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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abreham Killyousovizh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner has chosen The Champ is Here as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abreham Killyousovizh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Clyde Turner!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killyousovizh cracks Turner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Clyde Turner has been cut.
Killyousovizh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Killyousovizh throws a front kick that sends Turner stumbling back into the cage.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Killyousovizh throws a body kick that misses.
Killyousovizh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Killyousovizh lands the left hand.
Killyousovizh lands a high kick!
Nice defenses there by Killyousovizh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner scores with a sloppy right hand. Killyousovizh should have avoided that one.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Killyousovizh throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Turner finds it's target.
Killyousovizh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Killyousovizh thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killyousovizh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Killyousovizh slips under a jab from Turner.
Killyousovizh slips under a jab.
Abreham Killyousovizh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killyousovizh lands with an overhand left.
Killyousovizh connects with the punch.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner avoids the head kick by Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Killyousovizh tries a head kick but it misses.
Killyousovizh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Killyousovizh's corner calls for a 1-2. Killyousovizh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Killyousovizh thows a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Killyousovizh coming out on top.
Killyousovizh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killyousovizh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killyousovizh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Killyousovizh misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Killyousovizh throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Killyousovizh misses.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Killyousovizh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Killyousovizh thinking.
Killyousovizh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turner throws the left hand but Killyousovizh avoids the punch easily.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Killyousovizh lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh misses with a lunging right hand
and Turner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner misses the jab.
Turner takes a swing at Killyousovizh's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Turner blocks the low kick.
Killyousovizh is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turner jabs Killyousovizh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Killyousovizh is breathing heavily.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killyousovizh circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner scores with a body shot.
Killyousovizh avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killyousovizh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Killyousovizh swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killyousovizh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turner's efforts to push away.
Killyousovizh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Killyousovizh staying out of range there.
Killyousovizh throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Killyousovizh thows a body shot but no joy.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killyousovizh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner cracks Killyousovizh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Killyousovizh. That snapped Turner's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clyde Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clyde Turner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Killyousovizh throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Killyousovizh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killyousovizh.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killyousovizh moves away.
Killyousovizh doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Killyousovizh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Turner backs up against the cage.
Killyousovizh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner blocks a jab.
Killyousovizh scores with a nice head shot.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Killyousovizh slips the punch.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killyousovizh. Killyousovizh obviously looking to wear him down.
Killyousovizh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Killyousovizh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turner scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner slips under a jab from Killyousovizh.
A jab from Killyousovizh misses.
Killyousovizh just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killyousovizh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner slips under a jab from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killyousovizh throws a head kick that half lands.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killyousovizh moves away.
A big right from Turner misses.
Killyousovizh scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Killyousovizh scores with a one two! Turner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Turner avoids the head kick by Killyousovizh.
Turner throws a right hand that Killyousovizh ducks under and follows up with a left that Killyousovizh also avoids with ease.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Killyousovizh moves away and avoids it.
Turner throws the left hand but Killyousovizh avoids the punch easily.
Killyousovizh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Killyousovizh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killyousovizh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killyousovizh. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killyousovizh moves away.
Killyousovizh tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killyousovizh misses with a body kick.
Killyousovizh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turner is able to avoid easily.
Turner throws a body punch but Killyousovizh moves out of range.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killyousovizh.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killyousovizh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killyousovizh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killyousovizh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Killyousovizh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Killyousovizh is just out of range.
Killyousovizh digs a good hook to Turner's body.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Killyousovizh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killyousovizh. Killyousovizh obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Killyousovizh avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Killyousovizh misses with a wild combination.
Killyousovizh throws a lazy uppercut
and Turner counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killyousovizh.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killyousovizh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killyousovizh throws a good cross that connects.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner works the jab nicely.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Killyousovizh moved out of range nicely.
Clyde Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner blocks a jab.
Killyousovizh misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Killyousovizh.
Killyousovizh lands a body shot.
Killyousovizh looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Killyousovizh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killyousovizh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Killyousovizh moves away and avoids it.
Killyousovizh throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abreham Killyousovizh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clyde Turner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Killyousovizh throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner misses with a hook.
Killyousovizh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Abreham Killyousovizh has been cut.
Killyousovizh drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Killyousovizh is rocked!
Killyousovizh moves away from the strike by Turner.
Oh Killyousovizh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner looks to land a right hand but Killyousovizh moved out of range.
Turner avoids the body shot from Killyousovizh.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Killyousovizh is just out of range.
Killyousovizh seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killyousovizh swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Turner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Killyousovizh - the referee stops the clock and Turner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Killyousovizh. Turner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Killyousovizh saw that one coming.
Turner throws a hook but Killyousovizh blocks it.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Killyousovizh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Killyousovizh throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Killyousovizh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Killyousovizh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killyousovizh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Killyousovizh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Killyousovizh slips under a jab.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Killyousovizh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killyousovizh jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Killyousovizh looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Killyousovizh lands the left hand.
Killyousovizh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killyousovizh lands with an uppercut that bounces Turner off the cage and back into range.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killyousovizh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Killyousovizh walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Killyousovizh throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Killyousovizh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Killyousovizh misses.
Turner cracks Killyousovizh with an open hand slap.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turner counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Killyousovizh badly! Turner follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Killyousovizh out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Turner finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clyde Turner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olli Kuhta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuhta comes to the cage accompanied by Break Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Kuhta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Harris!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris avoids the body shot from Kuhta.
Kuhta misses with the combination.
Kuhta tries to clinch but Harris moves away
and Harris counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kuhta!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kuhta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris has control of Kuhta's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kuhta regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Harris with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kuhta tries to lock up and control but Harris gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harris moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kuhta has worked his arm free - good work by Kuhta!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhta gets back to half guard.
Kuhta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Harris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuhta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harris.
Kuhta tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
Kuhta is working hard here to advance position.
Kuhta wants to control but Harris is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris seems to be looking for submissions.
Harris wants to free his trapped foot but Kuhta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuhta tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
Kuhta trying to control here.
Harris is working for a kimura but Kuhta is defending it quite comfortably.
Harris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuhta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuhta actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhta wants to control but Harris is keeping busy.
Harris 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.
Kuhta is trying to maintain the position but Harris is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuhta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuhta.
Harris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harris is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kuhta dives on top into guard.
Kuhta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuhta has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
Kuhta looking to pass the guard.
Kuhta trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Harris will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuhta tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuhta tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Harris blocks a head kick by Kuhta.
Kuhta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Kuhta slams his shin into Harris's torso.
Olli Kuhta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris moves out of range of the body kick from Kuhta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhta tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuhta doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Harris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuhta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuhta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuhta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kuhta dives on top into guard.
Kuhta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuhta has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
Harris looking for a guillotine here but Kuhta defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kuhta is pushing down on Harris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harris is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuhta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuhta blocks the strikes from Harris.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris trying to control here.
Kuhta is looking for a kimura here.
Harris tries to roll over but Kuhta keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harris looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kuhta passes into side control!
Harris is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kuhta is controlling him well.
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Harris looking for a sweep but Kuhta has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Harris regains half guard.
Kuhta trying to control from half guard but Harris is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuhta trying to mount his opponent but Harris defends it.
Kuhta stalling.
Kuhta wants to pass to mount but Harris is defending the position.
Harris flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuhta controlling the pace.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Olli Kuhta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuhta is keeping the position for now.
Harris 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.
Kuhta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Kuhta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kuhta, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhta wants to control but Harris postures up.
Kuhta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuhta regains half guard.
Kuhta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harris is working away from the top position though.
Kuhta is looking to improve his position.
Harris seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harris is working for a guillotine from mount but Kuhta frees his head quite easily.
Kuhta can't escape the position.
Kuhta tries to hold on but Harris postures up.
Harris working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kuhta is wriggling around trying to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris working for a submission but Kuhta is keeping him at bay.
Kuhta has given up his back here. Will Harris look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Harris looking for the RNC.
Kuhta turns into Harris and is now in his guard.
Harris working for a triangle but Kuhta defends it easily.
Kuhta tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuhta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harris's guard.
Kuhta wants to pass to mount but Harris is defending the position.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
Harris trying to hold on to Kuhta's head to control him but Kuhta postures up.
Kuhta passes to side control.
Jake Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuhta wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harris 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Harris!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Falcon Falconowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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246 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Falcon Falconowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Villa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick lands from Villa that sends Falconowski to the canvas. Falconowski tries to scramble back to his feet but Villa brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Falcon Falconowski has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Villa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Falconowski's legs.
Villa trying to control the action but Falconowski is working from the bottom.
Falconowski is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falconowski keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rafael Villa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Falconowski throws the kick towards the body but Villa avoids it.
Villa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Villa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Falconowski.
Villa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falconowski.
Villa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falconowski scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Villa.
Falconowski avoids the head kick by Villa.
Villa has his takedown stuffed
and Falconowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Falcon Falconowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Villa.
Villa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Falconowski is fending him off so far but Villa persists. Nope, Falconowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Rafael Villa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Villa looks gassed!
Villa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Villa tries for a takedown but Falconowski circles away easily
and Falconowski counters with a straight right hand.
Falcon Falconowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falconowski.
Jab by Falconowski.
Falconowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Villa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Villa is rocked!
Villa gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Falconowski points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Villa wakes up just in time to hear Falconowski thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Falcon Falconowski!
Falcon Falconowski spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polish Experiment (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukka Omena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment comes to the cage accompanied by Bosski & Sokół - Jak Zaczynasz Dzień(prod.P.a.f.f) . Omena has chosen Minä olen voittaja! as his entrance music. Jukka Omena will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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250 lbs
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287 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Polish Experiment!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Omena!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Omena slams his shin into Experiment's torso.
Omena buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Experiment misses with a hook
and Omena counters with a low kick, right behind Experiment 's knee.
Experiment takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment manages to avoid it.
Omena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omena looks to throw the jab but Experiment is out of range.
Omena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Omena tries a head kick but it misses.
Omena looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Omena lands a big head kick that sends Experiment tumbling to the mat! Omena takes a step backwards and waves Experiment back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Experiment is rocked!
It looks like Polish Experiment has been cut.
Omena throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Experiment is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omena throws a jab when Experiment was well out of range.
Experiment tries to clinch up.
Experiment seems to have got his legs back now.
Experiment takes a swing at Omena's ribcage but misses.
Omena throws a big shot that misses.
Omena tries a head kick but it misses.
Experiment thows a leg kick but Omena checks it
and Omena makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Experiment.
Omena jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Omena throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment moves out of range easily.
Omena misses with an attempted mid kick.
Omena scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment misses with a hook. Omena ducked under it nicely.
Omena throws a head kick that misses.
Experiment throws out a loose jab but Omena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment misses the shot to the body.
Experiment's corner calls for a 1-2. Experiment obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jukka Omena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Experiment throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Omena tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Experiment is in Omena's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment trying to control but Omena is working from the bottom.
Experiment is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Omena is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment tries to free his leg and advance position but Omena is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Experiment trying to control the position from guard on top but Omena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omena can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Experiment controls the pace.
Polish Experiment has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A swing and a miss from Omena.
Experiment tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omena was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment.
Experiment lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omena lands with a kick to the temple. Experiment shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Omena.
Experiment cracks Omena with a right hand to the side of the head.
Experiment on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Experiment checks the leg kick.
Omena avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Omena! Experiment is out on his feet! Omena rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Experiment is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Experiment is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukka Omena!
After winning the bout, Jukka Omena 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Eskobar Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herrick Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gamma Ray - Blood Religion . Herrick Goldman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
167 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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170 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eskobar Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herrick Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson slaps away a takedown attempt from Goldman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andersson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick from Andersson lands but Goldman takes it in his stride.
It looks like Herrick Goldman has been cut.
Andersson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goldman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andersson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Goldman wants a takedown.
Eskobar Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herrick Goldman.
A left hand lands to the body for Goldman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andersson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Goldman looking to slow down the pace here.
Andersson misses with a knee strike.
Goldman has a couple of punches blocked by Andersson.
Goldman wants the takedown. Andersson is fighting it off but Goldman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Andersson's guard against the cage.
Andersson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goldman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Andersson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Andersson has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Goldman wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goldman's guard.
Goldman is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up.
Andersson trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Eskobar Andersson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Goldman drives through and clinches with Andersson against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldman misses with some punches.
Andersson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goldman.
Goldman blocks a body shot from Andersson.
Goldman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andersson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Andersson landing knees to the body.
Goldman tries to score a body lock takedown but Andersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goldman tries to pull guard but Andersson holds him up against the cage and eventually Goldman drops back down to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Goldman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Goldman looks gassed!
Andersson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andersson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goldman wants a takedown but no success here.
Andersson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andersson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andersson prevents the takedown attempt.
Andersson cracks Goldman with a nice body shot.
Goldman looking for a takedown.
Andersson connects with a knee to the head.
Andersson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andersson drops Goldman with a big knee straight up the middle! Goldman is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Goldman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson throws a leg kick which misses Goldman's front leg but catches the back leg as Goldman tries to avoid it.
Goldman is still on wobbly legs! Can Andersson finish him?
Goldman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Andersson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Goldman to the canvas! Goldman doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Andersson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eskobar Andersson!
After the fight, Eskobar Andersson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kid Kamakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kamakazi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cooking by the book. The crowd seem to be enjoying Shields's choice of entrance music: Last Resort - Papa Roach. Kid Kamakazi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Shields's chin.
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22
130 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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136 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Kamakazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Shields!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields throws a shot from downtown. Kamakazi moves away and avoids it.
Shields throws a hook but Kamakazi avoids it easily.
Shields with a hook.
Shields cracks Kamakazi with a good jab.
Michael Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields looks to land a left hand but Kamakazi moved out of range nicely.
Kamakazi swinging wildly here.
Kamakazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamakazi avoids the body shot from Shields.
Kamakazi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shields misses with a left hand
and Kamakazi counters with a good low kick that Shields was not able to check.
Shields throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamakazi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shields just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamakazi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shields looks to land a right hand but Kamakazi moved out of range.
Shields throws a right hand that misses
and Kamakazi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shields misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamakazi throws a hook but Shields blocks it.
Shields is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shields 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.
Shields missing with a left hand there. Kamakazi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamakazi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi clinches with his opponent.
Shields throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kamakazis head.
Kamakazi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kamakazi pushes off an throws an elbow but Shields leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kamakazi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shields's brow.
A knee to the head by Kamakazi.
Kamakazi misses with an elbow strike.
Kamakazi pushes off an throws an elbow but Shields leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamakazi throws an elbow but it misses.
Kamakazi lands a damaging elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shields takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kamakazi tries a knee to the head but Shields blocks it.
Shields blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi lands a damaging elbow.
Kamakazi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shields's face.
Kamakazi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shields tries to circle away but Kamakazi has him pinned against the cage.
Kamakazi pushes off an throws an elbow but Shields leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kamakazi has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Shields goes down! Kamakazi pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Shields is rocked!
It looks like Michael Shields has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields is trying to control Kamakazi's posture but Kamakazi avoids it.
Shields is still in real trouble! Can Kamakazi finish him?
Kamakazi is looking to take a break and control but Shields is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamakazi controlling the position from side mount.
Shields seems to have recovered his senses.
Shields really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamakazi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kamakazi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields is trying to control Kamakazi's posture but Kamakazi avoids it.
Kamakazi trying to control the action but Shields is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamakazi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kamakazi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Kamakazi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Shields's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kamakazi moves into the clinch successfully.
Shields dodges an elbow strike from Kamakazi.
Shields blocks the elbow strike.
Kamakazi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kamakazi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kamakazi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shields tries to circle away but Kamakazi has him pinned against the cage.
Kamakazi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kamakazi.
Shields is trying to break the clinch but Kamakazi has him pressed against the cage.
Kamakazi pushes off an throws an elbow but Shields leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kamakazi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kamakazi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kamakazi pushes off an throws an elbow but Shields leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kamakazi throws an elbow but misses.
Shields working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shields stalling in the clinch but Kamakazi improves position.
Shields has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Shields's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kamakazi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kamakazi throws an elbow but misses.
Kamakazi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shields looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shields wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kamakazi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields avoids a wild elbow strike from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi lands an elbow inside.
Shields takes an elbow to the temple.
Kamakazi scores with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kamakazi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shields's brow.
Shields avoids the elbow strike from Kamakazi, against the cage.
Shields wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamakazi won't allow it.
Shields tries to break the clinch but Kamakazi is controlling the position.
Kamakazi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kamakazi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shields's brow.
Kamakazi throws an elbow that misses.
Shields slowing the pace effectively.
Kamakazi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kamakazi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shields has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shields has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shields is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kamakazi tries to land a knee to the head but Shields blocks with his arms.
Shields is trying to break the clinch but Kamakazi is controlling him.
Kamakazi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shields blocks it with crossed arms.
Kamakazi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kamakazi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kamakazi throws an elbow that misses.
A knee to the head by Kamakazi.
Shields looking to slow down the pace here.
Kamakazi misses with an elbow strike.
Kamakazi pushes off an throws an elbow but Shields leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shields blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi lands a damaging elbow.
Shields lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamakazi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kamakazi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shields is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kamakazi is keeping busy.
Kamakazi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamakazi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kamakazi throws an elbow but it misses.
Kamakazi misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shields blocks the elbow strike.
Shields tries to circle away but Kamakazi has him pinned against the cage.
Kamakazi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Kamakazi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Shields's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Shields throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shields swings widly with a right hand
and Kamakazi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shields won't be happy with that.
Kamakazi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shields will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamakazi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shields can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shields tries to bench press Kamakazi off him but Kamakazi keeps the position.
Kamakazi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shields tries to bench press Kamakazi off him but Kamakazi keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Shields's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shields tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Kamakazi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Kamakazi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamakazi advances to full mount.
Kamakazi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamakazi controlling the position easily from mount.
Kamakazi looking to control but Shields is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kamakazi controlling his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kamakazi working for a submission but Shields is keeping him at bay.
Shields blocking the ground and pound.
Kid Kamakazi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamakazi looking to control but Shields is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kamakazi has hold of Shields's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shields manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kamakazi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shields because Kamakazi loaded up on that one.
Kamakazi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kamakazi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamakazi working for a submission but Shields is keeping him at bay.
Michael Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kid Kamakazi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamakazi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shields keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kamakazi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Kamakazi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamakazi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Kamakazi!
Kid Kamakazi gave a mention to Gilop® in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Bastarrachea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory comes into the arena with Chumbawamba - English Rebel Songs blaring out of the sound system. Bastarrachea is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Young Folks. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xavier Bastarrachea!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastarrachea throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gregory holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bastarrachea misses with some punches.
Bastarrachea lands an uppercut.
Bastarrachea slowing the pace effectively.
Bastarrachea throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bastarrachea misses with an elbow strike.
Gregory misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea has a couple of punches blocked by Gregory.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gregory as Bastarrachea tries to tie him up.
Bastarrachea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bastarrachea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bastarrachea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bastarrachea stalling.
Gregory wants to stall.
Gregory tries to land knees in the clinch but Bastarrachea avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory lands a damaging elbow.
Gregory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bastarrachea blocks the elbow strike.
Gregory is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bastarrachea is defending well for now.
Gregory blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gregory as Bastarrachea tries to tie him up.
Bastarrachea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gregory backwards.
Bastarrachea is pushing Gregory up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bastarrachea throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bastarrachea pushes Gregory back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea working Gregory over with knees to the body.
Bastarrachea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gregory is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bastarrachea throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bastarrachea pushes Gregory back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gregory takes an elbow to the temple.
Bastarrachea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bastarrachea has a couple of punches blocked by Gregory.
Bastarrachea creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gregory's defenses.
A short uppercut from Bastarrachea.
Gregory can't get the takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bastarrachea just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gregory's brow.
Gregory avoids a wild elbow strike from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea throws an elbow but it misses.
Gregory lands a hook that snaps the head of Bastarrachea backwards.
Gregory trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Gregory.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bastarrachea pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bastarrachea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bastarrachea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gregory.
Bastarrachea moves into the clinch.
Bastarrachea takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gregory - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bastarrachea throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bastarrachea lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Paul Gregory has been cut.
Bastarrachea cracks Gregory with a nice body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bastarrachea just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gregory's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregory missing with knees to the body.
Gregory is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bastarrachea is keeping busy.
Bastarrachea blocks the elbow strike.
Gregory lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gregory misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gregory blocks an elbow strike from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea avoiding damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bastarrachea looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bastarrachea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Gregory's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bastarrachea tried to score with a low kick but Gregory checks it.
Gregory tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bastarrachea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bastarrachea keeps the fight on the outside.
Gregory instigates a clinch.
Bastarrachea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gregory is pushing Bastarrachea up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gregory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bastarrachea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gregorys head.
Bastarrachea trying to stall but Gregory improves his position.
Bastarrachea creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bastarrachea just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gregory's brow.
Bastarrachea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gregory lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bastarrachea avoids the elbow strike from Gregory, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastarrachea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bastarrachea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gregory lands with a left to the head.
Bastarrachea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gregory trying to land knees to the body.
Gregory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bastarrachea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gregory.
Bastarrachea stalling in the clinch.
Bastarrachea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gregory backwards.
Bastarrachea lands an elbow inside that Gregory shrugs off.
Gregory digs a right hand underneath Bastarrachea's ribcage. Bastarrachea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bastarrachea throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gregory is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bastarrachea is keeping busy.
Bastarrachea dodges an elbow strike from Gregory.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory misses with an elbow over the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Gregory - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bastarrachea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gregory stalling.
Gregory misses with some punches.
Gregory missing with knees to the body.
Gregory stalls.
Gregory is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bastarrachea is defending well for now.
Gregory tries to land a knee to the head but Bastarrachea blocks with his arms.
Bastarrachea stalling against the cage.
Bastarrachea lands an elbow that stopped Gregory in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bastarrachea is keeping busy.
Gregory misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bastarrachea.
Gregory avoids a wild elbow strike from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea takes an elbow to the temple.
Gregory blocks an elbow strike.
Bastarrachea lands a nice uppercut.
Gregory tries to land knees in the clinch but Bastarrachea avoids the damage to the body.
Bastarrachea scores with a shoulder strike.
Bastarrachea is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bastarrachea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gregory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gregory avoids a wild elbow strike from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea tries to land knees in the clinch but Gregory avoids the damage to the body.
Bastarrachea blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregory tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bastarrachea avoids it.
Bastarrachea lands a left hand.
Bastarrachea misses with the head strike.
Gregory misses with an elbow over the top.
Bastarrachea stalling in the clinch but Gregory improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastarrachea.
Gregory tries to land knees in the clinch but Bastarrachea avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gregory has Bastarrachea pushed against the cage.
Bastarrachea missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bastarrachea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Gregory's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bastarrachea throws a hook but Gregory blocks it.
Gregory moves into the clinch.
Bastarrachea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bastarrachea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastarrachea misses with an elbow over the top.
Bastarrachea throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregory.
Bastarrachea misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastarrachea pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bastarrachea throws an elbow but it misses.
Gregory trying to land knees to the body.
Bastarrachea looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bastarrachea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gregory missing with knees to the body.
Bastarrachea avoids the elbow strike from Gregory, against the cage.
Bastarrachea misses with some punches.
Gregory trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gregory looking for a takedown.
Bastarrachea throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gregory is stalling here.
Bastarrachea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bastarrachea lands a damaging elbow.
Xavier Bastarrachea seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gregory missing with knees to the body.
Bastarrachea pushes off an throws an elbow but Gregory leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bastarrachea throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gregory tries to stall but Bastarrachea uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bastarrachea avoiding damage as Gregory throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bastarrachea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gregory'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.
Bastarrachea looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea lands an elbow just above Gregory 's eye.
Bastarrachea avoiding damage as Gregory throws knees to the body.
Bastarrachea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastarrachea managing to block the knees to the body from Gregory.
Bastarrachea gets through Gregory's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregory dodges an elbow strike from Bastarrachea.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gregory just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bastarrachea's brow.
A short left from Bastarrachea.
Gregory blocks an elbow strike from Bastarrachea.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bastarrachea just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gregory's brow.
Bastarrachea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bastarrachea avoids it.
Bastarrachea is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gregory tries to land knees in the clinch but Bastarrachea avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bastarrachea just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gregory's brow.
Gregory tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bastarrachea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gregory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bastarrachea takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bastarrachea'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.
Gregory has Bastarrachea pressed against the cage.
Gregory avoids the elbow strike from Bastarrachea, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea blocks an elbow strike.
Bastarrachea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gregory backwards.
Bastarrachea avoids the elbow strike from Gregory, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bastarrachea.
A right hand to the body from Bastarrachea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastarrachea taking a breather.
Gregory takes a shot to the head.
Bastarrachea misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bastarrachea managing to block the knees to the body from Gregory.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastarrachea misses with a punch on the inside.
Xavier Bastarrachea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bastarrachea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paul Gregory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bastarrachea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gregory backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Bastarrachea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bastarrachea 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 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Bastarrachea!
An out of breath Xavier Bastarrachea thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Blachovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blachovich comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. John Blachovich is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Blachovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Saarinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saarinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Blachovich sprawls well. He's pushed Saarinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saarinen gets a takedown into half guard.
Blachovich gets back to full guard.
Saarinen wants to pass the guard but Blachovich is keeping the position.
Saarinen cracks Blachovich with a solid left hand.
Blachovich is adopting a defensive guard.
Blachovich trying to keep a closed guard but Saarinen is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blachovich controlling the position.
Saarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Saarinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Blachovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Blachovich, not yet.
Saarinen wants to control from the top but Blachovich keeps moving.
Saarinen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blachovich kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Saarinen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blachovich manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saarinen has Blachovich in his guard.
Blachovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Blachovich trying to control but Saarinen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blachovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Saarinen is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Blachovich.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blachovich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blachovich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
John Blachovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauri Saarinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blachovich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Saarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Blachovich has wrist control.
Saarinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blachovich is keeping the position for now.
Saarinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blachovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saarinen.
Saarinen distracts Blachovich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen wants to control from the top but Blachovich keeps moving.
Saarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blachovich is trying to control the position but Saarinen postures up.
Saarinen with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blachovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blachovich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saarinen manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blachovich postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Saarinen dominated that round.
That's time! Blachovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blachovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blachovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saarinen defends it nicely.
Saarinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blachovich.
Saarinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Blachovich. No joy for Saarinen on that attempt.
Saarinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Saarinen wants a takedown.
John Blachovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauri Saarinen.
Saarinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blachovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blachovich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saarinen is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blachovich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saarinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blachovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blachovich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Blachovich tries to pull guard but Saarinen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saarinen is looking for a takedown.
Saarinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blachovich tries to pull guard but Saarinen won't allow it.
Saarinen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blachovich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saarinen is working away from the top position though.
Blachovich tries to roll over but Saarinen keeps him under control.
Saarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saarinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blachovich is trying to get back to full guard.
Blachovich wants to control but Saarinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blachovich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blachovich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saarinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blachovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saarinen throws an elbow that misses. Blachovich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saarinen's guard. Nice move by Blachovich!
Saarinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saarinen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blachovich!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blachovich working to try and regain half guard.
Saarinen avoids the attempt from Blachovich to control.
Saarinen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarinen dominating with strikes here.
Blachovich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauri Saarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blachovich misses with a looping right.
Blachovich looks to land a combination but Saarinen avoids it well.
Saarinen ducks under a wild hook from Blachovich.
Saarinen shoots in and drives through. Blachovich sprawls well.
Blachovich misses with an uppercut.
Saarinen ducks under a wild hook from Blachovich.
An inside leg kick from Blachovich misses.
Saarinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blachovich as he avoids it easily.
Saarinen drives through with a takedown into Blachovich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Saarinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Saarinen throws an elbow that misses. Blachovich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saarinen's guard. Nice move by Blachovich!
Blachovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blachovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saarinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blachovich is one step ahead there.
Blachovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saarinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mauri Saarinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saarinen keeping moving, preventing Blachovich from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Blachovich stopping the sweep attempt from Saarinen.
Blachovich forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blachovich slows the pace down in half guard.
Blachovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Saarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saarinen manages to get to full guard.
Blachovich passes Saarinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blachovich in particular looking to stall.
Saarinen tries to roll over but Blachovich keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen missing with punches from the bottom.
Blachovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saarinen is just riding it out for now. Blachovich eventually gives up the hold.
Saarinen wants to control but Blachovich is keeping busy.
Blachovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saarinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blachovich performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blachovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saarinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
John Blachovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blachovich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blachovich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saarinen defending well though.
Saarinen wants to get back to full guard.
Blachovich controlling the pace.
Blachovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Saarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saarinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blachovich throwing shots but Saarinen is blocking nicely.
Mauri Saarinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blachovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saarinen's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Blachovich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saarinen 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauri Saarinen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartlomiej Sosnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McKinley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartlomiej Sosnowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike McKinley!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKinley misses with the combination.
Sosnowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Sosnowski checks a leg kick.
McKinley throws a leg kick but Sosnowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
McKinley throws a hook but Sosnowski avoids it easily.
McKinley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sosnowski if he has to take too many more of those.
McKinley misses with a hook to the body
and Sosnowski counters with an outside leg kick.
McKinley tries to land a leg kick but Sosnowski saw it coming and moves away.
Sosnowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Sosnowski slips a jab from McKinley.
Sosnowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McKinley moves away from the strike by Sosnowski.
Sosnowski checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McKinley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sosnowski checks it well.
McKinley cracks Sosnowski with a good jab.
McKinley throws a leg kick but Sosnowski checks it.
Sosnowski checks a leg kick nicely.
McKinley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sosnowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McKinley just misses with a punch to the body.
Sosnowski looks to score with a jab to the body but McKinley is just out of range.
McKinley thows a body shot but no joy.
Mike McKinley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKinley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sosnowski's head backwards.
McKinley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKinley lands a really nice looking cross but Sosnowski seems unphased.
Sosnowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKinley.
McKinley misses the shot to the body.
McKinley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKinley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sosnowski checks it well.
McKinley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKinley misses with a head kick.
McKinley throws a jab when Sosnowski was well out of range.
Sosnowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by McKinley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McKinley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sosnowski ducks under a wild hook from McKinley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKinley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sosnowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKinley throws a leg kick but Sosnowski moved away.
Sosnowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McKinley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McKinley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McKinley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McKinley tries to score with a low kick but Sosnowski moves his leg out of the way.
McKinley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McKinley throws a good cross that connects.
McKinley lands a leg kick that knocks Sosnowski off balance momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by McKinley there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosnowski ducks under a wild hook from McKinley.
McKinley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from McKinley misses.
Sosnowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sosnowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sosnowski showed some decent athleticism there.
Sosnowski is trying to control the action in half guard but McKinley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sosnowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McKinley pushes Sosnowski off looking to stand but Sosnowski dives back in and keeps control.
McKinley wants to improve his position but Sosnowski is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McKinley dominated that round.
That's time! Sosnowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sosnowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McKinley throws a jab when Sosnowski was well out of range.
Sosnowski looks for a takedown but McKinley sprawls well.
Sosnowski defending well as McKinley loads up on a big left hand.
McKinley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mike McKinley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sosnowski walks into a left hand.
McKinley checks a leg kick.
Sosnowski swings for the body but McKinley moves out of range.
Sosnowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKinley was well out of range. Poor timing from Sosnowski.
McKinley cracks the inside of Sosnowski's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinley jabs at Sosnowski's body.
Mike McKinley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Sosnowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, jab by McKinley - just one landing.
Sosnowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sosnowski throws a lazy body kick
and McKinley counters with a left to the body.
McKinley tests Sosnowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKinley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McKinley misses with a looping right.
McKinley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McKinley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosnowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Sosnowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McKinley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sosnowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sosnowski checks the leg kick.
McKinley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sosnowski.
McKinley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McKinley tries a head kick but it misses.
Sosnowski blocks a leg kick.
McKinley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sosnowski is able to avoid easily.
McKinley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sosnowski's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by McKinley.
A head kick misses from McKinley.
McKinley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Sosnowski or perhaps it was just good defense by McKinley which made him look bad.
McKinley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McKinley dips to his left and cracks Sosnowski with an uppercut!
McKinley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sosnowski.
Sosnowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McKinley avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartlomiej Sosnowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKinley cracks the inside of Sosnowski's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosnowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McKinley.
McKinley misses the shot to the body.
Sosnowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good work by Sosnowski as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKinley misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by McKinley.
Sosnowski misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sosnowski throws a leg kick but McKinley sees it coming and moves out of range.
McKinley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McKinley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McKinley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McKinley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sosnowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sosnowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sosnowski looks to land a body kick but McKinley moved away.
McKinley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McKinley throws a shot from downtown. Sosnowski moves away and avoids it.
McKinley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sosnowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKinley.
McKinley scores with the left hand. Sosnowski knows he should have avoided that one.
McKinley ducks under a wild hook from Sosnowski.
McKinley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from McKinley tenderised Sosnowski's leg. Sosnowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sosnowski thumps McKinley with a low kick.
Sosnowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sosnowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sosnowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McKinley throws a nice inside leg kick.
McKinley misses the shot to the body.
Sosnowski misses with a double jab.
McKinley throws a sloppy head kick and Sosnowski moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of Sosnowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McKinley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McKinley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosnowski missing with a left hand there. McKinley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKinley misses with an uppercut.
Sosnowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A bone on bone clash there as Sosnowski blocks the leg kick.
McKinley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sosnowski on the side of the head.
McKinley loads up on a big right hand but Sosnowski slips the punch.
McKinley lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKinley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McKinley throws a body punch but Sosnowski moves out of range.
Sosnowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A swing and a miss from McKinley.
McKinley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKinley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sosnowski shoots in for a double leg but McKinley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McKinley thows a body shot but no joy.
McKinley just misses with a punch to the body.
McKinley throws a front kick aimed at Sosnowski's knee but Sosnowski avoids it well.
McKinley loads up on a big right hand but Sosnowski slips the punch.
Sosnowski throws a wild body kick that McKinley sees coming a mile off.
McKinley motions for Sosnowski to come forward. McKinley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McKinley throws out a powerful jab.
Sosnowski checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Sosnowski with that takedown attempt.
A lazy left from McKinley finds it's target.
McKinley scores with a nice strike.
Sosnowski connects with a crisp jab.
Sosnowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKinley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sosnowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McKinley's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKinley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sosnowski. That did some damage!
McKinley wants to slow Sosnowski down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McKinley really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A shot to the liver by Sosnowski. Beautiful body shot.
McKinley stuffs the takedown attempt from Sosnowski. Sosnowski gets slowly back to his feet.
McKinley connects with a solid leg kick.
McKinley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good standup being displayed there by McKinley as he connects with a hook.
McKinley throws a head kick but Sosnowski moves out of range.
Sosnowski dives in and grabs McKinley's left leg, looking for a takedown. McKinley pushes down on Sosnowski's head and hops out.
McKinley scores with a hook.
McKinley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKinley digs a good hook to Sosnowski's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosnowski feints and as McKinley raises his hands in defense, Sosnowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sosnowski stays in close to McKinley's body and controls the position.
Sosnowski wants to control from the top but McKinley keeps moving.
Sosnowski is looking to work some ground and pound but McKinley has wrist control.
Sosnowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKinley is keeping the position for now.
McKinley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKinley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sosnowski under the eye.
McKinley throws a quick inside leg kick.
McKinley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sosnowski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sosnowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McKinley looks to land a right hand but Sosnowski moved out of range.
McKinley lunges at Sosnowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sosnowski's hand.
McKinley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKinley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sosnowski misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKinley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sosnowski checks it well.
McKinley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McKinley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sosnowski.
Sosnowski blocks a head kick by McKinley.
Both fighters circling a little - McKinley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McKinley is looking to score with low kicks.
McKinley wants to land a leg kick but Sosnowski is out of range.
McKinley misses with a looping left.
Sosnowski shoots in but McKinley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartlomiej Sosnowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKinley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKinley throws a series of punches but Sosnowski moves out of range.
Sosnowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McKinley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sosnowski tries to free his leg and advance position but McKinley is retaining full guard.
McKinley controls Sosnowski momentarily but Sosnowski frees himself.
Sosnowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McKinley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sosnowski looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mike McKinley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sosnowski slips a straight right by McKinley.
Sosnowski fails with the takedown.
Sosnowski moves out of range as McKinley strikes.
McKinley catches Sosnowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McKinley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McKinley throws a hook but Sosnowski blocks it.
Sosnowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McKinley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown by Sosnowski or perhaps it was just good defense by McKinley which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sosnowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but McKinley circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartlomiej Sosnowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKinley throws an off balance right hand
and Sosnowski counters with a big head kick but McKinley shrugs it off.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McKinley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sosnowski clobbers McKinley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body kick there by McKinley.
McKinley scores with a push kick.
McKinley 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.
Sosnowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKinley to score with a decent uppercut.
Bartlomiej Sosnowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKinley misses with a wild body shot.
Sosnowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKinley.
McKinley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sosnowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - McKinley coming out on top.
Sosnowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McKinley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sosnowski's head.
McKinley dips to his left and cracks Sosnowski with an uppercut!
McKinley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McKinley looks to land a right hand but Sosnowski moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosnowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sosnowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McKinley is out of range.
Sosnowski avoids the head kick by McKinley.
Sosnowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McKinley's guard.
Sosnowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sosnowski stops McKinley from standing up.
Sosnowski throwing strikes but missing.
Sosnowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sosnowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKinley trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sosnowski throwing strikes but missing.
Sosnowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McKinley's head.
Sosnowski trying to control but McKinley is working from the bottom.
Sosnowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mike McKinley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKinley keeping moving, preventing Sosnowski from controlling successfully.
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!
Sosnowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bartlomiej Sosnowski.
I think McKinley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McKinley! Mike McKinley retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Mike McKinley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelinho Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tripper is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shout 2000. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelinho Garcia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Tripper!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tripper tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garcia is in Tripper's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Tripper keeps moving.
Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tripper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Tripper's legs - danger averted.
Tripper controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Tripper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tripper working a defensive guard here.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Tripper keeps moving.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia trying to control but Tripper is working from the bottom.
Tripper is trying to keep Garcia in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tripper looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Tripper moves into the clinch successfully.
Tripper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tripper can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
A short uppercut from Tripper.
Garcia has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tripper is trying to keep an underhook but Garcia manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Garcia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garcia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garcia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garcia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tripper is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tripper avoid being mounted?
Garcia controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garcia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tripper gets back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia throws a big right hand that misses.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Tripper has momentary wrist control but Garcia slips an elbow through the middle.
Tripper keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Tripper looking to control.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tripper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia working some strikes from top position.
Tripper throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tripper is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garcia is looking to work some ground and pound but Tripper has wrist control.
Garcia postures up in Tripper's guard and throws a big left but Tripper blocks it.
Tripper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tripper thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Tripper keeps moving.
Tripper pulls Garcia in close to his closed guard and prevents Garcia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Garcia postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcia 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.
Garcia with a nice head shot there.
Garcia trying to control but Tripper is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tripper keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Tripper working a defensive guard here.
Tripper trying to strike off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tripper pulls Garcia in close to prevent any damage.
Tripper working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tripper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelinho Garcia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tripper manages to avoid it.
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tripper defends it nicely.
Garcia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tripper to the mat! Tripper manages to get full guard.
Tripper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Tripper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tripper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia being controlled here momentarily.
Garcia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripper managing to control the position.
Tripper keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia postures up and lands a big shot to Tripper's brow.
Garcia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tripper's head.
Garcia trying to control but Tripper is working from the bottom.
Tripper has Garcia pulled in close to control his posture.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tripper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tripper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to work some ground and pound but Tripper has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Tripper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tripper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia trying to control but Tripper is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Tripper wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tripper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tripper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Tripper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tripper manages to avoid it.
Garcia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garcia jabs Tripper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tripper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tripper tries to avoid it but Garcia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tripper to the ground. Tripper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tripper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Tripper scores with a nice strike.
Tripper throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tripper.
Tripper throws a leg kick which misses Garcia's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcia tries to avoid it.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tripper scores with a decent looking hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tripper.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Garcia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tripper manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Garcia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tripper's head.
Garcia prevents Tripper from improving his position.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Tripper is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throwing shots but Tripper is blocking nicely.
Tripper is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.
Tripper regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tripper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garcia working some strikes from top position.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marcelinho Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tripper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tripper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcia defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelinho Garcia dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tripper doesn't seem bothered though.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Tripper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garcia is looking to wear down Tripper with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garcia walks into a stiff left hand from Tripper.
Tripper avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Tripper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garcia on the side of the head.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Tripper is just out of range.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Tripper.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tripper.
Garcia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Garcia throws a body punch but Tripper moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Tripper as Garcia shoots in.
Tripper misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tripper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripper slaps away a takedown attempt from Garcia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelinho Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tripper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Tripper.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Tripper.
Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tripper avoids it really well and circles away.
Jack Tripper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tripper throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Tripper misses with a double jab.
Tripper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tripper sprawls well. Tripper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Tripper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tripper swivels and escapes.
Tripper throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garcia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tripper moves away.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Tripper moved out of range.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Tripper is just out of range.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Tripper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tripper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Tripper shows good takedown defense.
Tripper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripper throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tripper scores with the left hand. Garcia knows he should have avoided that one.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Tripper's ribs.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Tripper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Tripper throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia moves out of range as Tripper strikes.
Garcia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tripper can pounce on him.
Tripper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Tripper is just out of range.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia takes a swing at Tripper's ribcage but misses.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tripper manages to avoid it.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tripper.
Garcia shoots in but no luck this time.
Garcia shoots in and drives through. Tripper sprawls well.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tripper was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tripper.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tripper.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tripper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Tripper really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Garcia misses with a jab to the body
and Tripper counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Tripper has closed the distance and engaged Garcia in a clinch.
Tripper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garcia has Tripper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tripper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia has Tripper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tripper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tripper works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tripper trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Tripper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tripper trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Tripper is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Tripper from controlling successfully.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Tripper.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Tripper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripper keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia is posturing up here but Tripper has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Garcia tries to roll out but it's too tight and Garcia has to tap! Slick submission there by Tripper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Tripper! Jack Tripper retains his heavyweight title!
Jack Tripper was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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