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Kumite 57 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Simeon White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helmut Doerner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doerner has chosen Balls to the Wall by Accept as his entrance music. Simeon White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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140 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simeon White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Helmut Doerner!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doerner lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Doerner lands a really nice looking cross but White seems unphased.
It looks like Simeon White has been cut.
White lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Helmut Doerner has been cut.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doerner throws a series of strikes that have White backpedaling.
White is rocked!
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!
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doerner drives through with a takedown into White's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Doerner trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White is trying to hold Doerner in close to prevent damage but Doerner has managed to pass into half guard.
White seems to have got his legs back now.
Doerner in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. White tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Doerner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helmut Doerner!
Helmut Doerner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshiro Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Bailey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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187 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue 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
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toshiro Mifune!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mifune doesn't manage to clinch there - Bailey circles away.
Bailey fails with a takedown attempt.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mifune shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bailey as he jumps to the side.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Mifune, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Mifune against the cage but Mifune circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey fails with the takedown.
Bailey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mifune is staying active underneath Bailey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mifune looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bailey content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey is looking to stall here but Mifune recovers full guard.
Bailey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bob Bailey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bailey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mifune defends it nicely.
Mifune fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bailey has a takedown stuffed.
Bailey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mifune tries to avoid it but Bailey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mifune to the ground. Mifune escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bailey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Mifune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune wants to stand and escape but Bailey is having none of it.
Bailey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bob Bailey just wasn't active enough.
Mifune tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bailey shoots in and drives through. Mifune sprawls well.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mifune as he avoids it easily.
Mifune tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bailey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bailey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mifune counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mifune.
Nice body punch from Mifune - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifune is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bailey is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mifune is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bailey to the mat. Bailey regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mifune wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Bailey looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mifune pushing down on Bailey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mifune stopping the sweep attempt from Bailey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bailey dominated that round.
That's time! Bailey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bailey misses with a hook
and Mifune moves into the clinch.
Bailey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bailey can't get the takedown.
Mifune tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey tries to score a body lock takedown but Mifune shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Mifune - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bailey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mifune prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mifune takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mifune jumps into guard, dragging Bailey to the mat.
Mifune is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bailey looking to pass the guard.
Bailey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mifune is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bob Bailey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bailey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mifune closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mifune lands in his opponent's guard.
Bailey pulls Mifune in close to prevent any damage.
Bailey wants to sweep here but Mifune controlling him for the moment.
Bailey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bailey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mifune is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mifune stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bailey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bailey has his hands on Mifune's head, controlling the position.
Bailey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bailey throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mifune displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bailey.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mifune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mifune wants it to stay on the feet.
Mifune throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bailey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mifune is in Bailey's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshiro Mifune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mifune tries to clinch up but Bailey circles away and keeps his distance.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Mifune, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Mifune against the cage but Mifune circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mifune feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mifune postures up.
Mifune loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bailey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mifune wants to pass the guard but Bailey is keeping the position.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Mifune from controlling successfully.
Bailey is trying to control the position but Mifune postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mifune passes Bailey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mifune trying to control the action but Bailey is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mifune is working away from the top position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bailey shoots for a double leg takedown but Mifune sprawls well. He's pushed Bailey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bailey misses with a takedown
and Mifune counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mifune is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mifune just leaning against Bailey, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifune turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mifune moves into full mount!
Mifune throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mifune breaks from Bailey's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Toshiro Mifune has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mifune is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bailey is in real trouble.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mifune has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bailey has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bailey really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Mifune's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Bailey is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey turns into Mifune and is now in his guard.
Bailey trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mifune manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bailey working for a triangle but Mifune defends it easily.
Bailey trying to keep a closed guard but Mifune is proving a slippery customer.
Mifune controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifune trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mifune wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Mifune slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Toshiro Mifune has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bailey shoots for a takedown but Mifune saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Mifune. No joy for Bailey on that attempt.
Bob Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Mifune as Bailey shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bailey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mifune defends it nicely.
Mifune fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshiro Mifune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mifune has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshiro Mifune!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ross Ocipzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Vucinic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vucinic has chosen Destroy Destroy Destroy - To Die Without Honor/The Winged Panther as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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195 lbs
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193 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ross Ocipzak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Vucinic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocipzak throws a low kick, looking for Vucinic's leg but Vucinic calmly moves out of range.
Vucinic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vucinic wants to clinch up but Ocipzak keeps it at a distance.
Ocipzak closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vucinic to the mat! Vucinic manages to get full guard.
Ocipzak has gone for a leg lock! Vucinic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ocipzak's guard.
Vucinic wanted to stand there but Ocipzak had control of the position.
Ocipzak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ocipzak is looking to sweep but instead, Vucinic has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vucinic controlling the action here.
Ocipzak is controlling Vucinic's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ocipzak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vucinic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ocipzak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ocipzak controlling the position for now.
Ocipzak wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ocipzak wants to control but Vucinic is keeping busy.
Vucinic tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ocipzak controls his leg.
Ocipzak wants to control but Vucinic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ocipzak wants to improve his position but Vucinic is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vucinic is looking to clinch but Ocipzak is avoiding it.
Vucinic tries to close the distance and clinch but Ocipzak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ocipzak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vucinic.
Mirko Vucinic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ocipzak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vucinic's waist but Vucinic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ocipzak off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic is looking to clinch.
Vucinic closes the distance and clinches.
Ocipzak tries to work over Vucinic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vucinic working Ocipzak over with knees to the body.
Ocipzak tries to break free but Vucinic pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Vucinic to work.
Vucinic crunches a lovely knee into Ocipzak's ribcage.
Vucinic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vucinic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vucinic moves into the clinch successfully.
Vucinic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ocipzak circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ocipzak looks to score with a jab to the body but Vucinic is just out of range.
Ocipzak closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vucinic's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vucinic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ocipzak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vucinic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vucinic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vucinic!
Ocipzak struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ocipzak regains half guard.
Vucinic trying to pass the guard but Ocipzak defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mirko Vucinic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vucinic throws a chopping leg kick but Ocipzak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vucinic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vucinic wants to clinch.
Vucinic tries to bum rush Ocipzak with a series of wild strikes but Ocipzak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mirko Vucinic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Ocipzak is predictable there
and Vucinic counters with a series of strikes. Ocipzak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vucinic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vucinic doesn't manage to clinch there - Ocipzak circles away.
Ocipzak misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vucinic takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vucinic.
Vucinic lands a body punch.
Ocipzak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ocipzak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ocipzak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vucinic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ocipzak thows a body shot but no joy.
Ocipzak just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Vucinic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ocipzak swats away the attempt to clinch by Vucinic.
Vucinic tries to close the distance and clinch but Ocipzak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ocipzak avoids the head kick by Vucinic.
Ocipzak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vucinic is out of range and Ocipzak settles back down.
Vucinic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ocipzak keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vucinic thows a body kick. Ocipzak tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vucinic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vucinic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ocipzak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic misses with a double jab.
Ocipzak keeps the fight on the outside.
Vucinic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ocipzak. Vucinic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ocipzak tries to work over Vucinic's front leg with a kick but Vucinic checks it.
Ocipzak misses with a wild body shot.
Vucinic misses with a wild combination.
Ocipzak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vucinic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vucinic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vucinic takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ocipzak misses with a leg kick
and Vucinic counters with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ocipzak throws a leg kick
and Vucinic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ocipzak is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vucinic throws a series of punches but Ocipzak avoids them all with ease.
Vucinic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ocipzak.
Vucinic fails to land with a series of punches.
Vucinic instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vucinic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ocipzak throws a sloppy body shot
and Vucinic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Vucinic 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! This is the final round!
Ocipzak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ocipzak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vucinic rushes Ocipzak and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vucinic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ocipzak is working for takedown but Vucinic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ocipzak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vucinic to keep the fight standing.
Vucinic with a knee to the head.
Vucinic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ocipzak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vucinic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Ocipzak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vucinic just leaning against Ocipzak, taking a breather.
Vucinic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vucinic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vucinic tries to clinch up but Ocipzak circles away and keeps his distance.
Ocipzak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vucinic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ocipzak if he has to take too many more of those.
Ocipzak throws a leg kick
and Vucinic counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ocipzak throws a leg kick but Vucinic moved away.
Vucinic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ocipzak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vucinic tries to clinch up but Ocipzak circles away and keeps his distance.
Vucinic throws a leg kick which misses Ocipzak's front leg but catches the back leg as Ocipzak tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Vucinic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ocipzak. Vucinic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vucinic avoids the body shot from Ocipzak.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vucinic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Vucinic misses.
Vucinic tries to clinch there but Ocipzak circles away.
Vucinic wants to clinch.
Vucinic throws a right and a left that Ocipzak avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic tries to close the distance and clinch but Ocipzak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ocipzak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vucinic manages to avoid it.
Vucinic closes the distance and pushes Ocipzak back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ocipzak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vucinic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vucinic lands an elbow inside that Ocipzak shrugs off.
It looks like Ross Ocipzak has been cut.
Vucinic manages to break the clinch.
Mirko Vucinic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vucinic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mirko Vucinic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ocipzak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ocipzak has Vucinic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vucinic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vucinic prevents a body shot from Ocipzak.
Ocipzak is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vucinic is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ocipzak wants to get back to striking at distance but Vucinic won't allow it.
Ocipzak wants to take the fight to the mat but Vucinic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ocipzak takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vucinic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Vucinic.
Mirko Vucinic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vucinic scores with a head kick. Ocipzak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vucinic moves in looking to clinch but Ocipzak pushes him off.
Vucinic misses with a two punch combination.
Ross Ocipzak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vucinic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Vucinic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vucinic 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Vucinic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spinaali Vamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micka Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micka Wallace will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spinaali Vamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Micka Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vamma tries for a takedown but Wallace manages to get underhooks.
Vamma looking to stall.
Vamma is trying to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling him.
Wallace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wallace enables Vamma to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wallace manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wallace controls Vamma momentarily but Vamma frees himself.
Wallace lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vamma!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace tries to control but Vamma wriggling away.
Wallace is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wallace is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Vamma is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Vamma flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Wallace anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Vamma and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Wallace slips an arm under Vamma chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Wallace has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Wallace is squeezing on Vamma like an anaconda would it's prey. Vamma fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micka Wallace!
An out of breath Micka Wallace thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Ismael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Martin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Ismael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Martin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ismael takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martin scores with a hook.
It looks like Lee Ismael has been cut.
Oooooh!!! Martin has knocked Ismael down with a huge combo! Martin steps away and waves a wobbly Ismael back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ismael is rocked!
Martin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Ismael bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Ismael is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ismael. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ismael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Ismael seems to have got his legs back now.
Ismael blocks a head kick by Martin.
A low kick from Martin is predictable there
and Ismael cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Michael Martin has been cut.
Ismael uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Martin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ismael counters with a one-two to the body.
Martin delivers a nice body kick.
Martin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin connects with a leg kick. Ismael looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ismael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Sloppy strikes from Martin. Those never looked like landing.
Ismael moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ismael fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin connects with a jab.
Ismael just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Ismael sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ismael swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Martin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin moves out of range as Ismael strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Martin.
Ismael is breathing heavily.
Ismael misses with a jab to the body
and Martin counters with a good, hard body kick but Ismael shrugs it off.
Martin lands a brutal head kick. Ismael looks out on his feet and Martin throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Michael Martin!
Michael Martin 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Asko Uskovainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uskovainen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asko Uskovainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Avalon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avalon blocks a jab.
Avalon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uskovainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avalon misses with a low kick.
Asko Uskovainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uskovainen throws a wild body kick that Avalon sees coming a mile off.
Avalon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uskovainen.
Uskovainen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Avalon on his heels. He'll look to pass Avalon's guard now, I'm sure.
Avalon controls Uskovainen momentarily but Uskovainen frees himself.
Uskovainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avalon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Avalon looking to control.
Avalon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Avalon controlling the position.
Uskovainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Uskovainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Uskovainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uskovainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uskovainen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Uskovainen wants to control from the top but Avalon keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Avalon.
Uskovainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Avalon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uskovainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Avalon throws a jab but it's blocked by Uskovainen.
Avalon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uskovainen.
Avalon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uskovainen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uskovainen lands in his opponent's guard.
Uskovainen wants to control from the top but Avalon keeps moving.
Avalon controls Uskovainen momentarily but Uskovainen frees himself.
Uskovainen is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon 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.
Uskovainen is in close to Avalon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Uskovainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uskovainen postures up and lands a big shot to Avalon's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uskovainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Avalon keeping moving, preventing Uskovainen from controlling successfully.
Uskovainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Avalon's head.
Uskovainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Avalon has wrist control.
Uskovainen postures up.
Uskovainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Uskovainen postures up and lands a big shot to Avalon's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uskovainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Avalon trying to keep a closed guard but Uskovainen is proving a slippery customer.
Uskovainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uskovainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uskovainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uskovainen throwing strikes but missing.
Uskovainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uskovainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Uskovainen throwing strikes from guard but Avalon blocks nicely.
Uskovainen throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avalon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uskovainen defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uskovainen postures up in Avalon's guard and throws a big left but Avalon blocks it.
Uskovainen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Uskovainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uskovainen stands up over Avalon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Uskovainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uskovainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uskovainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Avalon is keeping the position for now.
Avalon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Uskovainen wants to control from the top but Avalon keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asko Uskovainen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Avalon misses with a hook.
Avalon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uskovainen is able to avoid easily.
Avalon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uskovainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Avalon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uskovainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Uskovainen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Asko Uskovainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uskovainen trying to mount his opponent but Avalon defends it.
Uskovainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uskovainen is thwarting Avalon's attempts to control the position.
Uskovainen is nestled in close to Avalon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Uskovainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Uskovainen winds up and cracks Avalon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Uskovainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uskovainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Avalon is just riding it out for now. Uskovainen eventually gives up the hold.
Avalon actively working from the bottom here.
Uskovainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uskovainen seems to be looking for submissions.
Uskovainen throwing shots but Avalon is blocking nicely.
Uskovainen trying to control from half guard but Avalon is working away.
Avalon trying to hold on to Uskovainen's head to control him but Uskovainen postures up.
Uskovainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uskovainen prevents Avalon from standing back up.
Avalon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uskovainen is working away from the top position though.
Avalon is not content to let Uskovainen control the position.
Uskovainen working Avalon over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Avalon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Avalon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Uskovainen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Uskovainen slips a nice elbow through Avalon's hands, connecting with Avalon's forehead.
Avalon has hold of Uskovainen's hands but Uskovainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Avalon is looking for a sweep. Uskovainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uskovainen not doing much here.
Avalon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uskovainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Uskovainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Uskovainen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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!
Uskovainen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Avalon's face.
Uskovainen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Avalon hang on?
Uskovainen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Avalon is breathing heavily.
Uskovainen lands a big shot there that rocks Avalon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uskovainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Uskovainen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Uskovainen punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asko Uskovainen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Avalon misses with a few strikes there.
Uskovainen throws an overhand right that lands on Avalon's shoulder, as Avalon tries to avoid the shot.
Uskovainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Avalon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Uskovainen cracks Avalon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Uskovainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Avalon sprawls well. He's pushed Uskovainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Uskovainen is looking to slow Avalon down with leg kicks.
Uskovainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avalon can do to turn this around?
Avalon scores with a leg kick.
Avalon misses with a looping right.
Uskovainen lands a jab to the nose.
Avalon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uskovainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Uskovainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Uskovainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avalon.
Avalon lands with a right hand.
Uskovainen walks into a jab.
Avalon slips under a jab from Uskovainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Uskovainen there.
Avalon misses with a straight left.
Uskovainen takes one to the chin there.
Avalon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Avalon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avalon stuffs the takedown attempt from Uskovainen. Uskovainen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asko Uskovainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avalon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Uskovainen.
Avalon lands a head shot.
Uskovainen has closed the distance and engaged Avalon in a clinch.
Avalon is looking to control Uskovainen's arms but Uskovainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Avalon has his back to the cage.
Avalon is trying to force a seperation but Uskovainen has the dominant position.
Avalon looking to slow down the pace here.
Avalon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Avalon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avalon lands a right hook to the body.
Uskovainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uskovainen gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avalon wants to control but Uskovainen is keeping busy.
Avalon is not content to let Uskovainen control the position.
Avalon trying to control from the bottom.
Uskovainen thows a huge punch but Avalon dodges it nicely.
Uskovainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Uskovainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Avalon is trying to control but can't.
Uskovainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Uskovainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uskovainen slips a nice elbow through Avalon's hands, connecting with Avalon's forehead.
Uskovainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uskovainen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Uskovainen is working for a kimura but Avalon is defending it quite comfortably.
Avalon is trying to control but can't.
Uskovainen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Uskovainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Uskovainen raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uskovainen working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uskovainen lands a nice shot to the head.
Avalon is rocked!
Avalon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Avalon is still in real trouble! Can Uskovainen finish him?
Uskovainen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Uskovainen loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Avalon scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Uskovainen land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Uskovainen stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asko Uskovainen!
An intense looking Asko Uskovainen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Först öf öll ai wuld laik to tänk tsiisus, tsiisus saivs and plaah plaah plaah, tsiisus plaah tsiisu plaahplaah tsiis plaah plaah, tsiisustsiisustsiisus...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jalil Mahmoudi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahmoudi comes to the cage accompanied by CAUTION!!! VULGAR AS F^CK. Robinson has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Trey Robinson 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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284 lbs
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27
280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jalil Mahmoudi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trey Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahmoudi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Robinson!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mahmoudi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Robinson looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Trey Robinson has been cut.
Mahmoudi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That has opened up Trey Robinson's cut even more.
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!
Mahmoudi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The cut above Trey Robinson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mahmoudi content just to control the position here.
Mahmoudi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Trey Robinson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trey Robinson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jalil Mahmoudi!
In his post fight interview, Jalil Mahmoudi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Quagmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Quagmire might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Die MotherFucker Die. Uzi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ......................................... Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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218 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Glen Quagmire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi wants to clinch up but Quagmire keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Quagmire misses.
Quagmire just misses with a punch to the body.
Quagmire punishes Uzi's body with a nice straight punch.
Quagmire throws a poor cross that misses
letting Uzi counter with a right hand.
It looks like Glen Quagmire has been cut.
Quagmire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quagmire misses with an uppercut
enabling Uzi to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Uzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Quagmire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uzi moves in looking to clinch but Quagmire pushes him off.
Quagmire just misses with a punch to the body.
Uzi shoots for a takedown but Quagmire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Uzi with that takedown attempt.
Uzi avoids the body shot from Quagmire.
A shot to the liver by Quagmire. Beautiful body shot.
Quagmire lands with an uppercut that bounces Uzi off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Terry Uzi has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quagmire fails to land with a series of punches.
Quagmire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uzi tries to clinch up.
Quagmire throws a jab when Uzi was well out of range.
Uzi tries to clinch but Quagmire is having none of it.
Uzi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Uzi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Quagmire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uzi tries to clinch there but Quagmire circles away.
Quagmire scores with a jab to the body.
Quagmire throws a shot to the body.
Uzi looks gassed!
Uzi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quagmire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uzi moves away.
Uzi lands a jab.
Quagmire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quagmire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Uzi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quagmire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quagmire thows a body shot but no joy.
Oooooh!!! Quagmire has knocked Uzi down with a huge combo! Quagmire steps away and waves a wobbly Uzi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Glen Quagmire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quagmire pounces like a tiger and cracks Uzi with a vicious hook! Uzi is down but not out! Quagmire follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Glen Quagmire!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Imum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kyril (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imum comes into the arena with Candy Paint - Ken Tuck blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Imum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Kyril!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyril thuds a left hand into Imum's body.
Kyril keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Imum tests Kyril's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kyril thumps Imum with a low kick.
Viktor Kyril seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyril moves away from the strike by Imum.
A shot to the body from Imum misses
and Kyril counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kyril doesn't manage to clinch there - Imum circles away.
Imum thows a body shot but no joy.
Kyril throws a nice looking combination but Imum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Imum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kyril swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Imum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kyril checks a leg kick.
Kyril throws a leg kick which misses Imum's front leg but catches the back leg as Imum tries to avoid it.
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!
Kyril throws a low kick but Imum avoids it.
Imum scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Imum throwing shots but Kyril is blocking nicely.
Imum looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kyril with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Imum throwing shots but Kyril is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kyril's head.
Imum seems to be working for a kimura but Kyril defends the submission attempt.
Imum throwing shots but Kyril is blocking nicely.
Kyril regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Imum.
Imum slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kyril gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Imum has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kyril's face.
Imum scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Imum looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Imum punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kyril is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kyril is squirming around, avoiding Imum's attempts to control the action.
Imum punching from mount but Kyril doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Imum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Imum landing punches.
Imum trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kyril can do anything to dispel that myth.
Imum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Imum lands a heavy elbow.
Imum controlling from mount.
Imum thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kyril is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kyril really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Imum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Imum scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Imum scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kyril?
Imum landing strikes from the mount and Kyril is in trouble!
Imum with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imum with shots to the head and body - Kyril looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kyril is rocked!
Imum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kyril is bucking up trying to escape but Imum cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kyril is still in real trouble! Can Imum finish him?
Imum unloading with bombs!
Imum has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kyril's face.
Imum dominating with strikes here.
Kyril is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kyril looks gassed!
Imum is working for a guillotine from mount but Kyril frees his head quite easily.
Imum working the ground and pound effectively.
Imum jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kyril is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kyril and Imum has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kyril seems to have recovered his senses.
Imum working the ground and pound.
Imum tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Imum has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Imum is looking to take a break and control but Kyril is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kyril lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Imum.
Kyril is looking to land body kicks.
Imum is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick from Kyril lands but Imum takes it in his stride.
Imum misses with a wild body shot.
Imum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyril tries to sprawl but Imum drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Imum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imum wants to pass to mount but Kyril is defending the position.
Kyril is not content to let Imum control the position.
Imum trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyril wants to get back to his feet.
Imum scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Imum throwing shots but Kyril is blocking nicely.
Imum throws a strike but Kyril avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kyril keeping full guard, as Imum tries to pass.
Imum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyril can do to turn this around?
Kyril keeping moving, preventing Imum from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyril keeping full guard, as Imum tries to pass.
Imum throws a big right hand that misses.
Imum won't allow Kyril to sweep him here.
Kyril trying to control the position.
Imum makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Imum wants to pass the guard but Kyril is keeping the position.
Imum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Imum lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyril preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kyril works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Imum scoring with punches to the head and body.
Imum stopping the sweep attempt from Kyril.
Imum wants to control from the top but Kyril keeps moving.
Imum scoring with some ground and pound.
Kyril wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyril has momentary wrist control but Imum slips an elbow through the middle.
Kyril wants to stand up but Imum is controlling him.
Kyril is breathing heavily.
Imum passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imum prevents Kyril from improving his position.
Imum is trying to control. Kyril wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Imum is working for a kimura but Kyril is defending it quite comfortably.
Kyril tries to kick Imum off but Imum keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Imum is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imum wants to control but Kyril is keeping him busy.
Kyril is looking for a sweep. Imum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kyril keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Imum dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Imum lands a body shot.
Kyril throws a solid leg kick but Imum takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kyril.
Kyril misses with a leg kick
letting Imum counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Imum checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kyril motions for Imum to come forward. Kyril throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kyril tries to land a leg kick but Imum saw it coming and moves away.
Imum scores with a jab to the body.
Imum lands a left and a right that sends Kyril crashing to the canvas! Imum dives into mount looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imum lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kyril hang on?
Kyril is bucking up trying to escape but Imum cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kyril defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Imum.
Imum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kyril takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kyril takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Imum's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Imum!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chuck McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paco Nykanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nykanen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jeff Mills - The Bells kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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24
166 lbs
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30
166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck McIntyre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paco Nykanen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nykanen tries for a takedown but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Nykanen.
Nykanen misses with a straight left.
McIntyre misses with a few strikes there.
Nykanen throws a lazy body kick
and McIntyre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nykanen thows a body shot but no joy.
McIntyre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nykanen. Nykanen obviously looking to wear him down.
McIntyre throws a low kick but Nykanen moves out of range easily.
Nykanen throws a low kick but McIntyre moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Nykanen.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses.
McIntyre throws a wild body kick that Nykanen sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Nykanen does it's job there.
Nykanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McIntyre doesn't seem bothered though.
Nykanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but McIntyre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nykanen somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from McIntyre.
Nykanen misses with a hook. McIntyre ducked under it nicely.
Nykanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McIntyre. Nykanen shrugs it off though.
Nykanen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nykanen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nykanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McIntyre.
A punch lands to the side of Nykanen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McIntyre scores with a jab.
McIntyre throws a sloppy head kick and Nykanen moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIntyre thuds a left hand into Nykanen's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McIntyre. Nykanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nykanen with a jab.
Nykanen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McIntyre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nykanen misses with a hook. McIntyre ducked under it nicely.
Nykanen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McIntyre checks it well.
McIntyre lands a head kick. Nykanen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McIntyre tries to sprawl but Nykanen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nykanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but McIntyre keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nykanen connects with a nice short shot to McIntyre's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nykanen with the ground and pound but McIntyre uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nykanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McIntyre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McIntyre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nykanen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nykanen wants to control from the top but McIntyre keeps moving.
Nykanen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McIntyre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nykanen wants to control from the top but McIntyre keeps moving.
McIntyre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Paco Nykanen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McIntyre slips under a jab from Nykanen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McIntyre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McIntyre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McIntyre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nykanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paco Nykanen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nykanen checks a low kick from McIntyre.
Nykanen moves away from the strike by McIntyre.
Nykanen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nykanen lands a jab to the nose.
Nykanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McIntyre throws an overhand right that lands on Nykanen's shoulder, as Nykanen tries to avoid the shot.
Nykanen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nykanen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McIntyre misses with a body kick.
Nykanen tries to bum rush McIntyre with a series of wild strikes but McIntyre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McIntyre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nykanen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McIntyre slips under a jab from Nykanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen ducks under a wild hook from McIntyre.
McIntyre feints and then cracks Nykanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nykanen down.
Nykanen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Nykanen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nykanen moves forwards but McIntyre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Nykanen misses.
Nykanen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nykanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McIntyre lands a slapping body shot.
McIntyre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McIntyre throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nykanen misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre throws the left hand but Nykanen avoids the punch easily.
Nykanen scores with a leg kick.
McIntyre tries a low kick but Nykanen avoids it.
Nykanen connects with a solid leg kick.
Nykanen cracks the inside of McIntyre's front leg.
Nykanen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nykanen missing with a left hand there. McIntyre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paco Nykanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McIntyre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McIntyre throws out a leg kick but Nykanen moves out of range and McIntyre only half commits.
McIntyre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nykanen's head backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Nykanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nykanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre cracks Nykanen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McIntyre throws a front kick that sends Nykanen stumbling back into the cage.
Nykanen shoots in looking for a takedown. McIntyre tries to sprawl out of it but Nykanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McIntyre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nykanen throws a low kick, looking for McIntyre's leg but McIntyre calmly moves out of range.
Nykanen throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McIntyre dodges the punch combination from Nykanen.
Nykanen is breathing heavily.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses.
Nykanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre throws a low kick, looking for Nykanen's leg but Nykanen calmly moves out of range.
Nykanen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McIntyre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nykanen swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
Nykanen misses with an uppercut.
Nykanen throws a body kick the misses
and McIntyre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McIntyre slips a straight right by Nykanen.
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!
McIntyre slips under a jab.
McIntyre throws a hook to the side of Nykanen's head but Nykanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McIntyre lands a leg kick that knocks Nykanen off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick by McIntyre misses
and Nykanen counters with a straight right hand.
Nykanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chuck McIntyre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nykanen throws a jab but it's blocked by McIntyre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck McIntyre dominated that second round.
That's time! McIntyre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nykanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nykanen tries to land a leg kick but McIntyre saw it coming and moves away.
Nykanen tries to move into range but McIntyre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McIntyre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McIntyre checks the leg kick nicely there.
McIntyre misses with a low kick.
McIntyre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nykanen throws out the jab.
Nykanen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McIntyre momentarily.
Nykanen connects with the punch.
McIntyre jabs at Nykanen's body.
Nykanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McIntyre was well out of range. Poor timing from Nykanen.
McIntyre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McIntyre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nykanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre throws a leg kick but Nykanen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McIntyre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nykanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good work by Nykanen as he checks the leg kick.
McIntyre does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nykanen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McIntyre to score with a decent uppercut.
McIntyre tries a head kick but it misses.
Nykanen scores a takedown into full mount!
McIntyre avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nykanen.
McIntyre is looking to improve his position but Nykanen isn't that keen on the idea.
Nykanen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McIntyre because Nykanen loaded up on that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nykanen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McIntyre turns into him and now he's in Nykanen's guard.
Nykanen controls McIntyre momentarily but McIntyre frees himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nykanen keeping moving, preventing McIntyre from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen looking to control.
Nykanen is looking for a triangle here but McIntyre uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nykanen tries to improve position but can't.
McIntyre trying to control the position but Nykanen is working away.
Nykanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McIntyre wants to control for a moment but Nykanen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nykanen trying to control here.
Nykanen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McIntyre jumps into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nykanen tries to improve position but can't.
McIntyre working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Paco Nykanen just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McIntyre explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McIntyre scores with a leg kick.
Nykanen throws a right hand that misses
and McIntyre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nykanen thinking.
Nykanen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McIntyre is looking to land body kicks.
McIntyre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nykanen.
Both fighters circling a little - McIntyre finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McIntyre fails in his attempt to clinch.
McIntyre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nykanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McIntyre connects with an inside leg kick.
Nykanen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nykanen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McIntyre punishes Nykanen's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen throws a sloppy head kick
and McIntyre finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nykanen throws out a loose jab but McIntyre uses good head movement to avoid it.
McIntyre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McIntyre throws a leg kick which misses Nykanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Nykanen tries to avoid it.
McIntyre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crunch! McIntyre slams his shin into Nykanen's torso.
McIntyre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McIntyre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McIntyre fakes the leg kick and cracks Nykanen in the body.
McIntyre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nykanen's calf.
Nykanen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McIntyre lands a jab to the nose.
Nykanen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McIntyre.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nykanen misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre throws a shot to the body.
McIntyre forces Nykanen back against the cage and clinches.
McIntyre lands an elbow inside.
McIntyre lands with a light punch inside.
McIntyre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McIntyre pushes Nykanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Nykanen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nykanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Nykanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen manages to break the clinch.
McIntyre lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nykanen takes a step back to recover.
Nykanen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McIntyre swings for the body but Nykanen moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by McIntyre.
A punch lands to the side of Nykanen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nykanen throws a shot from downtown. McIntyre moves away and avoids it.
McIntyre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chuck McIntyre is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McIntyre.
Nykanen throws out a leg kick but McIntyre moves out of range and Nykanen only half commits.
McIntyre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nykanen misses with a low kick as McIntyre jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nykanen. McIntyre does a little dance to reset his feet.
McIntyre lands with a hook. Nykanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McIntyre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nykanen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nykanen misses with a right hand
and McIntyre counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nykanen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nykanen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McIntyre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nykanen moves out of range as McIntyre throws a body kick.
McIntyre gets caught napping as Nykanen dives in and scores a takedown. McIntyre manages to retain guard.
Nykanen stopping the sweep attempt from McIntyre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck McIntyre had his way with Paco Nykanen in 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. This is the final round!
McIntyre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nykanen's head backwards.
McIntyre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nykanen shoots in and bounces McIntyre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McIntyre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nykanen.
Nykanen slips nicely into half guard.
Nykanen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McIntyre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre is trying to control but can't.
Nykanen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nykanen passes to side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McIntyre is not content to let Nykanen control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen is working McIntyre over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nykanen is chipping away with strikes.
Nykanen working the strikes but McIntyre uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nykanen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McIntyre wants to sweep but Nykanen has passed to side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nykanen working the ground and pound but McIntyre is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but McIntyre keeps working.
Nykanen throws an elbow but McIntyre slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nykanen wants to control but McIntyre is keeping him busy.
McIntyre takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McIntyre defending against the ground and pound.
Nykanen works to advance to full mount. McIntyre defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen punching from mount but McIntyre doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nykanen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nykanen wants to control the pace but McIntyre is squirming around nicely.
Nykanen landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poor strikes thrown by Nykanen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nykanen misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paco Nykanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nykanen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paco Nykanen!
Paco Nykanen is the new lightweight champion!
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