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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Guivarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Subbotin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Guivarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Subbotin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subbotin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Subbotin has control of an arm but Guivarra manages to advance to Subbotin's back!
Subbotin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Guivarra gets his way!
Subbotin looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Guivarra trying to control momentarily.
Subbotin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Subbotin regains half guard.
Subbotin is positioning himself well to prevent Guivarra advancing to mount.
Subbotin has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Guivarra. Oh but Subbotin has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Guivarra goes limp - he's gone! Subbotin jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vladimir Subbotin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philipp Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henrik Larsson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philipp Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanders tries to bum rush Larsson with a series of wild strikes but Larsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Sanders misses.
Larsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanders finds it's way round the side to connect with Larsson's head.
A slow jab from Larsson misses its intended target.
Sanders lands a nice leg kick that just misses Larsson's sensitive parts.
Sanders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanders displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Larsson.
Larsson dodges the punch combination from Sanders.
Larsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Larsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A good leg kick by Sanders.
Sanders moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sanders stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson moves into the clinch.
Sanders is looking to break free of the clinch but Larsson has double underhooks.
Larsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanders tries to sprawl out of it but Larsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanders manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Philipp Sanders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanders checks a leg kick.
Sanders lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Larsson backs up against the cage.
Nice jab there from Sanders.
Sanders connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanders stalks Larsson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Larsson's face. Larsson staggers backwards, shaken.
Larsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Sanders slams his shin into Larsson's torso.
Sanders moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Larsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson prevents Sanders from getting back to his feet.
Larsson gets to his feet - Sanders follows without any prompting.
Sanders lands a two punch combo.
Larsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanders.
Larsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanders is fending him off so far but Larsson persists. Nope, Sanders circles away and we're back to standing.
Philipp Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrik Larsson.
Larsson looks gassed!
Sanders lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanders lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Sanders.
A left and a right from Sanders both land. Nice combination.
Larsson wants to clinch.
Sanders scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sanders looks to land a combination. Larsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sloppy strikes from Sanders. Those never looked like landing.
Sanders lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Larsson backs up against the cage.
Sanders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left and a right from Sanders both land. Nice combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanders.
Sanders lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sanders lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Larsson backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders scores with a one two! Larsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Sanders.
Sanders throws a nice looking combination but Larsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanders connects with a leg kick. Larsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanders misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Sanders. Those never looked like landing.
Sanders throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sanders misses with a double jab.
Larsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanders scores with a one two! Larsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sanders chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanders lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Larsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Larsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Larsson scores with a takedown into Sanders's guard.
Larsson won't allow Sanders to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Larsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philipp Sanders dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanders throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larsson.
Larsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left and a right from Sanders both land. Nice combination.
Sanders misses with a two punch combination.
Larsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanders throws a series of punches but Larsson moves out of range.
Sanders misses with a two punch combination.
Philipp Sanders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanders moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Larsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Larsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Larsson dodges the punch combination from Sanders.
Sanders connects with a leg kick. Larsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sanders cracks the inside of Larsson's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanders lands a jab-cross combination.
A good leg kick by Sanders.
Sloppy strikes from Sanders. Those never looked like landing.
Sanders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanders swivels and escapes.
Philipp Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Philipp Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrik Larsson.
Sanders stuffs the takedown.
Larsson is breathing heavily.
Sanders cracks Larsson with an open hand slap.
Sanders lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
No luck for Larsson with that takedown attempt.
Sanders cracks the inside of Larsson's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanders.
Larsson looks for a takedown but Sanders sprawls well.
Sanders throws a series of strikes that have Larsson backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders throws a leg kick which misses Larsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Larsson tries to avoid it.
Sanders lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanders.
Sanders throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanders throws a right and a left that Larsson avoids nicely.
Larsson wants to clinch.
Sanders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanders lands a nice leg kick that just misses Larsson's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders scores with a three punch combo!
Larsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sanders displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sanders lands with a nice body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanders scores with a four punch combination!
Sanders scores with a leg kick.
Sanders closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanders goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Philipp Sanders is winning the standup battle so far.
Larsson tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders lands a two punch combo.
Sanders is working the combinations to good effect here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanders lands a jab-cross combination.
Larsson tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throws a combination. Larsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larsson can do to turn this around?
Larsson misses with a takedown attempt - Sanders sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larsson moves in looking to clinch but Sanders pushes him off.
Larsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanders sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larsson somewhat.
Sanders feints and then cracks Larsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larsson down.
Sanders throws a one two combo.
Sanders looks to land a combination. Larsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanders scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice combination there by Sanders.
Sanders lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanders feints a jab promting Larsson to slip. Sanders then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Larsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philipp Sanders dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Sanders. Those never looked like landing.
Sanders lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Larsson backs up against the cage.
Larsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Larsson rushes Sanders and presses him up against the cage.
Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larsson looks to throw the jab but Sanders is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Sanders finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanders slips a jab and a cross from Larsson.
Larsson slips a jab and a cross from Sanders.
Sanders pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Larsson back to the cage. Sanders follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Larsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanders circles away.
Sanders misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanders leaves Larsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Larsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanders.
Sanders connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanders looks to land a combination. Larsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sanders lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanders cracks Larsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanders feints a jab promting Larsson to slip. Sanders then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Larsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sanders stuffs the takedown.
Philipp Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrik Larsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson fails with the takedown.
Larsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sanders works over Larsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanders moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sanders pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Larsson back to the cage. Sanders follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanders looks to land a combination. Larsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Larsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanders!
A slapping body kick lands there for Sanders.
Sanders scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders lands a jab-cross combination.
A right-left combo lands from Sanders.
A good leg kick by Sanders.
A nice combination there by Sanders.
Sanders works over Larsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larsson shoots for a takedown but Sanders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanders lands a two punch combo.
Larsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larsson is defended easily by Sanders.
Larsson 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sanders fakes the leg kick and cracks Larsson in the body.
Sanders lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Larsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanders tries to sprawl out of it but Larsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanders manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanders lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Larsson backs up against the cage.
Larsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanders.
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!
Sanders scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henrik Larsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Philipp Sanders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanders scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Philipp Sanders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanders, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philipp Sanders!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heikki Vennamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boyd Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vennamo comes to the cage accompanied by Bacchuksen tiellä. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Vennamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boyd Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Boyd Lucas has been cut.
Lucas tests Vennamo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lucas staying out of range there.
Vennamo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vennamo misses with a double jab.
Vennamo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vennamo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lucas throws a body kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas throws a body kick that misses.
Lucas throws a leg kick that misses.
Vennamo misses with a few strikes there.
Vennamo avoids the body shot from Lucas.
Lucas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vennamo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucas circles away quickly and effectively.
Vennamo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lucas.
Vennamo moves away from the strike by Lucas.
Vennamo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vennamo avoids the head kick by Lucas.
Vennamo cracks Lucas with a good jab.
Vennamo throws a lazy right hand but Lucas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vennamo fails to land with a series of punches.
Vennamo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vennamo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lucas misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vennamo swinging wildly here.
Lucas is looking to chop away at Vennamo's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vennamo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucas.
Vennamo tries to bum rush Lucas with a series of wild strikes but Lucas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vennamo tries to move into range but Lucas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good work by Vennamo as he checks the leg kick.
Vennamo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vennamo swings for the body but Lucas moves out of range.
Lucas misses with a kick to the body.
Vennamo tries to bum rush Lucas with a series of wild strikes but Lucas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vennamo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boyd Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vennamo throws a series of punches but Lucas moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Lucas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lucas lands a jab to the nose.
Lucas misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vennamo's head.
Lucas throws a body punch but Vennamo moves out of range.
Vennamo ducks under a wild hook from Lucas.
A telegraphed right hand from Vennamo misses the target.
Lucas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lucas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vennamo.
Vennamo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lucas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lucas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lucas dodges the punch combination from Vennamo.
A left and a right from Vennamo both land. Nice combination.
Vennamo throws a combination that misses
and Lucas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lucas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vennamo finds it's way round the side to connect with Lucas's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas lands with an uppercut that bounces Vennamo off the cage and back into range.
Lucas dodges the punch combination from Vennamo.
Vennamo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lucas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vennamo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vennamo connects with a body shot that sends Lucas's belly button to the back.
Lucas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vennamo misses with the combination.
Lucas jabs Vennamo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vennamo is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vennamo.
A telegraphed right hand from Vennamo misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Lucas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boyd Lucas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lucas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lucas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vennamo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vennamo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vennamo.
Lucas scores with a leg kick.
Lucas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vennamo avoids the head kick by Lucas.
Lucas connects with a leg kick. Vennamo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lucas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lucas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vennamo moves away.
Some wild striking there from Vennamo.
Lucas is looking to slow Vennamo down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucas lands a nice shot that snaps Vennamo's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vennamo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vennamo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lucas can pounce on him.
Vennamo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lucas.
Vennamo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lucas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lucas!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vennamo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lucas. That one must have hurt.
Lucas lands a high kick!
Vennamo misses with a straight left.
Boyd Lucas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Lucas. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lucas.
Lucas with a hook.
Lucas lands a big head kick that sends Vennamo tumbling to the mat! Lucas takes a step backwards and waves Vennamo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vennamo is rocked!
It looks like Heikki Vennamo has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vennamo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oh Vennamo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lucas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lucas closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Vennamo! Lucas dives in looking to finish! Vennamo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyd Lucas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Raymore Ardonia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyry Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkele comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Biggest & The Best kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mirko Raymore Ardonia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Raymore Ardonia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pyry Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ardonia checks the leg kick.
Perkele slips a jab and a cross from Ardonia.
Ardonia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perkele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from Ardonia does no damage.
Perkele closes the distance but Ardonia moves to the side
and Ardonia counters with a two punch combo.
Ardonia throws a nice looking combination but Perkele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ardonia blocks a leg kick.
Ardonia throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ardonia looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkele is just out of range.
Ardonia looks to land a combination but Perkele avoids it well.
Ardonia throws a right hand that Perkele ducks under and follows up with a left that Perkele also avoids with ease.
Ardonia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ardonia misses with a body shot.
Mirko Raymore Ardonia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ardonia misses with a wild combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perkele.
Perkele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ardonia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perkele throws a low kick but Ardonia avoids it.
Perkele is looking to score with low kicks.
Perkele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Ardonia blocks the low kick.
Perkele tries a low kick but Ardonia avoids it.
Perkele lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice cross by Perkele.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ardonia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ardonia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ardonia works over Perkele's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele slips a jab from Ardonia.
Ardonia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perkele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perkele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ardonia.
Perkele changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ardonia tries to avoid it but Perkele manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ardonia to the ground. Ardonia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Perkele is looking to score with low kicks.
Perkele fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ardonia fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirko Raymore Ardonia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Ardonia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Perkele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perkele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Perkele avoids the body shot from Ardonia.
Ardonia throws a series of strikes that have Perkele backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Ardonia.
Ardonia lands a right hook to the body.
Perkele pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ardonia is out of range and Perkele settles back down.
Perkele tries to clinch up.
Ardonia blocks a head kick by Perkele.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele tried to score with a low kick but Ardonia checks it.
Ardonia takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Ardonia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perkele throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ardonia counters with a straight right hand.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Perkele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ardonia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ardonia throws a nice looking combination but Perkele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ardonia checks a low kick from Perkele.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ardonia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ardonia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perkele is looking to chop away at Ardonia's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Raymore Ardonia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Perkele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Ardonia.
Perkele wants to clinch up but Ardonia keeps it at a distance.
Perkele is looking to chop away at Ardonia's legs.
Perkele is looking to chop away at Ardonia's legs.
A punch combination from Ardonia misses.
Ardonia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ardonia misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Ardonia.
Ardonia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ardonia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ardonia throws a right hand that Perkele ducks under and follows up with a left that Perkele also avoids with ease.
Perkele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ardonia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ardonia thows a body shot but no joy.
Ardonia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ardonia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Perkele wants to clinch up but Ardonia keeps it at a distance.
Perkele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ardonia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ardonia is looking to wear down Perkele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ardonia misses with a series of wild punches.
Perkele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ardonia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perkele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perkele fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ardonia connects with a body shot that sends Perkele's belly button to the back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ardonia.
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!
Perkele throws a chopping leg kick but Ardonia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ardonia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ardonia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perkele.
Perkele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ardonia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Perkele is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perkele is still on wobbly legs! Can Ardonia finish him?
Ardonia keeps the fight on the outside.
Perkele seems to have recovered his senses.
Ardonia blocks a leg kick.
Perkele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Perkele tries to clinch up
and Ardonia counters with a straight right hand.
Mirko Raymore Ardonia is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perkele motions for Ardonia to come forward. Perkele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ardonia lands a nice hook to Perkele's body. Perkele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ardonia cracks Perkele with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Perkele looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ardonia finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Ardonia moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ardonia pounces like a tiger and cracks Perkele with a vicious hook! Perkele is down but not out! Ardonia follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mirko Raymore Ardonia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mc Jitus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hello Chippy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hello Chippy enters the cage!
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29
213 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
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188 lbs
9 - 14 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Mc Jitus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hello Chippy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chippy fails with the takedown
and Jitus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chippy with a poor takedown
and Jitus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jitus takes a swing at Chippy's ribcage but misses.
Chippy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jitus.
Jitus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chippy.
Jitus throws a series of punches but Chippy avoids them all with ease.
Jitus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chippy.
Mc Jitus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hello Chippy.
Jitus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chippy circles away quickly and effectively.
Chippy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chippy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chippy tries for a takedown but Jitus circles away easily
letting Jitus counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitus scores with a punch to the head.
Jitus lands with a cross.
Chippy is rocked!
Jitus shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Chippy takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Jitus sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Chippy bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mc Jitus!
During a confident post fight interview, Mc Jitus 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Juha Mieto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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22
183 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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22
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juha Mieto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mieto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mieto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kantola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kantola checks a leg kick.
Kantola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Kantola.
Kantola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kantola explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kantola digs a good body shot into Mieto's ribs.
Mieto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kantola is out of range and Mieto settles back down.
Kantola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mieto doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mieto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mieto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kantola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kantola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mieto throws a leg kick but Kantola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kantola has a takedown stuffed.
Mieto feints a jab promting Kantola to slip. Mieto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kantola slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mieto.
Kantola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mieto tries to work over Kantola's front leg with a kick but Kantola checks it.
Kantola scores with a jab.
Kantola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mieto.
A jab from Mieto does it's job there.
Kantola throws a hook but Mieto blocks it.
Juha Mieto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooh!!! Kantola has knocked Mieto down with a huge combo! Kantola steps away and waves a wobbly Mieto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mieto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kantola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kantola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kantola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Kantola blocks the leg kick.
Kantola gets tackled into the cage by Mieto. Mieto maintains the clinch.
Kantola is looking to control Mieto's arms but Mieto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kantola has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mieto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kantola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kantola.
Mieto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kantola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kantola wants to stall.
Kantola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kantola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mieto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mieto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kantola backwards.
Kantola tries to work over Mieto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Kantola.
Kantola tries to score a body lock takedown but Mieto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola lands a left hand.
Mieto throws a punch but it's blocked by Kantola.
Kantola jumps guard but Mieto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Juha Mieto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Kantola.
Mieto looking to stall.
Kantola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kantola prevents a body shot from Mieto.
Kantola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kantola misses with a punch on the inside.
Kantola lands with a short shot to the head.
Kantola has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mieto uses from the top position.
Mieto trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mieto is sitting in close to Kantola's body. Kantola has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mieto is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mieto is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kantola.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antti Kantola!
Antti Kantola is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Antti Kantola thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles comes into the arena with Assasins creed 3 trailer. blaring out of the sound system. Avalon has chosen Harder Better Faster - Daft Punk as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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213 lbs
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Desmond Miles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Avalon!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles stuffs the takedown.
Avalon throws a looping overhand right but Miles ducks down to avoid it.
Avalon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avalon tries to clinch but Miles moves out of range.
Avalon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miles's hands.
James Avalon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avalon throws a right hand that misses
and Miles counters with a straight right hand.
Avalon moves out of range as Miles strikes.
Avalon tries to clinch up.
Avalon lands a head kick. Miles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Avalon tries to move into range but Miles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Avalon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avalon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miles moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles scores with a jab to the body.
Avalon throws the left hand but Miles avoids the punch easily.
Miles scores with a jab to the head.
Avalon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Miles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Avalon doesn't manage to clinch there - Miles circles away.
Avalon tries to clinch up.
Avalon shoots in and drives through. Miles sprawls well.
Danga de danga de dang - Avalon scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Desmond Miles has been cut.
Avalon takes the fight into the clinch.
Avalon misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Avalon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avalon.
Still in the clinch, Avalon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles managing to block the knees to the body from Avalon.
Avalon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Desmond Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Avalon.
Avalon is trying to force a seperation but Miles has the dominant position.
Avalon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miles has had enough of the clinch but Avalon keeps him there for the moment.
Miles working hard to break the clinch.
Avalon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hand to the body from Avalon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon stalling against the cage.
Miles breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Avalon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Avalon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Avalon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miles with a jab.
Miles misses with a straight left.
Avalon throws a leg kick but Miles checks it.
Avalon throws a right hand that Miles ducks under and follows up with a left that Miles also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles misses with a straight left.
Miles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Avalon slips a straight right by Miles.
Avalon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Miless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miles throws a hook but Avalon avoids it easily.
Avalon throws a nice looking combination but Miles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miles slips a jab and a cross from Avalon.
Miles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Avalon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avalon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Avalon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Miles's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Avalon misses with a low kick.
James Avalon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miles connects with a looping right hand.
Miles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Avalon avoids the body shot from Miles.
Avalon lands with a straight right. Miles didn't see that one coming.
Avalon doesn't manage to clinch there - Miles circles away.
Avalon forces Miles back against the cage and clinches.
Avalon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avalon taking a breather.
Avalon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miless head.
Miles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Avalon tries to throw a body punch but Miles avoids it by throwing Avalon back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Avalon lands a body punch.
Avalon lands a left hand.
Avalon is trying to stall.
Miles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miles prevents a body shot from Avalon.
Avalon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Avalon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Miles counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Avalon is on top in guard.
Avalon controlling from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avalon wants to control from the top but Miles keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles controlling the position.
Miles controls Avalon momentarily but Avalon frees himself.
Avalon wants to control from the top but Miles keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miles shoots in for a takedown but Avalon shows good takedown defense.
Miles swings for the body but Avalon moves out of range.
Avalon lands with a nice body punch.
Miles just misses with a punch to the body.
Avalon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Avalon trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miles is on top in guard.
Avalon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles wants to pass the guard but Avalon is keeping the position.
Miles wanted to stand there but Avalon had control of the position.
Avalon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Miles won't allow Avalon to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James Avalon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Miles throws a hook but Avalon avoids it easily.
Avalon throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Avalon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Desmond Miles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Miles throws a series of strikes that have Avalon backpedaling.
Avalon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Avalon cracks a nice hook into Miles's ribs.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch but Miles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avalon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Avalon wants to clinch up but Miles keeps it at a distance.
Avalon tries to move into range but Miles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Avalon tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown by Avalon or perhaps it was just good defense by Miles which made him look bad.
Avalon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Danga de danga de dang - Miles scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like James Avalon has been cut.
Miles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Avalon tries to clinch there but Miles circles away.
Avalon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miles blocks a jab.
Miles lands a slapping body shot.
Miles looks to score with a jab to the body but Avalon is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Miles blocks the low kick.
Miles takes one to the chin there.
Avalon tries to clinch up.
Desmond Miles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miles. Avalon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avalon misses with a series of wild punches.
Avalon shoots in but Miles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Desmond Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Avalon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles misses the shot to the body.
Miles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Avalon just misses with a punch to the body.
Miles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miles throws a shot from downtown. Avalon moves away and avoids it.
Avalon throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch but Miles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avalon has a takedown stuffed.
Avalon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Avalon somewhat.
Avalon throws a hook but Miles blocks it.
Avalon misses with an uppercut. Miles saw that one coming.
Miles defending well as Avalon loads up on a big left hand.
Avalon motions for Miles to come forward. Avalon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desmond Miles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miles lands a jab to the nose.
Avalon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miles throws a right and a left that Avalon avoids nicely.
Miles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avalon circles away quickly and effectively.
Avalon sizes up Miles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miles listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch but Miles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miles tries for a takedown but Avalon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avalon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Avalon.
Well Avalon 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Avalon!
James Avalon is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, James Avalon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Quetzalcoatl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Joe Harrison Song. Quetzalcoatl is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by J-Lo : On the Floor. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Harrison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armando Quetzalcoatl!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quetzalcoatl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quetzalcoatl throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrison takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Joe Harrison has been cut.
Quetzalcoatl tries to clinch but Harrison moves out of range.
Harrison throws a combination that misses
and Quetzalcoatl counters by moving into the clinch.
Harrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quetzalcoatl lands a right hand.
Quetzalcoatl has Harrison pressed against the cage, preventing Harrison from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Quetzalcoatl lands a damaging elbow.
Harrison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Quetzalcoatl working the clinch nicely. Harrison is working for position but Quetzalcoatl cracks him with a big knee to the head! Harrison crumples up against the cage and Quetzalcoatl lands two more shots before the ref can save Harrison! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Armando Quetzalcoatl!
Armando Quetzalcoatl is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Armando Quetzalcoatl thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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