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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wrath Ofthegods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Gronholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gronholm has chosen Eeppinen biisi as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrath Ofthegods! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Gronholm! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gronholm throws a right hand that Ofthegods ducks under and follows up with a left that Ofthegods also avoids with ease. Ofthegods slips a jab and a cross from Gronholm.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gronholm, as that shot connected.
It looks like Wrath Ofthegods has been cut. Oooooh!!! Gronholm has knocked Ofthegods down with a huge combo! Gronholm steps away and waves a wobbly Ofthegods back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ofthegods is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sloppy strikes from Gronholm. Those never looked like landing. Oh Ofthegods is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gronholm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ofthegods. Crack! Gronholm connects with the perfect overhand right and Ofthegods falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Gronholm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Gronholm! Marcus Gronholm took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Lehnsherr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Dille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lehnsherr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is PURE EVIL!. Erik Lehnsherr has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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278 lbs
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283 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Lehnsherr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dille! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dille takes a body punch but keeps moving. A jab from Dille misses. Lehnsherr just misses with a punch to the body.
Dille shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lehnsherr defends it nicely. Dille moves to clinch but Lehnsherr breaks away and Dille takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lehnsherr throws a body punch but Dille moves out of range. Dille is looking to clinch. Dille clinches with his opponent.
Lehnsherr can't find room to land a body shot as Dille controls the action.
Lehnsherr is trying to force a seperation but Dille has the dominant position. Lehnsherr working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehnsherr. Lehnsherr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lehnsherr lands a nice uppercut. Dille prevents a body shot from Lehnsherr. A head punch on the inside from Lehnsherr fails to land. A right handed body shot lands from Lehnsherr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dille lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Lehnsherr fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lehnsherr cracks Dille with a nice body shot. Lehnsherr struggles to land a body shot inside as Dille controls his hands.
Lehnsherr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dille looking to throw knees to the head but Lehnsherr is blocking nicely.
Dille has Lehnsherr pressed against the cage, preventing Lehnsherr from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lehnsherr tries to throw a body punch but Dille avoids it by throwing Lehnsherr back against the cage. Lehnsherr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dille scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehnsherr. Lehnsherr tries to work over Dille's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lehnsherr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lehnsherr working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dille'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. Lehnsherr lands with a short shot to the head. A shot in the inside from Dille. Dille misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dille lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehnsherr backwards. Lehnsherr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dille slowing the pace effectively. Dille is trying to stall.
Lehnsherr blocking some punches.
A short right from Dille. Lehnsherr tries to throw a body punch but Dille avoids it by throwing Lehnsherr back against the cage. Lehnsherr is trying to break the clinch but Dille has him pressed against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dille. Dille working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lehnsherr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dille doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dille blocking some punches.
Dille lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Erik Lehnsherr has been cut. Dille lands an elbow inside. Lehnsherr misses with a hook from the clinch. Lehnsherr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A right handed body shot lands from Lehnsherr.
Dille tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lehnsherr throws a punch but it's blocked by Dille. Lehnsherr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lehnsherr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehnsherr working hard to break the clinch. Dille working aggressively here.
Lehnsherr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dille's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lehnsherr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lehnsherr tries a body shot but Dille blocks it.
Lehnsherr working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head punch on the inside from Dille fails to land. Lehnsherr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dille steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lehnsherr. Dille shoots in and drives through. Lehnsherr sprawls well. Lehnsherr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lehnsherr throws a jab when Dille was well out of range. A big right from Lehnsherr misses. Some wild striking there from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr connects with a right hand. Dille shakes it off. Lehnsherr misses with a body shot.
Lehnsherr swinging wildly here.
Dille tries to close the distance and clinch but Lehnsherr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dille tries to clinch up but Lehnsherr circles away and keeps his distance. Dille takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lehnsherr slips a jab from Dille. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lehnsherr keeps the fight on the outside. Lehnsherr swats away the attempt to clinch by Dille. Lehnsherr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dille at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Lehnsherr dominated that round. The cut man is working on Erik Lehnsherr's cut. That's time! Lehnsherr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dille showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lehnsherr.
Dille tries to clinch up and Lehnsherr counters with a nice body shot. Dille throws a big shot that misses. Dille throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lehnsherr. Dille tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lehnsherr swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dille moves away from the strike by Lehnsherr. Lehnsherr cracks a nice hook into Dille's ribs. Lehnsherr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lehnsherr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dille. Dille tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lehnsherr swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dille throws a right and a left that both miss. Lehnsherr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lehnsherr looks to land a combination. Dille sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lehnsherr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lehnsherr dips to his left and cracks Dille with an uppercut! Dille tries to clinch but Lehnsherr moves out of range. Lehnsherr dips to his left and cracks Dille with an uppercut! Lehnsherr misses with an uppercut
and Dille holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dille. Dille prevents Lehnsherr from breaking the clinch. Lehnsherr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dille stalls. Lehnsherr can't find room to land a body shot as Dille controls the action.
Lehnsherr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Lehnsherr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Dille swings wildly with an uppercut but Lehnsherr uses good head movement to avoid it. Lehnsherr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dille has him pressed against the cage. Dille working aggressively here.
Erik Lehnsherr has scored more points in the clinch so far. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dille.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dille doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehnsherr tries to circle away but Dille has him pinned against the cage. Dille is stalling here.
A short right from Dille on the inside. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dille blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Lehnsherr on the inside. Lehnsherr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dille backwards. Lehnsherr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dille doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehnsherr. Lehnsherr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehnsherr is trying to push Dille away but Dille has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Lehnsherr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dille's elbow. Lehnsherr struggles to land a body shot inside as Dille controls his hands.
Dille blocks a body shot from Lehnsherr. Lehnsherr breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lehnsherr swats away the attempt to clinch by Dille. Lehnsherr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Dille moves in looking to clinch but Lehnsherr pushes him off. Lehnsherr takes a swing at Dille's ribcage but misses. Lehnsherr works over Dille's head and body with a nice combination. Dille blocks a jab. Lehnsherr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dille was well out of range. Poor timing from Lehnsherr. Dille throws a nice looking combination but Lehnsherr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dille slips under a jab. Dille shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dille was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Dille jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lehnsherr manages to avoid the submission attempt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lehnsherr regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dille is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Dille is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dille is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lehnsherr is just riding it out for now. Dille eventually gives up the hold. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Lehnsherr dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Erik Lehnsherr's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lehnsherr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dille has time to react. Lehnsherr misses with a double jab.
Lehnsherr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dille tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehnsherr was well out of range. Poor timing from Dille. Erik Lehnsherr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dille moves out of range as Lehnsherr strikes. Dille pushes Lehnsherr up against the cage in a clinch. Dille blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lehnsherr fails to land. Lehnsherr misses with a body punch.
Dille doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dille. Lehnsherr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dille has a couple of punches blocked by Lehnsherr.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lehnsherr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Dille lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lehnsherr backwards. Lehnsherr has a couple of punches blocked by Dille.
Dille lands an elbow just above Lehnsherr 's eye. Dille throws a punch but it's blocked by Lehnsherr. Dille throws a head punch that misses. Lehnsherr throws a head punch that misses. Lehnsherr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dille fails to land. Dille lands an uppercut. Dille has a couple of punches blocked by Lehnsherr.
Dille is looking to control Lehnsherr's arms but Lehnsherr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dille has his back to the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Lehnsherr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dille blocks an uppercut.
Lehnsherr working aggressively here.
Dille misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehnsherr misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lehnsherr blocking some punches.
Dille lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A right hand to the body from Lehnsherr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehnsherr. Lehnsherr tries to break the clinch but Dille is controlling the position. Dille swings wildly with an uppercut but Lehnsherr uses good head movement to avoid it. Lehnsherr scores with a shot to the side of Dille's head. Dille taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dille tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lehnsherr can't find room to land a body shot as Dille controls the action.
Lehnsherr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lehnsherr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lehnsherr tries to throw a body punch but Dille avoids it by throwing Lehnsherr back against the cage. Lehnsherr scores with a shoulder strike. Lehnsherr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lehnsherr tries to work over Dille's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lehnsherr lands an uppercut. Lehnsherr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lehnsherr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehnsherr scores with a hook to the body. Lehnsherr has had enough of the clinch but Dille keeps him there for the moment. A short right from Dille on the inside. Dille lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dille misses with a hook from the clinch. Dille swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehnsherr tries a body shot but Dille blocks it.
Lehnsherr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dille has him pressed against the cage. Dille throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lehnsherrs head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dille scores with a shot to the side of Lehnsherr's head. Dille is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lehnsherr is keeping busy. A hook to the body from Lehnsherr.
Erik Lehnsherr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lehnsherr lands a body punch in the clinch. Dille swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehnsherr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dille throws a punch but it's blocked by Lehnsherr. Dille swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dille. Lehnsherr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dille shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lehnsherr as he avoids it easily. Dille tries to clinch up but Lehnsherr circles away and keeps his distance. A looping hook to the body misses from Lehnsherr. Dille does a little dance to reset his feet. Dille shoots in looking for a takedown. Lehnsherr tries to sprawl out of it but Dille keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lehnsherr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Dille takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dille walks into a stiff left hand from Lehnsherr.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to James Dille. I think Lehnsherr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Lehnsherr! A victorious Erik Lehnsherr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kors Svardet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Svardet's choice of entrance music: "Relax" by Frankie Goes To Hollywood. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Schmidt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kors Svardet! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Svardet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schmidt's waist but Schmidt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Svardet off to one side. Svardet walks into a left hand. Schmidt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. No joy there for Schmidt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Svardet fails with the takedown. Schmidt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Schmidt finds it's way through Svardet's defenses. Schmidt connects with the punch. David Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Schmidt closes the distance and pushes Svardet back into the cage. Schmidt scores with a knee to the head.
Schmidt taking a breather. Schmidt scores with a knee to the head.
Schmidt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Svardet shoots in and gets a takedown into Schmidt's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Svardet with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round. Svardet is looking to work some ground and pound but Schmidt has wrist control. Schmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Schmidt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Svardet is one step ahead there. Svardet is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schmidt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schmidt has escaped and now he's on top! Schmidt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svardet swivels though and keeps the full guard. Schmidt pushing down on Svardet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Schmidt is working for a submission of some sort.
Svardet looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Svardet looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Svardet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schmidt pulls his head out easily. Svardet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Svardet looks gassed! Schmidt is working for a kimura but Svardet is defending it quite comfortably.
Svardet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Schmidt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Svardet has managed to free his arm - good work. Schmidt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Svardet has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schmidt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Schmidt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Schmidt stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Svardet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schmidt. Schmidt stalks Svardet and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Svardet's face. Svardet staggers backwards, shaken. Schmidt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Svardet's hands. Schmidt lands a two punch combo.
Svardet slips a jab from Schmidt. Svardet fails miserably with a takedown attempt. David Schmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kors Svardet. Schmidt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Svardet shoots in for a takedown but Schmidt shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Svardet shoots in but no luck this time. Schmidt cracks Svardet with a right hand to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Svardet fails to land the takedown. Schmidt connects with a crisp jab. Schmidt's corner calls for a 1-2. Schmidt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Nice shot by Schmidt. Schmidt scores with a three punch combo!
Schmidt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schmidt wants it to stay on the feet. Schmidt lands a nice hook to Svardet's body. Svardet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Schmidt moves into range and connects with a jab. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Schmidt throws a good cross that connects.
Schmidt throws a nice looking combination but Svardet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Svardet dodges the punch combination from Schmidt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Schmidt dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Svardet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schmidt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nice sprawl there from Schmidt as Svardet shoots in. Schmidt sizes up Svardet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Schmidt thuds a left hand into Svardet's body. Svardet walks into a straight right hand from Schmidt. Schmidt stuffs the takedown attempt from Svardet. Svardet gets slowly back to his feet. David Schmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kors Svardet. Schmidt scores with a nice right hand.
Schmidt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schmidt wants it to stay on the feet. Schmidt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Nice jab there from Schmidt. Svardet is breathing heavily. Schmidt connects with a body shot. Svardet walks into a left hand. Svardet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schmidt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Svardet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Svardet shoots for a double leg takedown but Schmidt sprawls well. He's pushed Svardet's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Schmidt throws out a powerful jab. Svardet throws a series of punches but Schmidt moves out of range. Schmidt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Schmidt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Svardet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Svardet is rocked! David Schmidt is winning the standup battle so far. Schmidt misses with a wild combination.
Svardet is still on wobbly legs! Can Schmidt finish him? Schmidt catches Svardet with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Svardet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Svardet seems to have recovered his senses. Svardet fails with the takedown and Schmidt counters with a three punch combo that has Svardet backing up. Svardet nods at Schmidt to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schmidt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Schmidt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Svardet has time to react. Schmidt wants to clinch up but Svardet keeps it at a distance. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Svardet tries for a takedown but Schmidt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Schmidt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Svardet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
David Schmidt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Svardet gets tackled into the cage by Schmidt. Schmidt maintains the clinch. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schmidt obliges. Schmidt with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Schmidt. Schmidt lands an elbow inside. Schmidt working the clinch nicely. Svardet is working for position but Schmidt cracks him with a big knee to the head! Svardet crumples up against the cage and Schmidt lands two more shots before the ref can save Svardet! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). David Schmidt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Math Prush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezra Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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32
181 lbs
23 - 8 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Math Prush! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ezra Ray! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice uppercut lands for Prush. That snapped Ray's head back.
Ray looks to land a left hand but Prush moved out of range nicely. Nice shot by Prush. Prush lands with a right hand. Ray jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Math Prush has been cut. Ray throws a quick inside leg kick. Ray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ray throws a poor cross that misses
and Prush finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Ray throws a right hand that Prush ducks under and follows up with a left that Prush also avoids with ease. Ray misses with a lunging right hand
and Prush counters with a leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Prush goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Ray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Ray misses the body punch enabling Prush to counter with a crisp jab. A head kick from Ray lands but Prush takes it in his stride. Ray chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Prush can pounce on him.
Ray throws a body kick that misses. Ray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Prush really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ray misses with a hook to the body
and Prush counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prush sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ray throws a big shot that misses. Prush connects with a leg kick. Ray looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Ray misses with a looping right. Ray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ray bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. The ground and pound from Ray seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Prush wants to control but Ray postures up. Prush gets back to half guard. Prush is trying to stand up here but Ray is controlling him well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prush keeps working. Prush trying to control but Ray postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ray performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Prush is trying to get back to full guard. Prush looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Prush trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ray manages to pass to mount!
Ray punishing his opponent with strikes. Poor strikes thrown by Ray there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Prush is looking to escape. Ray landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Prush is in a horrible position here. Ray smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Ray. Prush is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ray throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Prush because Ray loaded up on that one. Ray throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Prush because Ray loaded up on that one. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Poor strikes thrown by Ray there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ray looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ray misses with a head shot. Prush is looking to improve his position but Ray isn't that keen on the idea. Ray wants to control the pace but Prush is squirming around nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! Ray landing strikes, looking to finish! Ray unloads with some shots from mount but Prush bucks and avoids them well.
Prush is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Prush is squirming around, avoiding Ray's attempts to control the action. Ray throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Ray breaks from Prush's wrist control and lands an elbow. Prush wants to control but Ray is having none of it. Prush really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ray lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ray throws some wild stikes that Prush manages to avoid easily.
Prush is squirming around, avoiding Ray's attempts to control the action. Ray unloads with some shots from mount but Prush bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Ray dominated that round. The cut man is working on Math Prush's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ray misses with a kick to the body.
Ray misses with a lunging right hand
and Prush counters with a two punch combo. Prush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prush.
Ray misses with a body shot.
Prush takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Math Prush's cut is getting worse. Prush cracks Ray with an open hand slap. Prush moves out of range of the strikes. Ray misses with a looping right. Ray misses with a straight right. The crowd cheers as Prush lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ray doesn't seem phased though. Ezra Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Prush takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Ray throws a hook but Prush avoids it easily. Ray lands with a shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ray throws a half hearted mid kick. Prush misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. An inside leg kick from Ray misses. Ray misses with a body punch
and Prush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Prush moves out of range of the strikes. Ray is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Ray swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Prush counters with a three punch combo that has Ray backing up. Ray nods at Prush to acknowledge the strikes. Ray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ray scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Both fighters circling a little - Ray finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A punch lands to the side of Ray 's head but he takes it in his stride. Prush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ray throws a jab when Prush was well out of range. Ray throws a leg kick but Prush sees it coming and moves out of range. Ray throws a lazy body kick and Prush counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ray thinking. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Prush connects with a jab. Ray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Prush is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ray misses with a lunging right hand
letting Prush counter with a right hand. Ray throws a head kick but Prush moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Prush. Ray is breathing heavily. Ray scores with a nice right hand.
Prush stalks Ray and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ray's face. Ray staggers backwards, shaken. Ray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Prush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ray loads up on a big right hand but Prush slips the punch. A jab from Ray misses. Ray throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Prush lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ray's sensitive parts. Prush throws a shot to the body.
Prush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prush. Prush blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ray lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Prush lands with a right hand. Some bone on bone action there as Prush checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Prush connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ezra Ray seems to be getting the better of the standup. Prush scores with a jab to the jaw. Ray throws a jab but it's blocked by Prush. Ray takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ray thows a leg kick but Prush checks it and Prush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ray throws a wild body kick that Prush sees coming a mile off. Ray misses with a double jab
and Prush counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Ray thows a left - swing and a miss! Ray thows a leg kick but Prush checks it and Prush counters with a solid body kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Ray throws a hook but Prush avoids it easily. Ray has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ray misses with an uppercut. Prush saw that one coming. Prush bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ray's head. Ray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prush sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Prush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ray.
Nice defenses there by Prush. Ray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prush. Ray throws a sloppy head kick and Prush moves out of range easily. A big right from Ray misses. Prush lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ray at a distance.
Ray lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ray takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Prush scores with a shot to the body.
Prush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ray's head backwards. 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 Math Prush will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Math Prush's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ray looks to throw a body kick and Prush counters with a lovely shot to the body. Prush takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Prush throws a right hand that Ray ducks under and follows up with a left that Ray also avoids with ease. Prush moves out of range as Ray strikes. Ray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Ray misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Prush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ray. Ray clobbers Prush with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Ray pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ray looks to land a right hand but Prush moved out of range. Ray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Prush scores with a push kick. Prush scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round. Prush scores with a jab. Ray acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Prush dips to his left and cracks Ray with an uppercut! Nice body punch from Prush. Prush looks to score with a jab to the body but Ray is just out of range. Ray drops his hands momentarily and Prush takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Ray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Math Prush's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Ray scores with a punch to the head. Ray misses with a straight left. Ray wants to slow Prush down by chopping away at his legs. Prush walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ray. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ray tests Prush's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ray swings widly with a right hand
and Prush counters with a slapping leg kick. Ray lands a nice looking kick to the body. Prush takes a step back to recover. Prush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ray.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Prush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ray.
Ray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ray on the wrong end of a nice jab. Prush throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Ray throws a big shot that misses. Ray tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Ray misses and Prush counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Ray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ray throws a sloppy head kick and Prush counters with a nice uppercut. Sloppy strikes from Prush. Those never looked like landing. Ray misses the shot to the body. Ray throws a lazy body kick and Prush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prush.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A lazy body kick from Ray and Prush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Prush uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ray. Prush keeps Ray at a distance using the push kick. Prush sizes up Ray with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Ray throws a hook but Prush avoids it easily. Ray catches Prush with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Prush connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ray momentarily.
Ray takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Prush lands with a good body shot. Ray throws a combination that misses enabling Prush to counter with a crisp jab. Ray tries to clinch but Prush is having none of it. Prush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prush, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ray misses with a lunging right hand
and Prush counters with a straight punch to the midsection. 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! Ray misses with a right hand and Prush counters with a stiff right hand. Ray throws an off balance right hand
and Prush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ray throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Ray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prush counters with a left to the body. Prush throws a right and a left that Ray avoids nicely. Prush staying out of range there. Ray throws a right and a left that Prush avoids nicely. Prush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Prush avoids the head kick by Ray.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Prush with a body punch. A glancing blow. Prush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ray. Ray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ray takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ezra Ray. Well Ray has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezra Ray!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canthropus comes to the cage accompanied by Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine. Taz Devil has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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156 lbs
18 - 13 - 1 |
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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
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pithe Canthropus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taz Devil! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Canthropus is looking to score with low kicks. Canthropus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Devil blocks the body kick.
Canthropus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Devil counters with a body kick that stops Canthropus in his tracks momentarily. Devil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Devil. Canthropus avoids the head kick by Devil.
Devil lands a really nice looking cross but Canthropus seems unphased.
Devil thuds his shin into the meat of Canthropus's side. Canthropus tries to land a leg kick but Devil saw it coming and moves away.
A punch combination from Canthropus misses. Canthropus misses with a low kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Devil throws a push kick but Canthropus slaps the foot to one side. Devil avoids the head kick by Canthropus.
Devil tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Devil.
That's one minute gone in the round. Canthropus takes one on the button. A jab from Devil finds it's way through Canthropus's defenses. Canthropus scores with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Devil, right into the meat.
Pithe Canthropus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Canthropus moves out of range of the body kick. Canthropus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Canthropus there as he acknowledges the shot. Canthropus thows a body shot but no joy. Canthropus misses the shot to the body. A slapping body kick lands there for Devil. This has been an exciting period of action! Canthropus swings away with a leg kick that misses. Devil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus.
Devil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Canthropus. That did some damage! Devil dips to his left and cracks Canthropus with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Devil scores with a kick to the midsection. Devil lands with a kick to the ribs.
Canthropus is breathing heavily. Canthropus misses with a left hand and Devil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Devil slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Devil lands a nice shot to the body.
Devil lands with a kick to the temple. Canthropus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Canthropus is rocked! Canthropus misses with a looping left. Devil dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Canthropus moves out of range of the body kick from Devil.
Devil drops Canthropus with a beautiful combination! Canthropus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Devil is looking for the KO! Oh Canthropus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Devil fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Canthropus to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Canthropus looks to clinch but Devil throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Canthropus taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Taz Devil! Taz Devil gave a mention to KINGDOM in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bob Jam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winjkin William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jam's entrance music is Transylvania. A fine choice. Bob Jam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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142 lbs
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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
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Jam! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Winjkin William! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. William does a little dance to reset his feet. Jam lands a nice looking body shot.
William closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jam missing with knees to the body.
William stalls. William pushes off an throws an elbow but Jam leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Jam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but William has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
William throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jam can't break the clinch.
Jam'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. William stalling in the clinch.
Jam looks to throw an elbow but misses. Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jam does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Jam throws the left hand but William avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. William slips a straight right by Jam. William moves away from the strike by Jam. Jam scores with a jab to the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by William!
William has taken the fight to the clinch.
William tries a body shot but Jam blocks it.
William avoiding damage as Jam throws knees to the body.
Jam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but William has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. William throws an elbow but it misses.
Jam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and William avoids it. The referee is keeping an eye on William - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jam pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. William is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but William is keeping busy. William scores with a shot to the side of Jam's 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! William blocks the elbow strike.
William blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. William throws an elbow that misses.
Jam lands a knee to the body.
Jam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with William's elbow. Jam gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Jam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bob Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jam throws an overhand right that lands on William's shoulder, as William tries to avoid the shot. Jam misses with a hook. A punch lands to the side of William 's head but he takes it in his stride. William tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jam throws a predictable looking body shot
and William counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by William. William leaning his opponent against the cage. William is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jam is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. William tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jam avoids it. Jam looks to throw an elbow but misses. Jam tries to circle away but William has him pinned against the cage. William blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jam looking to stall.
William lands with a right to the head. Jam stalling in the clinch but William improves position. William missing with knees to the body.
Jam lands with a right to the head. Nice body punch from William - that landed with a thud.
William managing to block the knees to the body from Jam.
Jam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and William avoids it. With the fighters up against the cage, Jam throws an elbow but misses. William blocks the elbow strike.
William dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
Jam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jam misses with an elbow over the top. Jam stalling in the clinch but William improves position. Jam pushes off an throws an elbow but William leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jam throws a wild body kick that William sees coming a mile off. Jam checks a leg kick nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! William moves into the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Jam. William controlling the action here for a moment.
William misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. William keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jam's efforts to push away. William misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Jam dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
William is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jam swings away with a leg kick that misses. William jabbing away but nothing is landing. William takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jam scores with a punch to the head. Jam misses with a body shot.
Jam lands a head shot. Jam scores with a shot to the body.
William lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
William slips a jab from Jam. Jam stalks William and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into William's face. William staggers backwards, shaken. William throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. William bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from William.
William slips a jab from Jam. William steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam. William tries to score with a low kick but Jam moves his leg out of the way. William uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
William fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jam checks it well. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but William manages to avoid it. William takes the fight into the clinch. William doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jam avoiding damage as William throws knees to the body.
William displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jam up against the cage. Jam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round. William controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Jam's face as he tries to break the clinch. William using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
William avoids a wild elbow strike from Jam. Jam misses with an elbow strike.
Jam throws an elbow but it misses.
William will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jam up against the cage. William tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jam's elbow. Jam wants to break free but William has control.
William is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. William tries a knee to the head but Jam blocks it.
William on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
William leaning against his opponent.
William softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Winjkin William seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Jam blocks an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from William in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Jam stalling in the clinch.
William has a couple of punches blocked by Jam.
William has a couple of punches blocked by Jam.
William makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Jam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. William looks to throw an elbow but misses. Jam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jam managing to block the knees to the body from William.
Jam missing with knees to the body.
Jam pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. William tries to land knees in the clinch but Jam avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jam lands an elbow inside. William looking to slow down the pace here. William missing with knees to the body.
William managing to block the knees to the body from Jam.
William keeps control of Jam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Stalling in the clinch from William.
Jam takes an elbow to the forehead. William throws a punch but it's blocked by Jam. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jam takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. William misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jam.
Jam landing knees to the head.
Jam working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. William struggles to land a body shot inside as Jam controls his hands.
Jam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jam lands an elbow inside. Jam creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through William's defenses. 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 Bob Jam will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
William avoids a lazy jab quite easily. William shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. William tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. William tries to clinch up. Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but William manages to avoid it. William tries to clinch up. William looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. William throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jam sees it coming and avoids it easily. William throws a head kick but Jam moves out of range.
Bob Jam is winning the standup battle so far. Jam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round. William shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. William throws a sloppy head kick and Jam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jam throws a sloppy body shot
and William counters with a head kick. That will keep Jam thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Jam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jam looks to land a left hand but William moved out of range nicely. William has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jam finds it's way round the side to connect with William's head. Jam lands a nice shot that snaps William's head back.
Some wild striking there from Jam.
Jam stalks William and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into William's face. William staggers backwards, shaken. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jam checks a low kick from William. Jam scores with a jab. William acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Winjkin William has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jam gets tackled into the cage by William. William maintains the clinch. Jam throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jam tries to land knees in the clinch but William avoids the damage to the body. Jam creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Jam throws an elbow but it misses.
William misses with a knee strike.
William misses with a shot to the kidneys.
William prevents a body shot from Jam. Jam with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
William controlling the action here for a moment.
Jam is trying to break free. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for William. Jam misses with an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from William.
Jam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. William swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jam throws a body punch but William moves out of range. William closes the distance but Jam moves to the side and Jam counters with a nice uppercut. Jam lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
William waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jam. William misses with a wild body shot. Jam blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from William. Jam lands a jab. William avoids the body shot from Jam.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jam scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
William is rocked! Jam cracks William with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends William tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jam pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! William is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Jam!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sevent Seagull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seagull's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Van Halen - Jump. Stout has chosen Disturbed - Criminal as his entrance music. Sam Stout has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sevent Seagull's chin.
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sevent Seagull! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Stout! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stout avoids the head kick by Seagull.
A low kick from Seagull misses letting Stout counter with a right hand. Seagull throws a chopping leg kick but Stout manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Stout loads up on a big right hand but Seagull slips the punch. Seagull fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stout. Stout dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Seagull throws a one two combo.
Seagull shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Stout fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Seagull misses with a low kick.
Seagull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stout thows a left - swing and a miss! Seagull is looking to score with low kicks. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seagull lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stout has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stout and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Stout swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Seagull moves out of range of the strikes. Seagull drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Stout checks a low kick from Seagull. Seagull feints and then cracks Stout's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stout down. Stout looks to score with a jab to the body but Seagull is just out of range. Stout looks to land a left hand but Seagull moved out of range nicely. Seagull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Seagull misses with a leg kick and Stout makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Stout scores with a sloppy right hand. Seagull should have avoided that one.
It looks like Sevent Seagull has been cut. Seagull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stout throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seagull counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stout misses with a lunging right hand
and Seagull counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A good leg kick by Seagull. Stout scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Seagull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Stout throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Seagull throws a head kick that misses. Seagull lands a high kick!
It looks like Sam Stout has been cut. Stout swings and misses with a shot to the body and Seagull counters with a big head kick but Stout shrugs it off. A decent looking cross lands there for Stout. Stout keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seagull wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Seagull throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stout misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seagull lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stout has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stout and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Stout misses the shot to the body. Seagull moves out of range as Stout strikes. Seagull throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Seagull moves out of range as Stout strikes. Seagull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Good leg kick by Seagull there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some bone on bone action there as Stout checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Stout keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seagull wants to land a leg kick but Stout is out of range. Stout throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Seagull lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stout takes a step back to recover. Stout checks a low kick from Seagull. Stout misses with a double jab
and Seagull counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stout's knee momentarily. Stout takes a swing at Seagull's ribcage but misses. Seagull connects with a leg kick. Stout looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Seagull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Stout looks to score with a jab to the body but Seagull is just out of range. Nice jab there from Stout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Seagull just misses with a punch to the body.
Stout fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Seagull on the side of the head. Stout fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Seagull on the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sevent Seagull dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!
Seagull on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Seagull blocks a jab. Seagull tries to move into range but Stout moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Stout scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Stout throws a shot to the body.
Stout catches Seagull with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Seagull is rocked! Stout lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Seagull up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Stout from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Seagull's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Stout! Our winner, Sam Stout, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Qwerty Board (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Reipas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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148 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Qwerty Board! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Riku Reipas! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Reipas misses with a takedown and Board counters with a nice uppercut. Reipas blocks a head kick by Board.
Reipas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Board counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Reipas! The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Reipas wants to hold on but Board pushes him away. Reipas is trying to escape the mount.
Reipas wants to control but Board is having none of it. Reipas is looking to improve his position but Board isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reipas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Board avoids the attempt from Reipas to control. Reipas is working to get back to half guard.
Board working away from the top, dropping strikes. Board avoids the attempt from Reipas to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Board raining down hammerfists from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reipas working to try and regain half guard.
Board controlling the position easily from mount. Reipas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Reipas trying to hold on to Board's head to control him but Board postures up.
Reipas actively working from the bottom here. This has been an exciting period of action! Reipas trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Board is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reipas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Reipas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Board is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Board lands a nice short elbow. Reipas works his way to full guard. Good work. Reipas working a defensive guard here.
Reipas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Board is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Reipas. Reipas gets back to half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Board wants to control but Reipas is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riku Reipas will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reipas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Board paws at him with a jab and circles away. Reipas with a lazy takedown attempt and Board counters with a flying knee. Nice. Reipas doesn't succeed with the takedown and Board counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Board postures up in Reipas's guard and throws a big left but Reipas blocks it. Reipas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Board trying to control but Reipas is working from the bottom. Qwerty Board overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Board got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reipas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Board has managed to get both his arms back between Reipas's legs - danger averted. Reipas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reipas is trying to keep Board in close.
Board is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Board working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Reipas has an active guard here but Board has managed to pass into half guard.
Board stalling. Reipas looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reipas actively working from the bottom here. Reipas looking for submissions off his back. Board wants to control but Reipas is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Board slows the pace down in half guard. Reipas gets full guard. Reipas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Board is aware though and is defending well. Board throwing strikes but missing. Reipas is striking but Board is not phased and passes to half guard. Reipas wants to control but Board is keeping busy and won't allow it. Reipas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Reipas manages to get to full guard.
Reipas looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Board is defending well. Reipas quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Board has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Reipas celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riku Reipas!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall comes to the cage accompanied by Biffy Clyro - Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies. Tommy McCall 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy McCall! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Velcic! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McCall checks a low kick from Velcic. Velcic thows a body shot but no joy. McCall throws a head kick that misses and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Velcic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCall circles away quickly and effectively. Velcic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCall. A thudding body kick lands there by McCall!
Velcic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. McCall moves out of range of the leg kick from Velcic. A big left from McCall misses. McCall connects with a body shot. Velcic connects with a nice looking jab.
A right-left combo lands from Velcic. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McCall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velcic. Velcic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. A nice inside leg kick there by McCall. That's going to slow Velcic down. McCall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Velcic avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Velcic tries to bum rush McCall with a series of wild strikes but McCall uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Velcic throws out a leg kick but McCall moves out of range and Velcic only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round. Velcic throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Velcic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCall paws at him with a jab and circles away. Velcic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Velcic tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCall swats him away and circles back towards the center. McCall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Velcics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A jab from Velcic does it's job there. Velcic fails with a takedown attempt. McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Velcic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Velcic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velcic was well out of range. Poor timing from McCall. McCall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velcic. McCall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velcic manages to avoid it. Velcic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. This has been an exciting period of action! Velcic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Velcic is defended easily by McCall. McCall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Velcic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. McCall throws out a leg kick but Velcic moves out of range and McCall only half commits. McCall jabbing away but nothing is landing. Velcic misses with a hook. Velcic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Velcic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Velcic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. McCall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Velcic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from McCall fails to land. Velcic tries to throw a body punch but McCall avoids it by throwing Velcic back against the cage. McCall breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Velcic. Tommy McCall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davor Velcic. Velcic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velcic moves away. Velcic jabbing away but nothing is landing. Velcic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. McCall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Velcic is looking to take this fight into the clinch. McCall throws a body punch but Velcic moves out of range. McCall walks into a stiff left hand from Velcic. Velcic tries for a takedown but McCall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. McCall just misses with a punch to the body.
McCall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velcic. A nice leg kick lands there from McCall. Velcic throws a jab when McCall was well out of range. Velcic with a hook. Velcic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. McCall with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Velcic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. McCall throws a half hearted mid kick. McCall avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Velcic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCall.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Velcic!
McCall slips under a jab. McCall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. McCall misses with a straight right. McCall thuds a left hand into Velcic's body. Velcic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCall avoids the body shot from Velcic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Velcic shoots in looking for a takedown. McCall tries to sprawl out of it but Velcic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Velcic walks into a stiff left hand from McCall. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McCall dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Velcic lands with an overhand left. Velcic fails with the takedown. Velcic throws a hook to the side of McCall's head but McCall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. McCall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velcic manages to avoid it. Velcic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCall on the side of the head. A jab from Velcic does it's job there. Velcic throws out a powerful jab. Velcic misses with a few strikes there.
Tommy McCall is winning the standup battle so far. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Velcic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McCall - the referee stops the clock and Velcic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McCall. Velcic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. McCall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCall lands a jab to the head.
Velcic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McCall lands with a good body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Velcic misses with a double jab.
Velcic fails to land with a series of punches.
Velcic is breathing heavily. Velcic 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCall misses with a wild body shot. McCall connects with a solid leg kick. McCall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Velcic in his tracks. McCall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Davor Velcic has been cut. Velcic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. McCall misses with a body kick. Velcic takes a body punch but keeps moving. McCall avoids the body shot from Velcic.
Velcic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. McCall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velcic. McCall throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice jab there from McCall.
Velcic is rocked! McCall scores with a slapping inside leg kick. McCall throws a nice inside leg kick. McCall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. McCall throws a body punch but Velcic moves out of range. Velcic walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCall. McCall jabs at Velcic's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McCall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. McCall jabs Velcic to the body, keeping him at a distance. McCall scores with a nice right hand.
Velcic is still on wobbly legs! Can McCall finish him? McCall drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Velcic right on the button. Velcic goes down! McCall follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! McCall gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy McCall! Tommy McCall retains his featherweight title! Tommy McCall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pate Mustajarvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smash Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustajarvi comes into the arena with Gangsta Rap blaring out of the sound system. Machine has chosen In The Morning as his entrance music. Pate Mustajarvi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Mustajarvi! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smash Machine! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mustajarvi lands a head shot. Machine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machine gets caught napping as Mustajarvi dives in and scores a takedown. Machine manages to retain guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Machine keeping moving, preventing Mustajarvi from controlling successfully. Machine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mustajarvi is controlling him. Mustajarvi throwing strikes but missing. Machine being controlled here, momentarily. Mustajarvi trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
Pate Mustajarvi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Machine misses with a wild body shot. Mustajarvi connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mustajarvi throws a right and a left that both miss. Mustajarvi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A shot to the liver by Mustajarvi. Beautiful body shot. Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mustajarvi moves away. Mustajarvi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Machine blocks the body kick.
Mustajarvi is looking to score with low kicks. Mustajarvi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Mustajarvi tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it. Machine looks to throw the jab but Mustajarvi is out of range. Machine throws a lazy right hand but Mustajarvi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Machine slips a jab and a cross from Mustajarvi.
Pate Mustajarvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Machine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mustajarvi was covering up waiting for the punch and Machine finishes the takedown easily into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mustajarvi is trying to keep Machine in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mustajarvi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Mustajarvi trying to control the position here. Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Mustajarvi has wrist control. Machine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mustajarvi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mustajarvi is keeping the position for now. Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mustajarvi tries to land a sweep but no joy. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mustajarvi is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Machine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mustajarvi defends it easily. Mustajarvi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mustajarvi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machine's head. Mustajarvi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Mustajarvi won't allow Machine to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mustajarvi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Mustajarvi with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mustajarvi sitting in guard here, content to control. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Machine is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action! Machine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Machine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Machine throwing strikes but missing. Machine is working Mustajarvi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Machine cracks Mustajarvi with a solid left hand. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mustajarvi keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully. Machine looking to sit in guard and control but Mustajarvi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Mustajarvi dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Machine misses the target. A nice leg kick lands there from Mustajarvi. Machine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Machine throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mustajarvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away. Mustajarvi looks for a takedown but Machine sprawls well. Machine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mustajarvi. Mustajarvi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Mustajarvi. Machine blocks a body shot from Mustajarvi. A short right from Mustajarvi. Machine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mustajarvi pulls him back up using the underhooks. Machine looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mustajarvi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mustajarvi tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Mustajarvi back against the cage. Machine has Mustajarvi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mustajarvi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Pate Mustajarvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smash Machine. Machine blocking some punches.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Mustajarvi struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
Mustajarvi can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mustajarvi. Mustajarvi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Mustajarvi. A short right hand to the side of the head by Mustajarvi. Machine is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mustajarvi is defending well. Machine takes an elbow to the forehead. Mustajarvi lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Still in the clinch, Mustajarvi scores with a nice short uppercut. Still in the clinch, Mustajarvi scores with a nice short uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! A short right from Mustajarvi on the inside. Mustajarvi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machine backwards. Mustajarvi lands a nice uppercut. Mustajarvi struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
Mustajarvi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine is breathing heavily. Mustajarvi scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mustajarvi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machine backwards. Machine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Mustajarvi lands a nice shot to the body. Mustajarvi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards. Mustajarvi tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mustajarvi scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mustajarvi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mustajarvi lands with a left to the head. Mustajarvi lands a hook that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Machine is rocked! Mustajarvi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Mustajarvi.
Machine prevents a body shot from Mustajarvi. Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mustajarvi prevents the takedown attempt.
Mustajarvi lands an elbow inside that Machine shrugs off. A short right hand to the side of the head by Mustajarvi. Mustajarvi scores with a nice hook to the head. Mustajarvi lands a left hand.
Machine prevents a body shot from Mustajarvi. Machine tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Machine blocks a body shot from Mustajarvi. Mustajarvi lands with a left to the head. Mustajarvi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mustajarvi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Mustajarvi.
A short right from Mustajarvi. Nice body punch from Mustajarvi. Mustajarvi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machine backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Machine takes a shot to the head. A short right from Mustajarvi on the inside. Mustajarvi lands with a left to the head. Mustajarvi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Mustajarvi dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mustajarvi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Machine back to the cage. Mustajarvi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Mustajarvi scores with a leg kick.
Machine lands with a straight right. Mustajarvi didn't see that one coming. Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine takes a shot right to the bread basket. Mustajarvi scores with a body shot.
Mustajarvi is looking to slow Machine down with leg kicks. Mustajarvi lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mustajarvi shoots in but no luck this time. Machine misses with a wild body shot. Mustajarvi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around? Mustajarvi ducks under a wild hook from Machine. Mustajarvi closes the distance and clinches. Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mustajarvi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head. Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mustajarvi.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mustajarvi crunches a lovely knee into Machine's ribcage. Mustajarvi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Mustajarvi. Mustajarvi lands with a short shot to the head. Mustajarvi scores with a nice hook to the head. Mustajarvi works on Machine's body with a couple of short punches. Mustajarvi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mustajarvi scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mustajarvi pushes Machine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Machine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mustajarvi working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mustajarvi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mustajarvi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Good body shot from Mustajarvi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mustajarvi. Nice body punch from Mustajarvi. Mustajarvi scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mustajarvi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A nice left hand lands by Mustajarvi.
Nice body punch from Mustajarvi. Mustajarvi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Mustajarvi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mustajarvi lands a shoulder strike. Machine is still on wobbly legs! Can Mustajarvi finish him? Mustajarvi lands a shoulder strike. Mustajarvi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Smash Machine has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mustajarvi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machine. Mustajarvi scores with a nice hook to the head. Machine goes for a takedown attempt but Mustajarvi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mustajarvi misses with the combination.
Machine seems to have recovered his senses. Mustajarvi lands with a nice body punch. Mustajarvi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Machine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mustajarvi as he avoids it easily. Pate Mustajarvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smash Machine. Machine walks into a jab. Mustajarvi lands a nice shot that snaps Machine's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Machine keeps the fight on the outside. Machine misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut lands for Mustajarvi. That snapped Machine's head back.
Mustajarvi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machine at a distance.
Machine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mustajarvi to score an easy takedown into full guard. Mustajarvi wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mustajarvi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Machine is looking for a triangle but Mustajarvi pushes his legs off easily.
Mustajarvi pushing down on Machine's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mustajarvi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Mustajarvi trying to mount his opponent but Machine defends it. Machine tries to roll over but Mustajarvi keeps him under control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Mustajarvi clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Smash Machine's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machine throws a body punch but Mustajarvi moves out of range. Mustajarvi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mustajarvi scores with a nice head shot. Machine dives in and scores a takedown into Mustajarvi's guard. Mustajarvi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Mustajarvi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Mustajarvi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Machine looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Machine is not content to let Mustajarvi control the position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mustajarvi working Machine over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mustajarvi trying to pass the guard but Machine defending well. Mustajarvi winds up and cracks Machine with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Mustajarvi working over Machine with some ground and pound. Machine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Machine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Machine is trying to maintain the position but Mustajarvi is very close to passing his half guard. Machine is staying active underneath Mustajarvi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Machine is trying to stand.
Machine wants to get back to full guard. Mustajarvi trying to control the action but Machine is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Mustajarvi scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Mustajarvi slows the pace down in half guard. Mustajarvi is looking to take a break and control but Machine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Machine looking for submissions off his back. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Machine is refusing to be controlled, as Mustajarvi sits in half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mustajarvi connects with a nice short shot to Machine's temple. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Well, if Mustajarvi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mustajarvi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mustajarvi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Machine regains full guard. Nicely done. Mustajarvi 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. Mustajarvi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machine wants to get back to his feet but Mustajarvi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Machine is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Mustajarvi scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mustajarvi won't allow Machine to sweep him here. Mustajarvi wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving. Mustajarvi wants to pass the guard but Machine is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mustajarvi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Mustajarvi wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving. Mustajarvi postures up and lands a big shot to Machine's brow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mustajarvi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Mustajarvi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mustajarvi has managed to get both his arms back between Machine's legs - danger averted. Mustajarvi cracks Machine with a solid left hand. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mustajarvi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mustajarvi scoring with punches to the head and body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Mustajarvi had his way with Smash Machine in that round. The cut man is working on Smash Machine's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mustajarvi. Mustajarvi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machine.
Mustajarvi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away. Mustajarvi getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Mustajarvi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mustajarvi takes one on the button. Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machine.
Mustajarvi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mustajarvi takes a swing at Machine's ribcage but misses. Machine walks into a jab. Mustajarvi fakes the leg kick and cracks Machine in the body. Machine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A left lands for Mustajarvi. A nice leg kick lands there from Mustajarvi.
That's one minute gone in the round. Machine thows a body shot but no joy. Mustajarvi swinging wildly here.
Mustajarvi thows a body shot but no joy. Machine throws out a loose jab but Mustajarvi uses good head movement to avoid it. Mustajarvi misses with a body kick. Machine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Mustajarvi tries to clinch up. Machine misses with a straight right. Machine just misses with a punch to the body.
Machine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Mustajarvi misses with a double jab.
Mustajarvi looks to land a body kick but Machine moved away. Smash Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Machine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mustajarvi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mustajarvi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Machine if he has to take too many more of those.
Mustajarvi forces Machine back against the cage and clinches. Machine wants a takedown but no success here.
Machine tries for a takedown but Mustajarvi manages to get underhooks.
Pate Mustajarvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smash Machine. Machine is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Mustajarvi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mustajarvi misses with a punch to the body.
Mustajarvi lands a hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mustajarvi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mustajarvi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machine. Mustajarvi throws a head punch that misses. Mustajarvi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mustajarvi scores with a shoulder strike. Mustajarvi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mustajarvi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Mustajarvi lands an uppercut. Mustajarvi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machine takes a shot to the head. Mustajarvi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machine or not. Mustajarvi crunches a lovely knee into Machine's ribcage. A short body shot lands from Mustajarvi as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mustajarvi can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Mustajarvi. Pate Mustajarvi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Machine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Pate Mustajarvi has scored more points in the clinch so far. Mustajarvi lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Mustajarvi. Mustajarvi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mustajarvi tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Mustajarvi back against the cage. Mustajarvi lands a nice shot to the body. Mustajarvi misses with a punch to the body.
Mustajarvi lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mustajarvi lands with a right to the head. Mustajarvi lands with a short shot to the head. Machine misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Mustajarvi creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Machine's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Machine drops to his knees and Mustajarvi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Mustajarvi! Pate Mustajarvi retains his heavyweight title! Pate Mustajarvi gave a mention to Katukauppa.com in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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