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Ultimate Hero 1: Episode 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tex Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Balotelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tex Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Balotelli!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balotelli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Balotelli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morgan scores with a jab. Balotelli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Balotelli's shoulder, as Balotelli tries to avoid the shot.
Balotelli thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balotelli swivels and escapes.
Balotelli moves into the clinch successfully.
Morgan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morgan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balotelli's elbow.
Balotelli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Balotelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balotelli wants to stand but Morgan is controlling the position.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morgan 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.
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!
Balotelli is looking to stand up but Morgan isn't so interested in that idea.
Balotelli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morgan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Balotelli keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morgan won't allow Balotelli to get back to his feet.
Balotelli is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morgan chips away with some ground and pound.
Balotelli trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Morgan passes into half guard.
Morgan winds up and cracks Balotelli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Balotelli throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Morgan lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balotelli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Balotelli trying desperately to get to his feet.
Morgan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan with the ground and pound from mount.
Morgan cracks Balotelli with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Balotelli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Morgan with shots to the head and body - Balotelli looks very uncomfortable down there.
Morgan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Morgan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Morgan 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 Morgan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tex Morgan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tex Morgan made sure he mentioned Outkast Clothing Line, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Rudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anzhor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Rudd has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Rudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anzhor Azhiev!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudd dodges the punch combination from Azhiev.
Rudd wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rudd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rudd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudd tries to close the distance and clinch but Azhiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Azhiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rudd moves away.
Anzhor Azhiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rudd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Azhiev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rudd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rudd moves into the clinch.
Azhiev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rudd uses from the top position.
Azhiev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rudd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rudd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rudd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rudd won't allow Azhiev to get back to his feet.
Rudd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Azhiev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Azhiev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rudd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rudd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Azhiev looks gassed!
Azhiev being controlled here, momentarily.
Rudd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azhiev on the ground.
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rudd controlling from the top position.
Rudd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jason Rudd.
Azhiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rudd.
Rudd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azhiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Rudd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anzhor Azhiev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rudd is looking to clinch but Azhiev is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rudd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rudd wants to clinch up but Azhiev keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rudd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azhiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rudd tries to clinch there but Azhiev circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rudd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Azhiev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Azhiev is looking to escape.
Rudd with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rudd's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jason Rudd.
Rudd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azhiev moves away.
Azhiev tries to land a front kick but Rudd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rudd moves in looking to clinch but Azhiev pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rudd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rudd manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Azhiev on his heels. He'll look to pass Azhiev's guard now, I'm sure.
Azhiev working for a triangle but Rudd defends it easily.
Rudd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rudd uses it to pass to side control.
Rudd controls the position from side control.
Azhiev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Azhiev is letting Rudd control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Rudd dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rudd is looking to clinch but Azhiev is avoiding it.
Rudd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azhiev missing with a left hand there. Rudd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azhiev misses the shot to the body.
Rudd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azhiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jason Rudd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rudd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azhiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anzhor Azhiev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rudd doesn't manage to clinch there - Azhiev circles away.
Rudd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azhiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rudd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Azhiev misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rudd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rudd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azhiev.
Rudd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Azhiev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rudd moves in looking to clinch but Azhiev pushes him off.
Rudd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azhiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rudd fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rudd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rudd tries to clinch but Azhiev is having none of it.
Azhiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Rudd.
Rudd drives through and clinches with Azhiev against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azhiev is working for takedown but Rudd is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Rudd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rudd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Rudd!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pikkarainen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Apocalyptica - Path. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pikkarainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lewis!
Pikkarainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lewis scores with a decent looking hook.
Pikkarainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pikkarainen looks for a takedown but Lewis sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Pikkarainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pikkarainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Lewis.
Pikkarainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lewis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pikkarainen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pikkarainen controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pikkarainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Pikkarainen won't allow Lewis to sweep him here.
Pikkarainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pikkarainen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lewis wants to control but Pikkarainen passes easily into half guard.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pikkarainen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pikkarainen throws some wild stikes that Lewis manages to avoid easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lewis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pikkarainen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pikkarainen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lewis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pikkarainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pikkarainen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pikkarainen wants to control the pace but Lewis is squirming around nicely.
Pikkarainen with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen works his way to his opponent's back.
Pikkarainen has his arm under Lewis's chin here. Game over son! Pikkarainen squeezes tightly and Lewis is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pekka Pikkarainen!
Pekka Pikkarainen gave a mention to Outkast Clothing Line in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rurik Raivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radboud Van Dousen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rurik Raivo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radboud Van Dousen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dousen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raivo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Dousen gets tackled into the cage by Raivo. Raivo maintains the clinch.
Raivo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Dousen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raivo lands a two punch combo.
Van Dousen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raivo instigates a clinch.
Raivo gets underhooks to prevent Van Dousen's takedown attempt.
Raivo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Dousen to keep the fight standing.
Van Dousen pushes off an throws an elbow but Raivo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Raivo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Van Dousen uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raivo has his feet on Van Dousen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Raivo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Dousen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raivo clinches up with Van Dousen and pushes him back against the cage.
Raivo dodges an elbow strike from Van Dousen.
Van Dousen prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rurik Raivo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Dousen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raivo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Raivo manages to end up in side control.
Van Dousen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Raivo.
Raivo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Van Dousen struggling a bit here.
Van Dousen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Raivo working the strikes but Van Dousen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Van Dousen taking some punishment here, with Raivo in his half guard.
Raivo is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Dousen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Raivo there.
Raivo 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.
Raivo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Dousen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Raivo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Van Dousen wants to improve his position but Raivo is controlling well.
Raivo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Dousen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Dousen trying to control but Raivo postures up.
Van Dousen looks gassed!
Raivo lands with a punch from half guard.
Van Dousen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Raivo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raivo working Van Dousen over with strikes.
Van Dousen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raivo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Raivo there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raivo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Dousen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raivo.
Van Dousen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raivo.
Raivo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raivo looks to land a strike but Van Dousen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Raivo stands and steps away. Van Dousen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Van Dousen walks into a jab.
Van Dousen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raivo.
Raivo throws a solid leg kick but Van Dousen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raivo.
Raivo closes the distance and clinches up with Van Dousen, looking for a takedown. Raivo pushes Van Dousen against the cage but Van Dousen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Dousen doesn't manage to clinch there - Raivo circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Dousen walks into a left hand.
Van Dousen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raivo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Dousen's head backwards.
Raivo swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Dousen.
Sloppy strikes from Raivo. Those never looked like landing.
Raivo misses with an uppercut. Van Dousen saw that one coming.
Raivo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Dousen tries to clinch there but Raivo circles away.
Raivo moves into the clinch successfully.
Raivo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Dousen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raivo has managed to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Dousen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Raivo is keeping busy.
Van Dousen blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rurik Raivo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Van Dousen tries to clinch but Raivo moves out of range.
Van Dousen forces Raivo back against the cage and clinches.
Raivo successfully pulls guard.
Raivo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Dousen is controlling him.
Raivo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Raivo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Van Dousen is trying to stand up here but Raivo is controlling him well.
Raivo thows a huge punch but Van Dousen dodges it nicely.
Raivo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Dousen defending well though.
Raivo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Raivo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raivo working over Van Dousen with some ground and pound. Van Dousen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Raivo with the ground and pound but Van Dousen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Van Dousen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raivo.
Raivo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Van Dousen working a defensive guard here.
Raivo wants to control from the top but Van Dousen keeps moving.
Van Dousen keeping full guard, as Raivo tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raivo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raivo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raivo throwing strikes but missing.
Van Dousen wants to stand but Raivo is controlling the position.
Raivo postures up and lands a big shot to Van Dousen's brow.
Raivo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Dousen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raivo.
Raivo with a flurry of punches that miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raivo with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raivo cracks Van Dousen with a solid left hand.
Raivo lands a couple of elbows.
Raivo cracks Van Dousen with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raivo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raivo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raivo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Raivo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raivo throwing strikes from guard but Van Dousen blocks nicely.
Raivo cracks Van Dousen with a solid left hand.
Raivo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Dousen can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Dousen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Van Dousen has momentary wrist control but Raivo slips an elbow through the middle.
Rurik Raivo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raivo lands a couple of digs.
Raivo is standing up over Van Dousen. Van Dousen looks to escape but Raivo dives into side control.
Van Dousen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Van Dousen is rocked!
Raivo scoring with punches and elbows.
Van Dousen is still in real trouble! Can Raivo finish him?
Van Dousen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Raivo in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Van Dousen looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Raivo turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rurik Raivo!
Rurik Raivo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Outkast Clothing Line for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Kasavanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wai Man Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dimitri Kasavanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wai Man Li!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasavanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasavanov throws a right and a left that Li avoids nicely.
Kasavanov misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kasavanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kasavanov drags the fight down to the ground.
Li 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.
Kasavanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kasavanov tries to get out of the position.
Li is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kasavanov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kasavanov has escaped and now he's on top!
Li looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasavanov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasavanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kasavanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Li is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Li is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kasavanov wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li has Kasavanov pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasavanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Li looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasavanov moves into the clinch.
Kasavanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kasavanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Li is trying to stall.
Li on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kasavanov as Li tries to tie him up.
Kasavanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dimitri Kasavanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li has closed the distance and engaged Kasavanov in a clinch.
Kasavanov lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Kasavanov.
Kasavanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li tries a body shot but Kasavanov blocks it.
Li tries a body shot but Kasavanov blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Li gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kasavanov trying to control here.
Kasavanov is looking for a sweep. Li is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li works his way into side control.
Kasavanov tries to bench press Li off him but Li keeps the position.
Kasavanov isn't going anywhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasavanov wants to control but Li postures up.
Kasavanov misses with a strike from the bottom.
Li trying to control the action but Kasavanov is working from the bottom.
Kasavanov manages to get back to half guard.
Kasavanov regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kasavanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Li must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Li wants to control from the top but Kasavanov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Kasavanov dominated that 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.
Kasavanov misses with a looping left.
Kasavanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Li swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Li lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kasavanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kasavanov clinches up with Li and pushes him back against the cage.
Li misses with some punches.
Li tries to stall but Kasavanov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kasavanov breaks from the clinch.
Li misses with a body shot.
Kasavanov walks into a jab.
Kasavanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dimitri Kasavanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasavanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kasavanov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kasavanov wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Kasavanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasavanov is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasavanov looking to sit in guard and control but Li gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kasavanov punching to the body, from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kasavanov is on top in guard.
Li wants to stand but Kasavanov is controlling the position.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kasavanov is one step ahead there.
Li really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kasavanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasavanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasavanov wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Kasavanov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Li keeping full guard, as Kasavanov tries to pass.
Li wants to get back to his feet but Kasavanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Li is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kasavanov is controlling him.
Kasavanov pushes down on Li's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kasavanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kasavanov controlling the action here.
Li is not content to let Kasavanov control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Kasavanov dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kasavanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasavanov tries to clinch there but Li circles away.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li looking to score a takedown here. Kasavanov is defending well but Li drives through and ends up in Kasavanov's guard.
Li wants to control from the top but Kasavanov keeps moving.
Li postures up.
Kasavanov managing to control the position.
Kasavanov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kasavanov looking for a triangle here. Li is fighting it but it looks tight! Kasavanov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Li is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dimitri Kasavanov!
Dimitri Kasavanov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Outkast Clothing Line, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piper has chosen Scotland yard by The Ramones as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mark Kurt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roddy Piper's chin.
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18
263 lbs
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25
265 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Kurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roddy Piper!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Piper lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurt's head.
Piper shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kurt eats them both and turns towards Piper to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kurt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Piper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kurt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kurt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kurt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Piper but Piper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Piper lands a jab to Kurt's midsection.
Kurt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piper.
Piper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Kurt misses with a body shot.
Kurt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Piper.
Kurt tries for a takedown but Piper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurt moves in looking to clinch but Piper pushes him off.
Piper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kurt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Piper!
Piper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurt gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Piper works Kurt's body with a nice hook.
Piper lands a jab.
Kurt shoots in but no luck this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kurt fails with a takedown attempt.
Roddy Piper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kurt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Piper as he avoids it easily.
Kurt fails to land the takedown.
Piper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Piper lands with a nice body punch.
Kurt is breathing heavily.
Piper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Piper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kurt shoots in but no luck this time.
Piper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Piper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Piper lands a jab to Kurt's midsection.
Piper digs a good hook to Kurt's body.
Kurt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left and a right from Piper both land. Nice combination.
Piper jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurt takes one on the button.
Kurt misses with a takedown attempt - Piper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Piper lands a body shot.
Piper lands a jab-cross combination.
Piper lands a jab-cross combination.
Piper scores with a jab to the body.
Piper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kurt on the side of the head.
Piper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roddy Piper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurt in his tracks.
Piper jabs Kurt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Piper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurt momentarily.
Kurt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Piper throws a combination. Kurt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Piper cracks Kurt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Piper is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kurt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper lands a nice shot to the body.
Piper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurt.
Piper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Piper connects with a body shot that sends Kurt's belly button to the back.
Piper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurt at a distance.
Piper throws out a powerful jab.
Piper cracks a nice hook into Kurt's ribs.
Kurt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Piper lands a jab-cross combination.
Piper lands the left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kurt misses with a wild body shot.
Piper jabs at Kurt's body.
Piper scores with a hook.
Kurt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Piper dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Piper lands a jab to Kurt's midsection.
No luck for Kurt with that takedown attempt.
Piper punishes Kurt's body with a nice straight punch.
Piper lands a nice shot to the body.
Piper's corner calls for a 1-2. Piper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kurt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Piper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Piper throws a shot to the body.
Piper scores with a nice head shot.
Piper is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kurt has time to react.
Piper scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Piper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurt.
Piper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Piper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roddy Piper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Piper lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Piper. That snapped Kurt's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurt. Piper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Piper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kurt gets a double leg takedown into Piper's guard.
Piper controlling the position.
Piper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kurt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kurt stopping the sweep attempt from Piper.
Kurt wants to pass the guard but Piper is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice straight punches there by Piper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Piper.
Mark Kurt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Piper connects with a body shot that sends Kurt's belly button to the back.
Piper punishes Kurt's body with a nice straight punch.
Piper lands a really nice looking cross but Kurt seems unphased.
Piper lands with a nice body punch.
Piper lands a head shot.
Piper scores with a hook to the body. Kurt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kurt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kurt takes the fight into the clinch.
Kurt is trying to maintain a safe position but Piper gets an underhook and turns Kurt into the cage.
Piper managing to block the knees to the body from Kurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurt tries to pull guard but Piper won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurt jumps guard but Piper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Piper keeps control of Kurt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kurt prevents Piper from breaking the clinch.
Piper tries to break free but Kurt pushes him back against the cage.
Kurt wants to take the fight to the mat but Piper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Piper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kurt throws a punch but it's blocked by Piper.
Piper is trying to push Kurt away but Kurt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Piper is trying to push Kurt away but Kurt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kurt fails to pull guard.
Piper is trying to break the clinch but Kurt is controlling him.
Kurt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Piper is trying to break the clinch but Kurt has him pressed against the cage.
Piper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Piper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper is trying to break free.
Kurt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kurt shoots in looking for a takedown but Piper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kurt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kurt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Piper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piper stalks Kurt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kurt's face. Kurt staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from Piper finds it's way through Kurt's defenses.
Kurt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kurt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kurt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kurt fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piper connects with a nice looking jab.
Kurt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Piper connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Piper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Piper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Piper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kurt under the eye.
Kurt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Piper lands with a good body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Piper.
Kurt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kurt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Piper scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Piper as Kurt shoots in.
Kurt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Piper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Piper pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kurt back to the cage. Piper follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Piper throws a good cross that connects.
Piper throws out a powerful jab.
Kurt tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurt shoots in for a double leg but Piper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Piper scores with a hook to the body. Kurt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Piper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kurt on the side of the head.
Piper cracks Kurt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kurt walks into a straight right hand from Piper.
Piper lands with an uppercut that bounces Kurt off the cage and back into range.
Piper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Piper throws a shot to the body.
Kurt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piper scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Piper.
Piper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kurt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Piper.
Kurt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Piper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kurt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Piper works Kurt's body with a nice hook.
Piper cracks Kurt with an open hand slap.
Piper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Piper.
Piper feints a jab promting Kurt to slip. Piper then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kurt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kurt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Piper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Piper.
Piper closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kurt misses with a takedown
letting Piper counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper scores with a shot to the body.
Piper catches Kurt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kurt shoots in and drives through. Piper sprawls well.
Piper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Piper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurt.
Kurt takes one to the chin there.
A left lands for Piper.
Piper scores with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Piper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kurt doesn't seem phased though.
Kurt is rocked!
Piper lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurt's head.
Oh Kurt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Piper with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kurts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Piper connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Kurt! He's out on his feet! Piper rushes in and drops Kurt with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roddy Piper!
Roddy Piper took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Outkast Clothing Line for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne Koivu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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18
278 lbs
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20
264 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janne Koivu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a chopping leg kick but Koivu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
James swinging wildly here.
James dodges the punch combination from Koivu.
Koivu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Janne Koivu has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James blocks a head kick by Koivu.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James misses with a looping left.
Koivu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koivu tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koivu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koivu shoots and misses
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James misses the shot to the body.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Koivu looking to control.
Koivu looks gassed!
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James wants to control from the top but Koivu keeps moving.
Koivu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
Jake James has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Koivu gets caught napping as James dives in and scores a takedown. Koivu manages to retain guard.
James looking to pass the guard.
James postures up in Koivu's guard and throws a big left but Koivu blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Koivu is retaining full guard.
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!
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Koivu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jake James.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from James.
Koivu is looking to clinch.
Koivu tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Koivu.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koivu is defended easily by James.
Jake James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janne Koivu.
Horrible takedown by Koivu or perhaps it was just good defense by James which made him look bad.
Koivu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koivu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James throws a nice looking combination but Koivu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James misses the shot to the body.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koivu takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Koivu to work.
James taking a breather.
Koivu is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Koivu into the cage.
James looking to slow down the pace here.
Koivu tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maybe James would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Koivu blocks a body shot from James.
James is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Koivu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Janne Koivu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koivu.
James throws a hook but Koivu avoids it easily.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koivu manages to avoid it.
Jake James is winning the standup battle so far.
Koivu tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James misses with a straight right.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivu moves away.
James tries to bum rush Koivu with a series of wild strikes but Koivu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koivu doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Koivu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Koivu persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Koivu avoids a punch combination nicely.
James throws a hook but Koivu avoids it easily.
Koivu gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivu jumps guard but James stands there with Koivu around his waist. Koivu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koivu.
A short left from Koivu.
Koivu prevents a body shot from James.
James breaks the clinch.
Koivu shoots and misses
and James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koivu thinking.
Jake James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janne Koivu.
Koivu is breathing heavily.
Koivu shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from James misses.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Koivu does a little dance to reset his feet.
James throws out a loose jab but Koivu uses good head movement to avoid it.
James misses the shot to the body.
Koivu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koivu fails with the takedown.
Koivu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koivu is trying desperately to land a takedown but James is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Koivu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koivu moves out of range of the strikes.
James has Koivu up against the cage in a clinch.
James looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koivu tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koivu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James misses with a body shot.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Janne Koivu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Koivu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Koivu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koivu throws a low kick, looking for James's leg but James calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from James.
Koivu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James looks to land a body kick but Koivu moved away.
Koivu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Koivu blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivu keeps the fight on the outside.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Koivu's shoulder, as Koivu tries to avoid the shot.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivu.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James misses with a hook. Koivu ducked under it nicely.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Koivu is just out of range.
Koivu has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
James stalling in the clinch but Koivu improves position.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Koivu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Janne Koivu'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. This is the final round!
James misses with a hook.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koivu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jake James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivu shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Koivu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James dives in and scores a takedown into Koivu's guard.
James drops back looking for a leg! Koivu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koivu manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Koivu's guard.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koivu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Koivu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koivu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivu working a defensive guard here.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jake James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake James wasn't doing enough on the ground.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivu.
James throws a body punch but Koivu moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from James.
Koivu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koivu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koivu blocks a head kick by James.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Koivu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koivu has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Jake James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janne Koivu.
Koivu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch combination from James misses.
James throws a hook but Koivu avoids it easily.
James misses with a kick to the body.
Koivu dodges the punch combination from James.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James swings for the body but Koivu moves out of range.
Koivu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koivu.
James walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koivu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
James throws a body punch but Koivu moves out of range.
James attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koivu slips a jab and a cross from James.
James misses with a looping right.
No luck for Koivu with that takedown attempt.
James tries to work over Koivu's front leg with a kick but Koivu checks it.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koivu can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivu slips under a jab.
James throws a body punch but Koivu moves out of range.
James misses with a low kick.
Koivu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James throws a body punch but Koivu moves out of range.
Koivu moves out of range of the strikes.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James wants to clinch up but Koivu keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James is looking to chop away at Koivu's legs.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koivu is out of range.
Janne Koivu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James looks to land a right hand but Koivu moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake James!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jake James made sure he mentioned Outkast Clothing Line, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fermintxo Eneko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Einar Magnusson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eneko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter Sandman . 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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265 lbs
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220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fermintxo Eneko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Einar Magnusson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eneko shoots in looking for a takedown but Magnusson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eneko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eneko tries to sprawl but Magnusson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Eneko won't allow Magnusson to pass to mount.
Magnusson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eneko defends it well.
Magnusson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Eneko's thigh. Eneko counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Eneko is trying to control the position but Magnusson postures up.
Magnusson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnusson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magnusson postures up in Eneko's guard and throws a big left but Eneko blocks it.
Magnusson advances position into side control!
Magnusson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Eneko is trying to improve his position.
Magnusson is working Eneko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Magnusson trying to control the position but Eneko is working away.
Eneko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Eneko is looking to get to half guard.
Eneko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magnusson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magnusson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taisto Einar Magnusson!
Taisto Einar Magnusson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Outkast Clothing Line logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall comes to the cage accompanied by Fire storm. Kenny Hall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Griffin under the eye.
It looks like Anthony Griffin has been cut.
Hall misses the shot to the body.
Griffin swinging wildly here.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily
and Hall counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Griffin badly! He tries to strike back but Hall puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Griffin out cold! Oh man, Griffin will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenny Hall!
As Kenny Hall got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I wanna thank Griffen's mom for holding it down..and I mean my weiner!! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Nate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Lewis looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Nate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nate throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lewis was covering up waiting for the punch and Nate finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nate decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lewis, up you get!
Nate swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lewis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nate throws a one two combo.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Nate throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lewis to counter with a crisp jab.
Nate fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lewis to the ground. Nate is now in Lewis's guard.
Lewis looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis has a closed guard, preventing Nate from standing up.
Nate gets to his feet. Lewis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nate throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lewis was covering up waiting for the punch and Nate finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nate gets to his feet - Lewis follows without any prompting.
Nate looks for a takedown but Lewis sprawls well.
Nate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lewis.
Nate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lewis circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nate is defended easily by Lewis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Nate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nate fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Nate does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lewis. No joy for Nate on that attempt.
Nate cracks Lewis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nate keeps the fight on the outside.
Nate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nate swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
Nate misses with a wild combination.
Nate swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
Nate swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Nate misses.
Some wild striking there from Nate.
Nate fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danny Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lewis is looking to clinch.
Nate looks to land a combination but Lewis avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nate tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nate shoots for a takedown but Lewis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Nate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lewis pushes Nate up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nate is trying to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nate's efforts to push away.
Nate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Nate dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Danny Lewis has been cut.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Nate keeps it at a distance.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Nate circles away.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Nate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Nate circles away.
Nate shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense.
Nate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lewis as he jumps to the side.
Nate keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nate scores with a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Lewis is working an open guard so Nate takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Nate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Nate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lewis swivels and escapes.
Nate shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nate's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Nate keeps it at a distance.
Liam Nate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nate.
Liam Nate is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewis stuffs the takedown attempt from Nate. Nate gets slowly back to his feet.
Liam Nate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nate tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lewis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nate somewhat.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nate swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
Nate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lewis tries to avoid it but Nate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lewis to the ground. Lewis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lewis is looking to clinch.
Nate has a takedown stuffed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nate dives in and scores a takedown into Lewis's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nate stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nate looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lewis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nate is one step ahead there.
Nate stands and steps away. Lewis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No joy there for Nate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis slips a jab and a cross from Nate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nate tries to bum rush Lewis with a series of wild strikes but Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nate shoots in for a double leg but Lewis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nate keeps the fight on the outside.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Nate pushes him off.
Nate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lewis but Lewis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nate shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewis tries to sprawl out of it but Nate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Nate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Lewis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lewis circles away quickly and effectively.
Nate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis stuffs the takedown attempt from Nate. Nate gets slowly back to his feet.
Nate shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nate's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lewis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nate.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Nate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis tries to clinch but Nate is having none of it.
Nate has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lewis gets through Nate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Lewis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nate tries to break free but Lewis pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Nate working aggressively here.
Nate wants to break free but Lewis has control.
Nate has had enough of the clinch but Lewis keeps him there for the moment.
Nate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lewis has Nate pressed against the cage, preventing Nate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.
Lewis lands with a left to the head.
Nate is trying to push Lewis away but Lewis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nate wants to break free but Lewis has control.
Lewis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nate backwards.
Nate is trying to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling him.
Nate tries to circle away but Lewis has him pinned against the cage.
Nate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nate tries to break free but Lewis pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lewis keeps control of Nate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lewis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lewis.
Lewis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nate tries to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling the position.
Nate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lewis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nate tries to circle away but Lewis has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lewis - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Lewis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Nate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lewis lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nate is trying to break the clinch but Lewis is controlling him.
A short right from Lewis.
Nate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nate has had enough of the clinch but Lewis keeps him there for the moment.
Lewis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on Lewis's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Nate has had enough of the clinch but Lewis keeps him there for the moment.
Nate working hard to break the clinch.
Danny Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nate fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nate fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis moves into range and clinches up with Nate.
Lewis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nate's efforts to push away.
Lewis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nate backwards.
Lewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nate can't break the clinch.
Nate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lewis keeps control of Nate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lewis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lewis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nate has had enough of the clinch but Lewis keeps him there for the moment.
Lewis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Lewis.
I think Nate has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Nate!
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