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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paris Rozario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geraldo Higgins (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paris Rozario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Geraldo Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozario dodges the punch combination from Higgins.
Higgins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rozario's head backwards.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rozario manages to avoid it.
A big right from Higgins misses.
Rozario is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higgins.
Higgins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rozario. Rozario circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good exchange - Rozario coming out on top.
Rozario slips a straight right by Higgins.
Higgins throws a shot to the body.
Rozario swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Rozario moves out of range of the strikes.
Rozario slips under a jab.
Rozario tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins fails to land with a series of punches.
Higgins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rozario was well out of range. Poor timing from Higgins.
Rozario gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rozario on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rozario tries to get out of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Higgins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Higgins trying to control the position from guard on top but Rozario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higgins trying to move into half guard but instead Rozario has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rozario is aware though and is defending well.
Higgins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rozario avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Higgins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rozario defends it easily.
Rozario avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Higgins has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rozario should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Higgins has tightened it up now! Rozario should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Geraldo Higgins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owen William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercutio Benvolio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercutio Benvolio is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Owen William!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mercutio Benvolio!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Benvolio.
Benvolio cracks the inside of William's front leg.
Benvolio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benvolio scores with a leg kick.
Benvolio jabs at William's body.
Benvolio throws a nice inside leg kick.
William on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benvolio. Benvolio obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
William walks forward, straight into a front kick from Benvolio.
Benvolio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benvolio drops William with a beautiful combination! William stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Benvolio is looking for the KO!
William wants to clinch but Benvolio slips to the side
and Benvolio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
William is breathing heavily.
William walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
William is rocked!
Oooooh!!! Benvolio has knocked William down with a huge combo! Benvolio steps away and waves a wobbly William back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh William is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benvolio seems to be stalking William here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! William drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mercutio Benvolio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Grigoriev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Bajramaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bajramaj comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Godsmack - I Stand Alone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolay Grigoriev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Bajramaj!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bajramaj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grigoriev.
Grigoriev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bajramaj is out of range and Grigoriev settles back down.
Grigoriev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grigoriev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bajramaj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grigoriev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grigoriev throws a leg kick but Bajramaj sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bajramaj takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grigoriev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bajramaj blocks the body kick.
Bajramaj scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Grigoriev throws a leg kick but Bajramaj sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grigoriev tries to clinch but Bajramaj moves out of range.
Bajramaj misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grigoriev throws a jab but it's blocked by Bajramaj.
Grigoriev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Grigoriev.
Oooooh!!! Bajramaj has knocked Grigoriev down with a huge combo! Bajramaj steps away and waves a wobbly Grigoriev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bajramaj tries to clinch there but Grigoriev circles away.
Grigoriev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grigoriev fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajramaj tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bajramaj wants to clinch.
Grigoriev scoring well with a low kick there.
Grigoriev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bajramaj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grigoriev scores with a leg kick.
Bajramaj tries to clinch up but Grigoriev circles away and keeps his distance.
Bajramaj swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grigoriev.
Grigoriev slips a jab and a cross from Bajramaj.
Grigoriev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bajramaj swats away the attempt to clinch by Grigoriev.
Bajramaj blocks a leg kick.
Bajramaj moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Bajramaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigoriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Bajramaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigoriev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bajramaj prevents it.
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!
Grigoriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Bajramaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigoriev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bajramaj has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grigoriev throws a punch but it's blocked by Bajramaj.
Grigoriev prevents Bajramaj from breaking the clinch.
Grigoriev throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grigoriev thumps Bajramaj with a low kick.
Bajramaj pushes Grigoriev up against the cage in a clinch.
Bajramaj breaks from the clinch.
Grigoriev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grigoriev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bajramaj tries to clinch but Grigoriev moves out of range.
Bajramaj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grigoriev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grigoriev is looking to score with low kicks.
Bajramaj tries to clinch up but Grigoriev circles away and keeps his distance.
Grigoriev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bajramaj to the mat! Bajramaj manages to get full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grigoriev tries to free his leg and advance position but Bajramaj is retaining full guard.
Grigoriev passes Bajramaj's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bajramaj is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigoriev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bajramaj reverses the position - he's now on top in Grigoriev's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigoriev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bajramaj is aware though and is defending well.
Bajramaj works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bajramaj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grigoriev keeps working.
Grigoriev is defending against the submission attempts here by Bajramaj.
Bajramaj wants to stand up but Grigoriev has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bajramaj passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Bajramaj dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Grigoriev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bajramaj checks a low kick from Grigoriev.
Grigoriev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bajramaj's guard.
Grigoriev wants to pass the guard but Bajramaj is keeping the position.
Grigoriev trying to control the position from guard on top but Bajramaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grigoriev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bajramaj is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grigoriev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bajramaj works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grigoriev slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigoriev stalling away here and it's allowed Bajramaj to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Grigoriev is pushing down on Bajramaj's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bajramaj is fighting to maintain full guard but Grigoriev has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grigoriev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bajramaj does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grigoriev stops Bajramaj from getting back to his feet.
Grigoriev controlling the pace.
Bajramaj wants to get back to full guard.
Bajramaj avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grigoriev.
Nikolay Grigoriev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grigoriev is keen to just control but Bajramaj is a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Grigoriev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bajramaj to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj wants to sweep but no luck.
Bajramaj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grigoriev lands a couple of elbows.
Grigoriev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grigorievis looking to pass into half guard but Bajramaj pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bajramaj is in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigoriev wants to improve his position but instead Bajramaj has moved into half guard.
Grigoriev gets full guard.
Bajramaj forces his way into half guard.
Grigoriev is pressing down on Bajramaj's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bajramaj gets to his feet - Grigoriev follows without any prompting.
Bajramaj swats away the attempt to clinch by Grigoriev.
Bajramaj forces Grigoriev back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Bajramaj's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grigoriev throws an elbow that misses.
Bajramaj breaks the clinch.
Grigoriev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bajramaj tries to avoid it but Grigoriev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bajramaj to the ground. Bajramaj escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grigoriev is looking to score with low kicks.
Bajramaj doesn't manage to clinch there - Grigoriev circles away.
Erik Bajramaj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bajramaj has Grigoriev up against the cage in a clinch.
Grigoriev misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj avoids a wild elbow strike from Grigoriev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigoriev.
Bajramaj dodges an elbow strike from Grigoriev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bajramaj.
Bajramaj breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigoriev tries to clinch there but Bajramaj circles away.
Bajramaj tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigoriev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grigoriev misses with a leg kick.
Bajramaj checks a low kick from Grigoriev.
Bajramaj lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grigoriev keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bajramaj drops Grigoriev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Grigoriev looks back up at him and smiles so Bajramaj waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Grigoriev is rocked!
Bajramaj batters Grigoriev with a massive right followed by a huge left! Grigoriev is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Bajramaj lands a final crushing right hand to drop Grigoriev to the mat with a gruesome thud! Bajramaj is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Erik Bajramaj!
Our winner, Erik Bajramaj, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boby Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Pirinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lonnie G - Ledge. Veli Pirinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boby Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veli Pirinen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pirinen misses the shot to the body.
Pirinen ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Pirinen 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.
Pirinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Pirinen misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Pirinen misses
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pirinen throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Lee lands a jab to Pirinen's midsection.
Pirinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee looks to land a combination but Pirinen avoids it well.
Pirinen misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pirinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pirinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirinen misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
Pirinen throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Pirinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee jabs Pirinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pirinen, right into the meat.
Pirinen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pirinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Pirinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lee scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee prevents Pirinen from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pirinen tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Well, if Lee 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.
Lee works his way into side control.
Pirinen tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the action but Pirinen is working from the bottom.
Pirinen is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Lee trying to control the action but Pirinen is working from the bottom.
Lee happy to just control the position for now.
Lee trying to control the action but Pirinen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Boby Lee wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lee catches Pirinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pirinen slips under a jab.
Pirinen throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Pirinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Pirinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pirinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Pirinen takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boby Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lee cracks Pirinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Pirinen walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Pirinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pirinen throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pirinen throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Pirinen misses with a low kick.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pirinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boby Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Pirinen throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pirinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pirinen lands a high kick!
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee blocks a head kick by Pirinen.
Pirinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pirinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Pirinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lee rather than just go for the knockout.
Pirinen ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Pirinen is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Pirinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pirinen delivers a nice body kick.
Veli Pirinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pirinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pirinen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lee will feel that in the morning.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pirinen eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee preventing the sweep.
Pirinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee won't allow Pirinen to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee wants to control from the top but Pirinen keeps moving.
Pirinen working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Pirinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee wants to control from the top but Pirinen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirinen trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee trying to control but Pirinen is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Boby Lee.
Pirinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pirinen scrambles back to his feet.
Pirinen walks into a jab.
Pirinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pirinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pirinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pirinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pirinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pirinen!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to control here but Pirinen has managed to regain half guard.
Pirinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pirinen is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pirinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pirinen wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boby Lee dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Pirinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee throws a series of punches but Pirinen avoids them all with ease.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pirinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Pirinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pirinen is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Pirinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Pirinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pirinen. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pirinen lands with a nice body kick.
Lee blocks a head kick by Pirinen.
Pirinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Pirinen with an uppercut!
Pirinen wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Pirinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirinen moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Pirinen slips a straight right by Lee.
Pirinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pirinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pirinen lands a head kick!
Pirinen slips under a jab.
Pirinen has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Pirinen lands an elbow inside.
Pirinen blocks a body shot from Lee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pirinen.
Pirinen tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Pirinen back against the cage.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pirinen has him pressed against the cage.
Veli Pirinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pirinen backwards.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pirinen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boby Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pirinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pirinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Pirinen into the cage.
Pirinen has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Pirinen gets control of Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pirinen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee won't allow Pirinen to sweep him here.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Leeis looking to pass into half guard but Pirinen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pirinen is in guard.
Pirinen wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pirinen throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pirinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee is pushing down on Pirinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pirinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boby Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee stalling.
Pirinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pirinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee trying to control but Pirinen is working from the bottom.
Pirinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pirinen, not yet.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Pirinen.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Boby Lee just wasn't active enough.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Pirinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Boby Lee.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boby Lee!
Boby Lee was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buer Eremiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yourn Rotterdam Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotterdam Jr has chosen Lil Wayne - Right Above It feat. Drake as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
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225 lbs
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buer Eremiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yourn Rotterdam Jr!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eremiel misses with an uppercut
and Rotterdam Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eremiel clinches with his opponent.
Rotterdam Jr tries to throw a body punch but Eremiel avoids it by throwing Rotterdam Jr back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Eremiel fails to land.
Rotterdam Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rotterdam Jr avoiding damage as Eremiel throws knees to the body.
Eremiel tries to land knees in the clinch but Rotterdam Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Rotterdam Jr letting Eremiel take a breather here.
Eremiel avoids the elbow strike from Rotterdam Jr, against the cage.
Eremiel is struggling to control the position.
Eremiel taking a breather.
Eremiel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rotterdam Jr misses with an elbow over the top.
Eremiel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rotterdam Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rotterdam Jr.
Rotterdam Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Eremiel misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremiel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rotterdam Jr backwards.
Rotterdam Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Eremiel stalling in the clinch but Rotterdam Jr improves position.
Nice elbow from Eremiel.
It looks like Yourn Rotterdam Jr has been cut.
Eremiel lands a shot to the body.
Eremiel missing with knees to the body.
Eremiel blocks an elbow strike.
Eremiel tries to stall but Rotterdam Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eremiel trying to land knees to the body.
Eremiel lands an elbow inside.
Rotterdam Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Eremiel leaning against his opponent.
Rotterdam Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Eremiel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Eremiel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rotterdam Jr's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotterdam Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Eremiel throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rotterdam Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Eremiel looking to slow down the pace here.
Eremiel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rotterdam Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Eremiel is out of range.
Eremiel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Eremiel misses with a head kick.
Rotterdam Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eremiel is able to avoid easily.
Eremiel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eremiel tries to clinch but Rotterdam Jr is having none of it.
Rotterdam Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rotterdam Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eremiel on the side of the head.
Eremiel staying out of range there.
Eremiel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eremiel slips a straight right by Rotterdam Jr.
Rotterdam Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rotterdam Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rotterdam Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eremiel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rotterdam Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Rotterdam Jr lands an uppercut.
Rotterdam Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eremiel tries a head kick but it misses.
Rotterdam Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eremiel.
Eremiel misses with an uppercut.
Rotterdam Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Eremiel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Eremiel swings for the body but Rotterdam Jr moves out of range.
Rotterdam Jr avoids the head kick by Eremiel.
Eremiel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rotterdam Jr scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eremiel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eremiel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rotterdam Jr rushes Eremiel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rotterdam Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Eremiel gets an underhook and turns Rotterdam Jr into the cage.
Eremiel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rotterdam Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eremiel is keeping busy.
Eremiel lands an elbow that stopped Rotterdam Jr in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eremiel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eremiel.
Eremiel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Eremiel lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eremiel misses with an elbow over the top.
Rotterdam Jr misses with a body punch.
Rotterdam Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Buer Eremiel has been cut.
Eremiel taking a breather.
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 Buer Eremiel will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Rotterdam Jr finds it's way through Eremiel's defenses.
Rotterdam Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Eremiel throws a head kick that misses.
Rotterdam Jr scores with the left hand. Eremiel knows he should have avoided that one.
Eremiel throws a leg kick but Rotterdam Jr checks it.
Yourn Rotterdam Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rotterdam Jr misses the jab.
Yourn Rotterdam Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rotterdam Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eremiel circles away quickly and effectively.
Eremiel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rotterdam Jr.
Eremiel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Rotterdam Jr misses.
Eremiel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rotterdam Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eremiel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eremiel swings for the body but Rotterdam Jr moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotterdam Jr blocks a head kick by Eremiel.
Eremiel throws a lazy head kick
and Rotterdam Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rotterdam Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Eremiel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rotterdam Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Rotterdam Jr misses with a low kick as Eremiel jumps back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eremiel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rotterdam Jr - the referee stops the clock and Eremiel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rotterdam Jr. Eremiel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Eremiel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rotterdam Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Eremiel's head.
Rotterdam Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rotterdam Jr throws a leg kick but Eremiel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rotterdam Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Eremiel moves out of range easily.
Rotterdam Jr throws a low kick, looking for Eremiel's leg but Eremiel calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Rotterdam Jr tries to bum rush Eremiel with a series of wild strikes but Eremiel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Eremiel catches Rotterdam Jr right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eremiel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rotterdam Jr darts in and clinches Eremiel up against the cage.
Rotterdam Jr blocks an elbow strike from Eremiel.
Rotterdam Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rotterdam Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Rotterdam Jr manages to break the clinch.
Rotterdam Jr throws a series of punches but Eremiel moves out of range.
Rotterdam Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Rotterdam Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Eremiel if he has to take too many more of those.
Rotterdam Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Eremiel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eremiel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Eremiel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eremiel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rotterdam Jr has time to react.
Eremiel lands a lovely overhand right.
Eremiel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rotterdam Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eremiel.
Rotterdam Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Eremiel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Rotterdam Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yourn Rotterdam Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eremiel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rotterdam Jr.
Eremiel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rotterdam Jr.
Rotterdam Jr blocks a head kick by Eremiel.
Rotterdam Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eremiel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rotterdam Jr's knee momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Eremiel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel blocks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eremiel throws a sloppy head kick
and Rotterdam Jr counters with a good low kick that Eremiel was not able to check.
Eremiel blocks a jab.
A combination from Eremiel does no damage.
Eremiel throws a head kick but Rotterdam Jr moves out of range.
Rotterdam Jr moves out of range as Eremiel strikes.
Eremiel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eremiel keeps Rotterdam Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Rotterdam Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eremiel lands with a kick to the temple. Rotterdam Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Eremiel ducks under a wild hook from Rotterdam Jr.
Rotterdam Jr closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yourn Rotterdam Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Eremiel defending well as Rotterdam Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Rotterdam Jr tries to bum rush Eremiel with a series of wild strikes but Eremiel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rotterdam Jr blocks the body kick.
Eremiel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Eremiel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Eremiel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eremiel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rotterdam Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rotterdam Jr looks to throw the jab but Eremiel is out of range.
Nice shot by Eremiel.
Eremiel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eremiel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Rotterdam Jr misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotterdam Jr avoids the head kick by Eremiel.
Rotterdam Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eremiel throws a head kick but Rotterdam Jr moves out of range.
Rotterdam Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rotterdam Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eremiel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rotterdam Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rotterdam Jr tries to clinch up.
Rotterdam Jr blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Eremiel.
Eremiel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rotterdam Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rotterdam Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rotterdam Jr misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam Jr connects with a body shot.
Eremiel lands with a cross.
Eremiel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Rotterdam Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rotterdam Jr feints a jab promting Eremiel to slip. Rotterdam Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Eremiel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Eremiel throws a head kick that misses.
Rotterdam Jr loads up on a big right hand but Eremiel slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Eremiel.
Eremiel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rotterdam Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Eremiel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel thuds his shin into the meat of Rotterdam Jr's side.
Rotterdam Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Rotterdam Jr blocks a head kick by Eremiel.
Eremiel throws a sloppy head kick and Rotterdam Jr moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Eremiel.
Rotterdam Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eremiel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rotterdam Jr tried to score with a low kick but Eremiel checks it.
Rotterdam Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Rotterdam Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eremiel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rotterdam Jr misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eremiel thows a body kick. Rotterdam Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rotterdam Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Eremiel.
Rotterdam Jr tries a low kick but Eremiel avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eremiel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rotterdam Jr is rocked!
Rotterdam Jr feints a jab promting Eremiel to slip. Rotterdam Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Eremiel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rotterdam Jr avoids the head kick by Eremiel.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rotterdam Jr throws a right and a left that Eremiel avoids nicely.
Rotterdam Jr blocks a head kick by Eremiel.
Eremiel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buer Eremiel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eremiel 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 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Buer Eremiel!
After the fight, Buer Eremiel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lassi Lambada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lassi Lambada!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambada blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lassi Lambada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morgan connects with a crisp jab.
Morgan leaves Lambada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morgan slips under a jab.
Lambada throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
Lambada misses with a body shot.
Morgan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lambada throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lambada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Lambada moves out of range easily.
Morgan throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Morgan scoring well with a low kick there.
Lambada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lambada closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morgan to the mat! Morgan manages to get full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lambada won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
Lambada is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lambada wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lambada defends it easily.
Lambada landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan being controlled here, momentarily.
Morgan has his hands on Lambada's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambada trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lambada is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambada postures up.
Lambada working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morgan's head.
Lambada is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Morgan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lambada is looking to defend but Morgan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lambada! Morgan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lambada taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dexter Morgan!
A very excited looking Dexter Morgan 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 Demian Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and D C Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Real American kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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218 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
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29
210 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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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
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Demian Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, D C Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Silva tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silva!
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a good, hard body kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Demian Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson looks gassed!
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Demian Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson is rocked!
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whack! Silva lands a heavy head kick that drops Jackson. The ref tackles Silva to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Jackson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Demian Silva!
An out of breath Demian Silva 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Palahnuik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Dragonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palahnuik's entrance music is Machine Civilization. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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189 lbs
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195 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pete Palahnuik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Dragonov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palahnuik moves forwards but Dragonov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Palahnuik thumps Dragonov with a low kick.
Dragonov jabs Palahnuik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Palahnuik shoots in looking for a takedown but Dragonov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palahnuik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Palahnuik scores with a head kick. Dragonov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marco Dragonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palahnuik keeps the fight on the outside.
Dragonov lands a nice looking body kick.
Dragonov defending well as Palahnuik loads up on a big left hand.
Dragonov wants to clinch.
Dragonov tries to clinch up but Palahnuik circles away and keeps his distance.
Palahnuik throws a leg kick but Dragonov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Palahnuik connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Palahnuik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragonov moves away.
Dragonov thuds a left hand into Palahnuik's body.
Good work by Dragonov as he checks the leg kick.
Dragonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palahnuik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palahnuik misses the jab.
Dragonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Palahnuik's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palahnuik motions for Dragonov to come forward. Palahnuik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dragonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dragonov misses with the combination.
Dragonov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dragonov throws a right hand that Palahnuik ducks under and follows up with a left that Palahnuik also avoids with ease.
Palahnuik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dragonov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dragonov dodges the punch combination from Palahnuik.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dragonov.
Dragonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dragonov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palahnuik.
Dragonov clinches with his opponent.
Dragonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palahnuik's elbow.
Dragonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik has Dragonov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Palahnuik pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dragonov tumbling to the mat - Palahnuik dives into Dragonov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik is in close to Dragonov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palahnuik trying to control but Dragonov is working from the bottom.
Palahnuik throws a big right hand that misses.
Palahnuik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dragonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palahnuik stopping the sweep attempt from Dragonov.
Palahnuik stops Dragonov from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dragonov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dragonov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A combination from Palahnuik does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Dragonov. Those never looked like landing.
Dragonov is looking to clinch but Palahnuik is avoiding it.
Dragonov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palahnuik.
A head kick misses from Palahnuik.
Marco Dragonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palahnuik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dragonov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dragonov is looking to score with low kicks.
That kick from Dragonov tenderised Palahnuik's leg. Palahnuik is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik throws a body punch but Dragonov moves out of range.
Dragonov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Palahnuik misses the shot to the body.
Palahnuik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dragonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Dragonov forces Palahnuik back against the cage and clinches.
Palahnuik misses with a body punch.
Palahnuik takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Palahnuik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dragonov doesn't seem phased though.
Dragonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palahnuik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Palahnuik misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragonov.
Palahnuik misses with a double jab.
Dragonov clinches with his opponent.
Dragonov tries to work over Palahnuik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marco Dragonov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dragonov with a jab.
Dragonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Palahnuik closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dragonov cracks Palahnuik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dragonov tries to clinch up.
Dragonov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dragonov misses with a hook.
Jab from Dragonov.
Dragonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragonov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dragonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palahnuik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Dragonov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dragonov pushes Palahnuik up against the cage in a clinch.
Dragonov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palahnuik backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dragonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palahnuik just misses with a punch to the body.
Palahnuik cracks the inside of Dragonov's front leg.
Dragonov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dragonov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Palahnuik looks to land a combination but Dragonov avoids it well.
Dragonov tries to clinch there but Palahnuik circles away.
Dragonov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dragonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Palahnuik. Palahnuik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dragonov tries to clinch but Palahnuik moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palahnuik. Dragonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragonov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palahnuik slips under a jab.
Pete Palahnuik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragonov tries to clinch but Palahnuik moves out of range.
Palahnuik looks to land a body kick but Dragonov moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik instigates a clinch.
Palahnuik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dragonov's efforts to push away.
Dragonov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palahnuik.
Dragonov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Palahnuik's efforts to push away.
Dragonov lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragonov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Palahnuik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dragonov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dragonov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palahnuik or not.
Palahnuik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dragonov connects with a right hand. Palahnuik shakes it off.
Dragonov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palahnuik.
Dragonov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Palahnuik closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Palahnuik's efforts to push away.
Dragonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palahnuik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marco Dragonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragonov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dragonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palahnuik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palahnuik throws a sloppy head kick
and Dragonov counters with a right hand to the body.
Dragonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Dragonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dragonov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palahnuik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palahnuik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dragonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palahnuik.
Dragonov throws a good cross that connects.
Palahnuik tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragonov lands a really nice looking cross but Palahnuik seems unphased.
Dragonov misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dragonov.
Dragonov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Palahnuik counters with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Palahnuik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Palahnuik avoids the body shot from Dragonov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragonov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palahnuik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dragonov takes a swing at Palahnuik's ribcage but misses.
Palahnuik misses with the combination.
Palahnuik misses with a body kick.
Palahnuik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dragonov connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragonov misses with a wild body shot.
Dragonov avoids the head kick by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dragonov finds it's way round the side to connect with Palahnuik's head.
Palahnuik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palahnuik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dragonov finds it's way round the side to connect with Palahnuik's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Dragonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Palahnuik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Palahnuik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dragonov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik tries to clinch there but Dragonov circles away.
Dragonov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dragonov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dragonov stops a takedown attempt from Palahnuik.
Dragonov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palahnuik is defending well for now.
Dragonov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Palahnuik blocks it with crossed arms.
Dragonov can't find room to land a body shot as Palahnuik controls the action.
Dragonov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palahnuik.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dragonov.
It looks like Pete Palahnuik has been cut.
Palahnuik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dragonov.
Dragonov tries to land knees in the clinch but Palahnuik avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dragonov keeps control of Palahnuik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dragonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palahnuik's elbow.
Dragonov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Palahnuik's face.
Dragonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dragonov tries to clinch but Palahnuik is having none of it.
Palahnuik lands a head shot.
Dragonov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Palahnuik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragonov.
Dragonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Palahnuik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palahnuik swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragonov.
Palahnuik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragonov.
Palahnuik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dragonov has Palahnuik up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov has Palahnuik pressed against the cage, preventing Palahnuik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Palahnuik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Palahnuik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palahnuik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Dragonov.
Dragonov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Palahnuik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dragonov landing knees to the head.
Dragonov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dragonov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palahnuik has had enough of the clinch but Dragonov keeps him there for the moment.
Dragonov manages to break the clinch.
Palahnuik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Palahnuik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dragonov can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palahnuik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palahnuik throws a one two combo.
Palahnuik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dragonov tries to clinch up.
Dragonov throws a series of strikes that have Palahnuik backpedaling.
Palahnuik throws a leg kick but Dragonov checks it.
Dragonov lands with a slapping head kick.
Palahnuik misses with a few strikes there.
Palahnuik motions for Dragonov to come forward. Palahnuik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palahnuik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Palahnuik.
Dragonov thows a body shot but no joy.
Dragonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Dragonov.
Dragonov misses with a body shot.
Palahnuik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palahnuik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov moves in looking to clinch but Palahnuik pushes him off.
Dragonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palahnuik throws out the jab.
Dragonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Palahnuik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palahnuik throws a body punch but Dragonov moves out of range.
Palahnuik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragonov.
Palahnuik misses the shot to the body.
Marco Dragonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Palahnuik slips under a jab.
Pete Palahnuik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Palahnuik.
Dragonov tries to clinch there but Palahnuik circles away.
Palahnuik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dragonov has time to react.
Dragonov doesn't manage to clinch there - Palahnuik circles away.
Dragonov tries to clinch up but Palahnuik circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragonov lands a glancing blow to the side of Palahnuik's head.
Palahnuik throws a head kick but Dragonov moves out of range.
Palahnuik dodges the punch combination from Dragonov.
Palahnuik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Dragonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dragonov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Dragonov!
Marco Dragonov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Huntti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huntti's entrance music is Atomic Butt Drop on Wanderlei Silva by Mark Hunt!. A fine choice. Richards has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint It Black as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Huntti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Richards!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards slips under a jab from Huntti.
Richards bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Huntti's head.
Huntti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Richards misses its intended target.
Richards throws a shot to the body.
Huntti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huntti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it.
A big right from Huntti misses.
Huntti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richards.
Richards misses with a double jab.
Richards with a hook.
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!
Huntti missing with a left hand there. Richards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huntti misses with an uppercut. Richards saw that one coming.
A big left from Huntti misses.
Richards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Huntti is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Richards's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Huntti misses with a looping left.
Richards's jab looks to have found its range, popping Huntti under the eye.
Richards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huntti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richards.
Huntti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huntti misses with a lunging right hand
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Huntti blocks the low kick.
Huntti misses with a looping left.
Richards has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Huntti moves out of range of the strikes.
Richards moves out of range as Huntti strikes.
Richards goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huntti throws out the jab.
Huntti misses with an uppercut. Richards saw that one coming.
Huntti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decent striking displayed by Huntti there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Richards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws the left hand but Huntti avoids the punch easily.
Richards tries to land a leg kick but Huntti saw it coming and moves away.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Huntti.
Huntti walks into a jab.
Richards throws a shot to the body.
Richards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Huntti is breathing heavily.
Huntti takes one to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Richards.
Richards connects with the punch.
Richards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huntti's sensitive parts.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Richards! Huntti is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keijo Richards!
Keijo Richards really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! 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 Jonny Victorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mieczyslaw Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victorio comes to the cage accompanied by Massive Attack - Angel. Grabowski has chosen Hit Em Up as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Victorio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mieczyslaw Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victorio lands a glancing blow to the side of Grabowski's head.
It looks like Mieczyslaw Grabowski has been cut.
Victorio shoots in but no luck this time.
Victorio connects with a solid leg kick.
Victorio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grabowski. Grabowski obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Victorio swivels and escapes.
Grabowski swings for the body but Victorio moves out of range.
Grabowski tries to clinch up.
Grabowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Victorio tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grabowski enables Victorio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grabowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Victorio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grabowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grabowski keeping moving, preventing Victorio from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victorio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grabowski is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grabowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Victorio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grabowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grabowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grabowski!
Victorio is looking to reverse the position.
Grabowski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Victorio is trying to control Grabowski's posture but Grabowski avoids it.
Victorio managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Grabowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski wants to control but Victorio is keeping him busy.
Victorio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grabowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Victorio is working hard here to advance position.
Grabowski in side control, throwing shots but Victorio defends.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Victorio is working to avoid the ground and pound but Grabowski connects with a decent elbow.
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!
Victorio tries to buck Grabowski off but Grabowski is having none of it.
Grabowski is chipping away with strikes.
Grabowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Victorio keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Victorio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grabowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorio is staying active underneath Grabowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grabowski is pressing down on Victorio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Victorio is holding on for now.
Victorio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grabowski trying to control but Victorio is working from the bottom.
Grabowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grabowski won't allow Victorio to sweep him here.
Victorio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grabowski controls the pace.
Grabowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Victorio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grabowski wants to control from the top but Victorio keeps moving.
Victorio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorio is trying to control. Grabowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grabowski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Grabowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mieczyslaw Grabowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Grabowski misses
and Victorio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Victorio wants to clinch up but Grabowski keeps it at a distance.
Grabowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Victorio defends it nicely.
Victorio cracks a nice hook into Grabowski's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Victorio swats away the attempt to clinch by Grabowski.
Victorio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Victorio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Victorio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mieczyslaw Grabowski'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.
Grabowski slips a jab and a cross from Victorio.
Grabowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Grabowski wants to slow Victorio down by chopping away at his legs.
Victorio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jonny Victorio is winning the standup battle so far.
Victorio misses with a low kick.
Victorio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grabowski at a distance.
Victorio throws a sloppy head kick and Grabowski moves out of range easily.
Victorio misses with a wild body shot.
Victorio misses with a body kick.
Grabowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabowski lands the left hand.
Victorio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Victorio sizes up Grabowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That has opened up Mieczyslaw Grabowski's cut even more.
Grabowski moves into the clinch.
Victorio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Victorio as the two fighters clinch.
Grabowski is breathing heavily.
Grabowski breaks the clinch.
Victorio forces Grabowski back against the cage and clinches.
Victorio stalling.
Grabowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Victorio.
Grabowski tries to pull guard but Victorio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Victorio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grabowski tries to throw a body punch but Victorio avoids it by throwing Grabowski back against the cage.
Victorio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grabowski backwards.
Grabowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorio is leaning against Grabowski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabowski breaks from the clinch.
Victorio throws a big shot that misses.
Victorio tries a head kick but it misses.
Grabowski needs to keep his hands up - Victorio had a free shot at his head there.
Victorio cracks Grabowski with a good jab.
The cut above Mieczyslaw Grabowski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Grabowski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grabowski is looking to land body kicks.
Grabowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Victorio works Grabowski's body with a nice hook.
Victorio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Victorio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mieczyslaw Grabowski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Victorio scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorio drops Grabowski with a beautiful combination! Grabowski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Victorio is looking for the KO!
Grabowski is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mieczyslaw Grabowski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jonny Victorio!
Jonny Victorio retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jonny Victorio thanked Perkele! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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