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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Totoy Bato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chauncey Peppertooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totoy Bato looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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257 lbs
23 - 21 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Totoy Bato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Chauncey Peppertooth!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bato avoids the body shot from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth staying out of range there.
Bato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peppertooth.
The fighters circling - Bato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peppertooth misses with a low kick as Bato jumps back.
Peppertooth staying out of range there.
Peppertooth throws a front kick aimed at Bato's knee but Bato avoids it well.
Peppertooth slips under a jab.
Bato looks to land a right hand but Peppertooth moved out of range.
Peppertooth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bato misses with a body shot
letting Peppertooth counter with a right hand.
Bato misses with a looping right.
Bato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peppertooth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bato thows a body shot but no joy.
Bato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Bato.
Peppertooth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppertooth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bato.
Bato misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peppertooth moves away.
Bato throws a right hand that Peppertooth ducks under and follows up with a left that Peppertooth also avoids with ease.
Bato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peppertooth manages to avoid it.
Bato is looking to wear down Peppertooth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bato misses the shot to the body.
Bato cracks Peppertooth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bato looks to land a left hand but Peppertooth moved out of range nicely.
Peppertooth lands with a hook. Bato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peppertooth closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bato.
Bato tries to throw a body punch but Peppertooth avoids it by throwing Bato back against the cage.
Bato has a couple of punches blocked by Peppertooth.
Bato lands a body shot.
Peppertooth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bato avoids the elbow strike from Peppertooth, against the cage.
Bato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peppertooth throws an elbow that misses.
Bato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peppertooth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Peppertooth scores with a knee to the head.
Bato is breathing heavily.
Bato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Bato on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bato avoids a wild elbow strike from Peppertooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bato fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Peppertooth.
Bato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bato digs a right hand into Peppertooth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peppertooth's gas tank.
Bato misses with a punch to the body.
Peppertooth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Peppertooth pushes off an throws an elbow but Bato leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bato avoids a wild elbow strike from Peppertooth.
Peppertooth wants a takedown but no success here.
A body shot lands from Bato.
A short uppercut from Bato.
Bato lands with a short shot to the head.
Bato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peppertooth lands an elbow just above Bato 's eye.
It looks like Totoy Bato has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bato misses with a punch to the body.
Peppertooth lands a nice elbow.
Bato blocking some punches.
Peppertooth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totoy Bato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Totoy Bato's cut.
That's time! Bato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Peppertooth cracks Bato with an open hand slap.
Bato misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bato. Peppertooth does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Peppertooth.
Bato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Bato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peppertooth doesn't seem phased though.
Bato misses with a jab to the body
and Peppertooth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bato misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bato throws a shot to the body.
Peppertooth tries to clinch up but Bato circles away and keeps his distance.
Bato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peppertooth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peppertooth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Peppertooth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peppertooth manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Peppertooth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Peppertooth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bato.
Bato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peppertooth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bato.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peppertooth doesn't manage to clinch there - Bato circles away.
Peppertooth tried to score with a low kick but Bato checks it.
Bato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peppertooth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bato punishes Peppertooth's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppertooth throws a shot from downtown. Bato moves away and avoids it.
Bato connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Peppertooth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Peppertooth moves out of range of the strikes.
Peppertooth is looking to slow Bato down with leg kicks.
Bato misses with a body shot.
Bato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peppertooth.
Bato misses with a hook. Peppertooth ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bato misses with a body shot.
Peppertooth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bato.
Peppertooth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bato is out of range and Peppertooth settles back down.
Peppertooth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bato.
Bato throws a body punch but Peppertooth moves out of range.
Bato throws an overhand right that lands on Peppertooth's shoulder, as Peppertooth tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bato throws a hook but Peppertooth avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totoy Bato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Totoy Bato's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bato misses with a hook to the body
and Peppertooth counters with a good low kick that Bato was not able to check.
Bato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peppertooth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Totoy Bato is winning the standup battle so far.
Peppertooth blocks a jab.
A big right from Peppertooth misses.
Peppertooth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bato misses with a body shot.
Totoy Bato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bato throws a lazy uppercut
letting Peppertooth counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bato. Peppertooth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bato.
Bato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Bato misses.
Bato thows a body shot but no joy.
Bato misses with a looping right.
Bato throws a lazy uppercut
and Peppertooth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bato fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Totoy Bato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bato swings for the body but Peppertooth moves out of range.
Bato swings for the body but Peppertooth moves out of range.
Bato throws a combination that misses
and Peppertooth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peppertooth throws a lazy right hand but Bato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peppertooth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bato.
Peppertooth blocks a jab.
Bato misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppertooth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peppertooth moves away.
Peppertooth slips under a jab from Bato.
Bato throws a hook but Peppertooth blocks it.
Chauncey Peppertooth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bato takes a swing at Peppertooth's ribcage but misses.
Bato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peppertooth moves away.
Peppertooth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bato misses with a straight right.
Peppertooth misses with a body shot.
Bato swings for the body but Peppertooth moves out of range.
Bato throws a body punch but Peppertooth moves out of range.
Bato staying out of range there.
Bato lands a really nice looking cross but Peppertooth seems unphased.
Bato misses with a wild body shot.
Bato's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Peppertooth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bato scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Totoy Bato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bato, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Totoy Bato!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keita Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skyler Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nelson's choice of entrance music: One. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
144 lbs
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145 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keita Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Skyler Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aoki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Aoki.
Nelson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nelson working away.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aoki kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nelson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Aoki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Nelson trying to hold on to Aoki's head to control him but Aoki postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well.
Nelson is trying to control but Aoki manages to pass to mount!
Aoki has control of Nelson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nelson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Aoki shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keita Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aoki's half guard.
Nelson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aoki is not content to let Nelson control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aoki defends it well.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Skyler Nelson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aoki fails with the takedown.
Nelson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nelson won't be happy with that.
Aoki wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Aoki stalls from top position.
Nelson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nelson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoki off and has taken his back!
Nelson looking to break Aoki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Aoki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nelson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nelson is trying to stick to Aoki's back but Aoki is turning into Nelson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nelson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aoki.
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!
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aoki passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Keita Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson is looking to control Aoki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard.
Aoki works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Aoki lands a nice shot to the head.
Nelson is desperately trying to improve his position but Aoki has a good base and remains in mount.
Aoki wants to finish this one by submission but Nelson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aoki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to improve his position but Aoki isn't that keen on the idea.
Nelson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aoki pulls his head out easily.
Nelson wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Keita Aoki has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Aoki doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Skyler Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Aoki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aoki misses with a takedown
and Nelson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aoki's guard now.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nelson wants to get up but he can't break Aoki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nelson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Skyler Nelson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Aoki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Aoki has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Aoki won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Skyler Nelson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nelson tests Aoki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keita Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki working the head and body with strikes.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well.
Skyler Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skyler Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nelson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skyler Nelson!
A relieved looking Skyler Nelson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abe Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kors Svardet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakamura comes to the cage accompanied by Enter the Ninja - Die Antwoord. Svardet has chosen "Relax" by Frankie Goes To Hollywood as his entrance music. Kors Svardet is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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153 lbs
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148 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abe Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kors Svardet!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura shoots in looking for a takedown. Svardet tries to sprawl out of it but Nakamura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Svardet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Svardet throws out the jab.
Svardet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Svardet lands the left hand.
It looks like Abe Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a takedown but Svardet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nakamura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Svardet swivels and escapes.
Nakamura shoots in and bounces Svardet off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nakamura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Svardet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakamura defends it easily.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Svardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Svardet working for a triangle but Nakamura defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svardet working for a triangle but Nakamura defends it easily.
Svardet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Svardet keeps moving.
Svardet throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nakamura uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Svardet is trying to escape and Nakamura transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Svardet is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nakamura! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abe Nakamura!
A relieved looking Abe Nakamura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack McLumberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sancho Pancha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLumberg comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. 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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26
187 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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27
176 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack McLumberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sancho Pancha!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pancha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by McLumberg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pancha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLumberg.
Pancha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McLumberg sprawls well. McLumberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pancha gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Pancha.
Pancha lands with a shot to the body.
McLumberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLumberg is looking to slow Pancha down with leg kicks.
Pancha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLumberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pancha.
McLumberg misses with an uppercut. Pancha saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg throws a sloppy head kick and Pancha moves out of range easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McLumberg. Pancha shrugs it off though.
McLumberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McLumberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack McLumberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLumberg connects with a single shot there.
McLumberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pancha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLumberg throws a big shot that misses.
McLumberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Pancha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pancha throws a nice looking combination but McLumberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McLumberg is looking to slow Pancha down with leg kicks.
McLumberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pancha.
Pancha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jack McLumberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sancho Pancha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancha looks to score with a jab to the body but McLumberg is just out of range.
Pancha slips a straight right by McLumberg.
McLumberg throws a head kick that Pancha semi-blocks.
Pancha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLumberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pancha fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLumberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pancha cracks McLumberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McLumberg takes a swing at Pancha's ribcage but misses.
Pancha fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg digs a good hook to Pancha's body.
Pancha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLumberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLumberg staying out of range there.
McLumberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pancha throws a series of punches but McLumberg moves out of range.
Pancha misses with the combination.
McLumberg lands a nice looking body kick.
McLumberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Pancha is just out of range.
Pancha shoots for a double leg takedown but McLumberg sprawls well. He's pushed Pancha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McLumberg swivels and escapes.
McLumberg tries to bum rush Pancha with a series of wild strikes but Pancha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McLumberg misses with a hook. Pancha ducked under it nicely.
Pancha shoots in but no luck this time.
Pancha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McLumberg tries to avoid it but Pancha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McLumberg to the ground. McLumberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pancha lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLumberg scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from McLumberg misses.
McLumberg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pancha's sensitive parts.
Pancha closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLumberg circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from McLumberg.
Pancha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLumberg can pounce on him.
McLumberg throws a front kick that sends Pancha stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McLumberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McLumberg throws a head kick that half lands.
McLumberg dodges the punch combination from Pancha.
McLumberg scores with a shot to the body.
Pancha throws a sloppy head kick
and McLumberg counters with a good low kick that Pancha was not able to check.
Sancho Pancha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pancha shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McLumberg is trying to defend but Pancha finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pancha is looking for a kimura but McLumberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pancha to get the leverage.
McLumberg gets full guard.
McLumberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pancha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pancha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McLumberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pancha has McLumberg in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pancha is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McLumberg, into his guard.
Pancha postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McLumberg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pancha, into his guard.
McLumberg looking to pass the guard.
Pancha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McLumberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McLumberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg wants to pass the guard but Pancha is keeping the position.
McLumberg wants to get up but he can't break Pancha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pancha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McLumberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McLumberg trying to control but Pancha is working from the bottom.
McLumberg passes Pancha's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLumberg pulls his head out easily.
McLumberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McLumberg tries to stand and escape but Pancha is controlling the position.
McLumberg controlling the action here.
McLumberg seems to be working for a kimura but Pancha defends the submission attempt.
Jack McLumberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pancha is trying to stand back up but McLumberg is controlling him
McLumberg wants to control but Pancha is keeping him busy.
McLumberg wants to stand up but Pancha has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancha looking for submissions off his back.
McLumberg seems to be working for a kimura but Pancha defends the submission attempt.
McLumberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pancha defends it well.
Pancha manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pancha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McLumberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McLumberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McLumberg dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McLumberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McLumberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack McLumberg is winning the standup battle so far.
McLumberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLumberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pancha's calf.
Pancha throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pancha misses with a combination
and McLumberg counters with a good low kick that Pancha was not able to check.
McLumberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pancha slips a straight right by McLumberg.
Pancha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancha blocks a jab.
McLumberg digs a good body shot into Pancha's ribs.
A good leg kick by McLumberg.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McLumberg - that will leave a mark!
McLumberg lands a jab to the head.
McLumberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pancha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from McLumberg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLumberg.
McLumberg lands a really nice looking cross but Pancha seems unphased.
Pancha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McLumberg.
Jack McLumberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
McLumberg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLumberg.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLumberg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pancha tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pancha throws a series of punches but McLumberg avoids them all with ease.
McLumberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pancha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pancha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pancha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McLumberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLumberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McLumberg lands a head kick. Pancha smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pancha's head.
McLumberg misses with a body shot.
Pancha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pancha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLumberg explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pancha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McLumberg can pounce on him.
Pancha looks to land a combination but McLumberg avoids it well.
Pancha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLumberg moves away.
Pancha throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pancha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McLumberg misses with a left hand
and Pancha counters with a left and a right that stings McLumberg.
Pancha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLumberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pancha scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancha misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLumberg throws a quick inside leg kick.
McLumberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Pancha blocks a head kick by McLumberg.
Pancha misses with the combination.
McLumberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McLumberg throws a head kick but Pancha moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLumberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sancho Pancha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLumberg cracks Pancha with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pancha falls off balance throwing a combination
and McLumberg counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McLumberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McLumberg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McLumberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack McLumberg 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Rod Brave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerome Kabasla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brave comes to the cage accompanied by Eco, Eco (somos de taleco). Rod Brave has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
150 lbs
14 - 19 - 0 |
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146 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rod Brave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerome Kabasla!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brave jabs Kabasla to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kabasla connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brave's hands.
Kabasla throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Brave, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kabasla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brave throws a leg kick but Kabasla checks it.
Brave throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kabasla on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brave. Brave obviously looking to wear him down.
Kabasla ducks under a wild hook from Brave.
Brave closes the distance and clinches.
Kabasla decides to pull guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brave throws a big right hand that misses.
Brave throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kabasla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kabasla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brave trying to control but Kabasla is working from the bottom.
Kabasla is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brave is looking to work some ground and pound but Kabasla has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brave trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kabasla manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Brave tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kabasla content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brave is trying to control the position but Kabasla postures up.
Kabasla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kabasla's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kabasla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brave swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kabasla cracks Brave with a solid left hand.
Brave has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kabasla lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kabasla wants to control from the top but Brave keeps moving.
Brave trying to keep a closed guard but Kabasla is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brave is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kabasla is looking to control Brave's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kabasla avoid being mounted?
Kabasla holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Brave is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kabasla is not content to let Brave control the position.
Kabasla is trying to maintain the position but Brave is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rod Brave just wasn't active enough.
Brave scores with a punch to the head.
Brave throws a sloppy head kick and Kabasla moves out of range easily.
Brave thows a leg kick but Kabasla checks it
and Kabasla counters with a low kick, right behind Brave 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Brave.
Brave throws a leg kick but Kabasla moved away.
Brave moves into the clinch.
Kabasla is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brave pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kabasla breaks the clinch.
Kabasla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brave leaves Kabasla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rod Brave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerome Kabasla.
Brave misses with a looping right.
Brave gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brave looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kabasla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brave keeping moving, preventing Kabasla from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brave lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kabasla!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kabasla controls the position.
Brave controlling his opponent.
Kabasla wants to control but Brave is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kabasla is squirming around, avoiding Brave's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Kabasla that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kabasla is squirming around, avoiding Brave's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Brave dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brave rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kabasla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brave fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kabasla.
Brave throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Kabasla.
Kabasla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brave throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kabasla's head.
Kabasla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brave as he avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kabasla. Brave does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Kabasla does no damage.
Kabasla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brave's waist but Brave gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kabasla off to one side.
Rod Brave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerome Kabasla.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brave manages to pull guard.
Kabasla stopping the sweep attempt from Brave.
Brave is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brave lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kabasla!
Kabasla is working to get back to half guard.
Brave looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brave working the ground and pound effectively.
Kabasla is looking to get to half guard.
Brave working Kabasla over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabasla sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brave is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kabasla is trying to maintain the position but Brave is very close to passing his half guard.
Brave is looking to advance position but Kabasla won't allow it.
Brave is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brave tries to pass to full mount but Kabasla defends it.
Kabasla taking some punishment here, with Brave in his half guard.
Kabasla wants to control but Brave is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kabasla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brave looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brave wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kabasla keeps working.
Kabasla wants to improve his position but Brave is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabasla is refusing to be controlled, as Brave sits in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kabasla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brave.
Brave takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brave stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kabasla shoots in for a double leg but Brave sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brave fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kabasla.
Brave pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kabasla is out of range and Brave settles back down.
Rod Brave is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brave throws a head kick but Kabasla moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Kabasla there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brave shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brave showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brave thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kabasla's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Brave dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brave misses with a low kick.
Brave misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by Kabasla. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Brave.
Brave checks a low kick from Kabasla.
Brave connects with a solid leg kick.
Brave misses with a leg kick.
Brave fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kabasla, pushing him back against the cage.
Brave throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brave gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kabasla regains guard.
Brave missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kabasla has control of Brave's left arm, preventing Brave from doing any damage.
Kabasla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brave forces his way into half guard.
Brave will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kabasla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brave not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kabasla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brave scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kabasla wants to control but Brave is keeping busy.
Brave not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brave trying to mount his opponent but Kabasla defends it.
Brave not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kabasla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kabasla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brave wants to control but Kabasla is keeping him busy.
Brave lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kabasla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brave scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brave is keen to just control but Kabasla is a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Brave.
Kabasla wants to control but Brave is keeping busy.
Kabasla tries to roll over but Brave keeps him under control.
Brave sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kabasla defending well though.
Brave sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kabasla defending well though.
Kabasla is refusing to be controlled, as Brave sits in half guard.
Brave missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brave is trying to control the action in half guard but Kabasla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kabasla tries to get to full guard but Brave has control of the leg.
Kabasla trying to control from the bottom.
Brave is looking for a kimura here.
Kabasla is looking for a sweep. Brave is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brave thows a huge punch but Kabasla dodges it nicely.
Kabasla wants to control but Brave is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabasla tries to get to full guard but Brave has control of the leg.
Kabasla controlling the position well.
Kabasla trying to control from the bottom.
Brave looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brave throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gerome Kabasla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brave is looking to take a break and control but Kabasla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rod Brave is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kabasla looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rod Brave showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brave has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod Brave!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Pejkaiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuki Yasuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazuki Yasuda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
173 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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26
180 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Pejkaiya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kazuki Yasuda!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pejkaiya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yasuda missing with a left hand there. Pejkaiya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown by Pejkaiya or perhaps it was just good defense by Yasuda which made him look bad.
Pejkaiya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yasuda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yasuda throws an overhand right that lands on Pejkaiya's shoulder, as Pejkaiya tries to avoid the shot.
Yasuda lands a head shot.
Pejkaiya ducks under a wild hook from Yasuda.
Yasuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yasuda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Pejkaiya misses the target.
Yasuda lands with a hook. Pejkaiya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pejkaiya swats away the attempt to clinch by Yasuda.
Pejkaiya looks to land a body kick but Yasuda moved away.
Yasuda clinches.
Pejkaiya can't find room to land a body shot as Yasuda controls the action.
Pejkaiya is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yasuda digs a right hand underneath Pejkaiya's ribcage. Pejkaiya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejkaiya trying to land knees to the body.
Yasuda misses with a body punch.
Yasuda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pejkaiya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yasuda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pejkaiya is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yasuda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Yasuda.
Pejkaiya is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Pejkaiya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yasuda lands an elbow inside.
Pejkaiya has had enough of the clinch but Yasuda keeps him there for the moment.
Yasuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pejkaiya's elbow.
Yasuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pejkaiyas head.
Yasuda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pejkaiya.
Yasuda lands with a left to the head.
Yasuda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yasuda scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Yasuda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pejkaiya tightens his grip and picks Yasuda up, before dumping him to the ground. Yasuda manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yasuda manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya is trying desperately to improve position.
Pejkaiya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pejkaiya working to try and regain half guard.
Pejkaiya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pejkaiya bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pejkaiya trying to control but Yasuda is working from the bottom.
Pejkaiya throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda wants to sweep but no luck.
Pejkaiya looking to pass the guard.
Pejkaiya trying to control the position from guard on top but Yasuda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yasuda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pejkaiya connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Yasuda.
Pejkaiya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yasuda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Yasuda.
Yasuda connects with a single shot there.
Pejkaiya misses with a low kick.
Pejkaiya closes the distance and clinches up with Yasuda, looking for a takedown. Pejkaiya pushes Yasuda against the cage but Yasuda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yasuda lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya lands a really nice looking cross but Yasuda seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yasuda scores with a jab.
Pejkaiya throws a series of punches but Yasuda moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yasuda.
Yasuda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Yasuda.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yasuda.
Pejkaiya is breathing heavily.
Yasuda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yasuda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pejkaiya can't find room to land a body shot as Yasuda controls the action.
Yasuda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yasuda lands a knee to the head.
Yasuda scores with a shoulder strike.
Pejkaiya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yasuda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pejkaiya is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pejkaiya working hard to break the clinch.
Oh Pejkaiya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pejkaiya working aggressively here.
Yasuda lands a right hand.
Yasuda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuki Yasuda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yasuda throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yasuda thumps Pejkaiya with a low kick.
Yasuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Pejkaiya is just out of range.
Pejkaiya seems to have got his legs back now.
Yasuda misses with a double jab.
Yasuda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yasuda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pejkaiya closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pejkaiya lands in his opponent's guard.
Pejkaiya tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasuda is retaining full guard.
Pejkaiya with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pejkaiya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yasuda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yasuda is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pejkaiya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pejkaiya is working hard here to advance position.
Yasuda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yasuda preventing the sweep.
Yasuda passes into half guard.
Pejkaiya gets back to full guard.
Pejkaiya is trying to keep Yasuda in close.
Pejkaiya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yasuda escapes and throws Pejkaiya's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pejkaiya is looking to regain half guard here but Yasuda keeps moving and retains side control.
Yasuda has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pejkaiya swats away the attempt to clinch by Yasuda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yasuda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pejkaiya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pejkaiya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pejkaiya misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya tests Yasuda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pejkaiya tries to clinch up.
Pejkaiya wants to land a leg kick but Yasuda is out of range.
Yasuda lands a jab.
Yasuda closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yasuda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kazuki Yasuda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yasuda leaves Pejkaiya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yasuda digs a good body shot into Pejkaiya's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pejkaiya misses with a hook.
Yasuda punishes Pejkaiya's body with a nice straight punch.
Pejkaiya misses with a hook.
Pejkaiya walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yasuda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pejkaiya, pushing him back against the cage.
Yasuda stalling in the clinch but Pejkaiya improves position.
Pejkaiya is trying to pull guard but Yasuda has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda misses with a knee strike.
Yasuda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pejkaiya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pejkaiya unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yasuda lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yasuda.
Yasuda digs a right hand into Pejkaiya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pejkaiya's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Yasuda.
Pejkaiya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kazuki Yasuda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yasuda crunches a lovely knee into Pejkaiya's ribcage.
Pejkaiya takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yasuda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pejkaiya is keeping busy.
Yasuda lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yasuda scores with a shot to the side of Pejkaiya's head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yasuda.
Yasuda lands with a left to the head.
Yasuda lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Yasuda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuki Yasuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pejkaiya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yasuda as he avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Yasuda.
Yasuda tries to clinch but Pejkaiya moves out of range.
Yasuda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yasuda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pejkaiya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yasuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pejkaiyas head.
Yasuda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pejkaiya backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Yasuda.
Pejkaiya jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yasuda walks away with a smile on his face. Pejkaiya gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pejkaiya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pejkaiya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yasuda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Yasuda.
Yasuda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yasuda keeps Pejkaiya at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yasuda lands a nice shot that snaps Pejkaiya's head back.
Yasuda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejkaiya tries to work over Yasuda's front leg with a kick but Yasuda checks it.
Yasuda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yasuda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pejkaiya walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yasuda.
Yasuda tries to clinch but Pejkaiya moves out of range.
Yasuda lands a nice looking body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pejkaiya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yasuda is keeping busy.
Yasuda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yasuda wants to stall.
Yasuda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pejkaiya 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!
Good body shot from Yasuda.
Yasuda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yasuda displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pejkaiya up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yasuda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Piotr Pejkaiya has been cut.
Yasuda throws a big uppercut that drops Pejkaiya! More strikes from Yasuda and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pejkaiya lies dazed against the cage as Yasuda celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuki Yasuda!
An out of breath Kazuki Yasuda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jokke Nappula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nappula has chosen The Troggs- Wild Thing as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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29
156 lbs
22 - 13 - 1 |
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31
151 lbs
19 - 11 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taz Devil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jokke Nappula!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Devil blocks the low kick.
Nappula looks to land a body kick but Devil moved away.
Nappula throws a leg kick but Devil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Devil scores with a nice body kick.
Nappula lands a nice leg kick that just misses Devil's sensitive parts.
Devil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Devil takes a swing at Nappula's ribcage but misses.
Nappula fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Devil checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nappula.
Devil scoring well with a low kick there.
Devil misses with a head kick.
Devil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nappula misses with a body shot.
Nappula slips a jab from Devil.
Jokke Nappula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devil throws a head kick but Nappula moves out of range.
Nappula does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Some bone on bone action there as Nappula checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nappula misses with a head kick.
Devil throws a poor cross that misses
and Nappula counters with a thumping low kick.
Nappula connects with a jab.
Nappula throws a hook to the side of Devil's head but Devil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Devil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Devil blocks a head kick by Nappula.
Nappula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nappula misses with a leg kick.
Taz Devil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nappula throws a leg kick but Devil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Devil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nappula throws a nice head kick!
Nappula slips under a jab.
Nappula cracks Devil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nappula forces Devil back against the cage and clinches.
Devil working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nappula has him pressed against the cage.
Devil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Devil tries to break free but Nappula pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devil breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Nappula as he checks the leg kick.
Nappula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Devil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Devil misses with a looping left.
A solid body kick from Devil.
Devil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nappula.
Devil lands with a good body shot.
Nappula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nappula gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nappula lands a nice leg kick that just misses Devil's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil misses with a body kick.
Nappula dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Devil. That did some damage!
Nappula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nappula gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Devil lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nappula takes a step back to recover.
Nappula lands a leg kick that knocks Devil off balance momentarily.
Nappula pushes Devil away with a front kick.
Devil throws the kick towards the body but Nappula avoids it.
Devil throws a sloppy head kick and Nappula moves out of range easily.
Nappula staying out of range there.
Nappula throws a body punch but Devil moves out of range.
Nappula moves out of range as Devil throws a body kick.
Devil misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nappula clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nappula manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Devil's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nappula prevents Devil from breaking the clinch.
Devil breaks the clinch.
Devil throws out a leg kick but Nappula moves out of range and Devil only half commits.
Nappula walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Devil scores with a push kick.
Nappula throws a leg kick
and Devil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Devil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Devil throws a head kick that misses.
Devil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nappula's head backwards.
Devil misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Devil dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nappula throws a leg kick but Devil moved away.
Devil takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taz Devil is winning the standup battle so far.
Devil misses with a hook. Nappula ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Nappula.
Devil throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Devil throws a jab but it's blocked by Nappula.
Nappula throws a head kick that misses.
Devil throws a series of punches but Nappula moves out of range.
Devil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Nappula misses the target.
Nappula gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Devil counters with a left to the body.
Devil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Devil throws a head kick but Nappula moves out of range.
Nappula tries to close the distance and clinch up but Devil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nappula fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Devil has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from Nappula.
Nappula staying out of range there.
Nappula fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Devil on the side of the head.
Devil swings for the body but Nappula moves out of range.
Devil throws a chopping leg kick but Nappula manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nappula throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Devil lands a nice shot to the body.
Devil stuffs the takedown.
Devil throws a looping overhand right but Nappula ducks down to avoid it.
Devil misses with a looping right.
Nappula moves out of range of the body kick.
Nappula fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Devil.
Nappula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Devil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nappula blocks a head kick by Devil.
Devil misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devil throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Devil misses its intended target.
Devil is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nappula scores with a crisp jab that stopped Devil in his tracks.
Nappula tries to land a front kick but Devil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Devil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nappula misses with a low kick as Devil jumps back.
Nappula lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nappula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Devil.
Devil thows a body shot but no joy.
Nappula tries to clinch but Devil is having none of it.
Nappula avoids the head kick by Devil.
Devil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Devil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nappula under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappula lands with a slapping head kick.
Devil on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nappula throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nappula misses with a leg kick.
Nappula tries to land a front kick but Devil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Devil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Devil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nappula.
A jab from Nappula misses.
Nappula walks into a jab.
Nappula misses with a kick to the body.
Nappula clinches up against the cage.
Devil is trying to break the clinch but Nappula has him pressed against the cage.
Nappula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Devil backwards.
Nappula is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Devil is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Devil breaks the clinch.
Devil takes one to the chin there.
Nappula ducks under a wild hook from Devil.
Nappula takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Nappula throws a head kick but Devil moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Nappula.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nappula.
Nappula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Devil.
Nappula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Nappula. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nappula blocks a head kick by Devil.
Nappula moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Devil throws a hook to the side of Nappula's head but Nappula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Devil takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jokke Nappula will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Devil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nappula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nappula ducks right into an uppercut from Devil.
Nappula misses with a body kick.
Nappula cracks the inside of Devil's front leg.
Nappula misses with a looping left.
That kick from Nappula tenderised Devil's leg. Devil is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nappula avoids the head kick by Devil.
Nappula fakes the leg kick and cracks Devil in the body.
A leg kick checked by Nappula.
Nappula lands with a shot to the body.
Devil throws a head kick that misses.
Devil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nappula throws a hook but Devil avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil keeps the fight on the outside.
Devil ducks under a wild hook from Nappula.
Nappula blocks the body kick.
Devil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nappula.
Devil misses with an uppercut. Nappula saw that one coming.
Devil explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Devil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Devil on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Devil cracks Nappula with a good jab.
Nappula chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nappula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nappula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nappula shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Devil as he avoids it easily.
Nappula attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil throws a head kick but Nappula moves out of range.
Nappula connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Devil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nappula doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Nappula. That snapped Devil's head back.
Nappula avoids the body shot from Devil.
Devil moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nappula avoids the head kick by Devil.
Nappula attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nappula moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Devil looks to land a right hand but Nappula moved out of range.
Devil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nappula is looking to clinch.
Devil misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nappula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nappula avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nappula just misses with a punch to the body.
Nappula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Devil throws a big shot that misses.
Devil takes a swing at Nappula's ribcage but misses.
Nappula lands with a slapping head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Nappula misses the target.
A head kick misses from Devil.
Nappula looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Nappula.
Devil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nappula.
Nappula tries to land a leg kick but Devil saw it coming and moves away.
Nappula throws a head kick but Devil moves out of range.
Devil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nappula lands a jab.
Nappula defending well as Devil loads up on a big left hand.
Nappula looks to land a body kick but Devil moved away.
Nappula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Devil.
Nappula's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Devil connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nappula scrambles back to his feet.
Nappula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devil throws a hook but Nappula avoids it easily.
Nappula shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Devil is trying to defend but Nappula finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devil looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jokke Nappula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nappula has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jokke Nappula!
Jokke Nappula really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Only 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ford has chosen Stand up - Ludacris as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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285 lbs
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255 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rashad Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacob Ford!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ford throws out a powerful jab.
Campbell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Campbell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Jacob Ford has been cut.
Ford throws a body punch but Campbell moves out of range.
Ford moves into range and clinches up with Campbell.
A nice left hand lands by Ford.
Campbell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Campbell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ford is keeping busy.
Campbell lands with a light punch inside.
Campbell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Campbell lands with a short shot to the head.
Ford lands a body shot.
Campbell lands a nice uppercut.
Ford tries to work over Campbell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campbell blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Campbell.
Campbell is leaning against Ford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Campbell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Campbell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Campbell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ford gets through Campbell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Campbells head.
A head punch on the inside from Campbell fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Campbell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Ford.
Campbell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Campbell tries to work over Ford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campbell lands with a short shot to the head.
Campbell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as Campbell controls the action.
Campbell taking a breather.
Ford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ford blocks a body shot from Campbell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Campbell blocking some punches.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ford takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Campbell.
Ford looks gassed!
A short uppercut from Campbell.
Ford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Campbell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Campbell misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell taking a breather.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
Campbell blocks a body shot from Ford.
Campbell misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Campbell on the inside.
Campbell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Ford.
Campbell misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ford lands with a short shot to the head.
Ford blocks a body shot from Campbell.
Ford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campbell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Campbell lands a left hand.
Ford throws a punch but it's blocked by Campbell.
Campbell tries a body shot but Ford blocks it.
Campbell stalling in the clinch but Ford improves position.
Campbell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Campbell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That has opened up Jacob Ford's cut even more.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Campbell.
A right hook to the body lands for Campbell.
Campbell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
A shot in the inside from Campbell.
A right hand to the body from Campbell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Campbell.
Campbell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ford.
Campbell tries a body shot but Ford blocks it.
Campbell pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford.
Campbell tries to work over Ford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ford tries a body shot but Campbell blocks it.
Campbell lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Campbell.
Campbell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Campbell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Campbell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Campbell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
The cut above Jacob Ford's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Campbell digs a right hand underneath Ford's ribcage. Ford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Campbell.
Campbell misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Campbell as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Campbell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Ford's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Campbell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rashad Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campbell scores with a decent looking hook.
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campbell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
Campbell lands with a big right hook that stumbles Ford - he's out on his feet here! Campbell follows up with another monster hook that separates Ford from consciousness! Ford falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Campbell stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rashad Campbell!
After the fight, Rashad Campbell was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Dostoevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nguyen has chosen Tunak Tunak Tun as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlad Dostoevsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scotty Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dostoevsky jabs at Nguyen's body.
Dostoevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nguyen moves away.
Nguyen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dostoevsky is out of range.
Nguyen moves into range and clinches up with Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dostoevsky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dostoevsky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nguyen avoids it.
Dostoevsky blocking some punches.
Dostoevsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Nguyen.
Nguyen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nguyen tries a body shot but Dostoevsky blocks it.
Nguyen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nguyen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nguyen misses with the head strike.
Dostoevsky unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nguyen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dostoevsky throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nguyen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dostoevsky tries to land a knee to the head but Nguyen blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen scores with a shoulder strike.
Dostoevsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dostoevsky misses with a knee strike.
Dostoevsky blocks a body shot from Nguyen.
Nguyen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dostoevsky throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nguyen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dostoevsky tries a knee to the head but Nguyen blocks it.
Nguyen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nguyen is stalling here.
Dostoevsky throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nguyen avoiding damage as Dostoevsky throws knees to the body.
Dostoevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nguyen misses with a punch to the body.
Dostoevsky blocking some punches.
Dostoevsky misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dostoevsky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nguyen blocks it with crossed arms.
Dostoevsky misses with a knee strike.
Dostoevsky misses with a knee strike.
Dostoevsky landing knees to the body.
Dostoevsky lands with a left to the head.
Nguyen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nguyen blocks the elbow strike.
Dostoevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dostoevsky misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nguyen is struggling to control the position.
Nguyen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nguyen misses with some punches.
Dostoevsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nguyen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nguyen tries a body shot but Dostoevsky blocks it.
Nguyen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dostoevskys head.
Dostoevsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nguyen is looking to control Dostoevsky's arms but Dostoevsky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nguyen has his back to the cage.
Dostoevsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nguyen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nguyen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dostoevsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nguyen wants to stall.
Nguyen lands a right hand.
Dostoevsky landing knees to the head.
Dostoevsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nguyen misses with the head strike.
Nguyen is pushing Dostoevsky up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nguyen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Nguyen.
Nguyen tries to throw a body punch but Dostoevsky avoids it by throwing Nguyen back against the cage.
Dostoevsky trying to land knees to the body.
Nguyen blocks the elbow strike.
Nguyen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dostoevsky pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dostoevsky lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Nguyen.
Dostoevsky scores with a shoulder strike.
Dostoevsky lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dostoevsky with a knee to the head.
Nguyen stalling.
Dostoevsky throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dostoevsky works on Nguyen's body with a couple of short punches.
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 Vlad Dostoevsky will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dostoevsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dostoevsky moves in looking to clinch but Nguyen pushes him off.
Nguyen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dostoevsky.
Nguyen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky misses with a body shot.
Nguyen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dostoevsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nguyen moves into range and clinches up with Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky tries a knee to the head but Nguyen blocks it.
Nguyen misses with a body punch.
Dostoevsky unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nguyen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nguyen blocks a body shot from Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky looking to throw knees to the head but Nguyen is blocking nicely.
Dostoevsky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Dostoevsky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dostoevsky lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Nguyen.
Nguyen scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostoevsky pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dostoevsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nguyen is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nguyen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dostoevsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nguyen avoiding damage as Dostoevsky throws knees to the body.
Dostoevsky letting Nguyen take a breather here.
Good body shot from Nguyen.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nguyen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nguyen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dostoevsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dostoevsky as Nguyen tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dostoevsky scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dostoevsky obliges.
Nguyen trying to stall but Dostoevsky improves his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nguyen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dostoevsky looking to throw knees to the head but Nguyen is blocking nicely.
Dostoevsky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nguyen blocks it with crossed arms.
Dostoevsky blocking some punches.
Nguyen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nguyen taking a breather.
Dostoevsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nguyen is trying to stall.
Dostoevsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dostoevsky misses with a knee strike.
Nguyen wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Scotty Nguyen.
Dostoevsky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dostoevsky is looking to wear down Nguyen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dostoevsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nguyen gets tackled into the cage by Dostoevsky. Dostoevsky maintains the clinch.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nguyen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dostoevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dostoevsky digs a right hand into Nguyen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nguyen's gas tank.
Nguyen avoiding damage as Dostoevsky throws knees to the body.
Nguyen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dostoevsky blocks an uppercut.
Nguyen taking a breather.
Nguyen lands with a short shot to the head.
Nguyen misses with some punches.
Dostoevsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Nguyen controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dostoevsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nguyen misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nguyen misses with a punch to the body.
Nguyen lands with a right to the head.
Dostoevsky blocks an uppercut.
Dostoevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dostoevsky prevents a body shot from Nguyen.
Dostoevsky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nguyen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dostoevsky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dostoevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nguyen.
Nguyen tries to work over Dostoevsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nguyen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dostoevsky up against the cage.
Nguyen tries to work over Dostoevsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scotty Nguyen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nguyen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nguyen has Dostoevsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Nguyen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scotty Nguyen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dostoevsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Nguyen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dostoevsky looking to throw knees to the head but Nguyen is blocking nicely.
Dostoevsky blocks an uppercut.
Nguyen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dostoevsky is keeping busy.
Dostoevsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Nguyen on the inside.
Nguyen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nguyen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dostoevsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dostoevsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nguyen wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dostoevsky tries a knee to the head but Nguyen blocks it.
Dostoevsky blocks an uppercut.
Dostoevsky tries to land knees in the clinch but Nguyen avoids the damage to the body.
Dostoevsky misses with a knee to the head.
Dostoevsky scores with a shoulder strike.
Dostoevsky lands with a right to the head.
Nguyen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dostoevsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nguyen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nguyen misses with a punch to the body.
Dostoevsky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nguyen.
Nguyen has a couple of punches blocked by Dostoevsky.
Nguyen avoiding damage as Dostoevsky throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dostoevsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nguyen looking to slow down the pace here.
Nguyen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nguyen pushes Dostoevsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nguyen scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dostoevsky missing with knees to the body.
Nguyen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dostoevskys head.
Nguyen can't find room to land a body shot as Dostoevsky controls the action.
Dostoevsky misses with an elbow over the top.
Nguyen throws a head punch that misses.
Dostoevsky missing with knees to the body.
Nguyen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nguyen takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Scotty Nguyen has been cut.
Nguyen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dostoevsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nguyen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nguyen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dostoevsky with a knee to the head.
Nguyen tries a body shot but Dostoevsky blocks it.
Dostoevsky lands a shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dostoevsky.
Nguyen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nguyen misses with a body punch.
Nguyen taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dostoevsky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky missing with knees to the body.
Nguyen tries a body shot but Dostoevsky blocks it.
Nguyen blocks an uppercut.
Dostoevsky throws an elbow that misses.
Nguyen landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dostoevsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dostoevsky.
Dostoevsky creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nguyen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dostoevsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Nguyen throws a head punch that misses.
Nguyen lands a nice uppercut.
Nguyen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dostoevsky has Nguyen pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Nguyen is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Dostoevsky - that's hurt Nguyen badly! Oh, another knee lands and Nguyen is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Nguyen doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Vlad Dostoevsky!
Vlad Dostoevsky retains his welterweight title!
Vlad Dostoevsky gave a mention to 5th Round Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lindros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. Eric Lindros is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Jokinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lindros!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindros misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lindros throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Lindros connects with an inside leg kick.
Lindros throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
Lindros is looking to score with low kicks.
Lindros lands with a kick to the temple. Jokinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Otto Jokinen has been cut.
Lindros avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lindros cracks Jokinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Lindros misses.
Lindros misses the shot to the body.
Lindros lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Lindros.
Jokinen throws a body kick that misses.
Jokinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lindros.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lindros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lindros back to the cage. Jokinen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lindros scores with a jab to the body.
Lindros looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Eric Lindros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Lindros misses the target.
Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. Lindros looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Lindros.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Lindros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lindros will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lindros.
Lindros lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lindros checks a leg kick.
Lindros slips under a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
A low kick from Lindros misses
and Jokinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Lindros.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lindros tried to score with a low kick but Jokinen checks it.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but Lindros moved out of range nicely.
Lindros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lindros finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Lindros.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jokinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jokinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lindros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindros is looking to score with low kicks.
Lindros keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jokinen.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindros manages to avoid it.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen throws a hook but Lindros avoids it easily.
Jokinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lindros is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindros.
Lindros throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease.
Lindros cracks a nice hook into Jokinen's ribs.
Lindros moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lindros misses with a body shot.
Lindros misses with a low kick.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Lindros.
Lindros ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Lindros misses
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindros moves out of range as Jokinen throws a body kick.
Lindros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lindros throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Lindros misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lindros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Otto Jokinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jokinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lindros. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Jokinen.
Lindros takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Lindros's front leg.
Lindros scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lindros misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lindros circles away quickly and effectively.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Lindros.
A leg kick checked by Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lindros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lindros tries a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
A solid body kick from Lindros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from Lindros.
Lindros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindros has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jokinen.
Lindros just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lindros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lindros's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Lindros does it's job there.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A cross from Lindros lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindros throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lindros.
Lindros fails to land with a series of punches.
Lindros tries to bum rush Jokinen with a series of wild strikes but Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindros misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lindros slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses the body punch
and Lindros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lindros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Lindros lands a jab.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Lindros is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
Lindros shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lindros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lindros's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lindros duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lindros.
Lindros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Lindros misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Lindros cracks Jokinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lindros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindros throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Lindros swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lindros throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Lindros.
Lindros lands with a right hand.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lindros misses with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindros connects with an inside leg kick.
Lindros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindros.
Lindros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Lindros tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindros throws an off balance right hand
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jokinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lindros.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lindros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Otto Jokinen'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.
Lindros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lindros feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
Lindros lunges at Jokinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jokinen's hand.
A slow jab from Lindros misses its intended target.
Lindros checks a leg kick nicely.
Lindros moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lindros motions for Jokinen to come forward. Lindros throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lindros ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lindros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lindros throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Lindros lands a leg kick that knocks Jokinen off balance momentarily.
Jokinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindros ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lindros sizes up Jokinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindros takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lindros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindros.
Lindros lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jokinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lindros is able to avoid easily.
A lazy left from Jokinen finds it's target.
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Lindros's ribs.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jokinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Lindros's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jokinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jokinen motions for Lindros to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen scores with a kick to the body.
Lindros fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jokinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lindros throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen looks to land a body kick but Lindros moved away.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lindros's sensitive parts.
Eric Lindros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Lindros's shoulder, as Lindros tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen throws a one two combo.
Lindros is rocked!
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle, before Jokinen throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Lindros's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Jokinen lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Otto Jokinen!
Otto Jokinen is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Otto Jokinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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