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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Myles Lagman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bettar Thanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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178 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced |
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Great elbows
Powerful |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Myles Lagman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bettar Thanu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thanu did well to prevent Lagman getting side control.
Thanu scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lagman manages to mount him!
Thanu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lagman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lagman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thanu's face.
Thanu really wants to buck Lagman off and get back to his feet.
Lagman looking for a guillotine from mount but Thanu is having none of it.
Lagman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thanu is surviving well by controlling Lagman's body position as best he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lagman wants to finish this one by submission but Thanu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lagman.
Lagman lands a big elbow.
Thanu is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagman is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Thanu is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Thanu flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Lagman anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Thanu and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Lagman slips an arm under Thanu chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Lagman has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Lagman is squeezing on Thanu like an anaconda would it's prey. Thanu fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Myles Lagman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petter Krustev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bojan Krickt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krustev comes to the cage accompanied by Hubava si moya goro.. Krickt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem - Lose Yourself kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petter Krustev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bojan Krickt!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krickt tries to clinch but Krustev is having none of it.
Krustev throws a right and a left that Krickt avoids nicely.
Krustev throws out a leg kick but Krickt moves out of range and Krustev only half commits.
Krustev lands a lovely overhand right.
Krustev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krickt circles away quickly and effectively.
Krustev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Krustev swinging wildly here.
Krustev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krickt's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krustev stuffs the takedown.
Krustev missing with a left hand there. Krickt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krickt dodges the punch combination from Krustev.
Krickt tries to clinch but Krustev is having none of it.
Krustev leaves Krickt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krustev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krustev misses with a series of wild punches.
Krickt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krustev has Krickt up against the cage in a clinch.
Krickt wants a takedown.
Petter Krustev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bojan Krickt.
Krustev tries to circle away but Krickt has him pinned against the cage.
Krickt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Krustev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Krustev throws a hook but Krickt avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krustev fails to land with a series of punches.
Krustev tries to bum rush Krickt with a series of wild strikes but Krickt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krustev throws a nice looking combination but Krickt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krustev throws a series of punches but Krickt avoids them all with ease.
Krickt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krustev tries to avoid it but Krickt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krustev to the ground. Krustev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krustev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Krickt eats them both and turns towards Krustev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Krickt slips a jab and a cross from Krustev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krustev throws a right and a left that Krickt avoids nicely.
Krustev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krustev looks to land a combination but Krickt avoids it well.
Petter Krustev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Krustev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krickt doesn't seem phased though.
Krickt fails with the takedown
and Krustev counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Krustev finds it's way through Krickt's defenses.
Krickt slips a jab and a cross from Krustev.
Krustev lands a nice shot to the body.
Krustev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Krustev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krickt.
Krustev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krustev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krustev is breathing heavily.
Krickt staying out of range there.
Krickt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krickt misses with a takedown attempt
and Krustev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Bojan Krickt has been cut.
Krustev lands with a hook. Krickt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krustev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krickt circles away quickly and effectively.
Krustev clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krickt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krustev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Krickt is looking for a takedown.
Krustev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Krustev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Krickt tries to score a body lock takedown but Krustev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krustev is looking to break free of the clinch but Krickt has double underhooks.
Krustev is looking to break free of the clinch but Krickt has double underhooks.
Krustev is trying to break free.
Come on Krustev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krickt looking for a takedown.
Krustev breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petter Krustev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bojan Krickt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Krustev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Krickt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Krickt is looking to clinch.
Krickt scores with a takedown into Krustev's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Krickt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Krustev dives on top into guard.
Krustev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Krickt is proving hard to escape from.
Krustev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Krustev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krickt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krustev misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krickt fails with the takedown.
Krickt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Krustev counters with a stiff right hand.
Petter Krustev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bojan Krickt.
Krustev misses with a two punch combination.
Krustev scores with a hook.
Krustev looks to land a combination but Krickt avoids it well.
Krustev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Krustev.
Petter Krustev is winning the standup battle so far.
Krustev stuns Krickt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krustev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krickt can do to turn this around?
Krustev misses with a wild combination.
Krickt needs to keep his hands up - Krustev had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krickt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krustev as he avoids it easily.
Petter Krustev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Krustev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krickt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krustev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krickt is breathing heavily.
Krustev throws a nice looking combination but Krickt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krickt tries for a takedown but Krustev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Krustev tries to bum rush Krickt with a series of wild strikes but Krickt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A cross from Krustev lands.
Krustev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krickts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Krustev drops Krickt with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Krickt! Krustev dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petter Krustev!
Petter Krustev managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Voll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Janowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voll's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Monster Magnet - Powertrip . The key to victory for Frank Voll has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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24
250 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Voll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Janowicz!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voll scores with a hook to the body. Janowicz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frank Voll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Janowicz.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Janowicz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Janowicz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Janowicz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Janowicz in side control, throwing shots but Voll defends.
Janowicz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Voll is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voll is not content to let Janowicz control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janowicz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Voll can't do much from the bottom here.
Janowicz wants to control but Voll is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voll tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Janowicz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Janowicz trying to control the action but Voll is working from the bottom.
Janowicz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Janowicz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Janowicz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voll parries the strikes from Janowicz easily there. Janowicz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Voll to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janowicz is trying to get an arm triangle but Voll is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Janowicz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janowicz is trying to get an arm triangle but Voll is defending well.
Janowicz swings around for an armbar but Voll sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Janowicz's guard.
Voll trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Janowicz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Janowicz is looking to work some ground and pound but Voll has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Janowicz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Voll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voll scores with the left hand. Janowicz knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Jan Janowicz has been cut.
Voll darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Janowicz shoots in and drives through. Voll sprawls well.
Voll lunges at Janowicz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Janowicz's hand.
Voll is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janowicz scores a takedown into full mount!
Voll tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Voll blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voll wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Janowicz.
Janowicz throwing strikes here but Voll is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janowicz working for a submission but Voll is keeping him at bay.
Janowicz looking to control but Voll is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Janowicz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Voll has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Janowicz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Janowicz working for a submission but Voll is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janowicz unloads with some shots from mount but Voll bucks and avoids them well.
Janowicz is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Janowicz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jan Janowicz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Paloukos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Bone Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John The Bone Breaker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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255 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Von Paloukos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John The Bone Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bone Breaker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paloukos's guard.
The Bone Breaker has gone for a leg lock! Paloukos slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Bone Breaker's guard.
Paloukos stands and throws The Bone Breaker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The Bone Breaker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Paloukos wants to control but The Bone Breaker is keeping busy.
Paloukos is doing well to control the position and prevent The Bone Breaker from advancing to side control.
The Bone Breaker seems to be looking for submissions.
The Bone Breaker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The Bone Breaker avoids the attempt from Paloukos to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paloukos is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paloukos wants to control but The Bone Breaker is having none of it.
The Bone Breaker working for a submission but Paloukos is keeping him at bay.
The Bone Breaker is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Paloukos is in real trouble.
I really don't envy Paloukos right now.
The Bone Breaker is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Paloukos defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Paloukos tries to break free.
Paloukos trying to control but not successfully.
The Bone Breaker looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Bone Breaker is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Paloukos has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but The Bone Breaker has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Paloukos taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. The Bone Breaker doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John The Bone Breaker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Tinsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadashi Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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289 lbs
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292 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamal Tinsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tadashi Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinsley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Nakamura thuds his right hand into Tinsley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Jamal Tinsley has been cut.
A big left from Nakamura misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tinsley in his tracks.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tinsley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tinsley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakamura's waist but Nakamura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tinsley off to one side.
Nakamura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tinsley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura looking to control.
Tinsley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakamura on the ground.
Nakamura is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nakamura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tinsley won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here.
Nakamura throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakamura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tinsley controls the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tadashi Nakamura wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nakamura misses the jab.
Tinsley gets the takedown into side control.
Nakamura tries to bench press Tinsley off him but Tinsley keeps the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinsley cracks Nakamura with a big right hand but Nakamura just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nakamura is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tinsley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tinsley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nakamura gets back to full guard.
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tinsley's guard.
Tinsley is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
Tinsley keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass.
Tinsley has his hands on Nakamura's head, controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tinsley pulls Nakamura in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jamal Tinsley just wasn't active enough.
Tinsley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakamura defends it nicely.
Nakamura gets a double leg takedown into Tinsley's guard.
Tinsley has control of Nakamura's left arm, preventing Nakamura from doing any damage.
Tinsley is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura won't allow Tinsley to sweep him here.
Tinsley is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
Nakamura forces his way into half guard.
Nakamura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nakamura is trying to work for a kimura but Tinsley is defending well.
Tinsley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakamura is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tinsley trying to control here.
Nakamura works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Tinsley to control.
Tinsley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tinsley is working hard here to advance position.
Nakamura postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tinsley looks a forlorn figure.
Nakamura punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tinsley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tinsley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tinsley lands a couple of elbows.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
Nakamura is adopting a defensive guard.
Tinsley stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura.
Tinsley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tinsley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tinsley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nakamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tinsley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadashi Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Tinsley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nakamura passes into half guard.
Nakamura is thwarting Tinsley's attempts to control the position.
Tinsley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nakamura stands and throws Tinsley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tinsley is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura is staying tight to Tinsley's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Nakamura advances to mount.
Tinsley tries to hold on but Nakamura pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tinsley is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nakamura connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jamal Tinsley's cut is getting worse.
Tinsley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakamura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tinsley is looking to escape.
Tinsley tries to hold on but Nakamura pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tinsley is trying desperately to improve position.
Tadashi Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tinsley is squirming around, avoiding Nakamura's attempts to control the action.
Nakamura with shots to the head and body - Tinsley looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nakamura dominating with strikes here.
Jamal Tinsley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jamal Tinsley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tadashi Nakamura!
Tadashi Nakamura bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Paxio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward comes to the cage accompanied by I will not bow. The key to victory for Jordan Ward has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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20
184 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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29
160 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thiago Paxio!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paxio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ward sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paxio somewhat.
Ward closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Paxio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ward prevents Paxio from improving his position.
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paxio looking for submissions off his back.
Paxio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paxio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ward gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paxio working for submissions but it's allowed Ward to get to half guard.
Paxio looking for submissions off his back.
Paxio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paxio looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ward pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ward looking to control but Paxio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ward prevents Paxio from getting the reversal.
Paxio is squirming around, avoiding Ward's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paxio working to try and regain half guard.
Paxio is squirming around, avoiding Ward's attempts to control the action.
Ward controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paxio can't escape the position.
Ward controlling from mount.
Paxio is squirming around, avoiding Ward's attempts to control the action.
Ward will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ward controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jordan Ward.
Ward shoots in and gets a takedown into Paxio's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paxio looking for a guillotine here but Ward defends easily.
Paxio keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Paxio working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Paxio is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to control from the top but Paxio keeps moving.
Paxio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ward can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paxio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ward doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ward manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paxio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ward can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ward has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paxio keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
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 Jordan Ward will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from Ward does no damage.
Ward swings for the body but Paxio moves out of range.
Ward jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ward stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paxio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paxio.
Paxio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ward throws an off balance right hand
and Paxio counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ward's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paxio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paxio works his way into full mount!
Paxio swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ward is now in Paxio's guard. A big mistake from Paxio there, giving up the dominant position!
Paxio has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ward 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 Paxio.
Ward wants to control but Paxio is keeping him busy.
Paxio tries to bench press Ward off him but Ward keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paxio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paxio regains half guard.
Paxio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
Ward wants to pass to mount but Paxio is defending the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Paxio. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paxio looking for submissions off his back.
Paxio actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paxio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paxio actively working from the bottom here.
Paxio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paxio looking for submissions off his back.
Paxio is breathing heavily.
Ward working the head and body with strikes.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paxio keeps working.
Paxio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward lands with a punch from half guard.
Ward trying to control the action but Paxio is working from the bottom.
Ward missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paxio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ward's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ward's back!
Paxio not allowing Ward to control his hands.
Paxio is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ward has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paxio is persistently looking for the submission but Ward is defending it well.
Ward looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Paxio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Ward misses.
Ward misses with a looping right.
Ward punishes Paxio's body with a nice straight punch.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Paxio is out of range.
Paxio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ward.
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
Ward works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward scores with the left hand. Paxio knows he should have avoided that one.
Ward is looking to score with low kicks.
Ward works the jab nicely.
Ward throws a right hand that misses
and Paxio counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ward's guard now.
Paxio postures up.
Paxio looking to pass the guard.
Ward is pulling down on Paxio's head. It's preventing any offense from Paxio, at least for the moment.
Paxio slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paxio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ward defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ward is trying to maintain the position but Paxio is very close to passing his half guard.
Paxio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ward is just riding it out for now. Paxio eventually gives up the hold.
Paxio maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ward could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Paxio has cracked it and Ward is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Paxio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Paxio!
Thiago Paxio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kari Peippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Lontrame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peippo comes to the cage accompanied by Public Enemy - Terminator X to the Edge of Panic . Lontrame has chosen Knife Party by Deftones 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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26
172 lbs
19 - 13 - 0 |
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26
180 lbs
14 - 16 - 2 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Peippo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vincent Lontrame!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peippo misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Peippo misses its intended target.
Peippo cracks Lontrame with a right hand to the side of the head.
Peippo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lontrame darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Peippo misses with a wild combination.
Lontrame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peippo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lontrame defends it nicely.
Peippo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lontrame avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peippo looks to land a combination but Lontrame avoids it well.
Peippo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Peippo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lontrame is able to avoid easily.
Peippo works the jab nicely.
A punch combination from Peippo misses.
Peippo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peippo throws a hook but Lontrame avoids it easily.
Peippo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peippo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peippo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lontrame makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lontrame takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peippo swings widly with a right hand
and Lontrame counters with a nice leg kick.
Lontrame will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peippo cracks Lontrame with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lontrame throws a leg kick but Peippo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kari Peippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peippo throws a wild body kick that Lontrame sees coming a mile off.
Jab, jab by Lontrame - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lontrame.
A combination from Peippo does no damage.
Peippo swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lontrame to counter with a crisp jab.
Peippo lands a jab to the nose.
Peippo misses with a lunging right hand
and Lontrame counters with a nice right hand that sends Peippo toppling to the canvas! Peippo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lontrame finish him?!
Peippo is rocked!
It looks like Kari Peippo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peippo throws a leg kick but Lontrame sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oh Peippo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peippo gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Lontrame points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Peippo wakes up just in time to hear Lontrame thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lontrame!
In his post fight interview, Vincent Lontrame started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waltteri Lahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
240 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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285 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Aerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Waltteri Lahti!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Aerts. Lahti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lahti misses the shot to the body.
Aerts scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lahti closes the distance and clinches up with Aerts, looking for a takedown. Lahti pushes Aerts against the cage but Aerts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aerts 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 Lahti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lahti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aerts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aerts. Lahti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aerts scores with a jab.
Lahti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aerts scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Aerts.
Lahti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aerts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lahti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lahti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lahti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aerts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aerts ducks right into an uppercut from Lahti.
Lahti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lahti closes the distance and clinches up with Aerts, looking for a takedown. Lahti pushes Aerts against the cage but Aerts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aerts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aerts scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aerts thows a body shot but no joy.
Aerts leaves Lahti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peter Aerts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waltteri Lahti.
Aerts ducks under a wild hook from Lahti.
Lahti slips a jab and a cross from Aerts.
Aerts defending well as Lahti loads up on a big left hand.
Aerts scores with a spinning back kick!
Lahti dives in and scores a takedown into Aerts's guard.
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.
Aerts trying to control the position.
Aerts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aerts tries to get out of the position.
Aerts keeping full guard, as Lahti tries to pass.
Aerts is trying to control the position but Lahti postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aerts keeping full guard, as Lahti tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Peter Aerts just wasn't active enough.
Aerts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lahti.
Lahti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aerts lands a high kick!
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!
Aerts pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aerts fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lahti checks it well.
Lahti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aerts moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aerts.
Aerts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aerts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lahti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aerts rather than just go for the knockout.
Aerts throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aerts misses with a straight left.
Aerts throws a push kick but Lahti slaps the foot to one side.
Aerts moves out of range as Lahti strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aerts throws an overhand right that lands on Lahti's shoulder, as Lahti tries to avoid the shot.
Aerts looks to score with a jab to the body but Lahti is just out of range.
Lahti misses with a body shot.
Lahti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aerts jabs at Lahti's body.
Aerts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lahti.
Lahti misses with a wild body shot.
Lahti takes a swing at Aerts's ribcage but misses.
Aerts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lahti. That did some damage!
Lahti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aerts sprawls well. Aerts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lahti gets slowly back to his feet.
Aerts tests Lahti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aerts defending well as Lahti loads up on a big left hand.
Peter Aerts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aerts scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lahti doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aerts.
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!
A jab from Aerts finds it's way through Lahti's defenses.
Sloppy strikes from Lahti. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aerts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lahti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aerts.
Lahti avoids the head kick by Aerts.
Aerts fails to land with a series of punches.
Peter Aerts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aerts is looking to score with low kicks.
Aerts slips under a jab from Lahti.
Nice defenses there by Aerts.
Aerts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lahti avoids a kick to the body.
Aerts stuffs the takedown attempt from Lahti. Lahti gets slowly back to his feet.
Lahti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aerts swivels and escapes.
Aerts scores with a jab to the head.
Aerts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lahti momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lahti throws a body punch but Aerts moves out of range.
Lahti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aerts. Aerts obviously looking to wear him down.
Aerts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aerts!
Lahti looks gassed!
Aerts throws a front kick that sends Lahti stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Aerts dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aerts scores with a leg kick.
Lahti needs to keep his hands up - Aerts had a free shot at his head there.
Lahti misses with a straight left.
Lahti swings for the body but Aerts moves out of range.
Lahti checks a leg kick.
Aerts throws a push kick but Lahti slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Lahti there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aerts. Lahti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lahti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aerts moves away.
Lahti walks into a stiff left hand from Aerts.
Nice uppercut lands for Aerts. That snapped Lahti's head back.
Lahti shoots in for a takedown but Aerts shows good takedown defense.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Aerts here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lahti walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aerts lands with a nice body kick.
Aerts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lahti just misses with a punch to the body.
Lahti tries for a takedown but Aerts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aerts scores with a head kick. Lahti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aerts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aerts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahti thows a body shot but no joy.
Lahti is breathing heavily.
Lahti misses with an uppercut. Aerts saw that one coming.
Aerts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lahti slips a straight right by Aerts.
Lahti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
No luck for Lahti with that takedown attempt.
Peter Aerts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waltteri Lahti.
Aerts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lahti.
Aerts scores with a sloppy right hand. Lahti should have avoided that one.
Aerts tries to clinch but Lahti moves out of range.
Aerts lands a head shot.
Lahti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lahti thows a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aerts scores with a nice body kick.
Lahti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aerts finds it's way round the side to connect with Lahti's head.
Lahti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aerts is fending him off so far but Lahti persists. Nope, Aerts circles away and we're back to standing.
Aerts 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.
Lahti has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Aerts.
Aerts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lahti momentarily.
Aerts looks to land a combination but Lahti avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahti blocks a jab.
Aerts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lahti can do to turn this around?
Aerts swings for the body but Lahti moves out of range.
Aerts is looking to slow Lahti down with leg kicks.
Aerts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aerts jabs at Lahti's body.
The fighters circling - Aerts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lahti lands a glancing blow to the side of Aerts's head.
Peter Aerts is winning the standup battle so far.
Aerts misses with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Aerts.
Aerts moves out of range of the strikes.
Aerts stuns Lahti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Lahti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aerts scores with a sloppy right hand. Lahti should have avoided that one.
Aerts throws a head kick but Lahti moves out of range.
Lahti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aerts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lahti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aerts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aerts. Lahti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lahti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahti moves out of range of the body kick.
Aerts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lahti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aerts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Aerts as he connects with a hook.
Aerts misses with a double jab.
Lahti thows a body shot but no joy.
Lahti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aerts defends it nicely.
Aerts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lahti.
Aerts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lahti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick misses from Aerts.
Lahti has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahti moves forwards but Aerts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aerts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lahti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lahti misses the jab.
Aerts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lahti misses with a straight left.
Lahti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aerts as he jumps to the side.
Aerts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aerts scores with a shot to the body.
Lahti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aerts throws a sloppy head kick
and Lahti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lahti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lahti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aerts.
Lahti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lahti throws a body punch but Aerts moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aerts connects with a nice looking jab.
Aerts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lahti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aerts stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lahti misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Aerts dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Aerts throws a good cross that connects.
Aerts moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lahti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aerts pushes Lahti away with a front kick.
Aerts fakes the leg kick and cracks Lahti in the body.
Aerts walks into a straight right hand from Lahti.
Aerts throws a sloppy head kick and Lahti moves out of range easily.
Aerts scores with a jab. Lahti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aerts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lahti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aerts cracks the inside of Lahti's front leg.
Aerts throws a body kick that misses.
Aerts throws a leg kick but Lahti checks it.
Lahti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lahti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aerts moves away.
Aerts is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Aerts.
Lahti throws a series of punches but Aerts avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aerts throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aerts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lahti moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aerts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aerts misses with a body shot.
A combination from Aerts does no damage.
Aerts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aerts throws the kick towards the body but Lahti avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aerts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aerts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lahti.
Lahti moves out of range as Aerts throws a body kick.
Lahti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lahti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aerts controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aerts looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahti thows a huge punch but Aerts dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aerts is not content to let Lahti control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lahti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Waltteri Lahti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Peter Aerts just wasn't active enough.
Aerts throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aerts moves away.
Lahti shoots in looking for a takedown but Aerts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lahti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aerts scores with a hook to the body. Lahti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lahti moves out of range as Aerts throws a body kick.
Lahti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aerts misses with a body shot.
Lahti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aerts napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lahti taking a breather here.
Lahti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lahti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 Peter Aerts.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aerts, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Aerts!
After winning the bout, Peter Aerts 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaunn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaunn Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mustang on the side of the head.
Chen lands a slapping body shot.
Mustang shoots and misses
and Chen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mustang shoots and misses
and Mustang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chen takes a swing at Mustang's ribcage but misses.
Chen lands a right hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mustang.
Shaunn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Mustang.
A telegraphed right hand from Mustang misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen lands with a hook. Mustang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chen swings for the body but Mustang moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Mustang or perhaps it was just good defense by Chen which made him look bad.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mustang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chen staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen stuffs the takedown.
Chen misses with a body shot.
Mustang fails with a takedown attempt.
Chen is looking to clinch but Mustang is avoiding it.
Mustang tries for a takedown but Chen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mustang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mustang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chen but Chen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chen lands a nice shot that snaps Mustang's head back.
Chen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mustangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chen thows a body shot but no joy.
Chen throws an off balance right hand
and Mustang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chen's guard.
Mustang preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mustang drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mustang as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Chen screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mustang! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Roy Mustang!
A very excited looking Roy Mustang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yossi Avitan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avitan swings for the body but McBrain moves out of range.
McBrain misses with a wild body shot.
McBrain misses with a jab to the body
and Avitan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McBrain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBrain. Avitan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avitan throws a low kick but McBrain moves out of range easily.
Avitan misses with a kick to the body
and McBrain counters with an outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Avitan.
Avitan throws a low kick but it's checked well by McBrain.
McBrain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avitan.
McBrain takes a swing at Avitan's ribcage but misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Avitan.
Avitan misses with a leg kick
and McBrain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avitan throws out a loose jab but McBrain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avitan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBrain moves away.
McBrain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Avitan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain throws a hook to the side of Avitan's head but Avitan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McBrain tries to bum rush Avitan with a series of wild strikes but Avitan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Avitan swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick lands from Avitan.
McBrain throws a body punch but Avitan moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from McBrain.
McBrain feints and then cracks Avitan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Avitan down.
Avitan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avitan.
McBrain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McBrain lands with a good body shot.
McBrain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Avitan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBrain. Avitan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avitan throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Bruce McBrain has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avitan thumps McBrain with a low kick.
McBrain swings for the body but Avitan moves out of range.
Avitan scores with a jab to the body.
Avitan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McBrain throws a body punch but Avitan moves out of range.
McBrain thows a body shot but no joy.
McBrain misses with a wild body shot.
Avitan throws a body kick the misses
and McBrain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McBrain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McBrain looks to land a right hand but Avitan moved out of range.
Yossi Avitan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBrain throws a low kick but Avitan avoids it.
McBrain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McBrain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A good leg kick by Avitan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McBrain.
McBrain throws a leg kick
and Avitan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McBrain walks into a jab.
Avitan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBrain was well out of range. Poor timing from Avitan.
McBrain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avitan misses with a low kick.
McBrain misses with a looping right.
Avitan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McBrain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McBrain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Avitan motions for McBrain to come forward. Avitan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avitan lands a nice hook to McBrain's body. McBrain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Avitan is looking to chop away at McBrain's legs.
McBrain lands a nice shot that snaps Avitan's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBrain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Avitan to score with a decent uppercut.
Avitan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avitan misses with a double jab.
McBrain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Avitan just misses with a punch to the body.
McBrain looks to land a right hand but Avitan moved out of range.
Avitan slips a straight right by McBrain.
The fighters circling - Avitan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from McBrain misses.
McBrain misses the shot to the body.
McBrain misses with a leg kick
and Avitan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Avitan lands a front kick.
McBrain looks to score with a jab to the body but Avitan is just out of range.
McBrain is looking to wear down Avitan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Avitan.
Avitan throws a front kick aimed at McBrain's knee but McBrain avoids it well.
Avitan throws a chopping leg kick but McBrain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yossi Avitan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce McBrain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McBrain just misses with a punch to the body.
McBrain misses with a hook to the body
and Avitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avitan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avitan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Avitan cracks the inside of McBrain's front leg.
McBrain checks a low kick from Avitan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avitan.
McBrain jabs Avitan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avitan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avitan throws a wild body kick that McBrain sees coming a mile off.
Avitan avoids the body shot from McBrain.
McBrain lands a nice shot to the body.
Avitan tries to land a leg kick but McBrain saw it coming and moves away.
Avitan ducks under a wild hook from McBrain.
McBrain jabs Avitan right on the nose. Avitan blinks but takes it well.
McBrain cracks Avitan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avitan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yossi Avitan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avitan misses with a wild body shot.
Avitan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McBrain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Avitan throws a leg kick that misses.
Avitan pushes McBrain away with a front kick.
Avitan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Avitan walks into a jab.
McBrain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Avitan.
Avitan lands with a nice body kick.
McBrain takes a swing at Avitan's ribcage but misses.
McBrain throws a lazy uppercut
and Avitan counters with an outside leg kick.
McBrain sizes up Avitan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Avitan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avitan misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBrain. Avitan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avitan throws a jab when McBrain was well out of range.
McBrain will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McBrain missing with a left hand there. Avitan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avitan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Avitan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice uppercut lands for Avitan. That snapped McBrain's head back.
Avitan moves out of range as McBrain strikes.
McBrain looks to throw the jab but Avitan is out of range.
McBrain misses with an uppercut. Avitan saw that one coming.
McBrain throws a series of punches but Avitan moves out of range.
Avitan tries to land a front kick but McBrain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Avitan checks a low kick from McBrain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avitan manages to avoid it.
Avitan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Avitan looks to throw the jab but McBrain is out of range.
Avitan moves out of range as McBrain strikes.
Avitan lands a jab to McBrain's midsection.
Avitan throws a leg kick but McBrain checks it.
McBrain dips to his left and cracks Avitan with an uppercut!
Avitan throws a half hearted mid kick.
McBrain checks a low kick from Avitan.
McBrain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBrain throws a body punch but Avitan moves out of range.
Avitan looks to land a right hand but McBrain moved out of range.
McBrain misses with a straight right.
McBrain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBrain misses with a body shot.
McBrain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avitan.
McBrain lands a jab to Avitan's midsection.
Avitan tries to work over McBrain's front leg with a kick but McBrain checks it.
Avitan throws a series of punches but McBrain avoids them all with ease.
McBrain swings for the body but Avitan moves out of range.
McBrain thows a body shot but no joy.
McBrain blocks the body kick.
McBrain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avitan throws a leg kick but McBrain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McBrain lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBrain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Avitan counters by clinching up.
Avitan stalling.
Avitan takes a shot to the head.
Avitan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yossi Avitan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bruce McBrain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Avitan throws the kick towards the body but McBrain avoids it.
McBrain throws a big shot that misses.
Avitan misses with a kick to the body
and McBrain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McBrain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McBrain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Avitan takes a swing at McBrain's ribcage but misses.
Avitan misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for McBrain. That snapped Avitan's head back.
Avitan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McBrain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McBrain misses with a body shot.
McBrain misses with a wild combination.
Avitan 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.
Avitan moves out of range as McBrain strikes.
McBrain misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain throws an overhand right that lands on Avitan's shoulder, as Avitan tries to avoid the shot.
Avitan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McBrain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McBrain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBrain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick from Avitan lands but McBrain takes it in his stride.
Avitan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Avitan connects with the punch.
McBrain connects with a jab.
McBrain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Avitan misses with a kick to the body.
McBrain misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBrain. Avitan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Avitan misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avitan slips a jab from McBrain.
McBrain cracks Avitan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McBrain just misses with a punch to the 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!
McBrain slips a straight right by Avitan.
McBrain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avitan manages to avoid it.
Avitan avoids the body shot from McBrain.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avitan.
McBrain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Avitan misses with a straight left.
McBrain misses the shot to the body.
Avitan tries to close the distance and clinch up but McBrain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Avitan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from McBrain misses.
McBrain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avitan lands with a right hand.
McBrain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avitan throws out the jab.
McBrain ducks under a wild hook from Avitan.
McBrain thows a leg kick but Avitan checks it
and Avitan counters with a good, hard body kick but McBrain shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBrain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch lands to the side of Avitan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Avitan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Avitan thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from McBrain.
Nice straight punches there by McBrain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McBrain.
Avitan scores with a shot to the body.
Avitan jabs McBrain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avitan throws a body kick that misses.
Avitan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McBrain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBrain works Avitan's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBrain misses the shot to the body.
McBrain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Avitan connects with a body shot.
McBrain misses with a straight right.
McBrain tries to keep at a distance but Avitan has taken the fight into the clinch.
McBrain can't find room to land a body shot as Avitan controls the action.
Avitan lands with a right to the head.
Avitan tries to stall but McBrain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avitan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McBrain takes a knee to the side of the body.
Avitan lands a nice elbow.
McBrain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yossi Avitan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce McBrain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A chopping leg kick lands by Avitan.
McBrain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McBrain misses with a wild body shot.
Avitan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McBrain.
Avitan jabs McBrain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McBrain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Avitan throws a body kick that misses.
McBrain moves out of range of the body kick from Avitan.
Avitan tries to close the distance and clinch but McBrain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McBrain misses with an uppercut. Avitan saw that one coming.
Avitan throws the kick towards the body but McBrain avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Avitan.
Avitan just misses with a punch to the body.
McBrain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McBrain misses with a body shot.
Avitan slips a straight right by McBrain.
Avitan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Avitan tries to stall but McBrain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Avitan digs a right hand into McBrain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McBrain's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from McBrain fails to land.
McBrain blocks an elbow strike from Avitan.
A short left from McBrain.
McBrain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avitan lands an elbow just above McBrain 's eye.
A short left from McBrain.
McBrain lands a hook that snaps the head of Avitan backwards.
Avitan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McBrain tries to work over Avitan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrain manages to break the clinch.
McBrain misses with a right hand
and Avitan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBrain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Avitan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Avitan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Avitan misses with a low kick.
McBrain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avitan.
A big left from McBrain misses.
McBrain's corner calls for a 1-2. McBrain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Avitan missing with a left hand there. McBrain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McBrain slips a jab from Avitan.
Avitan cracks McBrain with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avitan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Avitan.
Avitan connects with a body shot that sends McBrain's belly button to the back.
McBrain throws a low kick, looking for Avitan's leg but Avitan calmly moves out of range.
McBrain scores with a hook.
McBrain throws out a loose jab but Avitan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBrain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Avitan counters with a nice kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McBrain swings widly with a right hand
and Avitan counters with a left to the body.
McBrain slips a straight right by Avitan.
Avitan throws a leg kick which misses McBrain's front leg but catches the back leg as McBrain tries to avoid it.
Avitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBrain.
McBrain just misses with a punch to the body.
Avitan throws a leg kick
and McBrain counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from McBrain misses its intended target.
Avitan misses with a kick to the body.
Avitan misses with a low kick.
McBrain misses the body punch
and Avitan counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avitan just misses with a punch to the body.
McBrain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McBrain throws a looping overhand right but Avitan ducks down to avoid it.
McBrain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McBrain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Avitan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBrain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McBrain throws a low kick but Avitan moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McBrain, as that shot connected.
Avitan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yossi Avitan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bruce McBrain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McBrain throws a shot from downtown. Avitan moves away and avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McBrain.
McBrain stalks Avitan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Avitan's face. Avitan staggers backwards, shaken.
McBrain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McBrain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McBrain throws an overhand right that lands on Avitan's shoulder, as Avitan tries to avoid the shot.
McBrain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avitan moves away.
Avitan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Avitan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBrain was well out of range. Poor timing from Avitan.
McBrain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avitan moves away.
Avitan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McBrain misses with a low kick.
McBrain thuds his right hand into Avitan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McBrain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain misses the shot to the body.
Avitan tries to close the distance and clinch but McBrain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McBrain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avitan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McBrain, pushing him back against the cage.
Avitan tries to land knees in the clinch but McBrain avoids the damage to the body.
McBrain tries to break free but Avitan pushes him back against the cage.
McBrain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Avitan backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avitan.
Avitan lands an elbow inside that McBrain shrugs off.
Bruce McBrain's cut is getting worse.
McBrain is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Avitan as McBrain tries to tie him up.
A short right from McBrain on the inside.
A shot in the inside from McBrain.
Avitan landing knees to the head.
Yossi Avitan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrain tries to break free but Avitan pushes him back against the cage.
Avitan prevents McBrain from breaking the clinch.
McBrain is trying to push Avitan away but Avitan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McBrain controlling the action here for a moment.
McBrain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avitan's elbow.
Avitan tries to land knees in the clinch but McBrain avoids the damage to the body.
Avitan looking to slow down the pace here.
McBrain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruce McBrain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Avitan missing with knees to the body.
McBrain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBrain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McBrain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McBrain delivers a nice body kick.
McBrain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Avitan.
Avitan connects with a leg kick. McBrain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McBrain tries to move into range but Avitan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McBrain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by McBrain. That's going to slow Avitan down.
Avitan clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBrain taking a breather.
Avitan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McBrain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McBrain misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avitan blocking some punches.
McBrain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBrain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avitan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBrain misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBrain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avitan's elbow.
Bruce McBrain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McBrain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McBrain misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce McBrain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Avitan 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yossi Avitan!
Yossi Avitan is the new middleweight champion!
Yossi Avitan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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