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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Slovnov Metatartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slovnov Metatartov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slovnov Metatartov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dylan Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Metatartov.
Metatartov misses with a takedown attempt - Peterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Metatartov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peterson quickly recovers to half guard.
Metatartov seems to be looking for submissions.
Metatartov is working for a submission of some sort.
Peterson is defending against the submission attempts here by Metatartov.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metatartov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Metatartov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Metatartov is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Metatartov is working away from the top position though.
Metatartov is looking for a kimura here.
Peterson moves into full guard.
Metatartov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peterson is keeping the position for now.
Metatartov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Metatartov has gone for a leg lock! Peterson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Metatartov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metatartov pushes a forearm under Peterson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Peterson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slovnov Metatartov!
Slovnov Metatartov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mic Hael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dynamite Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nixon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fear is Our Tradition by Ignite. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 lbs
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mic Hael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dynamite Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hael.
Hael misses with a wild body shot.
Hael 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.
Hael throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nixon moves out of range as Hael strikes.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hael is just out of range.
Hael attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hael throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nixon.
Hael blocks a head kick by Nixon.
Nixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nixon misses with a two punch combination.
Hael looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
A big left from Hael misses.
Hael blocks a head kick by Nixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hael misses with a kick to the body.
Nixon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A bone on bone clash there as Nixon blocks the leg kick.
Nixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hael misses with a head kick.
Mic Hael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hael tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nixon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hael somewhat.
Hael lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nixon circles away quickly and effectively.
Hael throws out a leg kick but Nixon moves out of range and Hael only half commits.
Dynamite Nixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hael takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hael thows a body kick. Nixon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hael scores with a nice head shot.
Hael thuds a left hand into Nixon's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hael lands a jab to Nixon's midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hael.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Hael showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon scores with the left hand. Hael knows he should have avoided that one.
Hael scores with a head kick.
It looks like Dynamite Nixon has been cut.
Hael throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hael connects with an inside leg kick.
Nixon dips to his left and cracks Hael with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Nixon.
Hael lands the left hand.
Hael throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hael displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hael fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nixon checks it well.
Hael throws a right hand that Nixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Nixon also avoids with ease.
Hael is looking to wear down Nixon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nixon cracks Hael with a good jab.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nixon moves in looking to clinch but Hael pushes him off.
Hael lands a slapping body shot.
Hael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Nixon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hael.
Hael will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hael jabs at Nixon's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hael jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon takes a swing at Hael's ribcage but misses.
Hael's corner calls for a 1-2. Hael obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon lands a nice hook to Hael's body. Hael takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nixon throws a right and a left that Hael avoids nicely.
Hael lands a jab to Nixon's midsection.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hael was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Nixon throws a sloppy head kick and Hael moves out of range easily.
Nixon looks gassed!
Hael listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nixon tries to bum rush Hael with a series of wild strikes but Hael uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hael feints a jab promting Nixon to slip. Hael then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nixon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hael slips a straight right by Nixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mic Hael dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dynamite Nixon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hael lands a slapping body shot.
Nixon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hael connects with the punch.
Hael throws a head kick that half lands.
Nixon is rocked!
Hael drops Nixon with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hael follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mic Hael!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Shuhan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gonzalez (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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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takeshi Shuhan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juan Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shuhan has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Shuhan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shuhan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shuhan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonzalez defends well.
Shuhan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonzalez passes Shuhan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shuhan is looking to control Gonzalez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shuhan avoid being mounted?
Shuhan tries to roll over but Gonzalez keeps him under control.
Shuhan wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuhan kicks Gonzalez off and gets back to his feet.
Gonzalez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shuhan quickly recovers to half guard.
Gonzalez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shuhan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shuhan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gonzalez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gonzalez's back!
Gonzalez is covering up but some of the strikes from Shuhan are getting through and doing damage.
Shuhan looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Gonzalez taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeshi Shuhan!
A relieved looking Takeshi Shuhan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Worthington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zagnut Dunbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Worthington might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hand Covers Bruise- Trent Reznor. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Zagnut Dunbar enters the cage!
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223 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Worthington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zagnut Dunbar!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Dunbar misses.
Worthington tries for a takedown but Dunbar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Worthington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunbar swivels and escapes.
Dunbar connects with a body shot.
Dunbar lands a nice looking body shot.
Worthington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Worthington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunbar connects with a body shot that sends Worthington's belly button to the back.
Worthington looks to throw the jab but Dunbar is out of range.
Worthington works Dunbar's body with a nice hook.
Dunbar misses with a lunging right hand
and Worthington counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dunbar trying to control here.
Dunbar wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dunbar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dunbar wants to improve his position but Worthington is controlling well.
Worthington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dunbar defending well though.
Worthington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dunbar gets back to full guard.
Worthington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dunbar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Worthington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Worthington wants to control from the top but Dunbar keeps moving.
Dunbar is pulling down on Worthington's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dunbar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunbar lands an overhand right.
Zagnut Dunbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunbar instigates a clinch.
Worthington avoiding damage.
Worthington prevents a body shot from Dunbar.
Dunbar lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunbar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zagnut Dunbar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunbar throws a body punch but Worthington moves out of range.
Dunbar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Worthington circles away quickly and effectively.
Worthington fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Worthington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunbar digs a good hook to Worthington's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunbar defends it nicely.
Dunbar misses with a wild body shot.
Dunbar thows a body shot but no joy.
Dunbar scores with a body shot.
Dunbar tries to sprawl but Worthington drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Worthington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dunbar defending well though.
Worthington throwing shots but Dunbar is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dunbar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Worthington throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Worthington!
Dunbar controlling the pace for now.
Worthington is trying to escape the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zagnut Dunbar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dunbar enables Worthington to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dunbar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Worthington slips nicely into half guard.
Worthington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dunbar trying to control but Worthington postures up.
Worthington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jack Worthington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Worthington looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dunbar is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthington uses his free foot to push down on Dunbar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dunbar.
Dunbar tries to lock up and control but Worthington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Worthington controlling the position easily from mount.
Dunbar tries to hold on but Worthington postures up.
Dunbar is looking to improve his position but Worthington isn't that keen on the idea.
Worthington has hold of Dunbar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dunbar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worthington landing shots from mount.
Dunbar tries to hold on but Worthington postures up.
Worthington is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dunbar is surviving well by controlling Worthington's body position as best he can.
Dunbar is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worthington avoids the attempt from Dunbar to control.
Worthington controlling his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar wants to try and get back to his feet.
Worthington tries to control but Dunbar wriggling away.
Dunbar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Worthington is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dunbar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Worthington prevents Dunbar from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthington throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dunbar because Worthington loaded up on that one.
Dunbar tries to lock up and control but Worthington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Worthington working Dunbar over with strikes here.
Dunbar taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Worthington is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dunbar is surviving well by controlling Worthington's body position as best he can.
Worthington working the ground and pound effectively.
Worthington thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worthington working the ground and pound effectively.
Dunbar regains half guard.
Worthington wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunbar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Worthington dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dunbar works the jab nicely.
Dunbar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Worthington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunbar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dunbar throws a body punch but Worthington moves out of range.
Worthington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunbar throws an off balance right hand
and Worthington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dunbar.
Dunbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Worthington was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunbar.
Worthington avoids the body shot from Dunbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthington slips under a jab.
Worthington looks for a takedown but Dunbar sprawls well.
Worthington misses with a looping right.
Worthington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dunbar misses with a wild body shot.
Dunbar missing with a left hand there. Worthington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice sprawl there from Dunbar as Worthington shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Worthington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Worthington moves out of range as Dunbar strikes.
Dunbar wants to clinch up but Worthington keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Worthington.
Dunbar throws a hook but Worthington blocks it.
Worthington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunbar defends it nicely.
Worthington moves out of range as Dunbar strikes.
Dunbar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Dunbar.
Dunbar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Worthington.
Dunbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthington looks for a takedown but Dunbar sprawls well.
Worthington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Worthington closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dunbar's guard.
Dunbar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dunbar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worthington trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunbar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dunbar trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Worthington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Worthington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Worthington wants to pass the guard but Dunbar is keeping the position.
Worthington trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunbar wants to sweep here but Worthington controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worthington looking to sit in guard and control but Dunbar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Worthington is pulling down on Dunbar's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zagnut Dunbar.
I think Dunbar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zagnut Dunbar!
In his post fight interview, Zagnut Dunbar 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shields is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Last Resort - Papa Roach. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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136 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Shields!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Oliveira scores with a four punch combination!
Shields on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oliveira is looking to clinch but Shields is avoiding it.
Shields swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira catches Shields napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Shields to the canvas!
Shields is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oliveira pushes down on Shields's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shields is still in real trouble! Can Oliveira finish him?
Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oliveira trying to mount his opponent but Shields defends it.
Oliveira is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shields is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Oliveira!
A very excited looking Charles Oliveira 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Mystery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumpo Klumpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sumpo Klumpo enters the cage!
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205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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26
221 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Mystery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sumpo Klumpo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mystery darts in trying to clinch
and Klumpo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mystery with a poor takedown
and Klumpo counters with a low kick, right behind Mystery 's knee.
Mystery takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice straight punches there by Klumpo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Klumpo.
Klumpo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mystery takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Klumpo connects with a leg kick. Mystery looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Klumpo.
Klumpo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Klumpo lands with a straight right. Mystery didn't see that one coming.
Mystery is rocked!
Mystery gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Klumpo points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mystery wakes up just in time to hear Klumpo thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sumpo Klumpo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katt Mamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Oddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Oddy 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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195 lbs
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25
194 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katt Mamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Oddy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oddy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mamma did well to prevent Oddy getting side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mamma regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mamma keeping full guard, as Oddy tries to pass.
Oddy trying to control but Mamma is working from the bottom.
Mamma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mamma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mamma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mamma looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamma, not yet.
Oddy throwing strikes from guard but Mamma blocks nicely.
Oddy trying to control but Mamma is working from the bottom.
Mamma working for a triangle but Oddy defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oddy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oddy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oddy wants to pass the guard but Mamma is keeping the position.
Oddy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mamma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mamma is pressing down on Oddy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oddy is holding on for now.
Mamma is looking to take a break and control but Oddy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mamma pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamma is looking for a kimura but Oddy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mamma to get the leverage.
Oddy lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Oddy looking for submissions off his back.
Oddy actively working from the bottom here.
Mamma wants to work for an arm triangle but Oddy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oddy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mamma pushes past his half guard into mount!
Mamma wants to take Oddy's back but he can't do it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamma jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Oddy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Oddy and Mamma has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mamma is trying to get an arm triangle but Oddy is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oddy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mamma off and has taken his back!
Mamma is really stuck here.
Oddy is persistently looking for the submission but Mamma is defending it well.
Oddy controlling well, preventing Mamma from escaping the position.
Mamma turns into Oddy and is now in his guard.
Mamma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Oddy, not yet.
Mamma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oddy is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oddy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mamma defends well.
Mamma wants to pass the guard but Oddy is keeping the position.
Mamma forces his way into half guard.
Mamma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamma is looking for a kimura but Oddy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mamma to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamma moves nicely into side control.
Oddy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mamma off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Katt Mamma will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mamma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mamma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Oddy is looking to improve his position but Mamma isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamma wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Oddy can't escape the position.
Mamma looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mamma working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Oddy looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Mamma! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Katt Mamma!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Sikapossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikapossu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Little pig. Seppo Sikapossu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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23
210 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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28
217 lbs
18 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Sikapossu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Howell!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Howell throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Howell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sikapossu doesn't seem phased though.
Howell fakes the leg kick and cracks Sikapossu in the body.
Sikapossu is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howell throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Seppo Sikapossu has been cut.
Howell connects with a leg kick. Sikapossu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sikapossu gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Howell points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Sikapossu wakes up just in time to hear Howell thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lester Howell!
Lester Howell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 159's - $69 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johann Joensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joensen comes to the cage accompanied by Gasolina. Emelianenko has chosen You are the best around as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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31
184 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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29
183 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johann Joensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrei Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joensen misses with a head kick.
Joensen misses with a head kick.
Joensen throws a leg kick
and Emelianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joensen thinking.
Joensen staying out of range there.
Emelianenko throws a push kick but Joensen slaps the foot to one side.
Joensen throws a shot to the body.
Joensen throws a leg kick but Emelianenko moved away.
Joensen throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Joensen.
Emelianenko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joensen quickly recovers to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Joensen is trying is best to control the position here.
Joensen wants to improve his position but Emelianenko is controlling well.
Emelianenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Emelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joensen wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Emelianenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joensen tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg.
Joensen is trying to control but can't.
Emelianenko prevents Joensen from improving his position.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but Joensen defending well.
Joensen is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.
Joensen trying to control but Emelianenko postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Emelianenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joensen trying to control but Emelianenko postures up.
Joensen is trying to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emelianenko working over Joensen with some ground and pound. Joensen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Emelianenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joensen is just riding it out for now. Emelianenko eventually gives up the hold.
Emelianenko is looking to advance position but Joensen won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Still in half guard, Emelianenko seems content to control.
Emelianenko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joensen wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko wants to control but Joensen is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko thows a huge punch but Joensen dodges it nicely.
Joensen is trying to stand up here but Emelianenko is controlling him well.
Emelianenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joensen is looking to control Emelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joensen avoid being mounted?
Emelianenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Emelianenko works his way into full mount!
Emelianenko looking to control but Joensen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joensen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Johann Joensen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joensen is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko with shots to the head and body - Joensen looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johann Joensen'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.
Emelianenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Joensen tries to land a leg kick but Emelianenko saw it coming and moves away.
Joensen blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko sizes up Joensen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johann Joensen's cut is getting worse.
Joensen throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johann Joensen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Joensen misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianenko tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joensen.
Emelianenko moves out of range as Joensen throws a body kick.
Emelianenko cracks a nice hook into Joensen's ribs.
Joensen throws a leg kick which misses Emelianenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelianenko tries to avoid it.
Joensen loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Joensen throws a head kick that misses.
Joensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko lands a high kick to the side of Joensen's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Emelianenko dives into guard, looking to finish.
Joensen is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oh Joensen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joensen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Joensen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Joensen seems to have got his legs back now.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joensen is keeping the position for now.
Emelianenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joensen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Joensen controlling the pace.
Joensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelianenko keeps working.
Emelianenko wants to improve his position but Joensen is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko gets back to full guard.
Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Emelianenko is trying to keep Joensen in close.
Emelianenko being controlled here, momentarily.
Emelianenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joensen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Emelianenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joensen is aware though and is defending well.
Joensen postures up.
Joensen wanted to stand there but Emelianenko had control of the position.
Emelianenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joensen is aware though and is defending well.
Joensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko controls Joensen momentarily but Joensen frees himself.
Joensen wants to get up but he can't break Emelianenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Emelianenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joensen is stalling in the full guard.
Joensen pushes down on Emelianenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joensen wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is defending well.
Emelianenko is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Joensen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emelianenko works Joensen's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johann Joensen'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Joensen is looking to slow Emelianenko down with leg kicks.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Joensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Joensen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joensen moves forwards but Emelianenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Joensen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Joensen scores with a jab. Emelianenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joensen throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Joensen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Joensen is just out of range.
Joensen walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko cracks Joensen with an open hand slap.
Andrei Emelianenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the side of Joensen's head but Joensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joensen throws a leg kick that misses.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Joensen avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joensen staying out of range there.
Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joensen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joensen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Emelianenko is able to avoid easily.
Joensen throws a low kick but Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Emelianenko dives in and grabs Joensen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joensen pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
Joensen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Joensen sprawls well. He's pushed Emelianenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joensen throws a shot to the body.
Joensen throws a solid leg kick but Emelianenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joensen.
Emelianenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joensen throws a leg kick
so Emelianenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johann Joensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joensen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joensen keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Joensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joensen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Emelianenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Emelianenko wants to sweep here but Joensen controlling him for the moment.
Andrei Emelianenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joensen is fighting to break Emelianenko's control of his arms but Emelianenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joensen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Joensen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joensen gets to his feet. Emelianenko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Joensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joensen misses with a body shot.
Joensen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Andrei Emelianenko has been cut.
Joensen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range and Joensen settles back down.
Joensen misses with an uppercut.
Joensen stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Johann Joensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Joensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joensen throws a low kick, looking for Emelianenko's leg but Emelianenko calmly moves out of range.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Joensen.
Joensen swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Joensen is looking to wear down Emelianenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Emelianenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Emelianenko.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Emelianenko with a poor takedown
and Joensen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko walks into a straight right hand from Joensen.
Joensen walks into a jab.
Joensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Joensen was covering up waiting for the punch and Emelianenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Emelianenko trying to control but Joensen is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joensen tries to strike from the bottom.
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 Johann Joensen.
Well Emelianenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Emelianenko!
A very excited looking Andrei Emelianenko 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ana Conda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Worthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Worthy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drop the world. Marlon Worthy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ana Conda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlon Worthy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Conda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worthy.
Conda gets a double leg takedown into Worthy's guard.
Conda postures up in Worthy's guard and throws a big left but Worthy blocks it.
Conda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Conda tries to free his leg and advance position but Worthy is retaining full guard.
Conda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Conda is looking to advance position but Worthy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Conda looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Conda is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Worthy tries to get the hooks in deep but Conda pushed the leg off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conda is looking to improve his position.
Worthy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Conda is looking for a sweep. Worthy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Conda is not content to let Worthy control the position.
Conda is controlling Worthy's trapped leg to prevent Worthy from advancing to side control.
Conda gets back to full guard.
Conda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Worthy is posturing up here but Conda has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Worthy tries to roll out but it's too tight and Worthy has to tap! Slick submission there by Conda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ana Conda!
An out of breath Ana Conda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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