range.
Utini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Utini circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goro Utini dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Fernan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fernan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Utini. Those never looked like landing.
Utini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fernans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Utini cracks Fernan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fernan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Utini checks a leg kick.
A big right from Utini misses.
Utini misses with a hook.
Utini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Utini throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernan.
Fernan tries to land a front kick but Utini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fernan misses with a head kick.
Utini misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Utini with a nice cross.
Utini throws a leg kick but Fernan moved away.
Utini avoids the head kick by Fernan.
Fernan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Utini goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Utini misses with a wild combination.
Utini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fernan.
Utini throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fernan.
Utini throws a lazy right hand but Fernan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Utini throws a right and a left that Fernan avoids nicely.
Fernan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Utini.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fernan.
Robert Fernan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goro Utini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernan tries a head kick but it misses.
Utini misses with a leg kick.
Fernan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Utini circles away.
Fernan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Utini manages to avoid it.
Fernan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Utini.
Utini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Utini digs a good body shot into Fernan's ribs.
Fernan throws out a leg kick but Utini moves out of range and Fernan only half commits.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Utini throws out the jab.
Fernan motions for Utini to come forward. Fernan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fernan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Utini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernan takes one to the side of the head.
Fernan defending well as Utini loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernan misses with a low kick.
Utini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fernan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Utini defends it nicely.
Utini scores with a hook to the body. Fernan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fernan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Utini.
Fernan slips a straight right by Utini.
Utini misses with a looping left.
Fernan slips a straight right by Utini.
Fernan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Utini.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Utini!
Utini moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utini checks the leg kick.
Utini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Utini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernan manages to avoid it.
No luck for Fernan with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Fernan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Utini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Utini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Utini throws a right and a left that Fernan avoids nicely.
A cross from Utini lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Utini.
Fernan looks to land a body kick but Utini moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fernan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goro Utini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Utini 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goro Utini! Goro Utini retains his middleweight title!
Goro Utini really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Undead clothing. All items 10$ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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