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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanadi De Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Nut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanadi De Santana! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Nut! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nut lands a really nice looking cross but De Santana seems unphased.
Nut lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. De Santana throws a head kick that misses and Nut counters with a leg kick. A head kick from Nut lands but De Santana takes it in his stride.
It looks like Wanadi De Santana has been cut. De Santana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. De Santana misses with a hook. Nut ducked under it nicely. De Santana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nut throws a wild body kick that De Santana sees coming a mile off. Nut throws a leg kick which misses De Santana's front leg but catches the back leg as De Santana tries to avoid it. De Santana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Santana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nut misses with a low kick. A slow jab from Nut misses its intended target. De Santana checks a low kick from Nut. De Santana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. De Santana misses with a hook. Nut ducked under it nicely. Good leg kick by Nut there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Santana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nut. De Santana sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. De Santana misses with a straight right. De Santana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A telegraphed right hand from De Santana misses the target. Nut lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. De Santana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A slapping body kick lands there for Nut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nut buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nut lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Santana's sensitive parts. De Santana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nut to score with a decent uppercut. Nut misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nut misses with a hook. De Santana throws the left hand but Nut avoids the punch easily. A good leg kick by Nut. Nut ducks down and throws a hook to the body. De Santana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nut. Nut drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Nice body kick there by Nut. De Santana is breathing heavily. Nut paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. De Santana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. De Santana moves out of range of the body kick. Nut ducks under a wild hook from De Santana. A big left from Nut misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nut avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Nut scores with a kick to the body.
Nut's corner calls for a 1-2. Nut obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nut - that will leave a mark!
De Santana looks to score with a jab to the body but Nut is just out of range. Nut throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Nut lands a big uppercut and De Santana crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but De Santana looks OK. Nut waves De Santana back to his feet!
De Santana is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! De Santana tries to get into range but Nut steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops De Santana! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Nut scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Nut! An out of breath Sam Nut 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between David Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Samburgerhio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
150 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Schmidt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Samburgerhio! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Samburgerhio scores with a nice right hand.
Schmidt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schmidt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Samburgerhio in his tracks. Samburgerhio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Schmidt misses. Schmidt takes a swing at Samburgerhio's ribcage but misses. Good exchange - Schmidt coming out on top. Samburgerhio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Schmidt works over Samburgerhio's head and body with a nice combination. Samburgerhio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Samburgerhio winds up and cracks Schmidt with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Schmidt is looking to control Samburgerhio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schmidt avoid being mounted? The fighters are battling for position here. Schmidt manages to regain full guard. Nice work. 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! Schmidt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schmidt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Samburgerhio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Schmidt keeping full guard, as Samburgerhio tries to pass. Samburgerhio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Samburgerhio from controlling successfully. Samburgerhio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Samburgerhio works over Schmidt with some ground and pound from guard. Schmidt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samburgerhio is one step ahead there. Samburgerhio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Samburgerhio throws a big right hand that misses. Schmidt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Samburgerhio throws a strike but Schmidt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Samburgerhio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Schmidt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samburgerhio swivels though and keeps the full guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Schmidt wants to control from the top but Samburgerhio keeps moving. Samburgerhio wants to sweep here but Schmidt controlling him for the moment. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Samburgerhio holds on and takes a little breather. Samburgerhio wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schmidt wants to pass the guard but Samburgerhio is keeping the position. Schmidt wants to control from the top but Samburgerhio keeps moving. Schmidt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Samburgerhio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because David Schmidt wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Samburgerhio fails with the takedown. A shot to the body from Schmidt misses and Samburgerhio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schmidt's guard. Samburgerhio tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmidt is retaining full guard. Samburgerhio throws a strike but Schmidt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Samburgerhio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Schmidt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Samburgerhio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Samburgerhio's back! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Samburgerhio rolls, trying to escape but Schmidt keeps control of the position.
Schmidt avoiding Samburgerhio 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Samburgerhio defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Schmidt's arms. Samburgerhio fending off the submission attempt from Schmidt. Schmidt keeps control of the position as Samburgerhio tries to break free.
Samburgerhio wants to control his opponent's hands but Schmidt gets his hands free. Samburgerhio breaks Schmidt's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Samburgerhio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Schmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Samburgerhio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schmidt works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Samburgerhio trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Samburgerhio dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Samburgerhio closes the distance and clinches up with Schmidt, looking for a takedown. Samburgerhio pushes Schmidt against the cage but Schmidt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. David Schmidt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Samburgerhio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schmidt was covering up waiting for the punch and Samburgerhio finishes the takedown easily into guard. Schmidt trying to keep a closed guard but Samburgerhio is proving a slippery customer.
Samburgerhio postures up in Schmidt's guard and throws a big left but Schmidt blocks it. Samburgerhio throws a strike but Schmidt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Samburgerhio lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schmidt! Schmidt manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Samburgerhio working Schmidt over with strikes. Diego Samburgerhio has got the better of the ground game so far. Samburgerhio is trying to control. Schmidt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Samburgerhio looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Samburgerhio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmidt keeps working. Samburgerhio is nestled in close to Schmidt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Samburgerhio missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Samburgerhio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Samburgerhio working the head and body with strikes. Samburgerhio working the head and body with strikes. 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! Schmidt wants to improve his position but Samburgerhio is controlling well.
Samburgerhio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schmidt sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Samburgerhio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Schmidt trying to control but Samburgerhio postures up.
Samburgerhio misses with a head shot. Schmidt uses the momentum to regain guard. Samburgerhio throws a big elbow that misses. Samburgerhio throws an elbow that misses. Schmidt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Samburgerhio's guard. Nice move by Schmidt! Schmidt passes Samburgerhio's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Samburgerhio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Samburgerhio. Samburgerhio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmidt is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Samburgerhio lands a decent shot there. Samburgerhio keeping full guard, as Schmidt tries to pass. Samburgerhio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schmidt is aware though and is defending well. Samburgerhio keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully. Samburgerhio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schmidt's guard. Schmidt working a defensive guard here.
Samburgerhio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Samburgerhio from controlling successfully. Schmidt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Samburgerhio postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
David Schmidt has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Schmidt throws a right and a left that Samburgerhio avoids nicely. Samburgerhio ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt. Schmidt throws a lazy uppercut
and Samburgerhio counters with a takedown into side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Samburgerhio scores with a couple of short elbows. Samburgerhio looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schmidt is avoiding damage well.
Schmidt tries to get back to half guard but can't. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Samburgerhio is looking to take a break and control but Schmidt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Schmidt defending against the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Samburgerhio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Schmidt throws a body punch but Samburgerhio moves out of range. Schmidt gets in close and instigates a clinch. Samburgerhio blocks an elbow strike from Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a knee to the head. Schmidt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schmidt lands a knee to the head.
Samburgerhio blocks an elbow strike from Schmidt.
Samburgerhio takes a knee right on the jaw!
Samburgerhio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schmidt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schmidt throws a shot from downtown. Samburgerhio moves away and avoids it. Samburgerhio shoots in and gets a takedown into Schmidt's guard. Samburgerhio throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Samburgerhio throws a big right hand that misses. Schmidt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Samburgerhio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Samburgerhio is looking to work some ground and pound but Schmidt has wrist control. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Schmidt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Samburgerhio. Samburgerhio is looking to work some ground and pound but Schmidt has wrist control. Samburgerhio is looking to work some ground and pound but Schmidt has wrist control. Samburgerhio trying to control but Schmidt is working from the bottom. Samburgerhio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Samburgerhio lands a couple of digs. Samburgerhio throws a strike but Schmidt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Samburgerhio is on top in guard.
Diego Samburgerhio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Samburgerhio is stalling in the full guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Samburgerhio forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Samburgerhio slows the pace down in half guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Diego Samburgerhio was stalling too much, according to the referee. A swing and a miss from Schmidt. Samburgerhio shoots in looking for a takedown but Schmidt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Samburgerhio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Schmidt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Samburgerhio circles away quickly and effectively. Schmidt swinging wildly here.
Schmidt throws a lazy uppercut
and Samburgerhio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Samburgerhio trying to control the pace. David Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diego Samburgerhio has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Samburgerhio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schmidt as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Diego Samburgerhio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Samburgerhio 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Samburgerhio! Diego Samburgerhio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mukassa Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho comes to the cage accompanied by Notorious BIG - Victory. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Matheus Carvalho! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mukassa Jones! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones moves out of range as Carvalho strikes. Carvalho tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it. Carvalho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range. Carvalho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones cracks Carvalho with an open hand slap.
It looks like Matheus Carvalho has been cut. Carvalho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Carvalho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Carvalho is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones. Carvalho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Carvalho is on top in guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Carvalho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Carvalho landing some decent shots from guard. Carvalho scoring with some ground and pound. Carvalho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. Jones keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully. Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carvalho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carvalho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Carvalho stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Carvalho is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy. Carvalho stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Carvalho stacks Jones on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Carvalho! Carvalho in side control lands a decent elbow. Carvalho working away. Carvalho connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carvalho lands an elbow. Carvalho lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Carvalho lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Carvalho 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. Carvalho cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Carvalho tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well. Carvalho scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones is rocked! Jones is looking for a sweep. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Carvalho working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Carvalho finish him? Jones tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Carvalho easily slips into full mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Carvalho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Carvalho punishing his opponent with strikes. Carvalho lands a big elbow - Jones is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jones is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Matheus Carvalho!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matto Luuttu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McLumberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McLumberg's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Thunderstruck. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jack McLumberg was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matto Luuttu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack McLumberg! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good leg kick by McLumberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luuttu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and McLumberg counters with a slapping leg kick. No joy there for Luuttu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McLumberg connects with a leg kick. Luuttu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. McLumberg thumps Luuttu with a low kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Luuttu. McLumberg does a little dance to reset his feet. McLumberg connects with an inside leg kick. Luuttu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McLumberg. McLumberg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luuttu. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A combination from Luuttu does no damage. McLumberg scores with a spinning back kick! Luuttu takes a kick to the side of the head. McLumberg delivers a nice body kick. Luuttu is breathing heavily. McLumberg scoring well with a low kick there.
McLumberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange. McLumberg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round. McLumberg throws a nice head kick!
McLumberg slips a jab and a cross from Luuttu.
Luuttu tries to score a power double leg takedown but McLumberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luuttu somewhat. Luuttu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McLumberg swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Luuttu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Luuttu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Luuttu fails with the takedown. McLumberg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McLumberg connects with a solid leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLumberg, right into the meat.
McLumberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Luuttu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLumberg can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McLumberg throws a front kick that sends Luuttu stumbling back into the cage. Luuttu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLumberg. An inside leg kick lands from McLumberg. Luuttu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McLumberg. McLumberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Luuttu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Jack McLumberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McLumberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Luuttu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLumberg - the referee stops the clock and Luuttu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLumberg. Luuttu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. McLumberg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLumberg, right into the meat.
McLumberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McLumberg scores with a jab. Luuttu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Luuttu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A nice inside leg kick there by McLumberg. That's going to slow Luuttu down. McLumberg throws a leg kick which misses Luuttu's front leg but catches the back leg as Luuttu tries to avoid it. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Luuttu. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McLumberg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luuttu shoots in looking for a takedown. McLumberg tries to sprawl out of it but Luuttu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McLumberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. McLumberg scoring well with a low kick there.
Luuttu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McLumberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Luuttu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Luuttu shoots in but no luck this time. Luuttu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLumberg. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McLumberg rushes Luuttu and presses him up against the cage. McLumberg taking a breather. McLumberg continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McLumberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Luuttu avoids the damage to the body. McLumberg scores with a knee to the head.
Luuttu tries to score a body lock takedown but McLumberg shows good agility there to stay on his feet. McLumberg tries to land a knee to the head but Luuttu blocks with his arms.
McLumberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McLumberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luuttu blocks it with crossed arms. Luuttu blocks a body shot from McLumberg. McLumberg stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! McLumberg with a knee to the head.
McLumberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLumberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Luuttu avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McLumberg dominated that round. That's time! Luuttu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McLumberg thows a body kick. Luuttu tries to catch it but that hurt him. Nice takedown defense from McLumberg. No joy for Luuttu on that attempt. Luuttu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. McLumberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luuttu letting McLumberg take a breather here. McLumberg misses with a knee strike.
McLumberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luuttu.
McLumberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McLumberg lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. McLumberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. McLumberg breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - McLumberg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. McLumberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luuttu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Luuttu. That's going to take a lot out of him. McLumberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Luuttu walks forward, straight into a front kick from McLumberg. McLumberg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luuttu takes a kick to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McLumberg lands with a kick to the temple. Luuttu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" McLumberg scoring well with a low kick there.
McLumberg scores with a body shot.
McLumberg throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A decent looking body kick lands there for McLumberg. Matto Luuttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Luuttu has his takedown stuffed and McLumberg counters with an inside leg kick. McLumberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick. McLumberg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jack McLumberg seems to be getting the better of the standup. Luuttu takes a body punch but keeps moving. McLumberg lands with a nice body kick. McLumberg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. McLumberg is looking to slow Luuttu down with leg kicks. McLumberg misses with the combination.
Luuttu misses with a takedown attempt - McLumberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Luuttu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McLumberg throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick lands from McLumberg. Luuttu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. McLumberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Matto Luuttu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Luuttu with a lazy takedown attempt and McLumberg counters with a thumping low kick. McLumberg throws a nice head kick!
McLumberg scores with a head kick.
McLumberg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLumberg, right into the meat.
Luuttu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. McLumberg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luuttu's sensitive parts. Luuttu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLumberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McLumberg lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLumberg throws a head kick but Luuttu moves out of range.
McLumberg throws a nice inside leg kick. McLumberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLumberg lands a nice looking body kick. McLumberg scores with a leg kick.
Luuttu with a poor takedown and McLumberg counters with a thumping low kick. A solid body kick from McLumberg. McLumberg lands with a nice body kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Luuttu fails with the takedown and McLumberg counters with a left to the body. McLumberg throws a leg kick which misses Luuttu's front leg but catches the back leg as Luuttu tries to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McLumberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McLumberg throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Luuttu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Luuttu scores with a hook to the body. McLumberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Luuttu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McLumberg avoids it really well and circles away. A nice inside leg kick there by McLumberg. That's going to slow Luuttu down. McLumberg throws a head kick but Luuttu moves out of range.
McLumberg scoring well with a low kick there.
McLumberg scores with a jab. Luuttu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Luuttu with a lazy takedown attempt and McLumberg counters with a good low kick that Luuttu was not able to check. Both fighters are breathing heavily. McLumberg scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Luuttu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Luuttu tries for a takedown but McLumberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matto Luuttu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. McLumberg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luuttu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLumberg. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Luuttu. McLumberg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McLumberg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luuttu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLumberg. Luuttu misses with a double jab
and McLumberg counters with a body kick that stops Luuttu in his tracks momentarily. McLumberg throws a quick inside leg kick. McLumberg throws a front kick that sends Luuttu stumbling back into the cage. McLumberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Luuttu's calf. This has been an exciting period of action! McLumberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Jack McLumberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McLumberg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McLumberg connects with an inside leg kick. McLumberg thumps Luuttu with a low kick. McLumberg closes the distance and pushes Luuttu back into the cage. McLumberg breaks from the clinch.
McLumberg throws a head kick that Luuttu semi-blocks.
McLumberg throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. McLumberg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Luuttu's head. Luuttu loads up on a big right hand but McLumberg slips the punch. Luuttu fails with the takedown and McLumberg counters with a good low kick that Luuttu was not able to check. Luuttu has his takedown stuffed and McLumberg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice cross by McLumberg. McLumberg scores with a nice body kick.
Luuttu misses with an uppercut. McLumberg saw that one coming. McLumberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luuttu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. McLumberg bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. McLumberg lands a leg kick that knocks Luuttu off balance momentarily. McLumberg throws a nice inside leg kick. Luuttu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McLumberg. McLumberg obviously looking to wear him down.
Luuttu gets the takedown into side control. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Luuttu working the ground and pound from side control. McLumberg on the wrong end of some ground and pound. McLumberg tries to buck Luuttu off but Luuttu is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! An elbow from Luuttu crashes against the mat.
Matto Luuttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McLumberg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Luuttu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Luuttu works his foot free and advances to mount. Luuttu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McLumberg looks a forlorn figure.
McLumberg is looking to improve his position but Luuttu isn't that keen on the idea. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Luuttu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! McLumberg is in a horrible position here. Luuttu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Luuttu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack McLumberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got McLumberg 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McLumberg! Our winner, Jack McLumberg, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Jussila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Carter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to La Roux - In For The Kill. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Carter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaakko Jussila! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jussila keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jussila throws a right hand that Carter ducks under and follows up with a left that Carter also avoids with ease. A jab from Jussila misses. Carter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jussila tries a head kick but it misses.
Jussila misses with a wild body shot. Carter cracks Jussila with a good jab. Jussila wants to slow Carter down by chopping away at his legs. Jussila stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jussila uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter. Jussila misses with the combination.
Carter misses with a low kick. Carter misses with a wild body shot. Jussila slips under a jab from Carter. Jussila keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jussila throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jussila missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Carter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jussila. Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter throws a half hearted mid kick. Jussila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaakko Jussila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jussila takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses. Carter throws a sloppy head kick and Jussila moves out of range easily. Carter thows a leg kick but Jussila checks it and Jussila counters with a thumping low kick. Jussila throws a combination. Carter tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Jussila lands with a shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jussila cracks Carter with a good jab. Carter misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sloppy strikes from Jussila. Those never looked like landing. Jussila is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jussila sees it coming and avoids it easily. A big right from Carter misses. Jussila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Carter with a body punch. A glancing blow. Carter fakes the leg kick and cracks Jussila in the body. Nice uppercut there from Jussila. Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jussila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jussila misses with a kick to the body.
Carter cracks Jussila with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Carter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Carter lands a leg kick that knocks Jussila off balance momentarily. Carter scores with a one two! Jussila had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jussila is rocked! Carter fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Jussila square on the jaw! Damn, Jussila is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Carter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sky Scrape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Scrape might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jark Prongo - Movin through your system. Vic Bauer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sky Scrape! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vic Bauer! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Scrape stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Scrape misses with a low kick. Scrape misses with a kick to the body.
Scrape misses with a few strikes there.
Bauer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bauer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scrape is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Scrape clinches. Scrape slowing the pace effectively. Bauer lands an uppercut. Bauer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bauer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrape manages to avoid it. Bauer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bauer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scrape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bauer takes a swing at Scrape's ribcage but misses. Bauer checks a leg kick. Scrape closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bauer circles away. Bauer ducks under a wild hook from Scrape. Scrape with a poor takedown and Bauer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A slow jab from Scrape misses its intended target. Bauer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Nice uppercut there from Bauer. Bauer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bauer slips a jab from Scrape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scrape pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bauer throws a big shot that misses. Scrape misses with a hook
enabling Bauer to counter with a crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bauer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Scrape throws a nice inside leg kick. Scrape lands with a right hand. Scrape darts in trying to clinch and Bauer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Scrape's knee momentarily. Scrape works over Bauer's head and body with a nice combination. Bauer looks to land a left hand but Scrape moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Scrape throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bauer on the side of the head. Bauer dips to his left and cracks Scrape with an uppercut! Bauer walks into a jab. Bauer circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Bauer to counter with a crisp jab. Some bone on bone action there as Bauer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Scrape takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Vic Bauer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Scrape lands an overhand right. Scrape lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scrape throws a lazy right hand but Bauer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Scrape shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bauer as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sky Scrape. That's going to take a lot out of him. Scrape throws a hook to the side of Bauer's head but Bauer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A bone on bone clash there as Bauer blocks the leg kick.
Bauer slips a jab from Scrape. Sloppy strikes from Bauer. Those never looked like landing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Scrape scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Scrape is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bauer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scrape. Scrape connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bauer momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sky Scrape dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scrape throws a head kick but Bauer moves out of range.
Scrape will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scrape lands with an uppercut that bounces Bauer off the cage and back into range. Scrape throws a looping overhand right but Bauer ducks down to avoid it. Sky Scrape is winning the standup battle so far. Scrape tries to close the distance and clinch but Bauer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. That kick from Scrape tenderised Bauer's leg. Bauer is trying to keep his angry face on. Scrape moves out of range of the leg kick from Bauer. Scrape throws a big shot that misses. Scrape pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bauer back to the cage. Scrape follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Bauer takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bauer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrape.
Bauer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Scrape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bauer looks to throw the jab but Scrape is out of range. Bauer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scrape eats them both and turns towards Bauer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Bauer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Scrape tries a low kick but Bauer avoids it. A big left from Bauer misses. Scrape throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bauer to counter with a crisp jab. Bauer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Scrape throws a head kick but Bauer moves out of range.
Scrape closes the distance looking to clinch and Bauer counters with a left to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Scrape throws a right and a left that both miss. Scrape throws a front kick aimed at Bauer's knee but Bauer avoids it well. Bauer throws a leg kick but Scrape sees it coming and moves out of range. Bauer throws a big shot that misses. Vic Bauer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bauer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scrape. Scrape throws a chopping leg kick but Bauer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bauer misses with a straight right. Scrape lands with a cross. Scrape is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Scrape throws a big shot that misses. Nice uppercut there from Scrape. Bauer ducks right into an uppercut from Scrape. Bauer drops Scrape with a left right combo! Bauer follows him down to the ground into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Check out the look on Bauer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Scrape is rocked! Bauer is looking to take a break and control but Scrape is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Scrape is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Scrape's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scrape prevents Bauer from moving into mount. Bauer throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Scrape works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Scrape trying to control but Bauer postures up.
Bauer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Bauer scoring with strikes to the body and head. Scrape is looking for a sweep. Bauer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bauer missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Scrape moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Bauer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bauer looking to pass the guard. Scrape looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Bauer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Scrape pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scrape shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bauer napping and manages to drive through into side control! Bauer is trying to get back to his feet. Bauer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Scrape connects with a decent elbow. Scrape taking a breather here. Bauer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scrape wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Scrape will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Scrape throws an elbow but Bauer slips to the side and avoids it well. You can see the frustration on Bauer's face as Scrape controls the position. Bauer is looking to regain half guard here but Scrape keeps moving and retains side control. Scrape working the ground and pound. Bauer wants to control but Scrape postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bauer is trying to escape the position but Scrape is controlling the position. Bauer tries to escape but Scrape is in control. Scrape landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Bauer tries to escape but Scrape is in control. Bauer taking a bit of punishment here - Scrape scoring with strikes. Scrape scoring with punches and elbows. Scrape working the ground and pound but Bauer is defending the strikes. Scrape trying to control the position but Bauer is working away. Scrape 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. Bauer is trying to improve his position. Bauer is trying to buck Scrape off. Scrape throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bauer defending against the ground and pound. Scrape postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Scrape wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bauer keeps working. Bauer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bauer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Scrape fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Scrape looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bauer is avoiding damage well.
Bauer is trying to buck Scrape off. Bauer is trying to control Scrape's posture but Scrape avoids it. Bauer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scrape kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Scrape is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Bauer is pushing Scrape's head away, looking to escape. Scrape manages to hold on to the position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Scrape tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scrape has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Scrape working the head with strikes. Bauer defending against the ground and pound. Bauer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Scrape's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Scrape passes to side control. Bauer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Scrape asserts his dominance and retains side control. Bauer tries to buck Scrape off but Scrape is having none of it. Bauer is pushing Scrape's head away, looking to escape. Scrape manages to hold on to the position though. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Bauer regains half guard. Scrape looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bauer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this 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! Scrape trying to control from half guard but Bauer is working away.
And that's the end of the fight! Sky Scrape showed his dominance in that final round. I think Scrape has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sky Scrape! Sky Scrape managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Katukauppa.com, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski comes to the cage accompanied by VHB - Freedom Fighter. Ford comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stand up - Ludacris kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jacob Ford told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Lebowski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacob Ford! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lebowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lebowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ford is able to avoid easily. Lebowski connects with a body shot. Lebowski throws a sloppy body shot
and Ford counters with a good low kick that Lebowski was not able to check. Ford lands a lovely overhand right. Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Lebowski is just out of range. Ford lands a two punch combo.
Ford slips a jab from Lebowski. Lebowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lebowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Lebowski. A chopping leg kick lands by Lebowski. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ford takes a swing at Lebowski's ribcage but misses. Lebowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Lebowski connects with the punch.
It looks like Jacob Ford has been cut. Lebowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford. Lebowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ford to score with a decent uppercut. Lebowski defending well as Ford loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lebowski paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lebowski thows a left - swing and a miss! Ford moves to clinch but Lebowski breaks away and Lebowski counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ford darts in and clinches Lebowski up against the cage. Lebowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Ford has double underhooks. Lebowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lebowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lebowski blocks an uppercut.
Ford tries to work over Lebowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lebowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as Lebowski controls the action.
Good body shot from Ford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Ford.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lebowski. Ford misses with some punches.
Ford tries to work over Lebowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but Lebowski uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lebowski. Lebowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lebowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ford moves into the clinch. Lebowski has had enough of the clinch but Ford keeps him there for the moment. Lebowski blocking some punches.
Ford tries a body shot but Lebowski blocks it.
Lebowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lebowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lebowski tries to throw a body punch but Ford avoids it by throwing Lebowski back against the cage. Ford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lebowski backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lebowski working hard to break the clinch. Nice body punch from Ford - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Ford.
Ford tries to work over Lebowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ford misses with a punch to the body.
Lebowski scores with a shot to the side of Ford's head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ford. Ford prevents Lebowski from breaking the clinch. Ford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lebowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Ford. Lebowski throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily. Lebowski gets tackled into the cage by Ford. Ford maintains the clinch. Lebowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ford prevents it.
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford lands a shot to the body. Lebowski is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but Lebowski uses good head movement to avoid it. Ford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford has a couple of punches blocked by Lebowski.
Lebowski blocking some punches.
Lebowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Lebowski is working for takedown but Ford is calmly controlling the position for now. A nice right hand lands inside from Lebowski. Lebowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Jeffrey Lebowski has been cut. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A short right from Ford. Ford tries to work over Lebowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ford lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ford lands a shoulder strike. Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but Lebowski uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Ford dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lebowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
Ford tries to clinch but Lebowski is having none of it. Lebowski takes a shot right to the bread basket. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ford. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Ford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lebowski swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lebowski throws a big shot that misses. Ford tests Lebowski's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lebowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lebowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jacob Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lebowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Lebowski keeps the fight on the outside. Lebowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lebowski looks to throw the jab but Ford is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lebowski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lebowski with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lebowski throws a hook but Ford blocks it. Lebowski throws a looping overhand right but Ford ducks down to avoid it. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Ford takes one to the chin there. Ford walks into a stiff left hand from Lebowski. Ford wants to clinch up but Lebowski keeps it at a distance. Ford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Ford. Ford ducks under a wild hook from Lebowski. Ford throws a jab but it's blocked by Lebowski. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lebowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Lebowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ford misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lebowski misses with a two punch combination.
Ford avoids the body shot from Lebowski.
Ford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lebowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Ford's head. Lebowski takes one to the side of the head.
Lebowski throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A jab from Ford does it's job there. Lebowski swings and misses with a shot to the body and Ford counters with a three punch combo that has Lebowski backing up. Lebowski nods at Ford to acknowledge the strikes. Lebowski lands an overhand right. Lebowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ford.
Lebowski misses with a straight right. Ford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ford thuds a left hand into Lebowski's body. Lebowski throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lebowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lebowski duly obliges. Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lebowski manages to avoid it. Ford tries to clinch there but Lebowski circles away.
Lebowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Lebowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford. Ford scores with a punch to the head. Lebowski stuns Ford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lebowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Ford rushes Lebowski and presses him up against the cage. Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
Lebowski tries to stall but Ford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lebowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lebowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lebowski breaks from the clinch.
Ford is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lebowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lebowski throws a hook but Ford blocks it. Ford scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Lebowski misses. Ford tries to score with a low kick but Lebowski moves his leg out of the way. Ford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Ford moves into range and clinches up with Lebowski. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ford misses with a punch to the body.
Lebowski throws a head punch that misses. Ford tries to work over Lebowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeffrey Lebowski will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lebowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Ford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lebowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nice defenses there by Ford. Lebowski lands a slapping body shot.
Lebowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ford finds it's way round the side to connect with Lebowski's head. Lebowski lands the left hand. Ford jabs at Lebowski's body. Ford is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lebowski. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lebowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ford with a body punch. A glancing blow. Ford lands with an uppercut that bounces Lebowski off the cage and back into range. Ford throws a hook but Lebowski avoids it easily. Ford misses with a double jab.
Lebowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sloppy strikes from Lebowski. Those never looked like landing. Lebowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ford throws a leg kick but Lebowski sees it coming and moves out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Lebowski. That's going to slow Ford down. Ford gets a clinch. Lebowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ford moves in looking to clinch but Lebowski pushes him off. Ford moves in looking to clinch but Lebowski pushes him off. Ford digs a good body shot into Lebowski's ribs. Ford tries to clinch but Lebowski is having none of it. Lebowski throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it. Lebowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Lebowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ford thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lebowski checks it well. Ford thumps Lebowski with a low kick. Ford lands with a hook. Lebowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Ford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A looping hook to the body misses from Lebowski. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet. A big right from Lebowski misses. Lebowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lebowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ford counters with a series of strikes. Lebowski will be more careful next time no doubt. Ford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lebowski dodges the punch combination from Ford.
Lebowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lebowski throws a nice head kick!
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lebowski swats him away and circles back towards the center. Lebowski digs a good body shot into Ford's ribs. Ford lands with a hook. Lebowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Ford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lebowski's head. Ford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lebowski. Ford scores with a jab. Lebowski walks into a jab. Lebowski throws a big shot that misses. Lebowski feints and then cracks Ford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ford down. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A cross from Lebowski lands. Ford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nice shot lands for Ford. Ford blocks a head kick by Lebowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lebowski. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lebowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Lebowski throws a head kick but Ford moves out of range.
Ford throws a looping overhand right but Lebowski ducks down to avoid it. Ford throws out a powerful jab. Lebowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lebowski keeps the fight on the outside. Ford scores with a jab to the body. Lebowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Ford. Lebowski tried to score with a low kick but Ford checks it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lebowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ford fails in his attempt to clinch. Lebowski throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jacob Ford. Well Ford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Ford! Jacob Ford seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Brigante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nguyen's choice of entrance music: Tunak Tunak Tun. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Brigante! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scotty Nguyen! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nguyen throws a low kick but Brigante avoids it. Brigante misses with a wild body shot. Nguyen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Brigante pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Brigante has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brigante there as he acknowledges the shot. Nguyen misses with a combination
and Brigante counters with a left to the body. Nguyen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brigante has time to react. Nguyen scoring well with a low kick there.
Nguyen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nguyen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nguyen blocks a body shot from Brigante. Brigante misses with the head strike.
Brigante is looking to break free of the clinch but Nguyen has double underhooks. Brigante leaning against his opponent.
Nguyen prevents a body shot from Brigante. Brigante taking a breather. Brigante tries to land knees in the clinch but Nguyen avoids the damage to the body. Brigante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brigante.
A good leg kick by Nguyen. Brigante throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nguyen counters with a series of strikes. Brigante will be more careful next time no doubt. Brigante swats away the attempt to clinch by Nguyen. A slapping leg kick lands for Nguyen.
Brigante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nguyen.
Brigante is looking to wear down Nguyen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Nguyen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brigante's sensitive parts. Brigante lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nguyen staying out of range there. Scotty Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nguyen throws a shot to the body.
Brigante thows a body shot but no joy. Nguyen is looking to slow Brigante down with leg kicks. Nguyen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Brigante is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nguyen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brigante. Brigante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nguyen manages to avoid it. A chopping leg kick lands by Nguyen. Nguyen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Brigante throws a low kick but Nguyen moves out of range easily. Brigante throws a big shot that misses. Brigante lands a nice shot to the body.
Nguyen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Nguyen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A jab from Brigante misses. A nice leg kick lands there from Brigante. Nguyen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nguyen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Brigante misses with a lunging right hand
and Nguyen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A punch lands to the side of Brigante 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brigante feints a jab promting Nguyen to slip. Brigante then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nguyen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Nguyen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Brigante takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brigante is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Nguyen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Nguyen misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brigante. Nguyen does a little dance to reset his feet. That kick from Nguyen tenderised Brigante's leg. Brigante is trying to keep his angry face on. A good leg kick by Nguyen. Brigante moves out of range of the body kick. Brigante looks to score with a jab to the body but Nguyen is just out of range. Nguyen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brigante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brigante misses with a body kick. Nguyen misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nguyen throws a right and a left that Brigante avoids nicely. Nguyen scores with a kick to the midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nguyen misses with an uppercut. Nguyen throws a leg kick but Brigante checks it. Brigante thows a body shot but no joy. Nguyen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A decent looking cross lands there for Nguyen. Brigante misses with a two punch combination.
Nguyen misses with a left hand and Brigante counters with a nice uppercut. Brigante takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nguyen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice shot lands for Brigante. Nguyen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nguyen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Nguyen dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nguyen misses with a straight left. Brigante throws a low kick but Nguyen avoids it. Nguyen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brigante. Brigante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Brigante pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Brigante misses with a straight right. Nguyen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brigante.
Nguyen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brigante has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Nguyen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nguyen lunges at Brigante with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brigante's hand. Brigante on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nguyen. Nguyen obviously looking to wear him down.
Nguyen throws a front kick aimed at Brigante's knee but Brigante avoids it well. Brigante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nguyen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brigante lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nguyen at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brigante blocks a leg kick. Brigante checks a low kick from Nguyen. Nguyen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nguyen moves out of range of the body kick from Brigante.
Nguyen misses with a double jab
letting Brigante counter with a right hand. Nguyen throws a leg kick that is checked and Brigante counters with a stiff right hand. Nguyen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Brigante scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Brigante goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Brigante misses the body punch and Nguyen counters with a nice uppercut. Nguyen works the jab nicely. Brigante dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nguyen. That did some damage! Brigante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nguyen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nguyen staying out of range there. Nguyen checks a low kick from Brigante. Nice uppercut there from Brigante. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nguyen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brigante checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Nguyen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Donk. Nguyen catches Brigante right on the button with a cross. Nguyen motions for Brigante to come forward. Nguyen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Brigante throws the left hand but Nguyen avoids the punch easily. Nguyen lands with a cross. Nguyen misses with a looping right. Nguyen jabs at Brigante's body. Brigante misses the shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Brigante. Nguyen does a little dance to reset his feet. Nguyen misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nguyen checks a low kick from Brigante. Brigante gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Brigante throws a low kick but Nguyen moves out of range easily. Nguyen tries to clinch up. Brigante misses with an uppercut. Nguyen saw that one coming. Nguyen thumps Brigante with a low kick. Nguyen lands the left hand. Nguyen cracks Brigante with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Brigante throws a solid leg kick but Nguyen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brigante. The crowd cheers as Brigante lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nguyen doesn't seem phased though. Nguyen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nguyen.
Scotty Nguyen seems to be getting the better of the standup. Brigante moves out of range as Nguyen strikes. Nguyen throws a nice looking combination but Brigante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nguyen lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nguyen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Nguyen misses with a leg kick and Brigante counters with a leg kick. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Brigante keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nguyen misses with a looping left. Brigante blocks a low kick nicely. An inside leg kick lands from Nguyen. Nguyen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Brigante misses with a hook from the clinch. Brigante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A head punch on the inside from Nguyen fails to land. A quick uppercut on the inside from Nguyen. Brigante can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Nguyen.
Brigante blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Nguyen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Brigante misses the target. Both fighters circling a little - Nguyen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Brigante has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nguyen finds it's way round the side to connect with Brigante's head. Nguyen is looking to score with low kicks. Brigante throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nguyen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Nguyen throws a series of strikes that have Brigante backpedaling.
Brigante lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Brigante looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Brigante throws a body kick the misses and Nguyen counters with a two punch combo.
Brigante is rocked! Nguyen connects with an inside leg kick. Oh Brigante is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nguyen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Brigante chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nguyen can pounce on him.
Brigante throws a head kick but Nguyen moves out of range.
Brigante misses with a combination
and Nguyen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nguyen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nguyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nguyen lands a nice hook to Brigante's body. Brigante takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Brigante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brigante tries to keep at a distance but Nguyen has taken the fight into the clinch. Still in the clinch, Nguyen scores with a nice short uppercut. Nguyen manages to break the clinch.
Nguyen jabs Brigante to the body, keeping him at a distance. Nguyen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Nguyen has managed to clinch.
Nguyen leaning against his opponent.
Nguyen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Nguyen pressing his opponent against the cage. Nguyen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nguyen creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Brigante's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Brigante drops to his knees and Nguyen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scotty Nguyen! Scotty Nguyen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Dostoevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mask's entrance music is Roxette - Listen To Your Heart. A fine choice. Tiger Mask has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiger Mask! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlad Dostoevsky! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mask pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mask gets tackled into the cage by Dostoevsky. Dostoevsky maintains the clinch. Dostoevsky with a knee to the head.
Mask's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mask has a takedown stuffed. Mask looks to score with a jab to the body but Dostoevsky is just out of range. Dostoevsky throws a shot from downtown. Mask moves away and avoids it. Vlad Dostoevsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dostoevsky misses with a jab to the body
letting Mask counter with a right hand. Dostoevsky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Mask lands a right hook to the body.
Mask misses with a looping right. Mask swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mask tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Mask. Dostoevsky swings for the body but Mask moves out of range.
Mask scores with a shot to the body.
Mask tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action! Dostoevsky digs a good hook to Mask's body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mask throws a front kick that sends Dostoevsky stumbling back into the cage. Mask lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Mask pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Dostoevsky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Dostoevsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Dostoevsky throws out a leg kick but Mask moves out of range and Dostoevsky only half commits. Dostoevsky moves out of range of the body kick. Mask 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. Dostoevsky throws a body punch but Mask moves out of range. Mask keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Mask blocks the low kick. Dostoevsky avoids the body shot from Mask.
Mask lands with an uppercut that bounces Dostoevsky off the cage and back into range. Dostoevsky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dostoevsky. Mask does a little dance to reset his feet. Dostoevsky jabs Mask to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dostoevsky thows a body shot but no joy. Dostoevsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Dostoevsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Mask circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Dostoevsky. That snapped Mask's head back.
The fighters circling - Dostoevsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mask throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. This has been an exciting period of action! Dostoevsky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mask's calf. Mask tries to keep at a distance but Dostoevsky has taken the fight into the clinch. Mask is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dostoevsky to keep the fight standing. Mask breaks the clinch.
Dostoevsky lands with a good body shot. Dostoevsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Mask circles away.
Vlad Dostoevsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mask tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dostoevsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Mask. Mask misses with a body kick. Mask with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dostoevsky is looking to clinch but Mask is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mask avoids a kick to the body.
Mask thows a body shot but no joy. Mask looks for a takedown but Dostoevsky sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiger Mask. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dostoevsky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dostoevsky. Mask does a little dance to reset his feet. Dostoevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Decent striking displayed by Dostoevsky there. Dostoevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Mask lands the left hand. Mask slips a jab from Dostoevsky. Dostoevsky is looking to chop away at Mask's legs. Dostoevsky finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dostoevsky takes a swing at Mask's ribcage but misses. Mask's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mask duly obliges. Mask throws a big shot that misses. Dostoevsky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mask rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mask takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Mask is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dostoevsky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Mask misses with a wild body shot. Dostoevsky misses with a wild body shot. Mask connects with a high kick. Mask pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Dostoevsky misses with an uppercut. Mask throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Dostoevsky there. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky moves into the clinch. Dostoevsky scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dostoevsky unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dostoevsky blocks a body shot from Mask. Mask can't find room to land a body shot as Dostoevsky controls the action.
Dostoevsky misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vlad Dostoevsky will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Dostoevsky lands a nice hook to Mask's body. Mask takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Dostoevsky. Mask does a little dance to reset his feet. Mask connects with a solid leg kick. Dostoevsky swings for the body but Mask moves out of range.
Dostoevsky blocks a head kick by Mask.
Mask shoots in and bounces Dostoevsky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Mask trying to control the position from guard on top but Dostoevsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mask trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dostoevsky manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Mask is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. 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. Dostoevsky would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Dostoevsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Mask is retaining full guard. Dostoevsky tries to stand but Mask is controlling from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dostoevsky preventing the sweep. Mask seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Dostoevsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Mask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vlad Dostoevsky. Dostoevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mask swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dostoevsky misses with a low kick. Mask dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dostoevsky. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dostoevsky misses with a body shot.
Mask misses with an uppercut. Dostoevsky saw that one coming. Mask avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mask avoids the body shot from Dostoevsky.
Nice sprawl there from Dostoevsky as Mask shoots in. Dostoevsky lands a head shot. Dostoevsky lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Dostoevsky is predictable there and Mask counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dostoevsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mask is looking to land body kicks. Mask lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mask punishes Dostoevsky's body with a nice straight punch. Dostoevsky is looking to slow Mask down with leg kicks. Mask throws a hook but Dostoevsky blocks it. Dostoevsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Mask is just out of range. Mask misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mask throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Mask takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dostoevsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dostoevsky stuffs the takedown. Mask misses with a wild body shot. Dostoevsky wants to clinch up but Mask keeps it at a distance. Horrible takedown by Mask or perhaps it was just good defense by Dostoevsky which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiger Mask. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dostoevsky swings and misses with a shot to the body and Mask connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mask looks to score with a jab to the body but Dostoevsky is just out of range. Mask takes a shot right to the bread basket. Dostoevsky swings for the body but Mask moves out of range.
Dostoevsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Mask just misses with a punch to the body.
Dostoevsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Mask throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dostoevsky just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mask uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky clinches. Mask tries to work over Dostoevsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dostoevsky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mask blocks it with crossed arms. A right hook to the body lands for Mask.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mask pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mask connects with a solid leg kick. Dostoevsky takes a body punch but keeps moving. Dostoevsky avoids the body shot from Mask.
Dostoevsky dips to his left and cracks Mask with an uppercut! Some bone on bone action there as Dostoevsky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dostoevsky tries to clinch there but Mask circles away.
Dostoevsky throws a body punch but Mask moves out of range. A jab from Mask misses. Mask throws a series of punches but Dostoevsky moves out of range. 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 Tiger Mask will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dostoevsky misses with a low kick. Dostoevsky lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dostoevsky misses the target. Mask looks to score with a jab to the body but Dostoevsky is just out of range. Mask scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dostoevsky doesn't seem bothered though. Mask 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. Dostoevsky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Dostoevsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mask. Dostoevsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dostoevsky tries to land a front kick but Mask steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Dostoevsky wants to clinch up but Mask keeps it at a distance. Dostoevsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mask tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sloppy strikes from Mask. Those never looked like landing. Good leg kick by Dostoevsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch combination from Mask misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mask cracks a nice hook into Dostoevsky's ribs. Dostoevsky thuds a left hand into Mask's body. Mask lands with a shot to the body. Dostoevsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Mask is just out of range. Mask doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Some bone on bone action there as Mask checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Dostoevsky lands a body shot.
Dostoevsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mask scores with a jab to the jaw. Dostoevsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mask looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Vlad Dostoevsky seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dostoevsky on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Dostoevsky moves in looking to clinch but Mask pushes him off. Dostoevsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Mask tries for a takedown but Dostoevsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Dostoevsky swings for the body but Mask moves out of range.
Mask swings for the body but Dostoevsky moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mask throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mask keeps the fight on the outside. Dostoevsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mask delivers a nice body kick. Dostoevsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Mask is just out of range. Mask is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Dostoevsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mask manages to avoid it. Mask fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dostoevsky manages to avoid it. Dostoevsky moves out of range as Mask throws a body kick.
Dostoevsky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Mask misses with a takedown attempt - Dostoevsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Mask pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dostoevsky is out of range and Mask settles back down. Dostoevsky has managed to clinch.
Dostoevsky looking to throw knees to the head but Mask is blocking nicely.
Dostoevsky pushes off an throws an elbow but Mask leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mask tries to break free but Dostoevsky pushes him back against the cage. Mask is trying to break free. Mask tries a body shot but Dostoevsky blocks it.
Dostoevsky looking to throw knees to the head but Mask is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mask creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Mask tries to pull guard but Dostoevsky holds him up against the cage and eventually Mask drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiger Mask. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dostoevsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dostoevsky keeps control of Mask as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Mask scores with a hook to the body. Dostoevsky scores with a shot to the side of Mask's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mask pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mask avoids the body shot from Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mask swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dostoevsky connects with an inside leg kick. Mask throws a right hand that Dostoevsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Dostoevsky also avoids with ease. Mask throws a head kick but Dostoevsky moves out of range.
Mask walks into a jab. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Dostoevsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mask is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dostoevsky. Dostoevsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dostoevsky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dostoevsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mask's sensitive parts. Dostoevsky misses the shot to the body. Dostoevsky swings for the body but Mask moves out of range.
Dostoevsky misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Dostoevsky really dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dostoevsky misses with a low kick as Mask jumps back. Mask scores with a nice strike. Mask lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dostoevsky tries to clinch but Mask is having none of it. Dostoevsky throws an off balance right hand
and Mask counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dostoevsky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Dostoevsky is looking to clinch but Mask is avoiding it.
A shot to the liver by Dostoevsky. Beautiful body shot. Dostoevsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mask counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Mask throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mask tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dostoevsky throws out a leg kick but Mask moves out of range and Dostoevsky only half commits. Mask misses the shot to the body. Dostoevsky has closed the distance and engaged Mask in a clinch.
Mask dodges an elbow strike from Dostoevsky.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dostoevsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dostoevsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mask backwards. Mask wants to get back to striking at distance but Dostoevsky won't allow it.
Dostoevsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mask has had enough of the clinch but Dostoevsky keeps him there for the moment. Dostoevsky tries a knee to the head but Mask blocks it.
Mask pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dostoevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mask moves away. Dostoevsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mask doesn't seem bothered though. Dostoevsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by Mask.
Dostoevsky punishes Mask's body with a nice straight punch. Dostoevsky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dostoevsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dostoevsky misses with a low kick as Mask jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mask dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dostoevsky. That did some damage! Dostoevsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mask doesn't seem bothered though. Dostoevsky swings for the body but Mask moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dostoevsky. Mask does a little dance to reset his feet. Mask closes the distance and clinches up with Dostoevsky, looking for a takedown. Mask pushes Dostoevsky against the cage but Dostoevsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Mask wants to slow Dostoevsky down by chopping away at his legs. Mask tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dostoevsky is able to avoid easily. Mask throws a right and a left that Dostoevsky avoids nicely. Dostoevsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mask.
Dostoevsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mask doesn't seem bothered though. Dostoevsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Dostoevsky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Dostoevsky walks into a left hand. Dostoevsky just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mask fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dostoevsky manages to avoid it. Mask lands with an overhand left. Dostoevsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mask was well out of range. Poor timing from Dostoevsky. Jab from Dostoevsky. Mask throws a sloppy head kick and Dostoevsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dostoevsky checks a leg kick nicely. Mask throws a half hearted mid kick. Mask misses with a wild body shot. Dostoevsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Dostoevsky avoids the head kick by Mask.
Dostoevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mask paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mask misses with a double jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mask, right into the meat.
Dostoevsky tries to land a front kick but Mask steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Mask drives through with a takedown into guard. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mask stopping the sweep attempt from Dostoevsky. Dostoevsky keeping full guard, as Mask tries to pass. Mask is looking to advance position but Dostoevsky has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mask is looking to get to half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mask regains half guard. Mask is not content to let Dostoevsky control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tiger Mask will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dostoevsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mask. Dostoevsky moves out of range of the body kick from Mask.
Mask throws a head kick but Dostoevsky moves out of range.
Dostoevsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mask manages to avoid it. Mask avoids the body shot from Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dostoevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mask moves away. Mask throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mask throws a leg kick and Dostoevsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dostoevsky slips a jab and a cross from Mask.
Mask throws a body punch but Dostoevsky moves out of range. Dostoevsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mask manages to avoid it. Mask moves away from the strike by Dostoevsky. Mask lands a glancing blow to the side of Dostoevsky's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dostoevsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Mask is just out of range. Dostoevsky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dostoevsky scores with a spinning back kick! Mask on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Mask on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Good leg kick by Dostoevsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mask avoids the body shot from Dostoevsky.
Mask throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dostoevsky tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mask is in Dostoevsky's guard. Mask throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Dostoevsky keeping moving, preventing Mask from controlling successfully. Dostoevsky trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dostoevsky is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Mask throwing strikes from guard but Dostoevsky blocks nicely. Mask sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dostoevsky's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mask seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dostoevsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Mask scoring with strikes to the body and head. Tiger Mask overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mask looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mask stalling away here and it's allowed Dostoevsky to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Mask looking to pass the guard. Mask trying to control the position from guard on top but Dostoevsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mask throws a big right hand that misses. Mask postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dostoevsky is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mask, into his guard. Dostoevsky stopping the sweep attempt from Mask.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mask is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Dostoevsky tries to roll over but Mask keeps him under control. Dostoevsky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dostoevsky. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mask with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight! Tiger Mask showed his dominance in that final round. I think Mask has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vlad Dostoevsky! Vlad Dostoevsky is the new welterweight champion! Vlad Dostoevsky took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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