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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Payette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonas Karjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payette comes to the cage accompanied by Sick Puppies- Youre Going Down. Karjalainen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eminem: Go to Sleep. Joonas Karjalainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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128 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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World class boxer
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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 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Payette !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonas Karjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payette tries to bum rush Karjalainen with a series of wild strikes but Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Payette throws a series of punches but Karjalainen avoids them all with ease.
Payette doesn't manage to clinch there - Karjalainen circles away.
Karjalainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karjalainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut
and Payette counters with a two punch combo.
Karjalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karjalainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Payette .
Payette misses with a takedown attempt
and Karjalainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Payette thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Payette . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payette moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Karjalainen as Payette shoots in.
Payette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Karjalainen misses.
Karjalainen connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Karjalainen misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payette misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karjalainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Payette throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen scores with a jab to the body.
Payette is breathing heavily.
Karjalainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Karjalainen finds it's way through Payette 's defenses.
Karjalainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karjalainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Payette misses with a takedown attempt
letting Karjalainen counter with a right hand.
Payette is rocked!
Payette throws a right hand that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karjalainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Payette 's head.
Oh Payette is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karjalainen lands a nice hook to Payette 's body. Payette takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karjalainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Karjalainen! Payette is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joonas Karjalainen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sol Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teuvo Hakkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos comes into the arena with "Brake" by Kid Cudi blaring out of the sound system. Hakkarainen has chosen Oodi kansanedustaja Hakkaraiselle as his entrance music. Sol Dos Santos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sol Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teuvo Hakkarainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hakkarainen blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Hakkarainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hakkarainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dos Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakkarainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good leg kick by Hakkarainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hakkarainen jabs at Dos Santos's body.
Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakkarainen circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Hakkarainen.
Hakkarainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakkarainen circles away.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up.
Dos Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hakkarainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hakkarainen. That one must have hurt.
Hakkarainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dos Santos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakkarainen dips to his left and cracks Dos Santos with an uppercut!
Dos Santos tries to clinch
and Hakkarainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Hakkarainen tenderised Dos Santos's leg. Dos Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hakkarainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dos Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakkarainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dos Santos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dos Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hakkarainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Dos Santos tries to clinch up but Hakkarainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hakkarainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Hakkarainen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dos Santos back to the cage. Hakkarainen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dos Santos is rocked!
Hakkarainen circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Dos Santos drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Hakkarainen follows Dos Santos to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teuvo Hakkarainen!
Our winner, Teuvo Hakkarainen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Muuli Potku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Romita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romita has chosen Rollin' Like A Boss as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muuli Potku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Romita!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romita takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Potku scoring well with a low kick there.
Potku misses with a right hand
and Romita decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Potku's guard.
Potku on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Potku tries to get out of the position.
Romita's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Romita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Potku's guard.
Romita prevents Potku from improving his position.
Romita wants to free his trapped foot but Potku is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Romita thows a huge punch but Potku dodges it nicely.
Romita controlling the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romita is looking to stall here but Potku recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romita trying to control the position from guard on top but Potku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romita is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Romita postures up in Potku's guard and throws a big left but Potku blocks it.
Romita throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romita postures up in Potku's guard and throws a big left but Potku blocks it.
Potku keeping moving, preventing Romita from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potku is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Romita trying to control but Potku is working from the bottom.
Romita throws an elbow that misses. Potku uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romita's guard. Nice move by Potku!
Romita wants to improve his position but instead Potku has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romita is controlling Potku's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Frank Romita has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A jab from Potku finds it's way through Romita's defenses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Potku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Romita has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Romita and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A leg kick checked by Romita.
Potku throws a front kick aimed at Romita's knee but Romita avoids it well.
Potku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romita looking to score a takedown here. Potku is defending well but Romita drives through and ends up in Potku's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romita looking to pass the guard.
Romita trying to control the position from guard on top but Potku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romita with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Potku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romita tries to free his leg and advance position but Potku is retaining full guard.
Romita throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romita trying to control the position from guard on top but Potku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romita throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Romita 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.
Romita fails with the takedown
and Potku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Potku gets a clinch.
Potku struggles to land a body shot inside as Romita controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romita as Potku tries to tie him up.
Potku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romita has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romita can't get the takedown.
Potku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romita has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romita wants a takedown but no success here.
Muuli Potku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Romita.
Romita is trying to trip Potku. He has hold of a leg but Potku is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Romita persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Potku keeping moving, preventing Romita from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Potku lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Romita!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romita can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potku avoids the attempt from Romita to control.
Potku tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Romita working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Muuli Potku has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Potku moves into the clinch.
Potku stalling the fight.
Potku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romita avoids it.
Potku lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Potku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Potku is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muuli Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Potku finds it's target.
Potku misses with a right hand
and Romita counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Romita is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Romita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Romita will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Romita doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Potku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romita is defended easily by Potku.
Potku scores with the left hand. Romita knows he should have avoided that one.
Romita shoots in for a double leg but Potku sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muuli Potku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Romita.
Romita blocks a leg kick.
Potku throws a sloppy head kick and Romita moves out of range easily.
Romita takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Potku throws a solid leg kick but Romita takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Potku.
Potku throws a head kick but Romita moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku misses with a low kick.
Potku takes the fight into the clinch.
Potku scores with a hook to the body.
Romita is trying to trip Potku. He has hold of a leg but Potku is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Romita persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Romita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Potku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Romita regains full guard. Nicely done.
Romita is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romita keeping moving, preventing Potku from controlling successfully.
Romita wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Potku tests Romita's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick from Potku misses.
Romita checks a low kick from Potku.
Potku scores with a nice head shot.
Romita has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Potku finds it's way round the side to connect with Romita's head.
Romita has a takedown stuffed.
Potku tries to clinch but Romita moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Potku misses with a kick to the body.
Potku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romita checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Potku swivels and escapes.
Muuli Potku is winning the standup battle so far.
Potku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Romita checks it well.
Potku 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.
Potku throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Potku is fending him off so far but Romita persists. Nope, Potku circles away and we're back to standing.
Potku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuli Potku clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Potku connects with a solid leg kick.
Potku throws a leg kick that misses.
Romita walks forward, straight into a front kick from Potku.
Potku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romita changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Potku tries to avoid it but Romita manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Potku to the ground. Potku escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romita takes a kick to the side of the head.
Potku stalks Romita and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Romita's face. Romita staggers backwards, shaken.
Romita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Potku defends it nicely.
Potku misses with a low kick as Romita jumps back.
Potku connects with a right hand. Romita shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku scores with a leg kick.
Potku slaps away a takedown attempt from Romita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Muuli Potku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Romita.
Romita misses with a takedown
and Potku counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Romita is rocked!
Muuli Potku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romita blocks a low kick nicely.
Potku cracks Romita with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Romita is still on wobbly legs! Can Potku finish him?
Potku's corner calls for a 1-2. Potku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Romita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Potku gets in close and tags Romita with a short punch that almost sends Romita to the mat! Oh Romita is in big trouble! He turns his back on Potku, trying to create some distance but Potku rushes him, striking wildly and Romita goes down! The referee tackles Potku into the cage to end the fight! Potku is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muuli Potku!
Muuli Potku is the new featherweight champion!
Muuli Potku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slim Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calhoun comes to the cage accompanied by Always Strapped by: Lil Wayne. Jones has chosen Prozak - Under The Rain as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
18 - 12 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Calhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones gets full guard.
Calhoun wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Calhoun gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones is nestled in close to Calhoun, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Calhoun is working away.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Calhoun holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
Jones sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Calhoun because Jones loaded up on that one.
Calhoun blocking the ground and pound.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Calhoun can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a strike there. Calhoun manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones misses with a head shot. Calhoun uses the momentum to regain guard.
Calhoun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones trying to control but Calhoun is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun trying to control the position.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Calhoun has wrist control.
Calhoun keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Calhoun is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calhoun wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Calhoun's guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to control but Calhoun is working from the bottom.
Jones is in close to Calhoun's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones throws a strike but Calhoun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones is looking to stand up but Calhoun isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Calhoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Calhoun counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Calhoun from standing up.
Jones wants to stand but Calhoun is controlling the position.
Calhoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calhoun is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calhoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Slim Calhoun just wasn't active enough.
Calhoun wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Calhoun stuffs the takedown.
Calhoun leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slim Calhoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calhoun connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Calhoun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Calhoun counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for Calhoun with that takedown attempt.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Calhoun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Calhoun wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Calhoun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Calhoun dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Calhoun gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Calhoun keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Calhoun misses with a knee strike.
Calhoun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Calhoun keeps him there for the moment.
Jones just leaning against Calhoun, taking a breather.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Calhoun just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones jumps guard.
Calhoun stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones is working an open guard so Calhoun takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Calhoun counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Calhoun sprawls well.
Slim Calhoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jones.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Calhoun counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones is working an open guard so Calhoun takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Calhoun misses with a low kick.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Calhoun counters with an inside leg kick.
Calhoun shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Calhoun showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calhoun wants to stand but Jones has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Calhoun is very close to passing his half guard.
Calhoun is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Jones manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working an open guard so Calhoun takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Calhoun gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Calhoun lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Calhoun misses with a knee to the head.
Calhoun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Calhoun misses with a knee to the head.
Calhoun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones tries to pull guard but Calhoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Calhoun obliges.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Calhoun has him pressed against the cage.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones jumps guard but Calhoun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Calhoun creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Calhoun is working Jones over against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Calhoun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones jumps guard but Calhoun stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calhoun prevents the takedown attempt.
Calhoun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Calhoun throws a knee to the head but misses.
Calhoun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Calhoun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Calhoun 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Calhoun!
After winning the bout, Slim Calhoun 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Borst De Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fransico Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Groot comes into the arena with Led Zeppelin's Immigrant Song blaring out of the sound system. Borst De Groot could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fransico Junior's chin.
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Borst De Groot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fransico Junior!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from De Groot. Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Groot. De Groot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Groot punishes Junior's body with a nice straight punch.
De Groot misses with a hook.
Junior goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Junior lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Groot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
De Groot lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Junior clinches up against the cage.
De Groot cracks Junior with a nice body shot.
De Groot tries to break free but Junior pushes him back against the cage.
Junior lands a nice uppercut.
Junior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Groot's elbow.
Junior blocking some punches.
De Groot can't find room to land a body shot as Junior controls the action.
Junior tries to throw a body punch but De Groot avoids it by throwing Junior back against the cage.
Junior is leaning against De Groot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Groot struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Junior.
Junior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Groot's elbow.
De Groot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Junior works on De Groot's body with a couple of short punches.
Junior has a couple of punches blocked by De Groot.
A short left from Junior.
Junior manages to break the clinch.
Junior slips a straight right by De Groot.
De Groot swinging wildly here.
A punch lands to the side of De Groot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Junior scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Junior misses.
Junior chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior lands a left and a right that send De Groot crashing to the mat, dazed. Junior thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
De Groot is rocked!
Junior throws an overhand right that drops De Groot like a sack of potatoes! Junior dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fransico Junior! Fransico Junior retains his middleweight title!
Fransico Junior managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Katukauppa.com, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Stasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stasi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kitbuilders - In The Year 2525 (Ural 13 Diktators Remix). Chris Gaines has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kimmo Stasi's chin.
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156 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Stasi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Gaines!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stasi takes a swing at Gaines's ribcage but misses.
Gaines darts in trying to clinch
and Stasi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gaines really felt that one!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stasi, as that shot connected.
Gaines tries to land a body kick
and Stasi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gaines throws a sloppy head kick and Stasi moves out of range easily.
Stasi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gaines walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gaines takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Stasi.
Gaines is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stasi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaines misses with a kick to the body.
Gaines lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stasi takes a step back to recover.
Stasi lands a glancing blow to the side of Gaines's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stasi lands a nice hook to Gaines's body. Gaines takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gaines checks a leg kick.
Stasi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gaines fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stasi manages to avoid it.
Stasi tries to land a leg kick but Gaines saw it coming and moves away.
Gaines misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stasi.
A jab lands there for Stasi.
Gaines scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kimmo Stasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stasi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gaines takes a swing at Stasi's ribcage but misses.
Gaines tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gaines will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gaines lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaines throws a head kick but Stasi moves out of range.
Stasi lands a nice hook to Gaines's body. Gaines takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gaines throws a push kick but Stasi slaps the foot to one side.
Stasi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaines manages to avoid it.
Gaines throws a solid leg kick but Stasi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gaines.
Gaines lands a high kick!
Stasi is looking to slow Gaines down with leg kicks.
Stasi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gaines throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gaines tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Stasi counter with a right hand.
Gaines pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stasi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gaines was covering up waiting for the punch and Stasi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stasi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stasi cracks Gaines with a solid left hand.
Gaines will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stasi 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.
Gaines has momentary wrist control but Stasi slips an elbow through the middle.
Stasi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gaines wants to stand up but Stasi is controlling him.
Gaines being controlled here, momentarily.
Stasi prevents Gaines from getting back to his feet.
Stasi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stasi lands a couple of elbows.
Stasi controlling from the top position.
Stasi pushing down on Gaines's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stasi lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stasi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stasi blocks the strikes from Gaines.
Stasi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gaines really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stasi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stasi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stasi landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Gaines that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gaines is working to get back to half guard.
Stasi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gaines hang on?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gaines is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stasi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stasi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gaines has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gaines is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Stasi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stasi scores with a kick to the body.
Stasi 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.
Good exchange - Stasi coming out on top.
Gaines is looking to chop away at Stasi's legs.
A head kick by Gaines misses
letting Stasi counter with a right hand.
Stasi misses with a body kick.
Gaines with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gaines.
Stasi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stasi cracks Gaines with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaines throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stasi on the side of the head.
Stasi shoots for a double leg takedown but Gaines sprawls well. He's pushed Stasi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stasi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines is looking to clinch.
Gaines lands a jab to the nose.
Gaines wants to clinch up but Stasi keeps it at a distance.
Stasi 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.
Stasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stasi thumps Gaines with a low kick.
Gaines on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stasi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gaines sprawls well. Gaines wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Kimmo Stasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaines misses with a kick to the body.
Stasi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines tries to land a front kick but Stasi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gaines looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stasi works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stasi.
Gaines throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stasi blocks a low kick nicely.
Stasi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stasi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stasi blocks a head kick by Gaines.
Gaines is looking to clinch but Stasi is avoiding it.
Stasi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stasi throws a series of punches but Gaines moves out of range.
Stasi throws a leg kick that misses.
Stasi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stasi lands a head shot.
Gaines throws a sloppy head kick and Stasi moves out of range easily.
Stasi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gaines looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gaines with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gaines avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gaines throws a leg kick
and Stasi counters with a left and a right that stings Gaines.
Gaines throws a leg kick
and Stasi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaines is looking to clinch.
Stasi connects with a body shot that sends Gaines's belly button to the back.
Stasi scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stasi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gaines.
Gaines takes one to the chin there.
Gaines misses with a hook. Stasi ducked under it nicely.
Stasi blocks a head kick by Gaines.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stasi. That's going to slow Gaines down.
No joy there for Stasi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stasi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stasi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gaines looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stasi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gaines can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stasi trying to control the action but Gaines is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Stasi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gaines tries to clinch but Stasi moves out of range.
Gaines throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stasi connects with an inside leg kick.
Gaines has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stasi misses with a body shot.
Stasi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stasi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stasi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gaines on the side of the head.
Gaines throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaines misses the target.
Gaines's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gaines misses with a head kick.
Gaines drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stasi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stasi dips to his left and cracks Gaines with an uppercut!
Stasi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gaines on his heels. He'll look to pass Gaines's guard now, I'm sure.
Stasi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stasi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaines's guard.
Stasi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stasi not doing much here.
Kimmo Stasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gaines flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gaines strikes from the bottom but Stasi uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Stasi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stasi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gaines down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stasi scoring with punches and elbows.
Gaines throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stasi controls the position.
Stasi is chipping away with strikes.
Stasi taking a breather here.
Stasi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gaines!
Stasi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stasi working the ground and pound effectively.
Stasi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gaines can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Stasi prevents Gaines from getting the reversal.
Stasi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gaines is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gaines is rocked!
Stasi lands a big shot there that rocks Gaines but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gaines is still in real trouble! Can Stasi finish him?
Gaines working to try and regain half guard.
Gaines flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gaines takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stasi working for a submission but Gaines is keeping him at bay.
Gaines seems to have recovered his senses.
Stasi lands with some strikes.
Stasi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaines can do to turn this around?
Gaines swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Stasi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
Stasi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gaines takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Stasi's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimmo Stasi!
Kimmo Stasi retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Kimmo Stasi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Katukauppa.com and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Page Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justina Vanovcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanovcan has chosen Moskau as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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144 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Page Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justina Vanovcan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanovcan shoots in and gets a takedown into Knight's guard.
Knight looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vanovcan has picked Knight up and slammed him! Knight can't keep hold of the triangle and Vanovcan manages to pass to side control!
Knight gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vanovcan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vanovcan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Knight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vanovcan.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanovcan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vanovcan wants to stand up but Knight is controlling the position.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vanovcan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knight looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Vanovcan pushes past his half guard into mount!
Vanovcan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Knight is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Vanovcan.
A nice elbow there by Vanovcan.
Vanovcan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vanovcan with shots to the head and body - Knight looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanovcan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Knight has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vanovcan with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan wants to finish this one by submission but Knight is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vanovcan lands a big shot there that rocks Knight but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Knight takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vanovcan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vanovcan landing strikes from the mount and Knight is in trouble!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Knight is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vanovcan wants to control the pace but Knight is squirming around nicely.
Vanovcan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vanovcan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Knight 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.
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vanovcan pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Knight tries to roll over but Vanovcan keeps him under control.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vanovcan pulls his head out easily.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vanovcan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Knight tries to roll over but Vanovcan keeps him under control.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vanovcan pulls his head out easily.
Vanovcan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vanovcan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan trying to mount his opponent but Knight defends it.
Vanovcan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Vanovcan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Knight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vanovcan lands with a punch from half guard.
Vanovcan is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vanovcan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vanovcan working Knight over with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanovcan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vanovcan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vanovcan trying to mount his opponent but Knight defends it.
Vanovcan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justina Vanovcan 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.
Knight tries to keep at a distance but Vanovcan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vanovcan looking for a takedown.
Vanovcan landing knees to the body.
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knight gets caught napping as Vanovcan dives in and scores a takedown. Knight manages to retain guard.
Knight wriggles free and stands up.
Vanovcan fails to land the takedown.
Vanovcan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Page Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justina Vanovcan.
Vanovcan dodges the punch combination from Knight.
Knight misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
Knight gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vanovcan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vanovcan lands a couple of elbows.
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanovcan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vanovcan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight keeping full guard, as Vanovcan tries to pass.
Justina Vanovcan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vanovcan gets to his feet - Knight follows without any prompting.
Vanovcan takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Vanovcan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanovcan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Knight avoids the head kick by Vanovcan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanovcan moves into the clinch.
Vanovcan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knight to keep the fight standing.
Vanovcan lands an elbow that stopped Knight in his tracks for a moment.
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Vanovcan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck for Vanovcan with that takedown attempt.
Knight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vanovcan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vanovcan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knight prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knight dodges an elbow strike from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knight to keep the fight standing.
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vanovcan.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vanovcan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Vanovcan clinches up with Knight and pushes him back against the cage.
Vanovcan connects with a knee to the head.
Vanovcan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vanovcan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vanovcan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knight is defending well.
Vanovcan is breathing heavily.
Vanovcan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knight after a bit of a struggle.
Vanovcan landing knees to the body.
Vanovcan tries to pull guard but Knight won't allow it.
Vanovcan lands a nice knee to the body.
Vanovcan wants a takedown.
Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Vanovcan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knight.
Vanovcan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knight's efforts to push away.
Vanovcan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight trying to land knees to the body.
Knight ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knight no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vanovcan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanovcan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knight is working an open guard so Vanovcan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Knight looks to land a combination but Vanovcan avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justina Vanovcan 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.
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knight lands with a nice combination. Vanovcan backs away looking to recover.
Knight fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanovcan throws out the jab.
Vanovcan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knight misses with a double jab.
Vanovcan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knight.
Page Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanovcan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Knight's guard.
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vanovcan gets to his feet. Knight looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vanovcan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knight!
A nice elbow there by Vanovcan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vanovcan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knight is looking to escape.
Vanovcan raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan lands a heavy elbow.
Vanovcan working Knight over with strikes here.
Vanovcan controlling from mount.
Knight can't escape the position.
Vanovcan with shots to the head and body - Knight looks very uncomfortable down there.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vanovcan unloading with bombs!
Vanovcan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Knight is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is bucking up trying to escape but Vanovcan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vanovcan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Knight to take his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight is keeping busy.
Vanovcan cracks Knight with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Knight from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Vanovcan is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Vanovcan gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Vanovcan gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Vanovcan apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Vanovcan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knight throws out a loose jab but Vanovcan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight lands with a right hand.
Vanovcan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vanovcan.
Vanovcan drives through with a takedown into Knight's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vanovcan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vanovcan has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Vanovcan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vanovcan stands up and waves to Knight to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Knight tries to improve position but can't.
Vanovcan working the head and body with strikes.
Knight is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vanovcan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Knight is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vanovcan stands up from half guard.
Horrible takedown by Vanovcan or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight which made him look bad.
Page Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justina Vanovcan.
Vanovcan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Vanovcan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanovcan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knight.
Vanovcan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Page Knight is winning the standup battle so far.
Knight steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vanovcan. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Vanovcan or perhaps it was just good defense by Knight which made him look bad.
Vanovcan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vanovcan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vanovcan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanovcan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanovcan manages to avoid it.
Vanovcan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Knight is looking to regain half guard here but Vanovcan keeps moving and retains side control.
Vanovcan cracks Knight with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justina Vanovcan really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vanovcan moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Knight misses with a combination
and Vanovcan counters with a right hand to the body.
Knight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knight throws a right hand that Vanovcan ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanovcan also avoids with ease.
Vanovcan's corner calls for a 1-2. Vanovcan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knight looks to land a combination but Vanovcan avoids it well.
Vanovcan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vanovcan gets to his feet. Knight looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Vanovcan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vanovcan tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vanovcan tries to clinch up.
Vanovcan clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanovcan is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan managing to block the knees to the body from Knight.
Vanovcan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanovcan has Knight pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vanovcan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Knight tumbling to the mat - Vanovcan dives into Knight's guard.
Vanovcan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Vanovcan defends easily.
Vanovcan stands and throws Knight's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Knight tries to bench press Vanovcan off him but Vanovcan keeps the position.
Vanovcan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vanovcan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vanovcan is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vanovcan stands up and beckons Knight to his feet.
Knight is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vanovcan.
Knight is looking to wear down Vanovcan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands with a nice body punch.
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Vanovcan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vanovcan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Page Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justina Vanovcan.
Vanovcan dives in and grabs Knight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes down on Vanovcan's head and hops out.
Knight throws a hook but Vanovcan blocks it.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Vanovcan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vanovcan is in close to Knight's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Vanovcan defends easily.
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanovcan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vanovcan trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Vanovcan lands a couple of elbows.
Knight has momentary wrist control but Vanovcan slips an elbow through the middle.
Knight looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vanovcan passes into side control.
Knight taking a bit of punishment here - Vanovcan scoring with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knight sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vanovcan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justina Vanovcan dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Knight throws a right and a left that Vanovcan avoids nicely.
Knight gets tackled into the cage by Vanovcan. Vanovcan maintains the clinch.
Vanovcan misses with a punch to the body.
Vanovcan pulls guard.
Knight advances to half guard.
Vanovcan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vanovcan.
Knight drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vanovcan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vanovcan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vanovcan!
Knight is looking to reverse the position.
Vanovcan is trying to get an arm triangle but Knight is defending well.
Knight is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Knight is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Knight is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vanovcan off and has taken his back!
Vanovcan wants to control his opponent's hands but Knight gets his hands free.
Knight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knight doesn't have the hooks in and Vanovcan manages to turn into his guard.
Vanovcan gets to his feet. Knight looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vanovcan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Knight misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Vanovcan to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Knight. Those never looked like landing.
Vanovcan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Page Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanovcan is working Knight over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vanovcan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vanovcan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vanovcan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vanovcan has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Vanovcan wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vanovcan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan throwing strikes from guard but Knight blocks nicely.
Vanovcan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knight's head.
Vanovcan wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
Knight is looking for a triangle but Vanovcan pushes his legs off easily.
Justina Vanovcan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knight keeping full guard, as Vanovcan tries to pass.
Vanovcan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vanovcan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Vanovcan's head but Vanovcan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vanovcan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vanovcan misses with a knee strike.
Knight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knight has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vanovcan uses from the top position.
Vanovcan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Knight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vanovcan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanovcan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Knight, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Justina Vanovcan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vanovcan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justina Vanovcan!
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