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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Kallio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kallio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Meshuggah - obZen. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Good wrestling
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Counter striker
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Kallio!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen throws a leg kick but Kallio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kallios head.
Kallio misses with some punches.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallio.
Chen working aggressively here.
Chen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kallio backwards.
Chen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chen lands an uppercut.
A short left from Chen.
Chen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kallio backwards.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Chen avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio throws an elbow but it misses.
Kallio throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio misses with some punches.
Kallio blocks an uppercut.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kallio.
Chen works on Kallio's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen scores with a shot to the side of Kallio's head.
Chen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kallio is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chen to the mat. Chen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kallio looks gassed!
Chen has control of Kallio's left arm, preventing Kallio from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio trying to control but Chen is working from the bottom.
Chen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chen tries to get out of the position.
Kallio won't allow Chen to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henrik Kallio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chen lunges at Kallio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kallio's hand.
Kallio tries to keep at a distance but Chen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chen lands with a right to the head.
Chen lands with a right to the head.
Chen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kallio is rocked!
Chen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kallio takes a shot to the head.
Chen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kallio backwards.
Kallio is still on wobbly legs! Can Chen finish him?
Kallio throws a head punch that misses.
Chen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chen.
Chen throws a head punch that misses.
Kallio seems to have recovered his senses.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kallio backwards.
Chen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chen dips a shoulder and cracks Kallio with a mighty uppercut! Kallio falls back against the cage and Chen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kallio is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Chen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Chen!
Sean Chen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iggy Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero's entrance music is La Bamba. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iggy Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Morgan Hilton!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton tries to bum rush Guerrero with a series of wild strikes but Guerrero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hilton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guerrero tries to clinch there but Hilton circles away.
Hilton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Hilton as he connects with a hook.
Hilton misses with a wild body shot.
Hilton gets tackled into the cage by Guerrero. Guerrero maintains the clinch.
Hilton just leaning against Guerrero, taking a breather.
Guerrero is looking to control Hilton's arms but Hilton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Guerrero has his back to the cage.
Guerrero lands an uppercut.
Hilton is stalling here.
Hilton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hilton being controlled against the cage.
Guerrero gets through Hilton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hilton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guerrero backwards.
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!
Guerrero can't find room to land a body shot as Hilton controls the action.
Guerrero misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton tries to land a knee to the head but Guerrero blocks with his arms.
Guerrero throws an elbow that misses.
Guerrero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guerrero tries to stall but Hilton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on Hilton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hilton avoids a wild elbow strike from Guerrero.
Hilton lands a hook that snaps the head of Guerrero backwards.
Guerrero lands with a light punch inside.
Guerrero has a couple of punches blocked by Hilton.
Hilton lands a nice uppercut.
Hilton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hilton motions for Guerrero to come forward. Hilton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hilton misses with a straight right.
Morgan Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerrero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerrero thuds his right hand into Hilton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hilton is rocked!
Hilton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guerrero's head backwards.
Hilton is still on wobbly legs! Can Guerrero finish him?
Hilton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guerrero counters with a left to the body.
Guerrero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hilton looks gassed!
Crack! Guerrero connects with the perfect overhand right and Hilton falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Guerrero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iggy Guerrero!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hampton Forbes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Warmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warmaster is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Deftones- welcome to the butcher. Josh Warmaster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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260 lbs
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hampton Forbes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Warmaster!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forbes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warmaster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Forbes.
Forbes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warmaster lands an uppercut.
Warmaster jumps guard but Forbes stands there with Warmaster around his waist. Warmaster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Forbes lands an elbow inside that Warmaster shrugs off.
It looks like Josh Warmaster has been cut.
Forbes scores with a shot to the side of Warmaster's head.
Forbes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warmaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warmaster is trying to drag Forbes to the mat but Forbes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Warmaster goes for a takedown attempt but Forbes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hampton Forbes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Warmaster.
Nice body punch from Forbes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes darts in and clinches Warmaster up against the cage.
Forbes lands with a short shot to the head.
Forbes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Warmaster.
Warmaster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Forbes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warmaster's elbow.
Forbes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Forbes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warmaster backwards.
Warmaster tries for a takedown but Forbes manages to get underhooks.
Warmaster takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right handed body shot lands from Forbes.
Warmaster looks gassed!
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!
Forbes lands a shoulder strike.
That has opened up Josh Warmaster's cut even more.
Forbes lands an elbow just above Warmaster 's eye.
Forbes digs a right hand underneath Warmaster's ribcage. Warmaster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Forbes lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes lands a shoulder strike.
The cut above Josh Warmaster's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Forbes tries to work over Warmaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Forbes.
Forbes lands a hook that snaps the head of Warmaster backwards.
Forbes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Josh Warmaster's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Forbes lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Josh Warmaster's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hampton Forbes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristian Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cash comes to the cage accompanied by Hurt - Johnny Cash. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cristian Romero!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cash as he jumps to the side.
Cash cracks the inside of Romero's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Cash.
Cash misses with an uppercut. Romero saw that one coming.
Cash throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Romero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cash sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cash connects with a nice looking jab.
Romero slips under a jab from Cash.
Romero drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cash looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romero is one step ahead there.
Romero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romero passes Cash's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Cash is defending well.
Romero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cash tries to roll over but Romero keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Romero connects with a nice short shot to Cash's temple.
Romero throwing shots but Cash is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero controlling the pace.
Romero is trying to control the action in half guard but Cash is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cash defending well though.
Romero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cash defending well though.
Cash is looking to improve his position.
Cash blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romero.
Romero content to control rather than advance.
Romero prevents Cash from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Romero there.
Cash won't allow Romero to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero thows a huge punch but Cash dodges it nicely.
Romero working over Cash with some ground and pound. Cash looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Romero seems to be looking for submissions.
Romero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cash is looking to control Romero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cash avoid being mounted?
Cash on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cash wants to control but Romero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero stops Cash from getting back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero slows the pace down in half guard.
Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romero maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cash could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Romero has cracked it and Cash is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Romero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cristian Romero!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ganga has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganga loads up on a big right hand but McBrain slips the punch.
Ganga misses with a lunging right hand
letting McBrain counter with a right hand.
McBrain takes one on the button.
It looks like Bruce McBrain has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Ganga.
Ganga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McBrain misses the jab.
McBrain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McBrain there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ganga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBrain.
McBrain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McBrain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ganga's sensitive parts.
McBrain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ganga in his tracks.
Ganga is rocked!
It looks like Sunil Ganga has been cut.
Good exchange - Ganga coming out on top.
Ganga is still on wobbly legs! Can McBrain finish him?
A shot to the liver by McBrain. Beautiful body shot.
Ganga throws a right hand that misses
and McBrain counters with a low kick, right behind Ganga 's knee.
Ganga seems to have recovered his senses.
McBrain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bruce McBrain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBrain throws a shot from downtown. Ganga moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain throws the kick towards the body but Ganga avoids it.
McBrain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ganga circles away quickly and effectively.
Ganga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBrain throws a good cross that connects.
McBrain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ganga.
Nice defenses there by McBrain.
A jab from Ganga misses.
Ganga throws a jab when McBrain was well out of range.
McBrain misses with a body shot
and Ganga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ganga might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McBrain lands a big head kick that sends Ganga to the canvas! McBrain follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce McBrain!
A very excited looking Bruce McBrain made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yossi Avitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Kastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avitan comes to the cage accompanied by Tagidi Li Masheu. The key to victory for Yossi Avitan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yossi Avitan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kastinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kastinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Avitan tries to sprawl out of it but Kastinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Avitan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kastinen misses with a takedown attempt - Avitan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kastinen has a takedown stuffed.
Yossi Avitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Kastinen.
Avitan lands with a hook. Kastinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Avitan throws a wild body kick that Kastinen sees coming a mile off.
Avitan avoids the body shot from Kastinen.
Avitan misses with a body kick.
Kastinen looks for a takedown but Avitan sprawls well.
Avitan misses with a body shot.
Kastinen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Avitan is refusing to be controlled, as Kastinen sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avitan tries to get to full guard but Kastinen has control of the leg.
Avitan is trying to control but can't.
Kastinen wants to pass the guard but Avitan is defending well.
Kastinen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Avitan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Avitan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kastinen wants to control but Avitan postures up.
Kastinen tries to bench press Avitan off him but Avitan keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avitan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Avitan staying calm.
Kastinen is not content to let Avitan control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kastinen is trying to control Avitan's posture but Avitan avoids it.
Kastinen gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avitan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Avitan not doing much here.
Kastinen is looking to control Avitan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kastinen avoid being mounted?
Kastinen gets back to full guard.
Avitan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kastinen looking to control.
Kastinen is looking to sinch up a triangle. Avitan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kastinen's body to avoid the submission. Kastinen has instead reached around Avitan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kastinen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Seppo Kastinen!
Seppo Kastinen is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Seppo Kastinen 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davide Michieletto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285 lbs
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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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davide Michieletto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kurt Juggernaut!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juggernaut misses with an uppercut
and Michieletto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michieletto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Juggernaut closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Juggernaut lands in his opponent's guard.
Michieletto pulls Juggernaut in close to prevent any damage.
Juggernaut slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Michieletto seems keen to control Juggernaut's posture.
Michieletto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michieletto is pulling down on Juggernaut's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Davide Michieletto wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Juggernaut shoots in looking for a takedown but Michieletto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juggernaut's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Juggernaut misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Michieletto counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michieletto tries a head kick but it misses.
Juggernaut shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Michieletto pinned against the cage. Michieletto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michieletto tries a head kick but it misses.
Michieletto's corner calls for a 1-2. Michieletto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Kurt Juggernaut has been cut.
Juggernaut on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Michieletto lands a leg kick that knocks Juggernaut off balance momentarily.
Juggernaut looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juggernaut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michieletto lands a nice looking body shot.
Michieletto scores with a one two! Juggernaut had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Michieletto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A good leg kick by Michieletto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michieletto connects with a high kick.
Michieletto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Juggernaut's head.
That has opened up Kurt Juggernaut's cut even more.
Juggernaut's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Michieletto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Juggernaut scrambles back to his feet.
Michieletto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Juggernaut checks it well.
Michieletto scores with a spinning back kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Michieletto.
Michieletto lands with a nice body kick.
Juggernaut ducks right into an uppercut from Michieletto.
The cut above Kurt Juggernaut's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Michieletto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kurt Juggernaut's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Michieletto lands the left hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kurt Juggernaut's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Davide Michieletto!
After the big win, Davide Michieletto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Large (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Large comes to the cage accompanied by Blue - U Make Me Wanna . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Large!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Aerts!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Large moves out of range of the strikes.
Large throws a hook to the side of Aerts's head but Aerts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Large fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aerts manages to avoid it.
Aerts lands a right hook to the body.
Aerts scores with a punch to the head.
Large drives through and clinches with Aerts against the cage.
Large lands a shot to the body.
Aerts is trying to break free.
Large pushes Aerts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aerts misses with an elbow over the top.
Large scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aerts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aerts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aerts tries a body shot but Large blocks it.
Large pushes off an throws an elbow but Aerts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aerts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aerts pushes Large back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Large lands a nice shot to the body.
Large lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aerts backwards.
Large blocks the elbow strike.
Large blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aerts throws a head punch that misses.
Aerts scores with a knee to the head.
Aerts lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Large takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aerts with a knee to the head.
Aerts scores a nice knee to the body.
Aerts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aerts.
Aerts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aerts throws an elbow but misses.
Aerts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aerts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Large.
Large pulls Aerts into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Large is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aerts looking to sit in guard and control but Large gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Large loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aerts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Large. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Large landing some decent shots from guard.
Large trying to control but Aerts is working from the bottom.
Large throwing strikes but missing.
Large missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Large is looking to work some ground and pound but Aerts has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Large is looking to work some ground and pound but Aerts has wrist control.
Large is looking to work some ground and pound but Aerts has wrist control.
Aerts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aerts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Large is looking to advance position but Aerts has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Large wants to control but Aerts is having none of it.
Large is desperately trying to improve his position but Aerts has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Large wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Aerts tries to keep control of the position but Large is staying busy.
Aerts keeps control of the position as Large tries to break free.
Large is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Large turns into Aerts and is now in his guard.
Aerts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Bob Large will probably get the nod.
That's time! Large's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aerts fails to land with a series of punches.
Large throws a right hand that Aerts ducks under and follows up with a left that Aerts also avoids with ease.
Large staying out of range there.
Aerts blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aerts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aerts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aerts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Large throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Large misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aerts.
Large uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aerts.
Aerts misses with a right hand
and Large connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Large throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aerts lets loose with a powerful body kick. Large will feel that in the morning.
Large checks a leg kick.
Aerts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aerts lands a slapping body shot.
Aerts looks to score with a jab to the body but Large is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Large takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Aerts walks forward, straight into a front kick from Large.
Large misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Large there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Large misses with a straight left.
Aerts scores with a nice head shot.
Aerts misses with a hook
and Large counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aerts.
Aerts misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Large. Aerts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Large swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Large lands with an overhand left.
Large pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aerts goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aerts misses the shot to the body.
Aerts throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Large's head.
Aerts throws a body kick that misses.
Large misses with a head kick.
Aerts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aerts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Large.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aerts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Large stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aerts tries to close the distance and clinch but Large swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Large cracks Aerts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Large misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aerts.
Decent striking displayed by Aerts there.
Aerts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Large smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Large throws a lazy right hand but Aerts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Large lunges at Aerts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aerts's hand.
Large bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Large lands with a thumping leg kick.
Large moves into range and clinches up with Aerts.
Aerts throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Large is leaning against Aerts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Large misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aerts tries to land knees in the clinch but Large avoids the damage to the body.
Large tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Large scores with a hook to the body.
Large blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aerts misses with a punch to the body.
Aerts lands an elbow inside that Large shrugs off.
Large has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aerts uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Large is trying to control the position but Aerts postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Large escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aerts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Large looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Large looking for a triangle here. Aerts is fighting it but it looks tight! Large pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Aerts is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bob Large!
Bob Large retains his heavyweight title!
Bob Large took some time post fight to say the following; 'Just an another easy victory for Bob!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eiji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurmas Uusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uusisto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eiji Kawashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurmas Uusisto!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawashima thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Uusisto if he has to take too many more of those.
Kawashima ducks under a wild hook from Uusisto.
Jurmas Uusisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawashima moves away from the strike by Uusisto.
Kawashima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kawashima lands a nice hook to Uusisto's body. Uusisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uusisto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice uppercut there from Uusisto.
It looks like Eiji Kawashima has been cut.
Uusisto takes one on the button.
Uusisto with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Kawashima misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uusisto looks for the body kick but Kawashima saw that one coming.
Uusisto throws the left hand but Kawashima avoids the punch easily.
Uusisto avoids a kick to the body.
Uusisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uusisto throws a shot from downtown. Kawashima moves away and avoids it.
Uusisto misses with an uppercut. Kawashima saw that one coming.
Uusisto shoots in for a takedown but Kawashima shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Kawashima misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima scores with a kick to the midsection.
Uusisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uusisto lands a nice shot that snaps Kawashima's head back.
Oooooh!!! Uusisto has knocked Kawashima down with a huge combo! Uusisto steps away and waves a wobbly Kawashima back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kawashima is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kawashima.
Oh Kawashima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kawashima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uusisto.
Kawashima scores with a leg kick.
Kawashima staying out of range there.
Kawashima seems to have got his legs back now.
Kawashima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uusisto throws out the jab.
Kawashima throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Uusisto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kawashima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kawashima connects with a high kick.
Uusisto connects with a crisp jab.
Kawashima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kawashima. Uusisto shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto loads up on a big right hand but Kawashima slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kawashima 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 Uusisto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Uusisto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kawashima looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Uusisto jabs at Kawashima's body.
Uusisto digs a good hook to Kawashima's body.
Uusisto shoots in and gets a takedown into Kawashima's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Uusisto looking to pass the guard.
Kawashima lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Uusisto!
Kawashima controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto tries to hold on but Kawashima postures up.
Kawashima controlling the pace for now.
Uusisto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Uusisto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima controlling from the full mount.
Uusisto is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurmas Uusisto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eiji Kawashima's cut.
That's time! Kawashima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kawashima misses with a wild body shot.
Kawashima is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Uusisto throws an off balance right hand
and Kawashima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uusisto throws a lazy right hand but Kawashima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kawashima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kawashima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uusisto misses the shot to the body.
Uusisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawashima.
Uusisto throws a low kick, looking for Kawashima's leg but Kawashima calmly moves out of range.
Kawashima ducks under a wild hook from Uusisto.
Uusisto throws a right hand that misses
and Kawashima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kawashima throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uusisto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kawashima looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uusisto tries to bum rush Kawashima with a series of wild strikes but Kawashima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uusisto wants to land a leg kick but Kawashima is out of range.
Uusisto misses with a body punch
and Kawashima counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto avoids the body shot from Kawashima.
Kawashima scores with a leg kick.
Kawashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uusisto misses with a double jab.
Uusisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uusisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uusisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uusisto misses with an uppercut.
Jurmas Uusisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uusisto misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Uusisto is predictable there
and Kawashima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uusisto lands the left hand.
Kawashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uusisto.
Uusisto throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Uusisto misses.
Uusisto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uusisto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Uusisto is pressing down on Kawashima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kawashima is holding on for now.
Kawashima has his hands clasped together around Uusisto's back. He's all about the action.
Kawashima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Uusisto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Uusisto's back!
Uusisto wants to control his opponent's hands but Kawashima gets his hands free.
Kawashima biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima not allowing Uusisto to control his hands.
Kawashima has the hooks in. Uusisto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kawashima is not going to allow Uusisto to sit and survive in this position.
Kawashima is hanging on to Uusisto's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Uusisto is looking to get to half guard.
Uusisto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Uusisto is trying to get back to full guard.
Kawashima looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawashima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Uusisto wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jurmas Uusisto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eiji Kawashima's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Uusisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kawashima lands with a kick to the temple. Uusisto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kawashima dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uusisto. That did some damage!
Kawashima ducks under a wild hook from Uusisto.
Kawashima moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Uusisto looks to throw the jab but Kawashima is out of range.
Uusisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Kawashima's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Uusisto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kawashima - the referee stops the clock and Uusisto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kawashima. Uusisto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A clash of legs there as Uusisto blocks the low kick.
Uusisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawashima was well out of range. Poor timing from Uusisto.
Kawashima lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uusisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawashima throws a head kick that half lands.
Kawashima cracks Uusisto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Uusisto misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawashima.
Eiji Kawashima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawashima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kawashima lands an overhand right.
Kawashima checks a low kick from Uusisto.
Uusisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kawashima slips a straight right by Uusisto.
Kawashima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uusisto.
Uusisto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uusisto dips to his left and cracks Kawashima with an uppercut!
A shot to the body from Uusisto misses
and Kawashima counters with a solid body kick.
Kawashima keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kawashima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Uusisto tries a low kick but Kawashima avoids it.
Uusisto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawashima lands a glancing blow to the side of Uusisto's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima's corner calls for a 1-2. Kawashima obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good leg kick by Kawashima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Uusisto needs to keep his hands up - Kawashima had a free shot at his head there.
Uusisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawashima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kawashima pivots, looking for a leg kick but Uusisto is out of range and Kawashima settles back down.
Uusisto just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kawashima. Beautiful body shot.
Kawashima stuffs the takedown.
Eiji Kawashima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uusisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uusisto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Uusisto loads up on a big right hand but Kawashima slips the punch.
Kawashima catches Uusisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good standup being displayed there by Uusisto as he connects with a hook.
Uusisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kawashima checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kawashima's head backwards.
Kawashima throws a leg kick which misses Uusisto's front leg but catches the back leg as Uusisto tries to avoid it.
Kawashima throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Uusisto.
Kawashima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kawashima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uusisto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kawashima.
Uusisto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uusisto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Uusisto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kawashima. Kawashima obviously looking to wear him down.
Uusisto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Uusisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawashima checks a leg kick.
Kawashima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kawashima lands a brutal head kick. Uusisto looks out on his feet and Kawashima throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Eiji Kawashima!
Our winner, Eiji Kawashima, 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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