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BHFC 134 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiliti Mafi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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26
253 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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281 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kiliti Mafi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga checks a leg kick.
A combination from Mafi does no damage.
Mafi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bunga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mafi enables Bunga to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mafi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bunga 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.
Mafi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bunga is controlling him.
Mafi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bunga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bunga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bunga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bunga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mafi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mafi has escaped and now he's on top!
Mafi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bunga is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mafi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bunga's guard.
Mafi is looking to work some ground and pound but Bunga has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mafi preventing the sweep.
Mafi wants to stand but Bunga has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bunga managing to control the position.
Mafi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kiliti Mafi.
Mafi pushes Bunga up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bunga has Mafi pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bunga pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Mafi tumbling to the mat - Bunga dives into Mafi's guard.
Mafi has his foot on Bunga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunga works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mafi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mafi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mafi!
Mafi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bunga keeps working.
Mafi wants to stand but Bunga is controlling his arm.
Mafi stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mafi scores with a hook to the body. Bunga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mafi closes the distance and pushes Bunga back into the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunga has Mafi pressed against the ropes, preventing Mafi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mafi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mafi successfully pulls guard.
Bunga stopping the sweep attempt from Mafi.
Bunga 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiliti Mafi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mafi clinches up against the ropes.
Mafi has Bunga pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mafi pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Bunga tumbling to the mat - Mafi dives into Bunga's guard.
Mafi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bunga trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga pulls Mafi in to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mafi throws a series of punches but Bunga moves out of range.
Mafi swinging wildly here.
Mafi takes the fight into the clinch.
Mafi successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunga advances to half guard.
Bunga seems to be looking for submissions.
Bunga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mafi sees it coming and defends easily.
Bunga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mafi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bunga passes Mafi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cain Bunga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mafi is looking to escape.
Bunga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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!
Mafi works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafi is looking for a triangle but Bunga pushes his legs off easily.
Bunga drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mafi dives on top into guard.
Mafi wants to control from the top but Bunga keeps moving.
Mafi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bunga is trying to keep Mafi in close.
Mafi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bunga dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga 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.
Bunga tries to free his leg and advance position but Mafi is retaining full guard.
Bunga 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.
Mafi has his foot on Bunga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bunga works his way back into a safe position though.
Mafi wants to stand but Bunga is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunga drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mafi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mafi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mafi!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mafi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bunga rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mafi's guard! Nice work there by Bunga!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiliti Mafi 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!
Mafi has closed the distance and engaged Bunga in a clinch.
Bunga is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mafi tries to break the clinch but Bunga is controlling the position.
Mafi is trying to force a seperation but Bunga has the dominant position.
Mafi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mafi ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mafi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bunga wants to pass the guard but Mafi is keeping the position.
Mafi uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Mafi clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga wants a takedown but no success here.
Mafi breaks the clinch.
Mafi pushes Bunga up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mafi has hold of one of Bunga's legs. Bunga is fighting the takedown attempt but Mafi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mafi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mafi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bunga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mafi, into his guard.
Bunga 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bunga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bunga drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mafi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bunga has Mafi in his guard.
Bunga keeping full guard, as Mafi tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga trying to keep a closed guard but Mafi is proving a slippery customer.
Mafi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bunga is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bunga has escaped and now he's on top!
Mafi working for a triangle but Bunga defends it easily.
Bunga drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mafi dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga has a closed guard, preventing Mafi from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mafi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bunga keeping moving, preventing Mafi from controlling successfully.
Mafi wants to stand but Bunga has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cain Bunga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mafi passes Bunga's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiliti Mafi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mafi 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiliti Mafi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Gotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fowwest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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215 lbs
8 - 9 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Brawler
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Gotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Fowwest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gump counters with a series of strikes. Gotch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gump swinging wildly here.
Gotch with a poor takedown
and Gump counters by moving into the clinch.
Gotch has Gump pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Gump manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gump pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Gotch is working for takedown but Gump is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gump breaks the clinch.
Gump moves in looking to clinch but Gotch pushes him off.
Gotch doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Gump counter with a right hand.
Gump tries to clinch up but Gotch circles away and keeps his distance.
Gump tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gotch tries for a takedown but Gump circles away easily
and Gump counters with a right hand to the body.
Gotch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump moves into the clinch successfully.
Gump lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gotch is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Gump gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gump breaks the clinch.
Gotch ducks right into an uppercut from Gump.
Gump scores with a jab. Gotch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gump shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gotch eats them both and turns towards Gump to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gump doesn't manage to clinch there - Gotch circles away.
Gotch shoots and misses
and Gump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gump lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gump.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotch shoots and misses
and Gump moves into the clinch.
Gump lands with a short shot to the head.
Gump lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gotch backwards.
Gotch is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Gump gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gotch is breathing heavily.
Gump pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gump connects with a right hand. Gotch shakes it off.
Gotch shoots and misses
and Gump counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gump makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gotch walks into a straight right hand from Gump.
Gump cracks Gotch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Gump connects with a single shot there.
Gotch misses with a takedown attempt
and Gump counters by clinching up.
Gump lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gotch backwards.
Gotch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gump makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gump is trying to maintain a safe position but Gotch gets an underhook and turns Gump into the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gump.
A body shot lands from Gump.
Gump breaks the clinch.
Gump closes the distance and clinches.
Gump's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gotch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gotch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gump tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Gotch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gump is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gotch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gump doesn't manage to clinch there - Gotch circles away.
Gotch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gotch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gump fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gotch, pushing him back against the ropes.
Gotch takes a shot to the head.
Gump lands a body punch.
Gump scores with a knee to the head.
Gump's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fowwest Gump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gump tries to clinch up.
Gotch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gump darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gotch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gotch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gump gets a clinch.
Gump lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gotch backwards.
Gump lands a good knee to the midsection. Gotch won't want to take too many of those.
Gotch is working for takedown but Gump is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gump lands a nice uppercut.
Gump lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gotch.
Gump lands a shot to the body.
Gump landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gump landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gump moves in looking to clinch but Gotch pushes him off.
Gump clinches up with Gotch and pushes him back against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Gump.
Gump breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump stalks Gotch and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gotch's face. Gotch staggers backwards, shaken.
Gump lands a right hook to the body.
Gump moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fowwest Gump dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gotch shoots in and gets a takedown into Gump's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gotch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gump is on top in guard.
Gotch has momentary wrist control but Gump slips an elbow through the middle.
Gump scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gump accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gump postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gotch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gump.
Gump missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gump chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gump throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gotch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gump throwing strikes from guard but Gotch blocks nicely.
Gotch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gump can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gump trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gump is looking to work some ground and pound but Gotch has wrist control.
Gump landing with the ground and pound.
Gump 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gump accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gump lands a couple of elbows.
Gump lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gump working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gotch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gump is one step ahead there.
Gump works over Gotch with some ground and pound from guard.
Gotch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gotch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump is looking to stand up but Gotch won't let him.
Fowwest Gump has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gotch wants to stand but Gump is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gump working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gump trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gotch's guard.
Gump with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gump content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gotch wants to sweep here but Gump controlling him for the moment.
Gump loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gotch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gump with a nice head shot there.
Gotch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gump!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gump wants to hold on but Gotch pushes him away.
Gump is working to get back to half guard.
Gump is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gotch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gump has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gump trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gotch has hold of Gump's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gump manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gump tries to hold on but Gotch postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump is desperately trying to improve his position but Gotch has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fowwest Gump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab by Gump.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gotch.
Gump looks to move to half guard but instead Gotch has passed into mount! Damn!
Gump working to try and regain half guard.
Gump regains half guard.
Gump wants to get back to his feet.
Gump is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gotch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gotch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch seems to be working for a kimura but Gump defends the submission attempt.
Gump wants to get back to full guard.
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
Gump is pressing down on Gotch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gump working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gotch has passed into half guard!
Gump keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gotch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump is trying to stand up here but Gotch is controlling him well.
Gotch prevents Gump from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Gotch there.
Gump has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gump wants to improve his position but Gotch is controlling well.
Gump is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gump is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
Gump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gump actively working from the bottom here.
Gump is trying to get back to full guard.
Gotch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gump has managed to free his arm - good work.
Frank Gotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump actively working from the bottom here.
Gotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gump is just riding it out for now. Gotch eventually gives up the hold.
Gump tries to get to full guard but Gotch has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gotch uses his free foot to push down on Gump's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gump.
Fowwest Gump is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gump really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Gotch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gump 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fowwest Gump!
A victorious Fowwest Gump thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jouko Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun (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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26
221 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jouko Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xanther Xaimoungkhoun, pushing him back against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocking some punches.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocks an uppercut.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Jones gets through Xanther Xaimoungkhoun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xanther Xaimoungkhouns head.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jouko Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jouko Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Xanther Xaimoungkhoun's head.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the ropes and eventually Xanther Xaimoungkhoun drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun pulls Jones into guard.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Xanther Xaimoungkhoun's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun gets tackled into the ropes by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun jumps guard but Jones turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Xanther Xaimoungkhoun has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Xanther Xaimoungkhoun off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Xanther Xaimoungkhoun with that takedown attempt.
Jouko Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun moves away
and Xanther Xaimoungkhoun counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun tries to improve position but can't.
Jones stands up and beckons Xanther Xaimoungkhoun to his feet.
Jones wants to clinch but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun slips to the side
and Xanther Xaimoungkhoun counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xanther Xaimoungkhoun backwards.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun fails to pull guard.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jouko Jones 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!
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones forces Xanther Xaimoungkhoun back against the ropes and clinches.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Jones working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xanther Xaimoungkhoun backwards.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xanther Xaimoungkhoun can do to turn this around?
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocks an uppercut.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xanther Xaimoungkhoun backwards.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocks an uppercut.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Xanther Xaimoungkhoun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocking some punches.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Xanther Xaimoungkhoun tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jouko Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones prevents a body shot from Xanther Xaimoungkhoun.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jouko Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jouko Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jouko Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totto Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Totto Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karlsson looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Karlsson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Karlsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karlsson lands a head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Nice cross by Karlsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Karlsson trying to control here.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Karlsson defends it.
Karlsson is looking to escape.
Karlsson kicks Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Karlsson.
Karlsson wants to slow Anderson down by chopping away at his legs.
Karlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson misses with a two punch combination.
Good leg kick by Karlsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karlsson throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Karlsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Karlsson wants to clinch.
Karlsson cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Karlsson is trying to buck Anderson off.
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Karlsson tries to escape but Anderson is in control.
Anderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Karlsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anderson's guard! Nice work there by Karlsson!
Karlsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working for a triangle but Karlsson defends it easily.
Karlsson wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Karlsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Anderson, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Karlsson sprawls well initially but Anderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson is pressing down on Karlsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karlsson is holding on for now.
Karlsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Karlsson defends it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Karlsson defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Karlsson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totto Karlsson dominated that 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.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karlsson as he avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Karlsson.
Karlsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Mark Anderson has been cut.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Karlsson.
Karlsson looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karlsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karlsson throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range.
Karlsson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Karlsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Karlsson manages to get underhooks.
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karlsson.
Karlsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karlsson but Karlsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Karlsson does no damage.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson shows good takedown defense.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Karlsson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karlsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karlsson's waist but Karlsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson 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.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Totto Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karlsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Totto Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Karlsson.
Good standup being displayed there by Karlsson as he connects with a hook.
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlsson wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karlsson. Karlsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Karlsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karlsson tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karlsson to the ground. Karlsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karlsson cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karlsson connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Karlsson throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Anderson stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Karlsson follows into mount!
Anderson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson wants to control but instead Anderson manages to regain half guard.
Karlsson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Totto Karlsson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Anderson checks a low kick from Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karlsson sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Anderson to the ground! Karlsson dives into full mount looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totto Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Karlsson tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson checks the leg kick.
Karlsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Karlsson.
Karlsson moves into the clinch.
Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karlsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karlsson misses with a low kick as Anderson jumps back.
Karlsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice jab there from Karlsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlsson scores with a jab.
Karlsson drops Anderson with a naaaaasty hook - Anderson is in real trouble here! Karlsson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Totto Karlsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iggy Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Kastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero comes into the arena with La Bamba blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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25
218 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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205 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iggy Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kastinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero misses with an uppercut.
Guerrero doesn't manage to clinch there - Kastinen circles away.
Kastinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Guerrero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kastinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Guerrero has escaped the position, nice work there.
Guerrero is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kastinen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Guerrero is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Guerrero is defending well.
Kastinen swings around for an armbar but Guerrero sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kastinen's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Guerrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Kastinen is retaining full guard.
Guerrero trying to control but Kastinen is working from the bottom.
Guerrero preventing the sweep.
Kastinen controlling the position.
Guerrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Kastinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kastinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guerrero is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Iggy Guerrero wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Guerrero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kastinen.
Kastinen closes the distance and clinches up with Guerrero, looking for a takedown. Kastinen pushes Guerrero against the ropes but Guerrero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Seppo Kastinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerrero throws out a loose jab but Kastinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kastinen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Guerrero!
Kastinen wants to control the pace but Guerrero is squirming around nicely.
Guerrero tries to hold on but Kastinen postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kastinen controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is trying desperately to improve position.
Guerrero takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kastinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Guerrero is looking to improve his position but Kastinen isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kastinen wants to take his opponent's back but Guerrero doesn't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kastinen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Guerrero is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Guerrero and Kastinen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Kastinen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Guerrero looks to land a left hand but Kastinen moved out of range nicely.
Kastinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guerrero swivels and escapes.
Guerrero tries to clinch there but Kastinen circles away.
Kastinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Kastinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guerrero sprawls well. Guerrero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kastinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Iggy Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Kastinen.
Kastinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kastinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guerrero but Guerrero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guerrero scores with a sloppy right hand. Kastinen should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guerrero tries to close the distance and clinch but Kastinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guerrero wants to clinch.
Kastinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guerrero throws the left hand but Kastinen avoids the punch easily.
Kastinen has a takedown stuffed.
Guerrero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kastinen.
Kastinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Guerrero sprawls well. He's pushed Kastinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kastinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guerrero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guerrero wants it to stay on the feet.
Kastinen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Guerrero's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero wants to sweep here but Kastinen controlling him for the moment.
Guerrero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kastinen manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guerrero wants to stand but Kastinen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Guerrero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kastinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guerrero trying to control but Kastinen is working from the bottom.
Seppo Kastinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero won't allow Kastinen to sweep him here.
Kastinen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kastinen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Guerrero to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Guerrero shrugs it off.
Kastinen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Guerrero stops Kastinen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero tries to hold on but Kastinen postures up.
Kastinen wants to take Guerrero's back here but Guerrero is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kastinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kastinen wants to control the pace but Guerrero is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kastinen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Guerrero turns into him and now he's in Kastinen's guard.
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 Iggy Guerrero will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kastinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guerrero.
Guerrero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kastinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guerrero tries to avoid it but Kastinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guerrero to the ground. Guerrero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kastinen shoots in for a double leg but Guerrero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kastinen 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.
Guerrero has his hands on Kastinen's head, controlling the position.
Guerrero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guerrero wants to stand and escape but Kastinen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guerrero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kastinen content to stall in guard here.
We're going to have a standup here because Iggy Guerrero wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kastinen doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Guerrero to counter with a crisp jab.
Iggy Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Kastinen.
Kastinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kastinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big right from Kastinen misses.
Kastinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guerrero as he avoids it easily.
Guerrero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kastinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guerrero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guerrero wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero wants to clinch up but Kastinen keeps it at a distance.
Kastinen slips a straight right by Guerrero.
Guerrero throws a wild body kick that Kastinen sees coming a mile off.
Guerrero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guerrero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kastinen shoots in for a double leg but Guerrero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guerrero moves into the clinch successfully.
Kastinen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kastinen tries for a kimura but Guerrero is defending well.
Kastinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guerrero is looking to regain half guard here but Kastinen keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero can't do much from the bottom here.
Guerrero manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Guerrero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kastinen is looking for a sweep. Guerrero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guerrero controlling the action here.
Guerrero tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kastinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen is controlling Guerrero's position as best he can from this difficult position.
It looks like Guerrero is going to stand back up.
Kastinen won't allow Guerrero to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guerrero wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Kastinen uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Kastinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guerrero's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iggy Guerrero.
I think Guerrero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Iggy Guerrero!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Heydrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Extreme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heydrich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mama. Kurt Heydrich has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Heydrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Extreme!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Extreme lands a jab to the head.
Extreme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heydrich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Extreme sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Heydrich somewhat.
Extreme lands a nice shot to the body.
Heydrich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Extreme displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Kurt Heydrich has been cut.
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!
Extreme slips a jab and a cross from Heydrich.
Heydrich moves in looking to clinch but Extreme pushes him off.
Oooooh!!! Extreme has knocked Heydrich down with a huge combo! Extreme steps away and waves a wobbly Heydrich back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Extreme lands a nice shot that snaps Heydrich's head back.
Heydrich is rocked!
Extreme cracks Heydrich with a left hook right on the temple and Heydrich goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Extreme lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Heydrich is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josh Extreme!
After the fight, Josh Extreme was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshiro Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montoya's entrance music is Roy Jones - Can't be touched. A fine choice. 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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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toshiro Mifune!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mifune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montoya.
Mifune is looking to chop away at Montoya's legs.
Montoya misses with a hook. Mifune ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Montoya.
Montoya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montoya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mifune, pushing him back against the ropes.
Montoya manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Montoya can't find room to land a body shot as Mifune controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mifune.
Montoya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Montoya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montoya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montoya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mifune is looking to break free of the clinch but Montoya has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune is trying to break free.
Montoya lands a right hand.
Montoya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mifune is looking to break free of the clinch but Montoya has double underhooks.
Montoya gets through Mifune's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Montoya fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Montoya.
Montoya lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montoya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montoya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mifune or not.
A short left from Montoya.
Montoya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montoya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mifune.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifune is trying to break the clinch but Montoya has him pressed against the ropes.
Mifune's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montoya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mifune tries to circle away but Montoya has him pinned against the ropes.
Montoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Montoya.
Montoya pushes Mifune back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mifune breaks the clinch.
Montoya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mifune looks gassed!
Montoya sends Mifune crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Montoya is motioning to the referee to let Mifune up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mifune is rocked!
Montoya gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mifune is still on wobbly legs! Can Montoya finish him?
Montoya lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mifune.
Mifune seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Montoya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montoya drops Mifune onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mifune is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Mifune blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Montoya.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montoya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mifune's elbow.
Montoya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montoya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Montoya.
Montoya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mifune's elbow.
Montoya creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mifune's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mifune drops to his knees and Montoya pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Montoya!
After the big win, John Montoya made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Undead clothing. All items 10$ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killah Cam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregorio San Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cam comes to the ring accompanied by Metallica-Don't Tread on Me . 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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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Killah Cam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregorio San Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cam is defended easily by San Pedro.
A slow jab from Cam misses its intended target.
San Pedro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cam.
Cam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts San Pedro as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killah Cam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
San Pedro connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Killah Cam has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has San Pedro pinned against the ropes. San Pedro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
San Pedro lands a big right hand that sends Cam crashing to the mat! San Pedro stays standing though and waves Cam back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Pedro lands a body shot.
Cam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. San Pedro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
San Pedro has control of Cam's left arm, preventing Cam from doing any damage.
Cam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cam looking to sit in guard and control but San Pedro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cam pulls San Pedro in close to prevent any damage.
San Pedro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
San Pedro wants to get up but he can't break Cam's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
San Pedro controlling from the top position.
Cam working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We're going to have a standup here because Killah Cam wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
San Pedro throws a head kick but Cam moves out of range.
Cam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oooooh!!! San Pedro has knocked Cam down with a huge combo! San Pedro steps away and waves a wobbly Cam back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Cam is rocked!
Killah Cam's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San Pedro fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Cam out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gregorio San Pedro!
A relieved looking Gregorio San Pedro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lilburne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paula Abdul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lilburne comes to the ring accompanied by You'll never walk alone. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Lilburne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paula Abdul!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdul avoids the body shot from Lilburne.
Lilburne throws the left hand but Abdul avoids the punch easily.
Abdul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lilburne works Abdul's body with a nice hook.
Abdul blocks a head kick by Lilburne.
Abdul takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lilburne scores with a kick to the body.
Abdul slips under a jab from Lilburne.
Lilburne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abdul stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdul. Lilburne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lilburne tried to score with a low kick but Abdul checks it.
Abdul misses with a two punch combination.
Lilburne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdul moves away.
Lilburne throws a shot from downtown. Abdul moves away and avoids it.
Abdul lands a two punch combo.
Lilburne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abdul is out of range and Lilburne settles back down.
Abdul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lilburne moves away.
Lilburne swings for the body but Abdul moves out of range.
Abdul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lilburne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilburne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abdul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lilburne moves away.
Lilburne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lilburne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Abdul.
Lilburne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lilburne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdul moves away.
Lilburne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdul misses with the combination.
Abdul connects with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lilburne.
Lilburne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abdul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lilburne tries a low kick but Abdul avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lilburne.
Lilburne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Abdul throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Abdul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abdul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lilburne was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdul.
Abdul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lilburne moves away.
Abdul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lilburne at a distance.
Abdul jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abdul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lilburne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdul lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lilburne throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Abdul does no damage.
Lilburne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lilburne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body punch from Abdul.
Lilburne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lilburne connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilburne takes one to the chin there.
Lilburne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abdul is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lilburne rather than just go for the knockout.
Lilburne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abdul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abdul scores with a hook.
Lilburne avoids the body shot from Abdul.
A big left from Lilburne misses.
Abdul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lilburne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lilburne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdul.
Lilburne throws a body kick that misses.
Lilburne misses with an uppercut
and Abdul counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Abdul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lilburne looks for the body kick but Abdul saw that one coming.
Lilburne misses with a body kick.
Abdul throws a body punch but Lilburne moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul thuds his right hand into Lilburne's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Abdul 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lilburne misses the shot to the body.
Lilburne misses with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Lilburne there.
Abdul lands a really nice looking cross but Lilburne seems unphased.
Lilburne misses the shot to the body.
Lilburne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abdul throws a jab but it's blocked by Lilburne.
Abdul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Abdul lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid body kick from Lilburne.
Lilburne looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdul is just out of range.
Lilburne looks to land a body kick but Abdul moved away.
Lilburne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lilburne dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Abdul cracks Lilburne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Abdul misses.
Abdul looks to throw the jab but Lilburne is out of range.
Abdul avoids a kick to the body.
Abdul connects with a body shot that sends Lilburne's belly button to the back.
Good work by Abdul as he checks the leg kick.
Abdul throws a series of punches but Lilburne moves out of range.
Abdul misses with a looping left.
Lilburne tries a head kick but it misses.
Lilburne tries a head kick but it misses.
Abdul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lilburne misses with an uppercut. Abdul saw that one coming.
John Lilburne is winning the standup battle so far.
Abdul moves out of range of the body kick from Lilburne.
Lilburne delivers a nice body kick.
Abdul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdul misses with a looping left.
Abdul swings for the body but Lilburne moves out of range.
John Lilburne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilburne misses with an attempted mid kick.
No joy there for Lilburne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lilburne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abdul 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.
A big left from Lilburne misses.
Lilburne misses with a body kick.
Abdul just misses with a punch to the body.
Lilburne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdul throws a right and a left that Lilburne avoids nicely.
Lilburne misses with a looping left.
Abdul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lilburne.
Abdul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lilburne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Abdul lands with a nice body punch.
Lilburne swings for the body but Abdul moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilburne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abdul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lilburne circles away quickly and effectively.
Lilburne motions for Abdul to come forward. Lilburne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abdul has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lilburne.
Abdul connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lilburne connects with a leg kick. Abdul looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lilburne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Abdul as he connects with a hook.
Lilburne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Abdul looks to score with a jab to the body but Lilburne is just out of range.
Lilburne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lilburne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lilburne throws a right hand that misses
and Abdul counters with a left to the body.
Abdul takes a swing at Lilburne's ribcage but misses.
Lilburne misses with a kick to the body
and Abdul counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilburne just misses with a punch to the body.
Lilburne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abdul.
Lilburne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big left from Lilburne misses.
Lilburne misses with an uppercut.
Abdul defending well as Lilburne loads up on a big left hand.
Abdul jabs at Lilburne's body.
Lilburne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lilburne needs to keep his hands up - Abdul had a free shot at his head there.
Lilburne swings widly with a right hand
and Abdul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abdul moves out of range of the body kick.
Lilburne connects with a high kick.
Lilburne misses the shot to the body.
Abdul misses with a wild body shot.
Lilburne throws a low kick, looking for Abdul's leg but Abdul calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilburne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lilburne is looking to score with low kicks.
Lilburne misses with an attempted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abdul checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lilburne delivers a nice body kick.
Abdul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lilburne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Abdul's calf.
Lilburne is looking to clinch but Abdul is avoiding it.
Abdul misses with a hook.
Abdul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lilburne manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abdul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Abdul connects with a jab.
Paula Abdul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdul misses with a straight left.
Lilburne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abdul punishes Lilburne's body with a nice straight punch.
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 John Lilburne will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lilburne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lilburne goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lilburne misses with a hook.
Abdul misses the jab.
Lilburne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lilburne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdul moves into range and connects with a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lilburne.
Abdul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abdul ducks under a wild hook from Lilburne.
Abdul misses with a wild combination.
Abdul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lilburne can pounce on him.
Abdul thows a body shot but no joy.
Lilburne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdul throws a nice looking combination but Lilburne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul defending well as Lilburne loads up on a big left hand.
Lilburne throws a shot from downtown. Abdul moves away and avoids it.
Abdul swinging wildly here.
Lilburne lands with a kick to the temple. Abdul shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lilburne throws a nice head kick!
Abdul moves out of range as Lilburne throws a body kick.
Lilburne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Abdul will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lilburne cracks Abdul with a right hand to the side of the head.
Abdul lands with a good body shot.
Abdul throws a right hand that Lilburne ducks under and follows up with a left that Lilburne also avoids with ease.
Abdul looks to throw the jab but Lilburne is out of range.
Abdul slips a jab from Lilburne.
Abdul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lilburne.
Lilburne slips a straight right by Abdul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Abdul avoids the body shot from Lilburne.
Abdul ducks under a wild hook from Lilburne.
Abdul takes a swing at Lilburne's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lilburne.
Lilburne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Abdul's calf.
Lilburne lands a front kick.
Lilburne tried to score with a low kick but Abdul checks it.
Lilburne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lilburne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lilburne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lilburne throws a sloppy head kick and Abdul moves out of range easily.
Lilburne misses with a body shot.
Lilburne clobbers Abdul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paula Abdul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilburne throws a head kick that Abdul semi-blocks.
Lilburne throws a head kick that misses.
Lilburne throws a looping overhand right but Abdul ducks down to avoid it.
Lilburne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lilburne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lilburne looks to throw the jab but Abdul is out of range.
Lilburne connects with a looping right hand.
Lilburne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdul moves away.
Abdul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lilburne at a distance.
Lilburne throws a leg kick but Abdul moved away.
Abdul lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Abdul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdul avoids a kick to the body.
Lilburne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abdul tries to bum rush Lilburne with a series of wild strikes but Lilburne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilburne misses with a head kick.
Lilburne missing with a left hand there. Abdul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdul avoids the head kick by Lilburne.
Abdul looks to throw the jab but Lilburne is out of range.
Lilburne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lilburne avoids the body shot from Abdul.
Abdul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Lilburne.
Lilburne misses with a looping left.
Abdul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lilburne moves away.
Lilburne avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdul. Lilburne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lilburne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abdul makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
John Lilburne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lilburne looks to land a body kick but Abdul moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lilburne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lilburne 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lilburne!
An out of breath John Lilburne 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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