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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Rautavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stout comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Criminal. Rautavaara has chosen The Stranglers - No More Heroes as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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168 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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170 lbs
16 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Rautavaara!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Rautavaara.
Rautavaara avoids the body shot from Stout.
Rautavaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stout moves away.
The fighters circling - Stout throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rautavaara tries to land a front kick but Stout steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stout throws a series of punches but Rautavaara moves out of range.
Rautavaara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Stout.
Stout lands a nice shot to the body.
Stout avoids the head kick by Rautavaara.
Rautavaara thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rautavaara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stout takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rautavaara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stout sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stout works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stout defending well as Rautavaara loads up on a big left hand.
Rautavaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Rautavaara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stout throws a looping overhand right but Rautavaara ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout connects with a right hand. Rautavaara shakes it off.
Rautavaara is rocked!
Stout ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Rautavaara out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Stout!
During a confident post fight interview, Sam Stout thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Lehnsherr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Gronholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lehnsherr comes to the cage accompanied by PURE EVIL!. Gronholm has chosen Eeppinen biisi as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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280 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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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 - 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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Gronholm!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehnsherr throws a big shot that misses.
Gronholm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lehnsherr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gronholm counters with a left and a right that stings Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr feints a jab promting Gronholm to slip. Lehnsherr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gronholm slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gronholm tries to bum rush Lehnsherr with a series of wild strikes but Lehnsherr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gronholm loads up on a big right hand but Lehnsherr slips the punch.
Lehnsherr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gronholm scores with a one two! Lehnsherr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gronholm throws a right hand that Lehnsherr ducks under and follows up with a left that Lehnsherr also avoids with ease.
Lehnsherr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lehnsherr misses with an uppercut.
Gronholm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lehnsherr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Gronholm.
Lehnsherr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gronholm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gronholm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gronholm misses with a few strikes there.
Gronholm misses with a body shot
and Lehnsherr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Marcus Gronholm has been cut.
Lehnsherr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lehnsherr punishes Gronholm's body with a nice straight punch.
Gronholm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lehnsherr moves away.
Lehnsherr lands with a shot to the body.
Lehnsherr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lehnsherr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gronholm.
Lehnsherr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lehnsherr lands an overhand right.
Gronholm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Lehnsherr cracks Gronholm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lehnsherr lands with an overhand left.
Lehnsherr cracks a nice hook into Gronholm's ribs.
Lehnsherr lands a jab to the nose.
Gronholm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gronholm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lehnsherr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gronholm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lehnsherr catches Gronholm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gronholm lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gronholm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lehnsherr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gronholm manages to avoid it.
Lehnsherr tries to move into range but Gronholm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lehnsherr throws a lazy right hand but Gronholm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lehnsherr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gronholm throws a right and a left that Lehnsherr avoids nicely.
Gronholm throws a series of punches but Lehnsherr avoids them all with ease.
Gronholm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lehnsherr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gronholm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gronholm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lehnsherr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lehnsherr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gronholm eats them both and turns towards Lehnsherr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A big right from Lehnsherr misses.
Lehnsherr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lehnsherr throws an overhand right that lands on Gronholm's shoulder, as Gronholm tries to avoid the shot.
Lehnsherr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gronholm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lehnsherr.
Marcus Gronholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehnsherr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gronholm's head backwards.
Lehnsherr digs a good hook to Gronholm's body.
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!
Lehnsherr cracks Gronholm with a good jab.
Gronholm is rocked!
Gronholm slips under a jab.
Gronholm is still on wobbly legs! Can Lehnsherr finish him?
Gronholm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lehnsherr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lehnsherr swinging wildly here.
Gronholm ducks under a wild hook from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lehnsherr swinging wildly here.
Gronholm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lehnsherr goes for a small jab and connects. Now Lehnsherr goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Gronholm stumbles back but Lehnsherr runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Gronholm to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Gronholm will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Erik Lehnsherr!
A less than humble Erik Lehnsherr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack McLumberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyr Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLumberg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Jack McLumberg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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187 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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194 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack McLumberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyr Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi drives through and clinches with McLumberg against the cage.
McLumberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLumberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Uzi managing to block the knees to the body from McLumberg.
McLumberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uzi managing to block the knees to the body from McLumberg.
McLumberg prevents the takedown attempt.
McLumberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Uzi avoids the damage to the body.
Uzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLumberg avoiding damage.
McLumberg is trying to maintain a safe position but Uzi gets an underhook and turns McLumberg into the cage.
McLumberg misses with a knee to the head.
McLumberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uzi.
McLumberg taking a breather.
McLumberg is pushing Uzi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg lands a nice uppercut.
McLumberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
McLumberg gets underhooks to prevent Uzi's takedown attempt.
McLumberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uzi blocks it with crossed arms.
McLumberg tries to work over Uzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uzi managing to block the knees to the body from McLumberg.
McLumberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uzi goes for a takedown attempt but McLumberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jack McLumberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyr Uzi.
McLumberg tries to clinch but Uzi is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg throws an overhand right that lands on Uzi's shoulder, as Uzi tries to avoid the shot.
McLumberg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Uzi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McLumberg looking for a sweep. Not yet McLumberg, not yet.
McLumberg throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Uzi escapes and throws McLumberg's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McLumberg tries to bench press Uzi off him but Uzi keeps the position.
Uzi tries for a kimura but McLumberg is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uzi is looking to take a break and control but McLumberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McLumberg is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg wants to control but Uzi postures up.
McLumberg is looking to regain half guard here but Uzi keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzi landing strikes.
Uzi tries for a kimura but McLumberg is defending well.
McLumberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McLumberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McLumberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McLumberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Uzi is doing well to control the position and prevent McLumberg from advancing to side control.
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. McLumberg connects with a nice short shot to Uzi's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Uzi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLumberg looking to sit in guard and control but Uzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Uzi postures up in McLumberg's guard and throws a big left but McLumberg blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack McLumberg will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Uzi shoots in but McLumberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good standup being displayed there by McLumberg as he connects with a hook.
Uzi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McLumberg tries to avoid it but Uzi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McLumberg to the ground. McLumberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circling - McLumberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McLumberg.
Uzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McLumberg pinned against the cage. McLumberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jack McLumberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyr Uzi.
Good standup being displayed there by McLumberg as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg misses with a low kick.
Uzi dives in and grabs McLumberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. McLumberg pushes down on Uzi's head and hops out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McLumberg tries to land a knee to the head but Uzi blocks with his arms.
McLumberg misses with a knee to the head.
McLumberg missing with knees to the body.
McLumberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Uzi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Uzi manages to end up in side control.
Uzi is looking to take a break and control but McLumberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uzi cracks McLumberg with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is trying to get an arm triangle but McLumberg is defending well.
McLumberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Uzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLumberg sneaks back into half guard.
Uzi is pressing down on McLumberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLumberg is holding on for now.
Uzi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McLumberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uzi is aware though and is defending well.
McLumberg throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Uzi escapes and throws McLumberg's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McLumberg tries to buck Uzi off but Uzi is having none of it.
Uzi controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on McLumberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Uzi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McLumberg some visible discomfort.
McLumberg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Uzi prevents McLumberg from escaping the position.
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!
Uzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McLumberg is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Uzi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McLumberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Uzi working the ground and pound from side control.
Uzi working the ground and pound.
McLumberg sneaks out the side door and pushes Uzi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jack McLumberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLumberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Uzi is just out of range.
McLumberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLumberg is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyr Uzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McLumberg scores with a nice strike.
Uzi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McLumberg swivels and escapes.
Uzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McLumberg avoids it really well and circles away.
McLumberg tries to move into range but Uzi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McLumberg wants to slow Uzi down by chopping away at his legs.
Uzi shoots in and drives through. McLumberg sprawls well.
Jack McLumberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyr Uzi.
Uzi throws a shot to the body.
McLumberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uzi. That did some damage!
Tyr Uzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McLumberg is fending him off so far but Uzi persists. Nope, McLumberg circles away and we're back to standing.
McLumberg closes the distance and clinches.
McLumberg connects with a knee to the head.
Uzi is trying to drag McLumberg to the mat but McLumberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McLumberg misses with a knee strike.
McLumberg is pushing Uzi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Uzi managing to block the knees to the body from McLumberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Uzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLumberg misses with a knee to the head.
Uzi goes for a takedown in the clinch but McLumberg prevents it.
McLumberg tries a knee to the head but Uzi blocks it.
Uzi takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLumberg looking to throw knees to the head but Uzi is blocking nicely.
Uzi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McLumberg stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg stalling in the clinch but Uzi improves position.
McLumberg tries to throw a body punch but Uzi avoids it by throwing McLumberg back against the cage.
Jack McLumberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McLumberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
McLumberg pressing his opponent against the cage.
McLumberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McLumberg is fighting off a takedown attempt but Uzi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McLumberg to the mat. McLumberg regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzi trying to control but McLumberg is working from the bottom.
McLumberg is trying to control the position but Uzi postures up.
Uzi trying to control but McLumberg is working from the bottom.
McLumberg is trying to keep Uzi in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi trying to control but McLumberg is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Uzi wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uzi.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck for Uzi with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack McLumberg.
I think McLumberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McLumberg!
A victorious Jack McLumberg 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Costanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sizzla Kalonji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costanza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Do the Opposite. Kalonji comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rasta Man Don't Apologize to No Batty Boy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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25
183 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Costanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sizzla Kalonji!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costanza 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 Kalonji has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kalonji and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Costanza avoids the head kick by Kalonji.
Kalonji throws a head kick that misses
and Costanza counters with a leg kick.
Kalonji lands with a kick to the temple. Costanza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Costanza cracks the inside of Kalonji's front leg.
Costanza avoids the head kick by Kalonji.
Kalonji takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kalonji tried to score with a low kick but Costanza checks it.
Costanza has managed to clinch.
Costanza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Kalonji landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Costanza lands a knee to the head.
Costanza avoiding damage as Kalonji throws knees to the body.
Kalonji tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Costanza.
Kalonji is rocked!
Costanza lands a hook that snaps the head of Kalonji backwards.
Kalonji is still on wobbly legs! Can Costanza finish him?
Costanza lands a big knee! That's hurt Kalonji! Oh, he's all over the place! Costanza lands another knee that sends Kalonji to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Costanza!
After winning the bout, Daniel Costanza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Winston Dunham III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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25
154 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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Winston Dunham III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Velcic!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham III missing with a left hand there. Velcic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velcic tries to bum rush Dunham III with a series of wild strikes but Dunham III uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dunham III missing with a left hand there. Velcic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dunham III takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dunham III scores with a hook.
Velcic tries to clinch but Dunham III moves out of range.
Velcic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dunham III.
Dunham III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunham III misses with a straight left.
Velcic tries to clinch but Dunham III is having none of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dunham III.
Dunham III cracks the inside of Velcic's front leg.
Velcic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunham III misses with an uppercut. Velcic saw that one coming.
Velcic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunham III avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dunham III moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Davor Velcic has been cut.
Velcic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dunham III.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham III throws a sloppy head kick and Velcic moves out of range easily.
Dunham III feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Velcic's calf.
Dunham III scoring well with a low kick there.
Velcic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velcic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunham III.
Velcic gets the takedown into side control.
Dunham III manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Velcic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Velcic slips a nice elbow through Dunham III's hands, connecting with Dunham III's forehead.
Velcic trying to mount his opponent but Dunham III defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Velcic throwing shots but Dunham III is blocking nicely.
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!
Velcic is looking to take a break and control but Dunham III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velcic working Dunham III over with strikes.
Velcic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Velcic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dunham III avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Velcic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic moves nicely into side control.
Dunham III is not content to let Velcic control the position.
Dunham III is trying to improve his position.
Dunham III takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Velcic throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dunham III works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Velcic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dunham III does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic prevents Dunham III from standing back up.
Dunham III won't allow Velcic to pass to mount.
Velcic thows a huge punch but Dunham III dodges it nicely.
Dunham III is not content to let Velcic control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Davor Velcic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davor Velcic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Velcic clobbers Dunham III with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Velcic takes one to the side of the head.
Velcic moves forwards but Dunham III connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dunham III misses with a right hand
and Velcic counters with a straight right hand.
Dunham III lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunham III throws a right hand that Velcic ducks under and follows up with a left that Velcic also avoids with ease.
Velcic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for Velcic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dunham III misses with a straight left.
Dunham III tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Velcic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dunham III misses with a hook. Velcic ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velcic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunham III throws out the jab.
Velcic throws out a loose jab but Dunham III uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunham III looks to land a left hand but Velcic moved out of range nicely.
Dunham III takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Velcic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Velcic.
Dunham III pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velcic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dunham III throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dunham III throws a head kick but Velcic moves out of range.
Velcic clinches.
Dunham III is looking to break free of the clinch but Velcic has double underhooks.
Dunham III struggles to land a body shot inside as Velcic controls his hands.
Velcic lands a nice uppercut.
Velcic tries to score a body lock takedown but Dunham III shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dunham III working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dunham III.
Velcic misses with the head strike.
Velcic struggles to land a body shot inside as Dunham III controls his hands.
Velcic tries to work over Dunham III's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dunham III tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velcic avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic lands a shot to the body.
Velcic throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velcic tries for a takedown but Dunham III manages to get underhooks.
Velcic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dunham III is rocked!
Velcic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Dunham III is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velcic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dunham III is looking to break free of the clinch but Velcic has double underhooks.
Velcic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dunham III backwards.
Velcic throws a head punch that misses.
Velcic swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunham III uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velcic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dunham III backwards.
Velcic has a couple of punches blocked by Dunham III.
Dunham III blocking some punches.
Velcic lands a big right hand that drops Dunham III! The killer instinct kicks in and Velcic finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Velcic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davor Velcic!
A victorious Davor Velcic 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Carlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Key's choice of entrance music: Till I Collapse - Eminem. Tim Key is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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142 lbs
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142 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Carlsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Key!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key avoids a kick to the body.
Carlsson throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Carlsson.
Key tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carlsson throws a nice looking combination but Key bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carlsson throws a combination that misses
and Key counters with a stiff right hand.
Carlsson swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Carlsson.
Carlsson misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Carlsson. Those never looked like landing.
Carlsson misses with a head kick.
Carlsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Henrik Carlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Key lands a glancing blow to the side of Carlsson's head.
Key scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body punch from Key.
Key tries to clinch but Carlsson is having none of it.
Key has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Key scores with a shot to the body.
Key moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Key.
A head punch on the inside from Key fails to land.
Carlsson is trying to push Key away but Key has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Key pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carlsson slips a jab from Key.
Key lands with a nice combination. Carlsson backs away looking to recover.
Key swinging wildly here.
Key chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carlsson can pounce on him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carlsson.
Key is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Key takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carlsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Key misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlsson.
Key throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Key.
Carlsson is rocked!
It looks like Henrik Carlsson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Carlsson! Key dives in looking to finish! Carlsson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Key! Tim Key retains his bantamweight title!
Tim Key spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Beckenbauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miksu Rupunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beckenbauer comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mas não bate . Rupunen has chosen Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Franz Beckenbauer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Franz Beckenbauer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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25
210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franz Beckenbauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miksu Rupunen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckenbauer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rupunen avoids it really well and circles away.
Beckenbauer takes the fight into the clinch.
Beckenbauer tries to stall but Rupunen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rupunen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rupunen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beckenbauer tries to clinch up.
Rupunen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beckenbauer's head.
Beckenbauer tries to clinch up.
Beckenbauer throws a right hand that Rupunen ducks under and follows up with a left that Rupunen also avoids with ease.
Beckenbauer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rupunen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rupunen throws a body punch but Beckenbauer moves out of range.
Franz Beckenbauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckenbauer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beckenbauer darts in and clinches Rupunen up against the cage.
Beckenbauer jumps guard but Rupunen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Beckenbauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rupunen is looking to break free of the clinch but Beckenbauer has double underhooks.
Beckenbauer has picked Rupunen up - he's going for a ride! Beckenbauer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rupunen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rupunen trying to control the position.
Rupunen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beckenbauer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beckenbauer drops back looking for a leg! Rupunen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rupunen manages to kick Beckenbauer off! Beckenbauer jumps back into Rupunen's guard.
Rupunen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Beckenbauer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rupunen looking for a guillotine here but Beckenbauer defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beckenbauer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rupunen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beckenbauer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beckenbauer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rupunen has his hands on Beckenbauer's head, controlling the position.
Rupunen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beckenbauer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rupunen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rupunen has escaped and now he's on top!
Beckenbauer keeping moving, preventing Rupunen from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rupunen passes Beckenbauer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beckenbauer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rupunen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beckenbauer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rupunen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rupunen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rupunen trying to control but Beckenbauer is working from the bottom.
Beckenbauer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rupunen has picked Beckenbauer up and slammed him! Beckenbauer can't keep hold of the triangle and Rupunen manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rupunen lands a few punches from side control.
Rupunen trying to control the action but Beckenbauer is working from the bottom.
Beckenbauer is looking to regain half guard here but Rupunen keeps moving and retains side control.
Rupunen cracks Beckenbauer with a big elbow.
Beckenbauer is trying to get back to half guard.
Beckenbauer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Beckenbauer looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rupunen pushes past his half guard into mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rupunen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Beckenbauer can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Beckenbauer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rupunen with good strikes from the mount here!
Beckenbauer taking shots to the head.
Beckenbauer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Beckenbauer taking shots to the head.
Rupunen trying to control but Beckenbauer is having none of it.
Rupunen controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rupunen lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miksu Rupunen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beckenbauer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rupunen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beckenbauer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beckenbauer looking to score a takedown here. Rupunen is defending well but Beckenbauer drives through and ends up in Rupunen's guard.
Beckenbauer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beckenbauer wants to pass the guard but Rupunen is keeping the position.
Beckenbauer preventing the sweep.
Miksu Rupunen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beckenbauer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rupunen has his foot on Beckenbauer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beckenbauer works his way back into a safe position though.
Beckenbauer looking to pass the guard.
Beckenbauer is looking to advance position but Rupunen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Beckenbauer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rupunen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Beckenbauer to take his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Beckenbauer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rupunen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Beckenbauer is really stuck here.
Rupunen tightening his grip on Beckenbauer, looking for the choke.
Rupunen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Beckenbauer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rupunen looking to break Beckenbauer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Beckenbauer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rupunen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Beckenbauer wants to escape the position.
Rupunen tightening his grip on Beckenbauer, looking for the choke.
Rupunen controlling from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckenbauer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rupunen's arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckenbauer tries to break free.
Rupunen is trying to stick to Beckenbauer's back but Beckenbauer is turning into Rupunen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rupunen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Beckenbauer.
Rupunen wriggles free and stands up.
Franz Beckenbauer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rupunen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Beckenbauer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rupunen as he jumps to the side.
Beckenbauer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rupunen throws a right hand that Beckenbauer ducks under and follows up with a left that Beckenbauer also avoids with ease.
Beckenbauer shoots in and drives through. Rupunen sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rupunen scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beckenbauer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rupunen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beckenbauer misses with a low kick as Rupunen jumps back.
Beckenbauer fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Beckenbauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckenbauer misses with a takedown attempt
and Rupunen counters with a three punch combo that has Beckenbauer backing up. Beckenbauer nods at Rupunen to acknowledge the strikes.
Beckenbauer is rocked!
Beckenbauer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rupunen.
Oh Beckenbauer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beckenbauer walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Beckenbauer limp body while Rupunen jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miksu Rupunen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Topohanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pate Mustajarvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Topohanta comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Proteus : Illuminati. Mustajarvi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gangsta Rap. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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32
275 lbs
25 - 9 - 1 |
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27
266 lbs
22 - 8 - 1 |
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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
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pekka Topohanta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Mustajarvi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustajarvi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Topohanta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi ducks under a wild hook from Topohanta.
Mustajarvi thuds a left hand into Topohanta's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mustajarvi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mustajarvi misses with a wild body shot.
Mustajarvi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Topohanta. That one must have hurt.
Mustajarvi throws a body punch but Topohanta moves out of range.
Topohanta thows a left - swing and a miss!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Topohanta.
Mustajarvi with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustajarvi avoids a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Topohanta.
Mustajarvi moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topohanta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot lands for Topohanta.
Topohanta slips under a jab from Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi throws a body kick that misses.
Mustajarvi shoots in and drives through. Topohanta sprawls well.
Topohanta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mustajarvi. Mustajarvi obviously looking to wear him down.
Topohanta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mustajarvi 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.
Topohanta 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.
Topohanta connects with a leg kick. Mustajarvi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustajarvi throws a jab when Topohanta was well out of range.
Mustajarvi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mustajarvi fails to land the takedown.
Pekka Topohanta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi just misses with a punch to the body.
Topohanta scores with the left hand. Mustajarvi knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta throws a wild body kick that Mustajarvi sees coming a mile off.
Topohanta looks for the body kick but Mustajarvi saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Topohanta.
Mustajarvi needs to keep his hands up - Topohanta had a free shot at his head there.
Topohanta throws a low kick but Mustajarvi avoids it.
Mustajarvi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Topohanta.
Topohanta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mustajarvi. That did some damage!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mustajarvi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Topohanta moves out of range as Mustajarvi strikes.
Topohanta looks for the body kick but Mustajarvi saw that one coming.
Topohanta misses with a low kick as Mustajarvi jumps back.
Mustajarvi takes one to the side of the head.
Mustajarvi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Topohanta checks a leg kick.
Topohanta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Topohanta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Topohanta.
Topohanta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mustajarvi lands a jab to Topohanta's midsection.
Mustajarvi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Topohanta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mustajarvi loads up on a big right hand but Topohanta slips the punch.
Mustajarvi misses with a wild body shot.
Topohanta avoids a kick to the body.
Topohanta motions for Mustajarvi to come forward. Topohanta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Topohanta looks to land a body kick but Mustajarvi moved away.
Mustajarvi lands a lovely overhand right.
Topohanta throws a solid leg kick but Mustajarvi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Topohanta.
Topohanta misses with a wild body shot.
Mustajarvi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mustajarvi trying to control but Topohanta is working from the bottom.
Mustajarvi pushes down on Topohanta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mustajarvi wants to pass to mount but Topohanta is defending the position.
Mustajarvi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Topohanta tries to roll over but Mustajarvi keeps him under control.
Mustajarvi trying to control the action but Topohanta is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mustajarvi prevents Topohanta from improving his position.
Mustajarvi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Topohanta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pekka Topohanta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mustajarvi loads up on a big right hand but Topohanta slips the punch.
Mustajarvi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Topohanta did well to prevent Mustajarvi getting side control.
Topohanta is looking for a sweep. Mustajarvi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Topohanta wants to control but Mustajarvi is keeping busy.
Mustajarvi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Topohanta is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mustajarvi jumps into side control!
Mustajarvi working the head and body with strikes.
Mustajarvi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Topohanta is avoiding damage well.
Mustajarvi scores with punches from side control.
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!
Topohanta is being controlled here.
Mustajarvi is looking to take a break and control but Topohanta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mustajarvi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topohanta parries the strikes from Mustajarvi easily there. Mustajarvi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Topohanta to escape.
Topohanta seems a little lost for a moment, as Mustajarvi dominates the positioning.
Topohanta is trying to improve his position.
Mustajarvi trying to control the position but Topohanta is working away.
Topohanta is looking to reverse the position.
Mustajarvi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pate Mustajarvi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mustajarvi is looking to take a break and control but Topohanta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Topohanta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mustajarvi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Topohanta dodges the ground and pound from Mustajarvi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mustajarvi scores with punches from side control.
Topohanta struggling a bit here.
Topohanta defending against the ground and pound.
Mustajarvi landing a few strikes.
Topohanta is looking to reverse the position.
Topohanta looks to move to half guard but instead Mustajarvi has passed into mount! Damn!
The referee warns Topohanta that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Topohanta is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mustajarvi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mustajarvi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Topohanta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mustajarvi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mustajarvi lands a heavy elbow.
Mustajarvi is landing with some decent strikes but Topohanta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mustajarvi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mustajarvi avoids the attempt from Topohanta to control.
Mustajarvi cracks Topohanta with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi breaks from Topohanta's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Topohanta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mustajarvi is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Topohanta keeping full guard, as Mustajarvi tries to pass.
Topohanta keeping moving, preventing Mustajarvi from controlling successfully.
Mustajarvi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mustajarvi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Topohanta is keeping the position for now.
Mustajarvi pushing down on Topohanta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Mustajarvi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Topohanta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mustajarvi manages to avoid it.
A big right from Topohanta misses.
Topohanta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mustajarvi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Topohanta misses its intended target.
Topohanta throws a push kick but Mustajarvi slaps the foot to one side.
Pekka Topohanta is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Mustajarvi finds it's way through Topohanta's defenses.
Topohanta throws a front kick aimed at Mustajarvi's knee but Mustajarvi avoids it well.
Mustajarvi scores with a jab to the head.
Mustajarvi loads up on a big right hand but Topohanta slips the punch.
Mustajarvi scores with a nice strike.
A punch lands to the side of Mustajarvi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mustajarvi throws a push kick but Topohanta slaps the foot to one side.
A bone on bone clash there as Mustajarvi blocks the leg kick.
Topohanta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mustajarvi manages to avoid it.
Mustajarvi misses with a combination
letting Topohanta counter with a right hand.
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!
Mustajarvi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topohanta is looking to score with low kicks.
Topohanta tries to land a body kick
and Mustajarvi counters with a right hand to the body.
Mustajarvi dives in and grabs Topohanta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Topohanta pushes down on Mustajarvi's head and hops out.
Mustajarvi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pate Mustajarvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustajarvi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mustajarvi passes Topohanta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mustajarvi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mustajarvi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Topohanta defending well though.
Mustajarvi is thwarting Topohanta's attempts to control the position.
Topohanta is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Topohanta is trying to stand up here but Mustajarvi is controlling him well.
Topohanta is looking to improve his position.
Mustajarvi controlling the action here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mustajarvi digs a good body shot into Topohanta's ribs.
Mustajarvi with a hook.
Topohanta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mustajarvi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Topohanta.
Mustajarvi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Topohanta on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta motions for Mustajarvi to come forward. Topohanta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Topohanta sizes up Mustajarvi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mustajarvi. Topohanta shrugs it off though.
Mustajarvi misses with a hook. Topohanta ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Mustajarvi blocks the leg kick.
Topohanta attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mustajarvi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mustajarvi moves out of range of the body kick from Topohanta.
Mustajarvi thows a body shot but no joy.
Topohanta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mustajarvi feints and then cracks Topohanta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Topohanta down.
Topohanta lands with a kick to the temple. Mustajarvi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Topohanta. Mustajarvi shrugs it off though.
Topohanta throws the left hand but Mustajarvi avoids the punch easily.
Mustajarvi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mustajarvi wants to land a leg kick but Topohanta is out of range.
Topohanta misses with a hook.
Topohanta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mustajarvi manages to avoid it.
Mustajarvi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Topohanta.
Mustajarvi shoots in for a double leg but Topohanta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Topohanta looks for the body kick but Mustajarvi saw that one coming.
Topohanta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Topohanta walks into a jab.
Mustajarvi throws a combination that misses
and Topohanta makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Topohanta throws a hook but Mustajarvi blocks it.
Mustajarvi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Topohanta finds it's way round the side to connect with Mustajarvi's head.
Topohanta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mustajarvi misses with a kick to the body.
Topohanta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Topohanta scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pate Mustajarvi just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mustajarvi tries for a takedown but Topohanta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Topohanta throws a solid leg kick but Mustajarvi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Topohanta.
A low kick from Topohanta is predictable there
and Mustajarvi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Topohanta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mustajarvi checks it well.
Mustajarvi lands a nice looking body kick.
Mustajarvi shoots in but Topohanta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Topohanta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mustajarvi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mustajarvi swings widly with a right hand
and Topohanta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mustajarvi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Topohanta.
Mustajarvi lands with an uppercut that bounces Topohanta off the cage and back into range.
Topohanta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mustajarvi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mustajarvi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Topohanta tries to avoid it but Mustajarvi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Topohanta to the ground. Topohanta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pekka Topohanta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pate Mustajarvi.
Topohanta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Topohanta. Mustajarvi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mustajarvi. Topohanta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mustajarvi lands a head shot.
Mustajarvi shoots in for a double leg but Topohanta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mustajarvi connects with an inside leg kick.
Mustajarvi throws a leg kick but Topohanta sees it coming and moves out of range.
That kick from Topohanta tenderised Mustajarvi's leg. Mustajarvi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mustajarvi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A leg kick checked by Mustajarvi.
Topohanta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mustajarvi throws out the jab.
Topohanta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick from Topohanta lands but Mustajarvi takes it in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mustajarvi checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustajarvi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta lands a nice looking body shot.
Mustajarvi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mustajarvi throws a chopping leg kick but Topohanta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Mustajarvi blocks the leg kick.
Mustajarvi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mustajarvi fails to land the takedown.
Mustajarvi avoids the head kick by Topohanta.
Topohanta blocks a leg kick.
Mustajarvi misses with a hook to the body
and Topohanta counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Topohanta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Topohanta will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Topohanta.
Mustajarvi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Topohanta throws a wild body kick that Mustajarvi sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Topohanta. Mustajarvi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mustajarvi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Topohanta manages to avoid it.
Mustajarvi misses with a wild body shot.
Topohanta throws a nice looking combination but Mustajarvi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mustajarvi shoots in and drives through. Topohanta sprawls well.
Mustajarvi misses with a straight right.
Mustajarvi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mustajarvi checks a low kick from Topohanta.
Topohanta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Topohanta misses with a body shot.
Mustajarvi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Topohanta takes one on the button.
Topohanta throws a front kick aimed at Mustajarvi's knee but Mustajarvi avoids it well.
Topohanta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Topohanta looks to throw the jab but Mustajarvi is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta avoids the head kick by Mustajarvi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mustajarvi checks a leg kick.
Mustajarvi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Topohanta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mustajarvi.
Topohanta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Topohanta blocks the body kick.
Topohanta slips under a jab.
Pekka Topohanta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mustajarvi throws the left hand but Topohanta avoids the punch easily.
Mustajarvi misses the shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mustajarvi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Topohanta - the referee stops the clock and Mustajarvi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Topohanta. Mustajarvi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Mustajarvi tries for a takedown but Topohanta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bone on bone clash there as Mustajarvi blocks the leg kick.
Topohanta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mustajarvi checks the leg kick.
Mustajarvi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Pate Mustajarvi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Topohanta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mustajarvi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mustajarvi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Topohanta - the referee stops the clock and Mustajarvi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Topohanta. Mustajarvi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Topohanta throws a big shot that misses.
Topohanta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Topohanta staying out of range there.
Topohanta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Topohanta throws a leg kick but Mustajarvi checks it.
Good leg kick by Topohanta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Mustajarvi.
Topohanta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Topohanta throws a lazy right hand but Mustajarvi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Topohanta misses.
Mustajarvi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mustajarvi avoids the head kick by Topohanta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Topohanta. That's going to slow Mustajarvi down.
Mustajarvi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mustajarvi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Topohanta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mustajarvi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Topohanta.
Mustajarvi throws a jab when Topohanta was well out of range.
Topohanta throws a wild body kick that Mustajarvi sees coming a mile off.
Mustajarvi takes a swing at Topohanta's ribcage but misses.
Mustajarvi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Topohanta avoids it really well and circles away.
Topohanta blocks a head kick by Mustajarvi.
Mustajarvi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A jab from Topohanta does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Topohanta is trying to get back to full guard.
Topohanta looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mustajarvi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mustajarvi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Topohanta keeps working.
Pekka Topohanta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Topohanta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mustajarvi throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustajarvi wants to control from the top but Topohanta keeps moving.
Mustajarvi working some strikes from top position.
Mustajarvi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mustajarvi is looking to work some ground and pound but Topohanta has wrist control.
Topohanta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mustajarvi is one step ahead there.
Topohanta is working hard here to advance position.
Pate Mustajarvi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mustajarvi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mustajarvi wants to control from the top but Topohanta keeps moving.
Mustajarvi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Topohanta's head.
Mustajarvi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Topohanta's head.
Mustajarvi controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustajarvi trying to control but Topohanta is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pate Mustajarvi.
I think Mustajarvi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Mustajarvi!
Pate Mustajarvi is the new heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Pate Mustajarvi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Katukauppa.com and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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