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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between PO Burn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximilien De Robespierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Animal i have become. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, PO Burn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximilien De Robespierre!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burn shoots in for a takedown but De Robespierre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Robespierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burn.
Burn tries to clinch but De Robespierre moves out of range.
De Robespierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burn defends it nicely.
De Robespierre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Burn clinches up against the cage.
De Robespierre pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
De Robespierre is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burn is keeping busy.
De Robespierre jumps guard but Burn stands there with De Robespierre around his waist. De Robespierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burn breaks from the clinch.
Burn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Robespierre misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Robespierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
PO Burn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burn cracks De Robespierre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burn tries to close the distance and clinch but De Robespierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Robespierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Robespierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burn misses with a wild combination.
Burn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Robespierre pinned against the cage. De Robespierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PO Burn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burn moves out of range of the leg kick from De Robespierre.
Burn tries to clinch up.
De Robespierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Burn.
Burn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Robespierre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Robespierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Robespierre shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burn is trying to defend but De Robespierre finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Robespierre stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Robespierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Burn.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Robespierre.
Burn fails to land the takedown.
Burn fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burn is looking to clinch.
De Robespierre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burn to score with a decent uppercut.
De Robespierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Robespierre shoots in but Burn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burn has closed the distance and engaged De Robespierre in a clinch.
De Robespierre tries to pull guard but Burn holds him up against the cage and eventually De Robespierre drops back down to his feet.
Burn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Robespierres head.
De Robespierre can't find room to land a body shot as Burn controls the action.
De Robespierre is trying to push Burn away but Burn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Robespierre jumps guard but Burn stands there with De Robespierre around his waist. De Robespierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Robespierre can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Robespierre tries a head kick but it misses.
De Robespierre throws a sloppy head kick and Burn moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from De Robespierre as Burn shoots in.
De Robespierre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Burn.
Burn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Robespierre misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. De Robespierre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burn tries to clinch up.
De Robespierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good shot there by Burn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burn fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Robespierre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burn's guard.
De Robespierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Burn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Robespierre stays in close to Burn's body and controls the position.
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 PO Burn 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.
De Robespierre looks to throw the jab but Burn is out of range.
De Robespierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Robespierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burn works over De Robespierre's head and body with a nice combination.
De Robespierre wants to clinch up but Burn keeps it at a distance.
Burn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Burn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Robespierre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burn off and has taken his back!
De Robespierre working for a choke but Burn is defending well.
Burn controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Robespierre is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of De Robespierre's arms.
Burn looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Robespierre is working the ground and pound. Can Burn escape?
Burn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of De Robespierre's arms.
Burn wants to get back to his feet.
Burn preventing the rear naked choke attempt from De Robespierre.
Burn covering up well under a series of strikes from De Robespierre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Robespierre lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Burn.
Burn holding both De Robespierre 's hands and preventing any damage.
De Robespierre slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that De Robespierre has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
De Robespierre tries to keep control of the position but Burn is staying busy.
Burn controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burn has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from De Robespierre.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Robespierre gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilien De Robespierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burn tries to close the distance and clinch but De Robespierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burn shoots and misses
and De Robespierre counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burn won't be happy with that.
De Robespierre is trying to get an arm triangle but Burn is defending well.
De Robespierre misses with the ground and pound.
Burn trying to remain calm as De Robespierre controls from the top position.
De Robespierre stands up and we're back to a striking position.
PO Burn is winning the standup battle so far.
De Robespierre shoots in but Burn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burn duly obliges.
De Robespierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Robespierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burn swivels and escapes.
Burn lands with a right hand.
Burn scores with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Robespierre.
PO Burn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximilien De Robespierre.
Some wild striking there from De Robespierre.
De Robespierre shoots in for a double leg but Burn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Robespierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Robespierre misses with a body shot.
Burn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Robespierre's waist but De Robespierre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burn off to one side.
Maximilien De Robespierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Robespierre. Burn does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Robespierre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burn scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Robespierre in his tracks.
Burn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Robespierre.
De Robespierre shoots in and gets a takedown into Burn's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Robespierre won't allow Burn to get back to his feet.
Burn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Robespierre wants to control from the top but Burn keeps moving.
De Robespierre gets to his feet. Burn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Burn doesn't manage to clinch there - De Robespierre circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Robespierre sprawls well. De Robespierre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burn gets slowly back to his feet.
De Robespierre shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than De Robespierre was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
De Robespierre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Burn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
De Robespierre trying to control but Burn is having none of it.
De Robespierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Robespierre thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Burn squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Burn somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Burn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burn leaves De Robespierre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Burn closes the distance and pushes De Robespierre back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burn lands a hook that snaps the head of De Robespierre backwards.
Burn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilien De Robespierre really dominated that round.
That's time! Burn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by De Robespierre.
De Robespierre misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Burn tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
De Robespierre biding his time, controlling Burn.
Burn has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Robespierre is persistently looking for the submission but Burn is defending it well.
De Robespierre is throwing shots to the body but Burn manages to wriggle free. De Robespierre pounces on him again and ends up in Burn's guard.
Burn being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Robespierre advances position into side control!
Burn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, De Robespierre asserts his dominance and retains side control.
De Robespierre scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Robespierre lands a few punches from side control.
Burn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Maximilien De Robespierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Robespierre controlling from side mount.
De Robespierre tries to advance to mount but can't.
De Robespierre remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Burn bucks up and tries to throw De Robespierre off but instead De Robespierre has got his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Robespierre tightening his grip on Burn, looking for the choke.
Burn looking very determined here, making life difficult for De Robespierre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilien De Robespierre dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
De Robespierre shoots in and bounces Burn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De Robespierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Robespierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Burn is retaining full guard.
De Robespierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burn wants to stand and escape but De Robespierre is having none of it.
Burn keeping full guard, as De Robespierre tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burn being controlled here, momentarily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Maximilien De Robespierre hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
De Robespierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burn circles away.
Burn pushes De Robespierre up against the cage in a clinch.
De Robespierre has had enough of the clinch but Burn keeps him there for the moment.
Burn stalling the fight.
Burn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Robespierre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burn is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burn tries to clinch but De Robespierre is having none of it.
De Robespierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Burn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Robespierre is controlling him.
De Robespierreis looking to pass into half guard but Burn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Burn is in guard.
De Robespierre is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Burn wants to get up but he can't break De Robespierre's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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!
De Robespierre controls Burn momentarily but Burn frees himself.
De Robespierre keeping moving, preventing Burn from controlling successfully.
Burn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burn throws a combination. De Robespierre tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burn doesn't manage to clinch there - De Robespierre circles away.
De Robespierre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burn rather than just go for the knockout.
Burn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burn wants it to stay on the feet.
PO Burn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximilien De Robespierre.
Burn closes the distance and clinches.
Burn wants to break free but De Robespierre has control.
Burn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
PO Burn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Robespierre.
De Robespierre doesn't manage to clinch there - Burn circles away.
Burn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
De Robespierre is refusing to be controlled, as Burn sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burn is thwarting De Robespierre's attempts to control the position.
Burn drops an elbow to the side of De Robespierre's head.
De Robespierre is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Robespierre is pressing down on Burn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Robespierre pulls Burn in close to his closed guard and prevents Burn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maximilien De Robespierre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Robespierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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 PO Burn.
I think De Robespierre has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximilien De Robespierre!
An out of breath Maximilien De Robespierre 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Baller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Kontiovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baller comes into the arena with Helicopter, made of meat! blaring out of the sound system. Paul Baller had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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12 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Baller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Kontiovaara!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kontiovaara slips under a jab from Baller.
Baller misses with a straight right.
Kontiovaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kontiovaara misses with a hook
and Kontiovaara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kontiovaara looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kontiovaara thows a huge punch but Baller dodges it nicely.
Kontiovaara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontiovaara is looking for a kimura here.
Baller wants to control but Kontiovaara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baller makes his way to full guard, as Kontiovaara worked for a kimura.
Kontiovaara stands up from Baller's guard - Kontiovaara perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiovaara shoots in and drives through. Baller sprawls well.
Kontiovaara gets a double leg takedown into Baller's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kontiovaara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kontiovaara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kontiovaara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kontiovaara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baller is keeping the position for now.
Kontiovaara trying to control the position from guard on top but Baller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontiovaara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kontiovaara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kontiovaara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kontiovaara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baller is keeping the position for now.
Baller is looking for a triangle but Kontiovaara pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baller keeping moving, preventing Kontiovaara from controlling successfully.
Kontiovaara is pushing down on Baller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baller is fighting to maintain full guard but Kontiovaara has managed to sneak the leg through.
Baller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baller keeping full guard, as Kontiovaara tries to pass.
Baller wants to sweep but no luck.
Kontiovaara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kontiovaara preventing the sweep.
Baller keeping moving, preventing Kontiovaara from controlling successfully.
Kontiovaara passes Baller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kontiovaara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baller trying to control but Kontiovaara postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara is trying to work for a kimura but Baller is defending well.
Kontiovaara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kontiovaara is looking for a kimura but Baller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kontiovaara to get the leverage.
Baller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kontiovaara wants to pass the guard but Baller is keeping the position.
Kontiovaara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baller is trying to keep Kontiovaara in close.
Baller manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kontiovaara is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baller looking to control but Kontiovaara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kontiovaara is trying to escape the mount.
Kontiovaara wants to control but Baller is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kontiovaara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juhani Kontiovaara dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baller cracks Kontiovaara with a good jab.
Baller lands with an overhand left.
Kontiovaara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kontiovaara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kontiovaara throws a hook to the side of Baller's head but Baller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kontiovaara moves out of range of the strikes.
Kontiovaara misses with the combination.
Baller misses the jab.
Kontiovaara moves out of range of the strikes.
Baller sizes up Kontiovaara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kontiovaara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baller scores with a jab to the head.
Baller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kontiovaara misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kontiovaara gets the takedown into side control.
Baller is looking to regain half guard here but Kontiovaara keeps moving and retains side control.
Kontiovaara tries to move to mount but Baller blocks the move with his legs.
Juhani Kontiovaara has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiovaara working the ground and pound from side control.
Kontiovaara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baller is looking to reverse the position.
Kontiovaara swings around for an armbar but Baller sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kontiovaara's guard.
Kontiovaara has his foot on Baller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baller works his way back into a safe position though.
Kontiovaara has his foot on Baller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baller works his way back into a safe position though.
Kontiovaara is breathing heavily.
Baller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baller advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kontiovaara keeps working.
Kontiovaara is looking to reverse the position.
Baller working away.
Kontiovaara tries to bench press Baller off him but Baller keeps the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baller working the head and body with strikes.
Kontiovaara tries to bench press Baller off him but Baller keeps the position.
Baller wants to control but Kontiovaara is keeping him busy.
Baller controls the position from side control.
Kontiovaara gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara 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.
Baller works his way into full mount!
Kontiovaara manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Baller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kontiovaara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kontiovaara looking for submissions off his back.
Baller is keen to just control but Kontiovaara is a slippery customer.
Kontiovaara actively working from the bottom here.
Kontiovaara is not content to let Baller control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara actively working from the bottom here.
Kontiovaara looking for submissions off his back.
Baller wants to take a breather but Kontiovaara is having none of it.
Baller wants to pass the guard but Kontiovaara is defending well.
Kontiovaara looking for submissions off his back.
Baller trying to control from half guard but Kontiovaara is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baller lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baller sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Baller will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Baller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kontiovaara swings for the body but Baller moves out of range.
Baller keeps the fight on the outside.
Kontiovaara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kontiovaara slips a jab from Baller.
Kontiovaara shoots in but Baller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baller, as that shot connected.
Kontiovaara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot by Baller.
Baller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kontiovaara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kontiovaara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kontiovaara 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.
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!
Kontiovaara has gone for a leg lock! Baller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kontiovaara's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiovaara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baller 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.
Baller tries to free his leg and advance position but Kontiovaara is retaining full guard.
Kontiovaara looking for a guillotine here but Baller defends easily.
Baller distracts Kontiovaara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baller is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baller is aware though and is defending well.
Baller is stalling in the full guard.
Baller trying to control but Kontiovaara is working from the bottom.
Baller is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kontiovaara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Baller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kontiovaara looking for subs off his back but Baller has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kontiovaara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baller pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baller wants to take a breather but Kontiovaara is having none of it.
Kontiovaara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baller pulls his head out easily.
Kontiovaara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baller is looking for a kimura but Kontiovaara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baller to get the leverage.
Kontiovaara is staying active underneath Baller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baller works his way into full mount!
Baller wants to control the pace but Kontiovaara is squirming around nicely.
Baller lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kontiovaara hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara wants to control but Baller is having none of it.
Kontiovaara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kontiovaara is looking to escape.
Kontiovaara regains half 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!
Baller passes to full mount!
Baller with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Juhani Kontiovaara has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baller scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kontiovaara is trying desperately to improve position.
Kontiovaara is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Baller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baller 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juhani Kontiovaara!
During a confident post fight interview, Juhani Kontiovaara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Lehnsherr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lehnsherr comes to the cage accompanied by PURE EVIL!. Uzi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Top dog feat. Chuck Norris. Erik Lehnsherr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
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278 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Lehnsherr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lehnsherr fails to land with a series of punches.
Lehnsherr tries to bum rush Uzi with a series of wild strikes but Uzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uzi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lehnsherr.
It looks like Kalle Uzi has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr misses with a combination
and Uzi counters with a stiff right hand.
Lehnsherr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uzi blocks a head kick by Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Uzi tries a head kick but it misses.
Lehnsherr throws the left hand but Uzi avoids the punch easily.
Uzi throws out a loose jab but Lehnsherr uses good head movement to avoid 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!
Lehnsherr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Uzi counters with a head kick.
Lehnsherr tries a head kick but it misses.
Lehnsherr tries a low kick but Uzi avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehnsherr throws a low kick but Uzi moves out of range easily.
Lehnsherr misses with the combination.
Uzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lehnsherr takes a swing at Uzi's ribcage but misses.
Lehnsherr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uzi counters with a thumping low kick.
Uzi slips a jab and a cross from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uzi tries to land a front kick but Lehnsherr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uzi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Uzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr misses with a combination
and Uzi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lehnsherr's knee momentarily.
Uzi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehnsherr throws a right hand that Uzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Uzi also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Uzi.
Lehnsherr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lehnsherr.
Uzi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lehnsherr on the side of the head.
Erik Lehnsherr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehnsherr blocks a head kick by Uzi.
Uzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Lehnsherr looks to score with a jab to the body but Uzi is just out of range.
Uzi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lehnsherr on the side of the head.
Lehnsherr misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lehnsherr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lehnsherr misses with a looping left.
Lehnsherr misses with a wild combination.
Lehnsherr tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Lehnsherr misses.
A head kick by Lehnsherr misses
and Lehnsherr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lehnsherr misses with a body punch
and Uzi counters with a big head kick but Lehnsherr shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehnsherr throws a series of punches but Uzi avoids them all with ease.
Uzi connects with a solid leg kick.
Uzi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lehnsherr is breathing heavily.
Uzi misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uzi manages to avoid it.
Oooooh!!! Uzi has knocked Lehnsherr down with a huge combo! Uzi steps away and waves a wobbly Lehnsherr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Uzi throws a combination that misses
and Lehnsherr counters with a nice body shot.
Uzi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lehnsherr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lehnsherr misses with a combination
and Uzi counters with a head kick that drops Lehnsherr to the mat! Lehnsherr scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
A low kick from Lehnsherr is predictable there
and Uzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uzi slips a straight right by Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr avoids the head kick by Uzi.
Uzi avoids the body shot from Lehnsherr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Uzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Uzi's cut.
That's time! Lehnsherr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lehnsherr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lehnsherr blocks a head kick by Uzi.
Jab, jab by Lehnsherr - just one landing.
Lehnsherr throws a lazy head kick
and Uzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lehnsherr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lehnsherr throws a leg kick
and Lehnsherr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehnsherr misses the shot to the body.
Lehnsherr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uzi lands a big head kick that sends Lehnsherr tumbling to the mat! Uzi takes a step backwards and waves Lehnsherr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lehnsherr is rocked!
Uzi avoids the head kick by Lehnsherr.
Oh Lehnsherr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lehnsherr misses with a series of wild punches.
Uzi tries a head kick but it misses.
Lehnsherr seems to have got his legs back now.
Uzi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi lands with an overhand left.
Decent striking displayed by Lehnsherr there.
Lehnsherr misses with a two punch combination.
Uzi blocks a jab.
Lehnsherr lands a nice shot that snaps Uzi's head back.
Lehnsherr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lehnsherr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Uzi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lehnsherr tries to bum rush Uzi with a series of wild strikes but Uzi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uzi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uzi throws a head kick that half lands.
Lehnsherr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lehnsherr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lehnsherr throws a series of punches but Uzi avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lehnsherr!
Uzi throws a nice head kick!
Uzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lehnsherr.
Uzi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lehnsherr throws a series of punches but Uzi avoids them all with ease.
Uzi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Uzi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lehnsherr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Uzi scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi lands a big head kick that sends Lehnsherr tumbling to the mat! Uzi takes a step backwards and waves Lehnsherr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Uzi tries a head kick but it misses.
Uzi lands a big head kick that sends Lehnsherr to the canvas! Uzi follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Uzi!
Our winner, Kalle Uzi, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Dille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cees Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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32
283 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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28
265 lbs
19 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cees Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Overeem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Overeem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dille misses with some punches.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overeem.
A knee to the head by Overeem.
It looks like James Dille has been cut.
Overeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overeem misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Overeem. Those never looked like landing.
Dille closes this distance looking for a takedown but Overeem circles away.
Dille has managed to clinch.
Dille managing to block the knees to the body from Overeem.
Overeem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Overeem clinches up with Dille and pushes him back against the cage.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but Dille blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overeem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dille's elbow.
Overeem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dille.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dille takes an elbow to the temple.
Overeem trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Overeem.
Overeem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dille looking for a takedown.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dille on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dille misses with a short punch on the inside.
Overeem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dille blocks it with crossed arms.
Overeem controlling the action here for a moment.
Overeem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dille tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Overeem just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dille. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dille avoiding damage as Overeem throws knees to the body.
Overeem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dille takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dille lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Dille managing to block the knees to the body from Overeem.
Overeem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dille fails to land the takedown.
Dille moves away from the strike by Overeem.
Dille moves into the clinch successfully.
Dille goes for a takedown in the clinch but Overeem prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Overeem.
Dille throws a punch but it's blocked by Overeem.
Overeem cracks Dille with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Overeem.
Overeem pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dille lands a hook that snaps the head of Overeem backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dille.
Dille using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Overeem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Overeem as Dille tries to tie him up.
A short right from Overeem on the inside.
Dille is trying to pull guard but Overeem has him pressed against the cage.
Dille fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Overeem avoids a wild elbow strike from Dille.
Overeem working Dille over with knees to the body.
Overeem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dille tries to pull guard but Overeem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Overeem lands an elbow inside.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dille is trying to pull guard but Overeem has him pressed against the cage.
Overeem misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Overeem obliges.
Dille is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dille avoiding damage as Overeem throws knees to the body.
Dille lands with a left to the head.
Overeem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dille's face.
James Dille's cut is getting worse.
Overeem lands a good knee to the midsection. Dille won't want to take too many of those.
Good body shot from Overeem.
Knees to the body from Overeem.
Overeem scores with a knee to the head.
Overeem has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Dille - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Overeem, and another! Dille is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Cees Overeem!
After winning the bout, Cees Overeem thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubert Kuminauha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomes comes to the cage accompanied by NJJD. Kuminauha has chosen Celine Dion - Just Walk Away as his entrance music. Rubert Kuminauha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
265 lbs
19 - 8 - 1 |
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33
240 lbs
20 - 20 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rubert Kuminauha!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes throws a body punch but Kuminauha moves out of range.
Kuminauha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gomes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kuminauha!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kuminauha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gomes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gomes is landing with some decent strikes but Kuminauha is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Rubert Kuminauha has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomes is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Kuminauha goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Gomes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Martin Gomes!
Martin Gomes managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johansson comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Man - Black Sabbath. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Velcic!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velcic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velcic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johansson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Velcic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Mikael Johansson has been cut.
A big left from Velcic misses.
Velcic throws a hook but Johansson blocks it.
Davor Velcic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Johansson - just one landing.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Velcic.
Johansson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Velcic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Velcic finds it's target.
Johansson avoids the body shot from Velcic.
Johansson 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.
Velcic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velcic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Johansson forces Velcic back against the cage and clinches.
Velcic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velcic wants to take the fight to the mat but Johansson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Velcic scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velcic scores with a hook to the body.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velcic's elbow.
Velcic tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Velcic back against the cage.
Johansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velcic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johansson throws a low kick, looking for Velcic's leg but Velcic calmly moves out of range.
Velcic ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Johansson throws a shot to the body.
Mikael Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Velcic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johansson doesn't seem phased though.
Johansson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Velcic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Velcic misses with a straight right.
Velcic misses with a hook. Johansson ducked under it nicely.
Velcic needs to keep his hands up - Johansson had a free shot at his head there.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Johansson cracks the inside of Velcic's front leg.
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!
Velcic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johansson.
Velcic shoots in and drives through. Johansson sprawls well.
Velcic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johansson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velcic moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Velcic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johansson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Velcic checks it well.
Velcic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Velcic connects with a solid leg kick.
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Johansson - just one landing.
A punch lands to the side of Velcic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johansson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velcic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johansson pinned against the cage. Johansson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mikael Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davor Velcic.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic fails to land with a series of punches.
Velcic defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Velcic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Johansson.
Johansson works the jab nicely.
Johansson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velcic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velcic.
Velcic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johansson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Velcic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Velcic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Velcic misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic wants to control the pace but Johansson is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Velcic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johansson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Davor Velcic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikael Johansson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good leg kick by Johansson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mikael Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johansson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Velcic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velcic. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velcic throws a hook but Johansson blocks it.
Velcic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Johansson finds it's way through Velcic's defenses.
Johansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Johansson.
Velcic misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Velcic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johansson misses with a body kick.
Velcic misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Velcic walks into a jab.
Johansson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Velcic's calf.
Johansson thumps Velcic with a low kick.
Johansson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Velcic checks a low kick from Johansson.
Johansson swings for the body but Velcic moves out of range.
Johansson lands with a hook. Velcic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Velcic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velcic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johansson throws a body punch but Velcic moves out of range.
Johansson misses with a straight right.
Velcic throws a chopping leg kick but Johansson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johansson throws a combination that misses
and Velcic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velcic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velcic missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Velcic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Velcic is just out of range.
Velcic connects with a nice looking jab.
Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velcic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johansson is looking to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Velcic blocks the leg kick.
Velcic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johansson doesn't seem bothered though.
Velcic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johansson.
Velcic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velcic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johansson lands with a cross.
Velcic missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velcic throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot.
Johansson moves out of range of the leg kick from Velcic.
Nice takedown defense from Johansson. No joy for Velcic on that attempt.
Johansson scores with a one two! Velcic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson misses with a left hand
and Velcic counters with a right hand to the body.
Velcic throws a looping overhand right but Johansson ducks down to avoid it.
Velcic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Velcic misses with a low kick.
Velcic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Velcic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johansson.
Johansson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johansson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johansson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velcic backwards.
Nice body punch from Velcic.
Velcic blocks an uppercut.
Velcic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Velcic can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Velcic tightens his grip and picks Johansson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johansson manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velcic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johansson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic passes Johansson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johansson is trying to stand.
Velcic is just content to waste time from the top position. Johansson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Velcic is looking to work some ground and pound but Johansson has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johansson keeping moving, preventing Velcic from controlling successfully.
Johansson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johansson, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Davor Velcic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mikael Johansson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Velcic wants to slow Johansson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johansson connects with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Velcic finds it's target.
Johansson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Velcic takes a step back to recover.
Johansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johansson is looking to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Velcic.
Johansson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson tries to clinch but Velcic is having none of it.
Velcic looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Velcic scores with a body shot.
Johansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velcic circles away quickly and effectively.
Johansson throws a front kick aimed at Velcic's knee but Velcic avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johansson. That's going to slow Velcic down.
Johansson gets caught napping as Velcic dives in and scores a takedown. Johansson manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johansson is on top in guard.
Velcic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johansson!
Velcic landing strikes from the mount.
Velcic misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Johansson is squirming around, avoiding Velcic's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson blocking the ground and pound.
Velcic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johansson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johansson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mikael Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Velcic throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Velcic wants to control the pace but Johansson is squirming around nicely.
Velcic thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Velcic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johansson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Velcic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic punishing his opponent with strikes.
Velcic sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Johansson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Velcic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johansson is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velcic throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Velcic tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
BOOM! Velcic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
Davor Velcic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Velcic 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davor Velcic!
Our winner, Davor Velcic, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Olav Klint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klint comes to the cage accompanied by The Pixies - Tame . Rothschild has chosen Enter Shikari as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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138 lbs
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136 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Olav Klint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ren Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klint leaves Rothschild with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rothschild shoots in but no luck this time.
Rothschild slips a jab and a cross from Klint.
Rothschild is looking to clinch but Klint is avoiding it.
Rothschild swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klint on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rothschild misses with a double jab
and Klint makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rothschild really felt that one!
Klint scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rothschild misses with a two punch combination.
Rothschild missing with a left hand there. Klint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klint takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Klint throws a jab when Rothschild was well out of range.
Rothschild throws a body punch but Klint moves out of range.
Rothschild misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rothschild throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rothschild shoots in and drives through. Klint sprawls well.
Olav Klint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Rothschild.
Klint looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rothschild looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Klint puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Klint stands up from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klint shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rothschild defends it nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Klint.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothschild misses with a combination
and Klint counters with a single leg into guard. Rothschild didn't expect that.
Klint tries to stand but Rothschild is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rothschild is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rothschild bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klint's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild won't allow Klint to get back to his feet.
Klint is looking to stand back up but Rothschild counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Klint.
Klint has one foot on Rothschild's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rothschild throws a head kick but Klint moves out of range.
Klint has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rothschild finds it's way round the side to connect with Klint's head.
Klint fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rothschild manages to avoid it.
Rothschild fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klint scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Klint ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rothschild moves away.
Klint rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rothschild moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olav Klint dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Klint throws a jab when Rothschild was well out of range.
Klint ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rothschild moves away.
Some wild striking there from Rothschild.
Rothschild throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rothschild stuffs the takedown attempt from Klint. Klint gets slowly back to his feet.
Klint fails to land with a series of punches.
Klint shoots in and drives through. Rothschild sprawls well.
Rothschild closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rothschild lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klint keeping moving, preventing Rothschild from controlling successfully.
Rothschild passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rothschild tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rothschild has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Klint taking a bit of punishment here - Rothschild scoring with strikes.
Klint regains half guard, as Rothschild was trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klint pushes Rothschild off looking to stand but Rothschild dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rothschild not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rothschild not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klint kicks Rothschild off and gets back to his feet.
Klint fails to land with a series of punches.
Klint swats away the attempt to clinch by Rothschild.
Klint throws a right hand that Rothschild ducks under and follows up with a left that Rothschild also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klint paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rothschild shoots in and bounces Klint off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rothschild with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klint is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Klint is looking to stand back up but Rothschild counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Klint.
Rothschild throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Klint to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klint is keeping the position for now.
Rothschild passes Klint's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rothschild prevents Klint from standing back up.
Rothschild seems to be looking for submissions.
Klint keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rothschild seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rothschild is trying to work for a kimura but Klint is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klint is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Rothschild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rothschild closes the distance and pushes Klint back into the cage.
Rothschild trying to land knees to the body.
Rothschild lands an elbow that stopped Klint in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Olav Klint has been cut.
Rothschild tries to land knees in the clinch but Klint avoids the damage to the body.
Klint tries to pull guard but Rothschild forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Klint jumps into guard, dragging Rothschild to the mat.
Klint preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rothschild postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Klint is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rothschild, into his guard.
Klint wanted to stand there but Rothschild had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klint won't allow Rothschild to sweep him here.
Klint tries to stand but Rothschild is controlling from the bottom.
Klint gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rothschild walks into a straight right hand from Klint.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rothschild looks to land a combination but Klint avoids it well.
Rothschild shoots in for a double leg but Klint sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olav Klint is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Klint, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rothschild feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Klints jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rothschild lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Klint backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klint slaps away a takedown attempt from Rothschild, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rothschild looks to land a left hand but Klint moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rothschild leaves Klint with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rothschild fails with the takedown
and Rothschild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olav Klint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Rothschild.
Klint throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rothschild is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rothschild misses with a combination
and Klint counters with a two punch combo.
Rothschild moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klint throws a lazy uppercut
and Rothschild counters with a left to the body.
Rothschild is looking to clinch but Klint is avoiding it.
Rothschild takes one to the chin there.
Rothschild looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ren Rothschild seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klint throws a series of strikes that have Rothschild backpedaling.
Rothschild tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klint swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ren Rothschild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rothschild has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ren Rothschild!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Linic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Topohanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Topohanta is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DJ Proteus : Illuminati. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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275 lbs
25 - 11 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Linic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pekka Topohanta!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topohanta throws a front kick aimed at Linic's knee but Linic avoids it well.
Topohanta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Linic blocks a head kick by Topohanta.
Linic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Topohanta but Topohanta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Topohanta misses with a jab to the body
and Linic counters with a two punch combo.
Topohanta thuds his shin into the meat of Linic's side.
Topohanta lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Topohanta.
Topohanta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Topohanta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Linic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Topohanta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Topohanta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Linic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Topohanta as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Linic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linic gets the takedown into side control.
Topohanta wants to control but Linic postures up.
Linic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Topohanta is trying to control Linic's posture but Linic avoids it.
Linic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Linic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Linic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linic tries to advance to mount but Topohanta instead regains half guard.
Linic wants to control but Topohanta is keeping him busy.
Linic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Linic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Topohanta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Linic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Topohanta has managed to free his arm - good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Topohanta is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Linic.
Linic is nestled in close to Topohanta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Topohanta tries to get to full guard but Linic has control of the leg.
Linic is trying to control the action in half guard but Topohanta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Topohanta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Topohanta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Linic.
Linic lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Topohanta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Linic.
Topohanta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Linic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Linic prevents Topohanta from improving his position.
Topohanta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Linic.
Topohanta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Topohanta is trying to stand up here but Linic is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Linic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Linic seems to be working for a kimura but Topohanta defends the submission attempt.
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 Mario Linic 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.
Linic swings widly with a right hand
and Topohanta counters with a good low kick that Linic was not able to check.
Linic moves in looking to clinch but Topohanta pushes him off.
Topohanta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Linic lands a nice shot to the body.
Linic rushes Topohanta and presses him up against the cage.
Topohanta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Mario Linic has been cut.
Topohanta lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Linic fails to land.
Topohanta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Linic backwards.
Linic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Topohanta.
Linic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Topohanta is trying to keep Linic in close.
Mario Linic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Topohanta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Topohanta is trying to keep Linic in close.
Linic trying to control the position from guard on top but Topohanta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linic chips away with some ground and pound.
Linic trying to control the position from guard on top but Topohanta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Linic has gone for a leg lock! Topohanta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Linic's guard.
Linic looking for a sweep. Not yet Linic, not yet.
Topohanta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Topohanta looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Topohanta trying to control but Linic is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Pekka Topohanta hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Linic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Topohanta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Linic moves out of range as Topohanta throws a body kick.
Topohanta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Linic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Linic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linic looking to pass the guard.
Linic trying to control the position from guard on top but Topohanta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Linic is one step ahead there.
Linic trying to control but Topohanta is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Linic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Linic 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.
Topohanta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Linic's guard.
Linic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Topohanta wants to stand and escape but instead Linic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta wants to stand but Linic is controlling the position.
Linic throws a big elbow that misses.
Topohanta can't keep his opponent in guard - Linic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Topohanta has hold of Linic's hands but Linic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Linic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Linic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Linic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linic lands strikes from half guard.
Linic throwing shots but Topohanta is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Linic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mario Linic'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Topohanta misses the target.
Topohanta throws the kick towards the body but Linic avoids it.
Linic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Topohanta is fending him off so far but Linic persists. Nope, Topohanta circles away and we're back to standing.
Topohanta stuffs the takedown.
Topohanta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Topohanta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pekka Topohanta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Topohanta takes one to the chin there.
Linic defending well as Topohanta loads up on a big left hand.
Topohanta lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice uppercut there from Topohanta.
Topohanta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Linic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Topohanta thuds his shin into the meat of Linic's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topohanta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pekka Topohanta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Linic looks for a takedown but Topohanta sprawls well.
That kick from Topohanta tenderised Linic's leg. Linic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Topohanta connects with a high kick.
Mario Linic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Topohanta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab by Topohanta.
Mario Linic's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Topohanta lands a front kick.
Topohanta lands a leg kick that knocks Linic off balance momentarily.
Linic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Topohanta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Linic's head.
Linic is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Topohanta.
Oh Linic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick lands from Topohanta.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Topohanta.
Topohanta lands with a kick to the ribs.
Topohanta lands an uppercut, right on the button! Linic tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Topohanta!
An out of breath Pekka Topohanta 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slopey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hank Williams Jr - A Country Boy Can Survive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
285 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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258 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rashad Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slopey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Campbell. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Campbell throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Campbell moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Campbell to the ground. Smith is now in Campbell's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith tries for a kimura but Campbell is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith grinds an elbow into Campbell's temple.
Campbell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Smith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith taking a break here but Campbell is having none of it and regains half guard.
Smith wants to advance to full mount but Campbell doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Campbell can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is looking to stall here but Campbell recovers full guard.
Campbell wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Campbell is keeping the position.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith advances to half guard.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Campbell defending well though.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Campbell to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smithis looking to pass into half guard but Campbell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Campbell is in guard.
Smith seems keen to control Campbell's posture.
Campbell is posturing up here but Smith has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Campbell tries to roll out but it's too tight and Campbell has to tap! Slick submission there by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slopey Smith!
Post fight, Slopey Smith stared into the camera and said 'First of all I'd like to thank Jesus, he's the best janitor a gym can have you know. I was training technique a bit and they came and said you should spar you know. So I sparred but then the guys didn't want to spar with me anymore you know. So they gave me money to come to play here you know.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wu Tang - Triumph. Partio has chosen Popeda - Mä elän vieläkin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson sizes up Partio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
Jackson cracks Partio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Partio lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
It looks like Rashad Jackson has been cut.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Partio tries to clinch up.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Partio shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Partio throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Jackson tests Partio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Partio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jackson. That one must have hurt.
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson throws a jab when Partio was well out of range.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Partio misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partio's sensitive parts.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Partio's legs.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Partio.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Partio counters with a nice body shot.
Partio thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Partio checks it.
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Partio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Partio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Partio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Partio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Partio is trying to get back to half guard.
Partio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Partio defends it well.
Partio is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson passes to side control.
Partio dodges the ground and pound from Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Partio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Partio is defending the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Jackson's cut.
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.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Partio takes a step back to recover.
Jackson scores with a nice head shot.
Partio throws a nice head kick!
Partio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Partio 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.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Partio is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio landing strikes.
Check out the look on Partio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Partio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson tries to bench press Partio off him but Partio keeps the position.
Partio goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jackson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Partio but great work by Jackson.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Partio keeps working.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the action but Partio is working from the bottom.
Partio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson trying to control the action but Partio just sinks the hooks in.
Jackson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Partio is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Partio missing with punches from the back.
Partio scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jackson is looking for a way out.
Partio avoiding Jackson 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Partio won't let him.
Partio is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Partio won't let him.
Partio struggling to land strikes to the head as Jackson covers up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Partio lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is keeping busy.
Partio punishes Jackson with strikes from the back mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson turns into Partio and is now in his guard.
Partio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Partio pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
Kauko Partio has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Partio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauko Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rashad Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Partio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Partio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Partio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Partio persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Partio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Rashad Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Partio's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Partio slips a jab from Jackson.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Partio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Partio fails to land.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Partio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Partio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Partio sees coming a mile off.
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Partio working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Partio is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Partio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Partio keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio trying to control the position here.
Partio working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Partio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
Partio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rashad Jackson.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Partio tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Partio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson 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.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Partio throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Partio backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Partio is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Partio wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Partio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Partio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Partio's face.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Partio taking shots to the head.
Partio is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Partio is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jackson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Partio wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Jackson prevents Partio from getting the reversal.
Partio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Partio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Partio is in a horrible position here. Jackson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson prevents Partio from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
Jackson looking to control but Partio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Partio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Partio that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jackson wants to control but Partio has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Partio is doing well to control the position and prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the action but Partio is working from the bottom.
Jackson is really struggling to control Partio but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Partio trying to control here.
Partio is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Partio!
Jackson landing punches.
Partio regains half guard.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Partio defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Partio is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson trying to control from Partio's half guard. Partio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Partio working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Partio trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson had his way with Kauko Partio in that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Partio tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Partio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rashad Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Partio walks into a left hand.
Jackson slips a jab from Partio.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Partio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Partio throws a head kick that misses.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Partio throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Partio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Partio avoids nicely.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Partio drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Partio is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Partio circles away and we're back to standing.
Partio stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Partio checks it well.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Partio tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kauko Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Partio is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Partio's waist but Partio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Partio tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Partio didn't see that one coming.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Partio off the cage and back into range.
Partio misses with a head kick.
Jackson jabs Partio right on the nose. Partio blinks but takes it well.
Partio checks a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Partio scores with a punch to the head.
Partio lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Partio tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Partio.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Partio.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Partio is defended easily by Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kauko Partio.
Well Jackson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Jackson!
Rashad Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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