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UMMA - Key Story ! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veeti Pelto Pekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucky Me has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucky Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veeti Pelto Pekka!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelto Pekka throws a shot from downtown. Me moves away and avoids it.
Pelto Pekka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Me.
It looks like Veeti Pelto Pekka has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Me.
Me throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pelto Pekka misses with a wild body shot.
Pelto Pekka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Me misses.
Pelto Pekka throws a body punch but Me moves out of range.
Me misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pelto Pekka.
Pelto Pekka throws an off balance right hand
and Me counters with a two punch combo.
Pelto Pekka is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Me swats away the attempt to clinch by Pelto Pekka.
Pelto Pekka is still on wobbly legs! Can Me finish him?
Me misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Me throws a body punch but Pelto Pekka moves out of range.
Pelto Pekka looks to throw the jab but Me is out of range.
Me lands a big right hook! Pelto Pekka looks hurt but is still standing! Me lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Pelto Pekka falls down and Me dives in with a huge hammer fist! Pelto Pekka's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Me runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucky Me!
Lucky Me managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BioLuvoil, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Kamakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennet kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. Kamakazi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cooking by the book. Kid Kamakazi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charles Bennet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Kamakazi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennet throws a big shot that misses.
Kamakazi has closed the distance and engaged Bennet in a clinch.
Kamakazi lands a shoulder strike.
Kamakazi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bennet takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Kamakazi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bennet is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bennet is working for takedown but Kamakazi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bennet is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bennet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamakazi throws an elbow that misses.
Kamakazi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bennet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kamakazi is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamakazi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bennet lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kamakazi lands a knee to the body.
Bennet is breathing heavily.
A short right from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Kamakazi back against the cage.
Kamakazi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bennet avoiding damage as Kamakazi throws knees to the body.
Kamakazi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bennet is defending well for now.
Bennet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamakazi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Bennet is rocked!
Bennet looking for a takedown.
Oh Bennet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Kamakazi.
Bennet has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kamakazi after a bit of a struggle.
Kamakazi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bennet lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bennet takes an elbow to the temple.
Kamakazi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamakazi lands a shot to the body.
Kamakazi scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kamakazi creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bennet's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bennet drops to his knees and Kamakazi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kid Kamakazi!
A very excited looking Kid Kamakazi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Glock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tane Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. Thompson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by it was over. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romeo Glock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tane Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson moves out of range as Glock strikes.
Thompson throws the kick towards the body but Glock avoids it.
Thompson wants to slow Glock down by chopping away at his legs.
Glock misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thompson checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Glock.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glock manages to avoid it.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Glock's head.
Glock misses with an uppercut
and Thompson counters with a left to the body.
Glock throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Glock tries to land a front kick but Thompson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Glock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Glock checks a leg kick.
Glock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Thompson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Glock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. Glock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson throws a head kick that Glock semi-blocks.
Glock throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Glock. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glock misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Glock pushes him off.
Thompson lands a jab to Glock's midsection.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Glock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson throws out a leg kick but Glock moves out of range and Thompson only half commits.
Thompson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Glock misses the jab.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Jab by Thompson.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Glock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romeo Glock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glock throws a low kick but Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Glock is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glock is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Thompson tries to control but Glock wriggling away.
Thompson is landing with some decent strikes but Glock is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thompson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Thompson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A nice elbow there by Thompson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson landing shots from mount.
Thompson controlling from mount.
Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Glock is looking to escape.
Thompson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thompson trying to control but Glock is having none of it.
Thompson with shots to the head and body - Glock looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glock is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thompson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Glock because Thompson loaded up on that one.
Thompson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Glock to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Glock shrugs it off.
Glock is squirming around, avoiding Thompson's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tane Thompson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romeo Glock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson scores with a spinning back kick!
Glock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Glock throws a big shot that misses.
Glock takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Glock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thompson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Glock swings widly with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thompson throws a leg kick
and Glock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Glock.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Glock on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glock moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Glock blocks a jab.
Glock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Glock misses.
Thompson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Glock moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Glock connects with a body shot.
Glock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glock thows a body shot but no joy.
Thompson works the jab nicely.
Glock misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Glock moved away.
Thompson throws a low kick but Glock moves out of range easily.
Glock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thompson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tane Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Glock misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Thompson checks the leg kick.
Thompson wants to slow Glock down by chopping away at his legs.
Glock closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glock is trying to break free.
Glock swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glock backwards.
Glock slows down the pace here.
Glock is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Glock's elbow.
Thompson is trying to maintain a safe position but Glock gets an underhook and turns Thompson into the cage.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Glock avoids the damage to the body.
Glock has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Thompson taking a breather.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glock misses with a punch to the body.
Glock working aggressively here.
Thompson avoiding damage.
Thompson is trying to drag Glock to the mat but Glock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Glock has Thompson pressed against the cage.
Thompson is pushing Glock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries a body shot but Glock blocks it.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Glock controls the action.
Glock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Glock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Glock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Glock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thompson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Glock.
Thompson trying to stall but Glock improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tane Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Glock throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Glock throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thompson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Glock is rocked!
Thompson feints and then cracks Glock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Glock down.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Glock.
Thompson jabs at Glock's body.
Thompson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson tries to score with a low kick but Glock moves his leg out of the way.
Glock looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Glock checks a leg kick.
Glock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to clinch but Glock moves out of range.
Glock gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch.
Glock misses with a body punch.
Glock tries to stall but Thompson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson effectively controlling the action here.
Thompson lands a right hand.
Glock misses with the head strike.
Thompson trying to control the position but instead, Glock has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thompson into the cage.
Glock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glock.
Tane Thompson 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.
Glock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thompson.
Glock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson walks into a stiff left hand from Glock.
Glock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
Glock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson moves out of range as Glock strikes.
Glock throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Glock works over Thompson's head and body with a nice combination.
Thompson throws a solid leg kick but Glock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thompson.
Glock is looking to chop away at Thompson's legs.
Thompson throws a head kick that Glock semi-blocks.
Thompson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice combination there by Thompson.
Glock motions for Thompson to come forward. Glock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Glock misses.
Thompson lands with a hook. Glock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Glock thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Glock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glock throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Romeo Glock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson misses with a low kick as Glock jumps back.
Glock throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Glock misses with a double jab.
Glock misses with a left hand
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thompson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glock misses with a low kick.
Thompson slips a straight right by Glock.
Thompson tests Glock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Glock throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Glock instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Thompson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Thompson.
Tane Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Glock controls his hands.
Glock lands with a light punch inside.
Glock tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glock struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Glock blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glock is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tane Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tane Thompson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Poluyanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Torvaldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poluyanov comes to the cage accompanied by The battle is going again. Erik Torvaldsson 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Poluyanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Torvaldsson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torvaldsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torvaldsson avoids the head kick by Poluyanov.
Poluyanov scores with a hook.
Poluyanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torvaldsson.
Torvaldsson checks a low kick from Poluyanov.
Poluyanov moves out of range of the leg kick from Torvaldsson.
Torvaldsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Torvaldsson avoids the body shot from Poluyanov.
A clash of legs there as Torvaldsson blocks the low kick.
Poluyanov throws a sloppy head kick
and Torvaldsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Poluyanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torvaldsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Poluyanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poluyanov throws a sloppy head kick and Torvaldsson moves out of range easily.
Poluyanov throws a head kick but Torvaldsson moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Torvaldsson 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 Poluyanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poluyanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poluyanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Poluyanov works Torvaldsson's body with a nice hook.
Poluyanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torvaldsson. That did some damage!
Poluyanov 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Poluyanov misses the target.
Poluyanov misses with a body shot
and Torvaldsson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Poluyanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torvaldsson.
Poluyanov swinging wildly here.
Torvaldsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Poluyanov throws a sloppy head kick
and Torvaldsson counters with a good low kick that Poluyanov was not able to check.
Torvaldsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Torvaldsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Poluyanov's brow.
Poluyanov has had enough of the clinch but Torvaldsson keeps him there for the moment.
Torvaldsson gets through Poluyanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torvaldsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Poluyanov is trying to push Torvaldsson away but Torvaldsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Poluyanov tries to circle away but Torvaldsson has him pinned against the cage.
Torvaldsson working Poluyanov over with knees to the body.
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!
Torvaldsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Torvaldsson lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Vyacheslav Poluyanov has been cut.
Poluyanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Torvaldsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Poluyanov avoids the damage to the body.
Torvaldsson trying to land knees to the body.
Torvaldsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Torvaldsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Poluyanov is rocked!
Torvaldsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poluyanov's efforts to push away.
Oh Poluyanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torvaldsson has Poluyanov pressed against the cage. He pushes Poluyanov back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Torvaldsson throws a beautiful elbow that sends Poluyanov crashing to the floor! Torvaldsson piles on the pressure with more strikes! Poluyanov is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Torvaldsson!
Erik Torvaldsson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jari Harrikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Lice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrikari comes into the arena with Tool - Forty Six & 2 blaring out of the sound system. Jari Harrikari has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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199 lbs
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28
200 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jari Harrikari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimbo Lice!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrikari misses with a low kick.
Harrikari swings for the body but Lice moves out of range.
Lice moves out of range of the body kick.
Harrikari misses with a straight right.
Harrikari throws a jab when Lice was well out of range.
Lice uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harrikari has time to react.
Lice punishes Harrikari's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Lice misses.
Lice scores with a jab.
Harrikari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lice.
Harrikari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That kick from Harrikari tenderised Lice's leg. Lice is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harrikari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrikari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lice.
Harrikari uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lice has time to react.
Harrikari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lice.
Lice looks to throw the jab but Harrikari is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrikari misses with a leg kick
and Lice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harrikari throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harrikari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lice.
Lice throws a hook but Harrikari blocks it.
Harrikari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lice moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lice checks a leg kick.
Lice takes a swing at Harrikari's ribcage but misses.
Lice's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harrikari under the eye.
Lice thuds a left hand into Harrikari's body.
Lice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harrikari misses with a looping left.
Lice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harrikari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lice takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lice tries to move into range but Harrikari moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrikari is looking to slow Lice down with leg kicks.
Harrikari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrikari.
Harrikari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harrikari lands the left hand.
Lice scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harrikari feints and then cracks Lice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lice down.
Harrikari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - Harrikari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Harrikari pushes Lice away with a front kick.
Lice looks gassed!
Harrikari connects with a high kick.
Harrikari moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Harrikari. That snapped Lice's head back.
Lice cracks Harrikari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harrikari throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harrikari connects with a solid leg kick.
Harrikari lands with a kick to the temple. Lice shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lice is rocked!
Lice looks to land a right hand but Harrikari moved out of range.
Lice misses with a looping left.
Harrikari throws a nice head kick!
Lice is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrikari finish him?
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!
Harrikari lands with a good body shot.
Harrikari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harrikari walks into a jab.
Harrikari digs a good body shot into Lice's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrikari.
Lice seems to have recovered his senses.
Lice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harrikari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lice looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrikari is just out of range.
Lice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harrikari staying out of range there.
Harrikari connects with the punch.
Harrikari misses with a body kick.
Harrikari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lice tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harrikari tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Harrikari is predictable there
and Harrikari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harrikari scores with a leg kick.
Lice on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harrikari. Harrikari obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Harrikari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Harrikari dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harrikari defending well as Lice loads up on a big left hand.
Lice misses with an uppercut. Harrikari saw that one coming.
Harrikari throws a head kick but Lice moves out of range.
Harrikari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lice.
Lice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harrikari lands a big head kick that sends Lice to the canvas! Harrikari follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Harrikari!
Jari Harrikari decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyr Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temujin Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black has chosen Dropkick murphys - drink and fight as his entrance music. Tyr Uzi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Temujin Black's chin.
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24
194 lbs
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200 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyr Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Temujin Black!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black scores with a three punch combo!
Uzi closes the distance and clinches.
Uzi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Uzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black is trying to maintain a safe position but Uzi gets an underhook and turns Black into the cage.
Uzi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Uzi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Uzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Uzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black is looking for a takedown.
Uzi on the defensive, avoiding the knees 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!
Black wants to take the fight to the mat but Uzi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Uzi lands a body punch.
Black prevents a body shot from Uzi.
Uzi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Uzi as he connects with a hook.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Black on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uzi.
Uzi tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Uzi clinches with his opponent.
Uzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Black tightens his grip and picks Uzi up, before dumping him to the ground. Uzi manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Black drops back, looking for a kneebar! Uzi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Uzi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Uzi!
Uzi controlling from side mount.
Uzi lands an elbow.
Uzi is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Black's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black manages to work his way to half guard, despite Uzi's best efforts.
Black is defending against the submission attempts here by Uzi.
Well, if Uzi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Uzi is working away from the top position though.
Uzi trying to control from half guard but Black is working away.
Uzi wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Black is staying active underneath Uzi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We're going to have a standup here because Tyr Uzi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Black lands a jab to the head.
Uzi clinches.
A short right from Black.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi blocks an uppercut.
Black is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyr Uzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temujin Black.
Uzi prevents a body shot from Black.
Uzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uzi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Uzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uzi tries to stall but Black uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Black as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Black.
A short body shot lands from Uzi as the two fighters clinch.
Come on Uzi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Uzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uzi can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Uzi tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
Black cracks Uzi with a nice body shot.
Uzi lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tyr Uzi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Uzi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Uzi throws a hook but Black avoids it easily.
Uzi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Tyr Uzi has been cut.
Black lands a big shot that drops Uzi! Can he finish him?
Uzi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black trying to control but Uzi is working from the bottom.
Oh Uzi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzi has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uzi is keeping the position for now.
Uzi seems to have got his legs back now.
Uzi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Uzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Uzi's guard.
Uzi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Black scores with a couple of nice shots.
Black slips a nice elbow through Uzi's hands, connecting with Uzi's forehead.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uzi defending well though.
Uzi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Uzi tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Uzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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!
Uzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Uzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Uzi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Black cracks Uzi with a solid left hand.
Uzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Black throws a strike but Uzi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black controlling Uzi's posture.
Uzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Black has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uzi has managed to get both his arms back between Black's legs - danger averted.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uzi is one step ahead there.
Uzi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Black throwing shots but Uzi is blocking nicely.
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Uzi is defending well.
Black trying to mount his opponent but Uzi defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black throwing shots but Uzi is blocking nicely.
Uzi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyr Uzi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Uzi looks to throw the jab but Black is out of range.
Uzi slips a jab from Black.
Temujin Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Uzi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uzi catches Black with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uzi avoids the head kick by Black.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Uzi.
Uzi tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Uzi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Black wants to clinch up but Uzi keeps it at a distance.
Uzi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Black moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Uzi passes into half guard.
Temujin Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Black wants to improve his position but Uzi is controlling well.
Uzi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black moves into full guard.
Black wants to improve his position but instead Uzi has moved into half guard.
Uzi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Uzi not doing much here.
Black misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Black makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Black.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Uzi keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uzi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Uzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Black's guard.
Uzi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Uzi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Black flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Uzi trying to control the pace.
Uzi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Uzi passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black regains half guard.
Black tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Black wants to control but Uzi is keeping busy.
Uzi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Uzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyr Uzi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Uzi 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyr Uzi!
Tyr Uzi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
203 lbs
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193 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey Finn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Finn's head.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Finn clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finn swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finn shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Finn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finn.
Jones tries to clinch but Finn is having none of it.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Finn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with an uppercut. Finn saw that one coming.
Finn swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Finn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Finn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mickey Finn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn misses the shot to the body.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finn!
It looks like Tom Jones has been cut.
Finn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Finn misses the shot to the body.
Finn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones looks for the body kick but Finn saw that one coming.
Finn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Finn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Finn tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Finn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finn misses the shot to the body.
Finn tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Finn throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Mickey Finn has been cut.
Jones cracks the inside of Finn's front leg.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Finn.
Jones instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
Finn leaning against his opponent.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Finn is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finn has his back to the cage.
Finn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Finn is controlling the position.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Finn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Finn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Finn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finn backwards.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Finn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Finn tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Finn wants to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finn moves away.
Tom Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finn.
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
Finn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Finn is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Finn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones scores with a head kick.
Finn misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Finn blocks a jab.
Jones tests Finn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finn closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Finn pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Finn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finn.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finn moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Finn looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Finn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Finn if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Finn off the cage and back into range.
Finn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finn's hands.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones misses with a hook.
Finn looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Tom Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Finn blocks the leg kick.
Finn misses with a looping right.
Jones misses the jab.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Finn shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones wants to sweep here but Finn controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to keep Finn in close.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Finn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Finn pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Finn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones keeping hold of Finn's head, controlling as best he can.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Finn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Finn wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Finn moved out of range.
Finn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finn throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finn.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Finn's head back.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Finn lands a slapping body shot.
Finn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a push kick but Finn slaps the foot to one side.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Finn counters with a nice leg kick.
Finn lands with a cross.
Finn throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Finn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Finn as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
The fighters circling - Finn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Finn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Finn misses with a hook.
Finn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Finn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finn.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finn.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot by Jones.
Finn works the jab nicely.
Finn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Finn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Finn misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones digs a good hook to Finn's body.
Finn misses with an uppercut.
Finn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finn throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Finn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Finn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Finn. Finn gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Finn's ribs.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Finn throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Finn as he checks the leg kick.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finn slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mickey Finn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Finn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finn.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finn misses with a hook to the body
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Finn shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Finn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Finn blocks the body kick.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finn manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Finn's side.
Finn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Finn looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Finn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tom Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones scores with a jab. Finn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finn misses with a two punch combination.
Finn misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finn under the eye.
Finn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finn takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Finn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones looks to land a combination. Finn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Finn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones catches Finn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finn.
Jones punishes Finn's body with a nice straight punch.
Finn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Finn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finn trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key comes into the arena with Till I Collapse - Eminem blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Key!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Story!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key closes the distance and pushes Story back into the cage.
Key lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Key.
Key swings wildly with an uppercut but Story uses good head movement to avoid it.
Key trying to land knees to the body.
Story taking a breather.
Key misses with a short punch on the inside.
Key misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Key lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Story.
Story escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Key gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Story tries for a takedown but Key manages to get underhooks.
Story turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Story manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Key is trying to get back to half guard.
Story postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Key is looking to reverse the position.
Story throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Key works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nice strikes from Story there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Story seems content to control.
Story throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Key blocking the ground and pound attempt from Story.
Key wants to get back to full guard.
Key trying to hold on to Story's head to control him but Story postures up.
Key won't allow Story to pass to mount.
Story drops an elbow to the side of Key's head.
Story working Key over with strikes.
Story not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Key is trying to stand back up but Story is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story wants to pass the guard but Key is defending well.
Key taking some punishment here, with Story in his half guard.
Story not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Story wants to take a breather but Key is having none of it.
Story throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Story prevents Key from improving his position.
Key is refusing to be controlled, as Story sits in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Key has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Story is working away from the top position though.
Key wants to improve his position but Story is controlling well.
Key is pressing down on Story's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key looking for a guillotine here but Story defends easily.
Key keeping full guard, as Story tries to pass.
Key keeping moving, preventing Story from controlling successfully.
Story won't allow Key to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key is working hard here to advance position.
Story trying to control the position from guard on top but Key is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Story was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Key moves into the clinch.
Story is trying to trip Key. He has hold of a leg but Key is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Story persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key is looking to stand up but Story isn't so interested in that idea.
Key will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Story trying to control the position from guard on top but Key is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Key manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Story can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Story dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Key misses with a wild body shot.
Key slips under a jab from Story.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Key.
Story tries to clinch up but Key circles away and keeps his distance.
Key misses the shot to the body.
Key steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Story.
Story displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Key throws out the jab.
Story throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Story.
Story shoots in but Key avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Story shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Key pinned against the cage. Key gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tim Key seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Key throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key connects with a single shot there.
Story moves away from the strike by Key.
Key throws an overhand right that lands on Story's shoulder, as Story tries to avoid the shot.
Story misses the shot to the body.
Key clinches up with Story and pushes him back against the cage.
Story is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Key is defending well.
Tim Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Story.
Story goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Story is looking to control Key's arms but Key gets an underhook and turns him. Now Story has his back to the cage.
Story blocking some punches.
Story tries for a takedown but Key manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Key creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Story avoids a wild elbow strike from Key.
Key misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Story wants a takedown but no success here.
Story blocks an uppercut.
Key gets underhooks to prevent Story's takedown attempt.
Key makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Key misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Key on the inside.
Story is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Key is working Story over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Story has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Key is trying to keep an underhook but Story manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Story prevents Key from standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Key manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Key is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Key trying to control from half guard but Story is working away.
Key is working for a submission of some sort.
Key seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Key trying to work for an americana but Story has managed to regain full guard.
Key tries to free his leg and advance position but Story is retaining full guard.
Nick Story has got the better of the ground game so far.
Story keeping moving, preventing Key from controlling successfully.
Key throws a big elbow that misses.
Key drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Story dives on top into guard.
Story throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story postures up.
Story works over Key with some ground and pound from guard.
Key lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Story!
Key is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Story to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Story shrugs it off.
Story blocking the ground and pound.
Key avoids the attempt from Story to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Story is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Key dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Key forces Story back against the cage and clinches.
Story has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Key after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Key fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Key scores with a nice short uppercut.
Story can't get the takedown.
Story is working for takedown but Key is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tim Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Story.
Story lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tim Key has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Key lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Story prevents a body shot from Key.
Key working aggressively here.
Key is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Story can't find room to land a body shot as Key controls the action.
Key tries a body shot but Story blocks it.
Key's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Story jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Story is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Key clinches up with Story and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Key is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Story blocks a body shot from Key.
Key digs a right hand into Story's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Story's gas tank.
Story gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Key is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Story missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Key wants to get back to his feet.
Key trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story throwing shots but Key is blocking nicely.
Key is trying to stand back up but Story is controlling him
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Key has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Story is working away from the top position though.
We're going to have a standup here because Tim Key wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice shot lands for Key.
Key tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Story was well out of range. Poor timing from Key.
Key looks to land a right hand but Story moved out of range.
Key instigates a clinch.
Story is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Key gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Key stops a takedown attempt from Story.
Key works on Story's body with a couple of short punches.
Story blocks an uppercut.
Story is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Key can't fight it off and eventually Story manages to take the fight to the floor. Key looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Key looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story postures up.
Key looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Story postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tim Key wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Story thows a body shot but no joy.
Key tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Story was well out of range. Poor timing from Key.
Story ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Key moves away.
Key throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Story throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story gets the takedown into side control.
Key tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Story wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Key is pushing Story's head away, looking to escape. Story manages to hold on to the position though.
Story is looking to take a break and control but Key is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Story fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Key holding on.
Key is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Story grinds an elbow into Key's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tim Key did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Story is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Key.
Story feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Story takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Story.
Story is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Key scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Story fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Key manages to avoid it.
Key moves into the clinch.
Key lands an elbow inside that Story shrugs off.
Key is fighting off a takedown attempt but Story is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Key to the mat. Key regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Key controlling Story's posture.
Key tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Story is controlling him.
Key lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Story!
Key postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Story looks a forlorn figure.
Key is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Key looks to score with a jab to the body but Story is just out of range.
Key misses the shot to the body.
Key closes the distance and pushes Story back into the cage.
Story has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Key after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Key fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Key scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Story is trying to pull guard but Key turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tim Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Story.
Key misses with the head strike.
Story cracks Key with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Story.
Key misses with the head strike.
Story makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Story wants to take the fight to the mat but Key manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Story.
Story tries to work over Key's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Story misses with a hook to the ribs.
Key prevents the takedown attempt.
Story tries a body shot but Key blocks it.
Key can't find room to land a body shot as Story controls the action.
Story goes for a takedown in the clinch but Key prevents it.
Story is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Key is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Key is defending well.
Key lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Key.
Key breaks the clinch.
Story tries to keep at a distance but Key has taken the fight into the clinch.
Key is working Story over against the cage.
Story blocks an uppercut.
Key tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Key lands a left hand that snaps the head of Story backwards.
Story is looking to control Key's arms but Key gets an underhook and turns him. Now Story has his back to the cage.
Key swings wildly with an uppercut but Story uses good head movement to avoid it.
Key lands a body punch in the clinch.
Story is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Key to keep the fight standing.
Key lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Key lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Key lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Story prevents a body shot from Key.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Key.
Story blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Key working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Key working aggressively here.
Key swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Key lands a nice knee to the body.
Key misses with a hook from the clinch.
Story goes for a takedown attempt but Key pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Key forces Story back against the cage and clinches.
Story misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Key on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Story manages to break the clinch.
Key swings for the body but Story moves out of range.
Story ducks under a wild hook from Key.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Key had his way with Nick Story in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Story moves out of range of the leg kick from Key.
Key steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Story.
Key scores with a decent looking hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Story.
Key throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Key is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Key lands a body shot.
Story swings for the body but Key moves out of range.
Story shoots in but no luck this time.
Key lands with a cross.
Story misses the body punch
and Key counters with a nice body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Key, as that shot connected.
Key's corner calls for a 1-2. Key obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Story takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Key misses with the combination.
Story steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Key.
Key rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Story moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Story connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Key's hands.
Story fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Key manages to avoid it.
Key closes the distance and clinches.
Key gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Story.
Tim Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Story.
Story has picked Key up - he's going for a ride! Story dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Story is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Key on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Key is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key is doing well to control the position and prevent Story from advancing to side control.
Key looks like he's trying to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Story prevents Key from improving his position.
Story trying to control from half guard but Key is working away.
Key is trying to stand back up but Story is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key is trying to control but can't.
Key wants to improve his position but Story is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tim Key wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Story uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Key.
Story is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Key forces Story back against the cage and clinches.
Story blocking some punches.
Key tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Key cracks Story with a nice body shot.
Story has a couple of punches blocked by Key.
Key tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Key is pressed up against the cage. Story has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Key down to the mat. Key avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Key takes a swing at Story's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story misses with a wild body shot.
Story thows a body shot but no joy.
Story ducks under a wild hook from Key.
Story moves into range and connects with a jab.
Key takes one to the side of the head.
Key moves away from the strike by Story.
Key just misses with a punch to the body.
Nick Story has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Key takes a swing at Story's ribcage but misses.
Key looks to score with a jab to the body but Story is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Story pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Key.
Tim Key is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Story takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Key clinches up with Story and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Key showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Key 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Key!
Tim Key retains his bantamweight title!
Tim Key tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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