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Vicious 113 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes comes to the cage accompanied by The Black Wings of Apocalypse. The crowd seem to be enjoying Paniikki's choice of entrance music: N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hayes scoring well with a low kick there.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt
and Hayes counters by clinching up.
Hayes lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayes.
Hayes pushes Paniikki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hayes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hayes throws a punch but it's blocked by Paniikki.
Paniikki decides to pull guard.
Paniikki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hayes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paniikki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hayes escapes and throws Paniikki's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Paniikki is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki looking for a sweep but Hayes has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hayes prevents Paniikki from getting the reversal.
Paniikki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paniikki regains half guard.
Paniikki tries to get to full guard but Hayes has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes trying to control the pace.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniikki looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hayes passes into side control!
Paniikki gets back to half guard.
Hayes content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hayes wants to stand but Paniikki has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hayes controlling the action here.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayes pulls his head out easily.
Hayes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayes wants to control but Paniikki is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lincoln Hayes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hayes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paniikki.
Hayes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paniikki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hayes throws a leg kick which misses Paniikki's front leg but catches the back leg as Paniikki tries to avoid it.
Paniikki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hayes was covering up waiting for the punch and Paniikki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Paniikki wants to pass the guard but Hayes is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniikki looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paniikki 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.
Paniikki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki postures up.
Paniikki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hayes controlling Paniikki's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lincoln Hayes.
Hayes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paniikki with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes slaps away a takedown attempt from Paniikki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lincoln Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Hayes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayes lands with a hook. Paniikki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Paniikki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hayes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paniikki scrambles back to his feet.
Paniikki slips a jab from Hayes.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hayes to counter with a crisp jab.
Paniikki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hayes lands with an uppercut that bounces Paniikki off the cage and back into range.
Hayes throws the left hand but Paniikki avoids the punch easily.
Paniikki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hayes counters with a low kick, right behind Paniikki 's knee.
Paniikki is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hayes counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Hayes.
Paniikki is rocked!
Hayes misses with an uppercut. Paniikki saw that one coming.
Paniikki is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayes finish him?
Hayes rushes Paniikki and presses him up against the cage.
Hayes lands a shot to the body.
Hayes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paniikki blocks an uppercut.
Hayes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paniikki.
Hayes lands a hook that snaps the head of Paniikki backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hayes.
Hayes dips a shoulder and cracks Paniikki with a mighty uppercut! Paniikki falls back against the cage and Hayes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Paniikki is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hayes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lincoln Hayes!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samoa Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bell comes to the cage accompanied by Never Say Die. Joe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sitting Sideways kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Samoa Joe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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139 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Samoa Joe!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell thuds his right hand into Joe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Samoa Joe has been cut.
Bell moves out of range as Joe strikes.
A good leg kick by Bell.
Bell misses with a body kick.
Joe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe misses with a hook.
Joe throws a looping overhand right but Bell ducks down to avoid it.
Bell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
Joe scores with a takedown into Bell's guard.
Joe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Joe scoring with some ground and pound.
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!
Bell wants to stand and escape but Joe is having none of it.
Bell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe postures up in Bell's guard and throws a big left but Bell blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Bell has wrist control.
Bell pushes Joe off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bell looks to throw the jab but Joe is out of range.
Joe loads up on a big right hand but Bell slips the punch.
Bell thows a leg kick but Joe checks it
and Joe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joe Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bell is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oh Bell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
Bell is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Bell is predictable there
and Joe counters with a huge left! Bell is in big trouble! He's backing up but Joe isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bell from any more damage. A dominating finish by Joe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samoa Joe!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Sugarol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul McCann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Sugarol!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCann swings for the body but Sugarol moves out of range.
McCann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCann looks to throw the jab but Sugarol is out of range.
Donk. McCann catches Sugarol right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by McCann.
McCann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sugarol paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sugarol.
McCann plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McCann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCann throws a head kick that misses
and Sugarol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugarol misses with a hook
and McCann makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCann throws a leg kick but Sugarol checks it.
McCann misses with a body punch
and Sugarol counters with a one-two to the body.
Paul McCann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sugarol.
Sugarol misses with an uppercut. McCann saw that one coming.
McCann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sugarol looks to land a left hand but McCann moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol lands with an overhand left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCann.
McCann connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCann connects with a leg kick. Sugarol looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCann moves away from the strike by Sugarol.
McCann throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sugarol.
McCann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugarol misses with an uppercut. McCann saw that one coming.
Sugarol ducks under a wild hook from McCann.
McCann thows a body shot but no joy.
McCann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sugarol.
McCann is looking to clinch but Sugarol is avoiding it.
McCann misses with a straight right.
McCann ducks under a wild hook from Sugarol.
McCann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann ducks under a wild hook from Sugarol.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sugarol. McCann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sugarol lands with a straight right. McCann didn't see that one coming.
McCann is looking to wear down Sugarol with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sugarol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCann is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from McCann finds it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCann moves to clinch but Sugarol breaks away
and Sugarol counters with a left hand that sends McCann to the canvas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Sugarol dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sugarol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCann manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCann.
McCann throws a leg kick
and Sugarol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sugarol blocks a leg kick.
A jab from McCann misses.
McCann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCann tries to land a front kick but Sugarol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sugarol throws the left hand but McCann avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sugarol. McCann does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann misses with a head kick.
McCann throws a sloppy head kick and Sugarol moves out of range easily.
McCann wants to slow Sugarol down by chopping away at his legs.
Sugarol misses with a hook. McCann ducked under it nicely.
McCann staying out of range there.
McCann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sugarol blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Sugarol.
Oh McCann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCann fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sugarol checks it well.
McCann throws a leg kick but Sugarol checks it.
McCann seems to have got his legs back now.
Sugarol scores with a nice head shot.
Sugarol might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCann lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from McCann.
Sugarol moves out of range of the body kick from McCann.
McCann throws a low kick but Sugarol moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Sugarol.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCann. Sugarol does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sugarol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCann throws a sloppy head kick and Sugarol moves out of range easily.
McCann throws a head kick that Sugarol semi-blocks.
Sugarol tests McCann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sugarol is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops McCann like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving McCann from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Sugarol!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sammy Sugarol thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dayton Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayuri Tatsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Angel Of Death. Tatsuki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Norther - Released. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dayton Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mayuri Tatsuki!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatsuki connects with a solid leg kick.
Montana slips a straight right by Tatsuki.
Tatsuki misses with a low kick.
Montana blocks a low kick nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tatsuki.
Montana misses with a looping left.
Montana looks to throw a body kick
and Tatsuki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatsuki connects with a jab.
Tatsuki defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand.
Montana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatsuki. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montana throws a series of punches but Tatsuki moves out of range.
Dayton Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatsuki.
A big left from Montana misses.
Tatsuki throws a looping overhand right but Montana ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana misses with a body shot
and Tatsuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tatsuki digs a good body shot into Montana's ribs.
Tatsuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatsuki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tatsuki shoots in and bounces Montana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Montana working a defensive guard here.
Tatsuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tatsuki wants to pass the guard but Montana is keeping the position.
Tatsuki postures up.
Tatsuki wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana is looking to sweep but instead, Tatsuki has passed into half guard.
Tatsuki wants to pass the guard but Montana is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montana is looking for a sweep. Tatsuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tatsuki is thwarting Montana's attempts to control the position.
Montana is looking to improve his position.
Tatsuki wants to take a breather but Montana is having none of it.
Montana wants to improve his position but Tatsuki is controlling well.
Montana wants to control but Tatsuki is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki seems to be working for a kimura but Montana defends the submission attempt.
Montana wants to improve his position but Tatsuki is controlling well.
Tatsuki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Montana flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Montana is trying to maintain the position but Tatsuki is very close to passing his half guard.
Tatsuki is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Montana looking to control.
Montana keeping moving, preventing Tatsuki from controlling successfully.
Tatsuki advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki controlling the action here.
Tatsuki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tatsuki is thwarting Montana's attempts to control the position.
Montana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tatsuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tatsuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana controls Tatsuki momentarily but Tatsuki frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuki throwing strikes from guard but Montana blocks nicely.
Tatsuki is pushing down on Montana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Montana is fighting to maintain full guard but Tatsuki has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mayuri Tatsuki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tatsuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatsuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Montana.
Tatsuki staying out of range there.
Tatsuki throws a hook to the side of Montana's head but Montana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tatsuki throws a leg kick that misses.
Montana looks to land a left hand but Tatsuki moved out of range nicely.
Tatsuki throws a lazy uppercut
and Montana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatsuki slips under a jab from Montana.
Tatsuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montana cracks Tatsuki with a good jab.
Montana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Montana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Montana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tatsuki.
Tatsuki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana wants to control but Tatsuki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Montana keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Montana is looking to get back to full guard here but Tatsuki has managed to pass to side control instead.
Montana tries to bench press Tatsuki off him but Tatsuki keeps the position.
Tatsuki is trying to get an arm triangle but Montana is defending well.
Montana can't do much from the bottom here.
Mayuri Tatsuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Montana is trying to get back to half guard.
Tatsuki working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuki trying to control the action but Montana is working from the bottom.
Tatsuki content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tatsuki has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Montana is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tatsuki yanks on the arm and Montana is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tatsuki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mayuri Tatsuki!
Mayuri Tatsuki made sure to mention his sponsor, Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lester Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bojan Jelusic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester Green could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bojan Jelusic's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lester Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bojan Jelusic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jelusic avoids it really well and circles away.
Jelusic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jelusic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Green misses with a straight right.
Jelusic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Green moves out of range as Jelusic strikes.
Green swings for the body but Jelusic moves out of range.
Jelusic connects with a right hand. Green shakes it off.
Green is rocked!
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jelusic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jelusic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Green seems to have got his legs back now.
Jelusic blocks the body kick.
Jelusic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Jelusic.
Green throws the left hand but Jelusic avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jelusic scores with a body shot.
Green on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Jelusic tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Green checks a leg kick.
Green scores with a takedown into Jelusic's guard.
Jelusic looking for a sweep. Not yet Jelusic, not yet.
Jelusic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jelusic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green pushing down on Jelusic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Green looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jelusic tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Jelusic pushes Green off looking to stand but Green dives back in and keeps control.
Jelusic wants to stand back up but Green manages to pass into side control.
Jelusic taking a bit of punishment here - Green scoring with strikes.
Jelusic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Green tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jelusic is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jelusic dips to his left and cracks Green with an uppercut!
Green shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jelusic's guard.
Jelusic keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Green prevents Jelusic from getting back to his feet.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jelusic is keeping the position for now.
Green working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jelusic's head.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
Green thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Green trying to control but Jelusic is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jelusic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jelusic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Green content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Jelusic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Green works over Jelusic with some ground and pound from guard.
Green keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jelusic's head.
Jelusic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jelusic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Jelusic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bojan Jelusic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jelusic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Green looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jelusic looking for a sweep. Not yet Jelusic, not yet.
Green pushes down on Jelusic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lester Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jelusic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Green.
Green thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jelusic's head.
Jelusic tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Green lands with a punch from half guard.
Jelusic tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Green working Jelusic over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green passes to side control.
Green postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jelusic can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Green are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jelusic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Green trying to control the action but Jelusic is working from the bottom.
Green lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jelusic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Green has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jelusic!
Jelusic sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Green takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jelusic wants to get back to full guard.
Green has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Green looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jelusic wants to get back to full guard.
Green sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jelusic defending well though.
Jelusic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Green throwing shots but Jelusic is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Green there.
Green trying to control from half guard but Jelusic is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Green missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Jelusic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jelusic makes his way to full guard, as Green worked for a kimura.
Green content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jelusic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jelusic wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Green works his way to full guard. Good work.
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jelusic's guard.
Jelusic is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Green throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Jelusic is retaining full guard.
Jelusic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jelusic thumps Green with a low kick.
Jelusic throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jelusic throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jelusic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Jelusic 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.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jelusic clinches with his opponent.
Green is trying to pull guard but Jelusic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jelusic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jelusic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Green is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jelusic fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Jelusic.
Green prevents a body shot from Jelusic.
Jelusic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
Jelusic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jelusic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jelusic trying to land knees to the body.
Jelusic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jelusic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Green blocks a body shot from Jelusic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jelusic just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Jelusic - that landed with a thud.
Jelusic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Green.
Green jumps guard but Jelusic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jelusic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jelusic stops a takedown attempt from Green.
Jelusic misses with a body punch.
Jelusic can't find room to land a body shot as Green controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Jelusic.
Jelusic lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jelusic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jelusic throws a head punch that misses.
Jelusic lands a nice knee to the body.
Jelusic lands with a right to the head.
Green blocks a body shot from Jelusic.
Jelusic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Green is trying to pull guard but Jelusic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jelusic lands a body punch.
Jelusic lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jelusic misses with a body punch.
Jelusic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Green.
Bojan Jelusic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jelusic.
Jelusic misses with a punch on the inside.
Jelusic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jelusic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green is trying to break the clinch but Jelusic is controlling him.
Jelusic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good body shot from Jelusic.
A head punch on the inside from Jelusic fails to land.
Jelusic works on Green's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bojan Jelusic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jelusic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bojan Jelusic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Om Nom Nom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vovchanchyn has chosen the game as his entrance music. Om Nom Nom has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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220 lbs
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208 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Om Nom Nom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wanderlei Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nom Nom ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Nom Nom checks a leg kick nicely.
Vovchanchyn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nom Nom is out of range.
Wanderlei Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Vovchanchyn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nom Nom looks to land a body kick but Vovchanchyn moved away.
Nom Nom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vovchanchyn momentarily.
Nom Nom doesn't manage to clinch there - Vovchanchyn circles away.
Vovchanchyn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nom Nom swivels and escapes.
Sloppy strikes from Nom Nom. Those never looked like landing.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
Vovchanchyn misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vovchanchyn, right into the meat.
Nom Nom is breathing heavily.
Vovchanchyn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nom Nom's calf.
Vovchanchyn scores with a body shot.
Nom Nom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn lands an overhand right.
Vovchanchyn throws out a loose jab but Nom Nom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nom Nom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nom Nom tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the side of Nom Nom's head but Nom Nom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nom Nom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Om Nom Nom has been cut.
Vovchanchyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vovchanchyn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn lands a really nice looking cross but Nom Nom seems unphased.
Nice jab there from Vovchanchyn.
Nom Nom is rocked!
Nom Nom ducks into an uppercut from Vovchanchyn and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wanderlei Vovchanchyn!
A victorious Wanderlei Vovchanchyn 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Alavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domenic Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amato has chosen Gonna Fly Now as his entrance music. Domenic Amato has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mauri Alavaara's chin.
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185 lbs
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169 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Alavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Domenic Amato!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Alavaara blocks the low kick.
Alavaara has Amato up against the cage in a clinch.
Alavaara can't find room to land a body shot as Amato controls the action.
Amato lands a hook that snaps the head of Alavaara backwards.
Alavaara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amato fails to pull guard.
Amato is looking for a takedown.
Alavaara displaying some good clinch control by pressing Amato up against the cage.
Amato is trying to pull guard but Alavaara turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mauri Alavaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domenic Amato.
Alavaara lands with a short shot to the head.
Alavaara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alavaara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato tries for a takedown but Alavaara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Amato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amato.
Alavaara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alavaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Amato.
Alavaara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alavaara.
Alavaara connects with a jab.
Alavaara blocks a low kick nicely.
Amato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick by Amato misses
and Alavaara counters with a leg kick.
Amato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Amato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Amato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alavaara. Amato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alavaara manages to avoid it.
Amato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alavaara swings for the body but Amato moves out of range.
Amato throws a head kick that misses
and Alavaara counters with a left to the body.
Amato misses with a low kick as Alavaara jumps back.
Amato walks into a stiff left hand from Alavaara.
Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Alavaara as he checks the leg kick.
Amato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alavaara.
A bone on bone clash there as Alavaara blocks the leg kick.
Mauri Alavaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amato scores with a jab.
Amato sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Alavaara to the ground! Amato dives into full mount looking to finish!
Alavaara is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Amato landing punches.
Oh Alavaara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amato prevents Alavaara from getting the reversal.
Alavaara wants to control but Amato is having none of it.
Amato content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amato raining down hammerfists from mount.
Amato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alavaara is working to get back to half guard.
Amato landing shots from mount.
Amato lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amato unloading with bombs!
Alavaara can't escape the position.
Amato cracks Alavaara with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domenic Amato!
After winning the bout, Domenic Amato thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dru Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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195 lbs
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dru Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem misses the shot to the body.
Rivers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Overeem misses with a low kick as Rivers jumps back.
Rivers is looking to clinch but Overeem is avoiding it.
Overeem swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivers.
Overeem jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Overeem takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Overeem misses
and Rivers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Overeem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Overeem pushes Rivers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Overeem.
Overeem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Overeem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers blocks a body shot from Overeem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers tries to work over Overeem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overeem tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Overeem avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Overeem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rivers is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Overeem.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Overeem.
Overeem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Rivers as the two fighters clinch.
Rivers managing to block the knees to the body from Overeem.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Overeem lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rivers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Overeem.
Good body shot from Overeem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rivers.
Overeem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Overeem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Overeem.
Overeem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Overeem avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Overeem can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Overeem tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Overeem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Overeem can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Overeem.
Overeem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
A short right from Overeem on the inside.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overeem's elbow.
Overeem misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Overeem tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Overeem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem stalling in the clinch but Rivers improves position.
Overeem blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Overeem misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Rivers.
Overeem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Overeem controls his hands.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Overeem blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Overeem.
Overeem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivers or not.
Overeem lands a shot to the body.
Overeem tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Overeem.
Overeem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Overeem avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Overeem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivers.
Rivers blocks a body shot from Overeem.
Rivers has a couple of punches blocked by Overeem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers tries a body shot but Overeem blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Overeem.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Overeem tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivers lands with a light punch inside.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
Overeem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Overeem struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Overeem controls the action.
Overeem lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Overeem.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Overeem blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Overeem lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Rivers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Overeem scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Overeem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Overeem connects with a leg kick. Rivers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rivers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Overeem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Overeem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Overeem misses with a head kick.
Overeem scores with a decent looking hook.
Overeem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rivers circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rivers throws out a leg kick but Overeem moves out of range and Rivers only half commits.
Rivers misses with a jab to the body
and Overeem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rivers lands a head kick!
Rivers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Overeem, as that shot connected.
Overeem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Overeem fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rivers on the side of the head.
Overeem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Overeem misses.
Overeem works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Overeem bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rivers's head.
Overeem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivers.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rivers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Overeem - the referee stops the clock and Rivers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Overeem. Rivers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Overeem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Overeem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rivers in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Overeem.
Overeem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Overeem blocks the body kick.
Overeem instigates a clinch.
Alistair Overeem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Overeem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers lands a right hand.
Overeem lands a body punch.
Overeem taking a breather.
Overeem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overeem misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Overeem.
Overeem is trying to maintain a safe position but Rivers gets an underhook and turns Overeem into the cage.
Rivers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Overeem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Overeem.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overeem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Overeem blocks an uppercut.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Overeem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivers or not.
Overeem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Overeem can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Overeem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Overeem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overeem blocking some punches.
Overeem tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Nice body punch from Overeem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem looking to stall.
Overeem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overeem struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem lands a body punch.
Overeem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Good body shot from Overeem.
Overeem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Overeem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Overeem lands a body punch.
Overeem misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Overeem.
Overeem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Overeem.
Overeem tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Overeem digs a right hand into Rivers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rivers's gas tank.
Overeem tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
Overeem tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Overeem.
Rivers blocks a body shot from Overeem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Overeem clinches.
Overeem struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Overeem scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Overeem blocking some punches.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Overeem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Good body shot from Overeem.
A left hand lands to the body for Overeem.
Nice body punch from Overeem - that landed with a thud.
Overeem presses Rivers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Overeem digs a right hand into Rivers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rivers's gas tank.
Overeem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Overeem - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Overeem.
Overeem misses with a punch to the body.
Overeem tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overeem lands a shot to the body.
Overeem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivers or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Overeem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rivers is keeping busy.
Overeem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overeem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Overeem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Overeem tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Overeem avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Overeem struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Overeem.
Overeem lands a body punch.
Overeem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Overeem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Overeem - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Overeem can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivers or not.
Overeem tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Overeem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Overeem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Overeem scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Overeem.
Overeem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Overeem stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Overeem lands with a left to the head.
Rivers blocks a body shot from Overeem.
Overeem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Overeem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Overeem tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Overeem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Overeem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Overeem - that landed with a thud.
Overeem tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Overeem stalling in the clinch but Rivers improves position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Overeem.
Overeem stalling in the clinch.
Overeem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Overeem misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Overeem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem misses with a body punch.
Overeem has Rivers pushed against the cage.
Overeem lands a body punch.
Overeem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Overeem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Overeem struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Overeem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Overeem.
Overeem tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Overeem struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Overeem is leaning against Rivers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Overeem scores with a hook to the body.
Overeem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alistair Overeem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Overeem.
The referee is keeping an eye on Overeem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overeem's elbow.
Overeem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Overeem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dru Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Overeem tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Overeem back against the cage.
Overeem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Overeem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Overeem 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 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alistair Overeem thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Uusivirta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kanye West - Power. Uusivirta is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Moonsorrow - Huuto. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Uusivirta!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Scott stops Uusivirta from getting back to his feet.
Scott controlling the action here.
Scott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uusivirta is just riding it out for now. Scott eventually gives up the hold.
Scott wants to control but Uusivirta is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott thows a huge punch but Uusivirta dodges it nicely.
Scott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uusivirta's head.
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uusivirta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scott has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Uusivirta is refusing to be controlled, as Scott sits in half guard.
Scott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uusivirta's head.
Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Scott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uusivirta is just riding it out for now. Scott eventually gives up the hold.
Scott throwing shots but Uusivirta is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta is trying to stand up here but Scott is controlling him well.
Scott is trying to control the action in half guard but Uusivirta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scott seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uusivirta's head.
Scott prevents Uusivirta from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Scott seems content to control.
Scott slips a nice elbow through Uusivirta's hands, connecting with Uusivirta's forehead.
Well, if Scott is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Uusivirta pushes Scott off but Scott dives into side control.
Scott is trying to get an arm triangle but Uusivirta is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott wants to control but Uusivirta is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta defending against the ground and pound.
Scott tries to advance to mount but Uusivirta denies him.
Scott looking to control but instead Uusivirta has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Uusivirta is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Scott dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Uusivirta misses with a straight left.
Scott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uusivirta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott lands a head kick!
Scott lands a jab to Uusivirta's midsection.
Uusivirta looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
Uusivirta cracks the inside of Scott's front leg.
Uusivirta misses with a kick to the body.
Uusivirta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scott's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scott.
Uusivirta misses with a low kick.
Scott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scott there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uusivirta. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uusivirta circles away.
Scott moves away from the strike by Uusivirta.
Uusivirta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Uusivirta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Uusivirta.
A leg kick checked by Scott.
Scott thows a body kick. Uusivirta tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Scott lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Tarmo Uusivirta has been cut.
Tarmo Uusivirta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uusivirta just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uusivirta.
Scott throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Uusivirta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uusivirta missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Scott with that takedown attempt.
Tarmo Uusivirta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Uusivirta takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Uusivirta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uusivirta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Uusivirta throws a lazy head kick
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Uusivirta is just out of range.
Uusivirta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scott.
Uusivirta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.
Scott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Uusivirta fakes the leg kick and cracks Scott in the body.
Uusivirta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott lands with a hook. Uusivirta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scott throws a leg kick
and Uusivirta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Uusivirta misses.
Uusivirta tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Uusivirta.
Uusivirta misses with a double jab.
Uusivirta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uusivirta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uusivirta misses with a hook to the body
and Scott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uusivirta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uusivirta misses with a series of wild punches.
Uusivirta is breathing heavily.
Uusivirta throws a leg kick
and Scott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uusivirtas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uusivirta thows a body shot but no joy.
Uusivirta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Uusivirta checks a leg kick.
Uusivirta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scott lands a nice looking body shot.
Uusivirta misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scott dodges the punch combination from Uusivirta.
Scott is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Uusivirta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarmo Uusivirta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Uusivirta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Uusivirta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uusivirta. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uusivirta dodges the punch combination from Scott.
A big left from Scott misses.
Uusivirta throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uusivirta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tarmo Uusivirta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uusivirta checks the leg kick.
Uusivirta misses with a body shot.
Scott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uusivirta.
Scott checks a low kick from Uusivirta.
Uusivirta misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
Scott cracks a nice hook into Uusivirta's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Scott.
Scott lands with a slapping head kick.
Scott takes a swing at Uusivirta's ribcage but misses.
Uusivirta connects with a looping right hand.
Uusivirta tries to land a leg kick but Scott saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Scott.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uusivirta throws out the jab.
Scott is looking to wear down Uusivirta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Uusivirta throws a lazy head kick
and Scott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uusivirta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scott lands a leg kick that knocks Uusivirta off balance momentarily.
Scott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uusivirta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Uusivirta misses with a body shot.
Uusivirta motions for Scott to come forward. Uusivirta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uusivirta stuns Scott with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scott avoids the body shot from Uusivirta.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scott throws a head kick but Uusivirta moves out of range.
Uusivirta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott connects with an inside leg kick.
Scott scoring well with a low kick there.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uusivirta throws out the jab.
Uusivirta loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Uusivirta tried to score with a low kick but Scott checks it.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uusivirta.
Uusivirta missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uusivirta missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scott delivers a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scott. That's going to slow Uusivirta down.
Uusivirta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Uusivirta throws a poor cross that misses
and Scott finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Scott throws a push kick but Uusivirta slaps the foot to one side.
Scott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uusivirta's head.
Uusivirta misses with a body punch
and Scott counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Scott throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Uusivirta.
Good standup being displayed there by Scott as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uusivirta thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scott.
Scott lands with a slapping head kick.
Uusivirta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scott is able to avoid easily.
Scott throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scott lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uusivirta's sensitive parts.
Scott shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Uusivirta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scott has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Scott!
Maximus Scott decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Apanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rueso Bear Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Apanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rueso Bear Junior!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apanson throws a head kick but Bear Junior moves out of range.
Bear Junior slips under a jab from Apanson.
Apanson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Apanson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Apanson prevents Bear Junior from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Apanson.
Bear Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Apanson with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poor strikes thrown by Apanson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Apanson is landing with some decent strikes but Bear Junior is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bear Junior is bucking up trying to escape but Apanson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bear Junior is rocked!
Apanson looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bear Junior covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Apanson!
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