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NFC 153 Shakur vs Balingit PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Juntunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juntunen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lumessakahlaajat. Adebisi has chosen Go Go Adebisi as his entrance music. Tomi Juntunen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Juntunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Juntunen.
Adebisi looks to land a right hand but Juntunen moved out of range.
Adebisi connects with a right hand. Juntunen shakes it off.
Adebisi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Adebisi throws a big elbow that misses.
Adebisi wants to control from the top but Juntunen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juntunen is adopting a defensive guard.
Adebisi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adebisi is looking for a kimura here.
Adebisi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adebisi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juntunen keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi is stalling here. Juntunen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Adebisi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Juntunen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Adebisi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Adebisi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adebisi is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adebisi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adebisi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adebisi working a defensive guard but Juntunen passes into half guard.
Juntunen content to control rather than advance.
Adebisi wants to improve his position but Juntunen is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Juntunen jumps into side control!
Juntunen stands up and beckons Adebisi to his feet.
Juntunen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Juntunen looks for the body kick but Adebisi saw that one coming.
Adebisi punishes Juntunen's body with a nice straight punch.
Juntunen lands with a hook. Adebisi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adebisi blocks a head kick by Juntunen.
Juntunen walks into a stiff left hand from Adebisi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen avoids the body shot from Adebisi.
Adebisi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Juntunen defends it nicely.
Adebisi thows a body shot but no joy.
Juntunen cracks Adebisi with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juntunen misses with a lunging right hand
and Adebisi counters with a left to the body.
Adebisi shoots in and drives through. Juntunen sprawls well.
Adebisi avoids the head kick by Juntunen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juntunen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adebisi scores with a punch to the head.
Adebisi throws an off balance right hand
and Juntunen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adebisi 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.
Adebisi cracks Juntunen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adebisi swings for the body but Juntunen moves out of range.
Juntunen lands a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adebisi.
Adebisi punishes Juntunen's body with a nice straight punch.
Adebisi dips to his left and cracks Juntunen with an uppercut!
Adebisi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Juntunen moves away from the strike by Adebisi.
Adebisi lands a really nice looking cross but Juntunen seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntunen lands with a nice combination. Adebisi backs away looking to recover.
Adebisi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Adebisi misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntunen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adebisi cracks Juntunen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Juntunen moves out of range of the strikes.
Juntunen is looking to slow Adebisi down with leg kicks.
Juntunen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adebisi lunges at Juntunen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Juntunen's hand.
Juntunen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adebisi is able to avoid easily.
Adebisi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Juntunen defends it nicely.
Adebisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntunen throws a leg kick but Adebisi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi misses with a shot to the body
and Juntunen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice body punch from Juntunen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntunen misses with an uppercut.
Adebisi throws out a loose jab but Juntunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simon Adebisi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juntunen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adebisi.
Juntunen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adebisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntunen moves away.
Adebisi misses with a wild body shot.
Tomi Juntunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juntunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntunen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Juntunen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juntunen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adebisi is out of range.
Simon Adebisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Adebisi catches Juntunen right on the button with a cross.
Adebisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntunen.
Adebisi throws out a loose jab but Juntunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adebisi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Juntunen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Juntunen tries a low kick but Adebisi avoids it.
Adebisi throws out a loose jab but Juntunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntunen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adebisi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Juntunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adebisi.
Juntunen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Adebisi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adebisi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Juntunen to the mat! Juntunen manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi trying to control but Juntunen is working from the bottom.
Adebisi throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adebisi passes Juntunen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Adebisi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Juntunen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Simon Adebisi has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adebisi wants to pass the guard but Juntunen is defending well.
Juntunen has hold of Adebisi's hands but Adebisi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adebisi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Adebisi misses with a series of wild punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Juntunen checks a leg kick.
Adebisi slips a straight right by Juntunen.
Juntunen staying out of range there.
Adebisi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juntunen throws a nice looking combination but Adebisi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Juntunen lands with a right hand.
Adebisi throws a body punch but Juntunen moves out of range.
Juntunen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Adebisi throws out a loose jab but Juntunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi moves out of range as Juntunen throws a body kick.
Adebisi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Juntunen lands a head kick!
It looks like Simon Adebisi has been cut.
Juntunen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Adebisi shoots in but no luck this time.
Juntunen thows a body shot but no joy.
Adebisi lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adebisi moves out of range of the body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adebisi, as that shot connected.
Adebisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntunen moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi throws a good cross that connects.
Adebisi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juntunen.
Juntunen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Juntunen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juntunen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adebisi feints a jab promting Juntunen to slip. Adebisi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Juntunen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Adebisi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juntunen circles away.
Tomi Juntunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adebisi.
Adebisi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simon Adebisi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adebisi slips under a jab.
Adebisi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juntunen swivels and escapes.
Adebisi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adebisi misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi dives in and grabs Juntunen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juntunen pushes down on Adebisi's head and hops out.
Adebisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good work by Adebisi as he checks the leg kick.
A solid body kick from Juntunen.
Adebisi misses with a looping right.
Juntunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adebisi was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntunen.
Adebisi misses with a hook.
Tomi Juntunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juntunen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adebisi.
Adebisi throws a jab when Juntunen was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Adebisi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Juntunen misses.
Adebisi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Juntunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adebisi was well out of range. Poor timing from Juntunen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adebisi misses with a takedown attempt - Juntunen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Juntunen 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.
Nice defenses there by Juntunen.
Juntunen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adebisi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adebisi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Juntunen, right into the meat.
Adebisi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juntunen throws out the jab.
Juntunen scores with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomi Juntunen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adebisi 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Adebisi!
A very excited looking Simon Adebisi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Samoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludvig Landersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samoth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Judas Priest - Painkiller. On his way into the cage it seems that Mikael Samoth has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mikael Samoth seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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260 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikael Samoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludvig Landersson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samoth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Landersson takes a swing at Samoth's ribcage but misses.
Landersson cracks a nice hook into Samoth's ribs.
Samoth scores with a hook to the body. Landersson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Samoth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Samoth throws a right and a left that Landersson avoids nicely.
Landersson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Samoth throws out a loose jab but Landersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Samoth does no damage.
Landersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Samoth.
Samoth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Landersson. Landersson obviously looking to wear him down.
Landersson is looking to slow Samoth down with leg kicks.
Samoth staying out of range there.
Landersson tests Samoth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samoth wants to land a leg kick but Landersson is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landersson throws out a loose jab but Samoth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landersson with a hook.
Samoth moves into the clinch.
Samoth lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Landersson.
Samoth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Landersson tries to throw a body punch but Samoth avoids it by throwing Landersson back against the cage.
Samoth misses with a punch to the body.
Landersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samoth's elbow.
Samoth has Landersson pressed against the cage.
Landersson lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samoth.
Samoth tries to stall but Landersson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Samoth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Landersson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landersson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Samoth struggles to land a body shot inside as Landersson controls his hands.
Landersson misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landersson tries to work over Samoth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Landersson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Landersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Landersson takes a swing at Samoth's ribcage but misses.
Landersson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Landersson lands a nice looking body shot.
Samoth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Landersson scores with a nice head shot.
Samoth slips a jab from Landersson.
Samoth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Samoth.
Landersson scores with a jab to the body.
Samoth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Landersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Landersson lands a nice shot that snaps Samoth's head back.
Samoth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Landersson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Samoth somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Samoth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samoth's sensitive parts.
Landersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samoth drops his hands momentarily and Landersson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Samoth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Landersson misses with a body shot.
Samoth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Landersson moves out of range of the body kick.
Landersson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Landersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samoth tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Landersson throws an overhand right that lands on Samoth's shoulder, as Samoth tries to avoid the shot.
Samoth throws a leg kick
and Landersson counters with a good low kick that Samoth was not able to check.
Mikael Samoth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samoth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Samoth is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Landersson.
Samoth throws a leg kick but Landersson checks it.
Samoth connects with a nice looking jab.
Samoth throws a front kick aimed at Landersson's knee but Landersson avoids it well.
Samoth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samoth misses with a hook
and Landersson counters with a low kick, right behind Samoth 's knee.
Samoth misses with an uppercut. Landersson saw that one coming.
Samoth slips under a jab.
Landersson connects with a right hand. Samoth shakes it off.
Samoth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Landersson lands a really nice looking cross but Samoth seems unphased.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left and a right from Landersson both land. Nice combination.
Landersson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Landersson blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Landersson dominated that round.
That's time! Samoth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Samoth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Samoth drives through with a takedown into guard.
Samoth drops back, looking for a kneebar! Landersson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Landersson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Landersson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samoth can't do much from the bottom here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Landersson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Landersson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Landersson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Landersson.
Samoth is looking to reverse the position.
Landersson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Samoth to see if he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samoth defending against the ground and pound.
Samoth can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoth is trying to improve his position.
Samoth prevents Landersson from improving position.
Samoth sneaks back into half guard.
Samoth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Samoth tries to roll over but Landersson keeps him under control.
Landersson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Landersson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Landersson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Landersson is looking to take a break and control but Samoth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Landersson working over Samoth with some ground and pound. Samoth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landersson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landersson trying to pass the guard but Samoth defending well.
Landersson misses with a head shot. Samoth uses the momentum to regain guard.
Samoth is trying to control the position but Landersson postures up.
Landersson with a nice head shot there.
Samoth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Landersson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Landersson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Samoth looking for a guillotine here but Landersson defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landersson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Samoth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Landersson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Samoth has momentary wrist control but Landersson slips an elbow through the middle.
Samoth looking for a sweep. Not yet Samoth, not yet.
Landersson advances position into side control!
Landersson working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landersson moves into full mount!
Samoth is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Landersson working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landersson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Samoth hang on?
Landersson cracks Samoth with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A big strike lands for Landersson! That's really hurt Samoth and he's turned his back - Landersson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Landersson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludvig Landersson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ludvig Landersson waved his t-shirt featuring Undead clothing. All items 10$'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Norzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thug Behram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norzu comes to the cage accompanied by Cult of Luna - Back To Chapel Town. Behram has chosen 25 Minutes to go as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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163 lbs
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27
162 lbs
22 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Norzu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thug Behram!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norzu throws a chopping leg kick but Behram manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Behram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Behram tries to move into range but Norzu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norzu feints a jab promting Behram to slip. Norzu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Behram slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Norzu is looking to slow Behram down with leg kicks.
Behram fails to land with a series of punches.
Norzu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Norzu misses with a kick to the body.
Norzu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Behram is out of range.
Norzu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Norzu misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norzu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Behram's sensitive parts.
Norzu scores with a jab. Behram acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Norzu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norzu loads up on a big right hand but Behram slips the punch.
Behram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norzu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Behram misses.
A left and a right from Behram both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Santeri Norzu has been cut.
Norzu misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Behram.
Norzu throws a wild body kick that Behram sees coming a mile off.
Behram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Behram stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Norzu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Behram. That did some damage!
Norzu scores with the left hand. Behram knows he should have avoided that one.
Behram takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norzu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Behram is able to avoid easily.
Norzu thows a body shot but no joy.
Behram connects with a leg kick. Norzu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Norzu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Norzu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behram misses with a few strikes there.
Norzu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Behram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norzu.
Behram changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norzu tries to avoid it but Behram manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norzu to the ground. Norzu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Behram misses with a looping left.
Norzu tries to work over Behram's front leg with a kick but Behram checks it.
Norzu staying out of range there.
Norzu throws a series of punches but Behram avoids them all with ease.
Norzu swings for the body but Behram moves out of range.
Behram connects with a leg kick. Norzu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Behram misses with a low kick.
Norzu swings for the body but Behram moves out of range.
Behram throws a low kick but Norzu avoids it.
Behram 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Behram misses the target.
Santeri Norzu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norzu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Norzu thows a body shot but no joy.
Norzu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norzu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Behram is able to avoid easily.
Behram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norzu.
Norzu misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Norzu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norzu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Norzu throws a series of strikes that have Behram backpedaling.
A jab from Norzu finds it's way through Behram's defenses.
Norzu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Behram moves away.
Norzu needs to keep his hands up - Behram had a free shot at his head there.
Behram shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norzu as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norzu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Behram counters with a stiff right hand.
Behram takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Norzu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Behram is out of range.
Norzu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Behram checks it well.
Norzu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Behram with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Norzu to score with a decent uppercut.
Norzu tries a head kick but it misses.
Behram misses with a head kick.
Norzu scores with a jab to the head.
Behram on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Norzu blocks a head kick by Behram.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Behram throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Norzu stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Behram follows into mount!
Norzu is rocked!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Behram postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Norzu badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Behram around the waist but Behram pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Behram is the winner by TKO! Behram jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thug Behram!
Thug Behram seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sampsa Siloposki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Silvera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvera has chosen Wedlock as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sampsa Siloposki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Silvera!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siloposki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silvera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silvera is looking to clinch but Siloposki is avoiding it.
Siloposki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silvera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Siloposki misses with the combination.
Silvera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silvera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Siloposki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Siloposki doesn't manage to clinch there - Silvera circles away.
Silvera takes one to the side of the head.
Silvera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Siloposki instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvera takes a shot to the head.
Siloposki misses with some punches.
Siloposki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silvera working aggressively here.
Siloposki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Siloposki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Siloposki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silvera has a couple of punches blocked by Siloposki.
Siloposki blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siloposki.
Siloposki blocking some punches.
Silvera misses with some punches.
Silvera blocking some punches.
Silvera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siloposki lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silvera.
Siloposki lands a hook that snaps the head of Silvera backwards.
Siloposki blocks an uppercut.
Siloposki swings wildly with an uppercut but Silvera uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Siloposki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silveras head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Siloposki.
Siloposki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Siloposki wants to take the fight to the mat but Silvera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silvera has a couple of punches blocked by Siloposki.
Siloposki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Siloposki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silvera backwards.
Siloposki scores with a shoulder strike.
Silvera avoids a wild elbow strike from Siloposki.
Siloposki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silvera takes a shot to the head.
Siloposki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Siloposki.
Silvera misses with some punches.
Siloposki avoids a wild elbow strike from Silvera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvera lands with a light punch inside.
Siloposki scores with a shoulder strike.
Silvera throws a punch but it's blocked by Siloposki.
Siloposki digs a right hand into Silvera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silvera's gas tank.
Silvera misses with a punch on the inside.
Silvera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Silvera fails to land.
Siloposki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silvera looks gassed!
Siloposki looking for a takedown.
Siloposki stalling the fight.
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!
Siloposki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silvera throws a punch but it's blocked by Siloposki.
With the fighters up against the cage, Siloposki throws an elbow but misses.
Silvera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Siloposki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siloposki blocks an uppercut.
Silvera misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Silvera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Siloposki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Silvera.
It looks like Sampsa Siloposki has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Siloposki.
Siloposki misses with some punches.
Silvera scores with a shot to the side of Siloposki's head.
Nice elbow from Silvera.
Siloposki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Siloposki throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silvera.
Siloposki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvera's elbow.
Siloposki throws a head punch that misses.
Silvera blocks an uppercut.
Silvera misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siloposki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Siloposki can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sampsa Siloposki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siloposki taking a breather.
Siloposki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampsa Siloposki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sampsa Siloposki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Siloposki lands a nice shot that snaps Silvera's head back.
Siloposki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silvera cracks Siloposki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silvera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Siloposki tries to clinch up.
Silvera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Siloposki finds it's way round the side to connect with Silvera's head.
Siloposki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silvera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silvera with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siloposki clinches.
Siloposki blocks an uppercut.
Siloposki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Silvera working aggressively here.
Siloposki blocking some punches.
Silvera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Siloposki can't find room to land a body shot as Silvera controls the action.
Siloposki lands a left hand.
Silvera lands an elbow just above Siloposki 's eye.
Silvera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siloposki misses with a body punch.
Silvera throws a punch but it's blocked by Siloposki.
Siloposki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silvera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siloposki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silvera backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Silvera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvera misses with the head strike.
Silvera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silvera lands an elbow just above Siloposki 's eye.
Sampsa Siloposki's cut is getting worse.
Siloposki takes a shot to the head.
Siloposki lands a hook that snaps the head of Silvera backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Siloposki fails to land.
Silvera swings wildly with an uppercut but Siloposki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silvera prevents a body shot from Siloposki.
Siloposki is trying to maintain a safe position but Silvera gets an underhook and turns Siloposki into the cage.
Silvera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siloposki lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Silvera fails to land.
Siloposki is looking for a takedown.
Siloposki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silvera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Siloposki throws a punch but it's blocked by Silvera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silvera backwards.
Silvera throws an elbow that misses.
Siloposki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silvera backwards.
Silvera has a couple of punches blocked by Siloposki.
Silvera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Siloposki.
Silvera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silvera misses with the head strike.
Siloposki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siloposki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Siloposki has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silvera regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvera keeping moving, preventing Siloposki from controlling successfully.
Siloposki controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Sampsa Siloposki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silvera staying out of range there.
Silvera tries to keep at a distance but Siloposki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Siloposki blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silvera throws an elbow but it misses.
Siloposki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siloposki lands with a short shot to the head.
Silvera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Siloposki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampsa Siloposki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sampsa Siloposki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Silvera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Siloposki misses with a head kick.
Siloposki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Siloposki swings for the body but Silvera moves out of range.
Silvera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silvera 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.
Siloposki cracks the inside of Silvera's front leg.
Siloposki keeps the fight on the outside.
Siloposki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silvera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Siloposki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Siloposki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siloposki missing with a left hand there. Silvera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silvera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvera jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Siloposki keeps the fight on the outside.
Siloposki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silvera momentarily.
Silvera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Siloposki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silvera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silvera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Siloposki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silvera wants to clinch up but Siloposki keeps it at a distance.
Silvera moves in looking to clinch but Siloposki pushes him off.
Siloposki throws a right hand that Silvera ducks under and follows up with a left that Silvera also avoids with ease.
Silvera slips under a jab from Siloposki.
Joey Silvera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Silvera.
Sampsa Siloposki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvera misses with a body punch
and Siloposki counters with a stiff right hand.
Siloposki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Siloposki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silvera.
Silvera wants to clinch up but Siloposki keeps it at a distance.
Siloposki swings for the body but Silvera moves out of range.
Siloposki lands a slapping body shot.
Silvera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Siloposki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silvera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silvera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvera is looking to clinch.
Siloposki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Siloposki has managed to clinch.
Siloposki misses with a punch to the body.
Silvera swings wildly with an uppercut but Siloposki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silvera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siloposki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siloposki throws an elbow that misses.
Silvera swings wildly with an uppercut but Siloposki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silvera pushes off an throws an elbow but Siloposki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Siloposki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siloposki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Siloposki trying to stall but Silvera improves his position.
Siloposki tries a body shot but Silvera blocks it.
Sampsa Siloposki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sampsa Siloposki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silvera misses with the head strike.
Silvera throws a knee to the head but misses.
Siloposki blocking some punches.
Siloposki dodges an elbow strike from Silvera.
Silvera throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Silvera.
Silvera throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silvera gets underhooks to prevent Siloposki's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Silvera fails to land.
Silvera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Silvera.
Well Siloposki 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 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampsa Siloposki!
A relieved looking Sampsa Siloposki 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 Ratt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by Country boy can survive. Freeman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Leverage - Mister Universe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Huey Freeman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huey Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freeman misses with a lunging right hand
and Freeman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Freeman misses with a body shot.
Freeman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Freeman.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Freeman.
Freeman throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Freeman.
Freeman moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes is working for takedown but Freeman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Freeman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hughes!
Huey Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Freeman catches Hughes right on the button with a cross.
Hughes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Freeman throws out the jab.
Freeman throws a leg kick
and Hughes counters with a nice body kick.
Freeman tries a head kick but it misses.
Freeman misses the jab.
Freeman misses with a leg kick
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hughes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hughes.
It looks like Huey Freeman has been cut.
Hughes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freeman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Freeman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Hughes throws a push kick but Freeman slaps the foot to one side.
Freeman throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Freeman throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman checks a leg kick.
Freeman takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman has managed to clinch.
Freeman throws a head punch that misses.
Hughes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hughes manages to end up in side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hughes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hughes working the ground and pound from side control.
Freeman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a strike aimed at the side of Freeman's head but Freeman avoids it well.
Hughes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hughes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hughes is working Freeman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Freeman is looking for a sweep.
Hughes grinds an elbow into Freeman's temple.
Freeman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Freeman!
Hughes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hughes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hughes prevents Freeman from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Freeman hang on?
Hughes connects with a bit shot that sees Freeman covering up! More strikes from Hughes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hughes is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ratt Hughes!
An out of breath Ratt Hughes 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alfa Uros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Apanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uros comes into the arena with Dirty Diana blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alfa Uros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Apanson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apanson misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Apanson coming out on top.
Apanson misses with a lunging right hand
and Uros counters with a low kick, right behind Apanson 's knee.
Uros is looking to clinch but Apanson is avoiding it.
Uros misses with an attempted mid kick.
Uros throws a sloppy head kick and Apanson moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Apanson, right into the meat.
Apanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Apanson throws a jab when Uros was well out of range.
Uros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apanson throws a solid leg kick but Uros takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Apanson.
Apanson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Uros counters with a three punch combo that has Apanson backing up. Apanson nods at Uros to acknowledge the strikes.
Uros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Apanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Uros throws a body punch but Apanson moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Uros.
Alfa Uros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apanson slips under a jab from Uros.
Apanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uros closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Uros connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uros lands a right hook to the body.
Uros throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apanson.
Uros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apanson.
Apanson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uros in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apanson checks a low kick from Uros.
Uros looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Uros takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uros tries to clinch but Apanson moves out of range.
Uros takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Uros takes a swing at Apanson's ribcage but misses.
Apanson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Uros is looking to wear down Apanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Apanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Uros is out of range and Apanson settles back down.
Apanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Uros tries to close the distance and clinch but Apanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apanson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Uros is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Apanson off and has taken his back!
Uros scores with punches to the body.
You can see the frustration on Apanson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Apanson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Uros misses with punches from the back.
Apanson breaks Uros's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Uros wants to sweep here but Apanson controlling him for the moment.
Uros working a defensive guard here.
Uros keeping moving, preventing Apanson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Apanson pushes down on Uros's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Apanson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uros does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Apanson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Uros is looking to control Apanson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uros avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Apanson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Uros is refusing to be controlled, as Apanson sits in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uros pushes Apanson off looking to stand but Apanson dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfa Uros dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Uros blocks a leg kick.
Uros's corner calls for a 1-2. Uros obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Uros scores a takedown into full mount!
Uros tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Apanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Uros trying to control but Apanson is having none of it.
Uros thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uros controlling the position easily from mount.
Uros has hold of Apanson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Apanson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Uros can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Apanson is looking to escape.
Uros wants to control the action but instead Apanson gets a body lock and reverses into Uros's guard! Nice work!
Uros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uros is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Apanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uros is looking to stand up but Apanson isn't so interested in that idea.
Uros wants to sweep but no luck.
Apanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Uros has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Apanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uros keeping full guard, as Apanson tries to pass.
Uros keeping moving, preventing Apanson from controlling successfully.
Uros is looking to stand up but Apanson isn't so interested in that idea.
Apanson won't allow Uros to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Uros keeping moving, preventing Apanson from controlling successfully.
Apanson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uros's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uros trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Uros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uros is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apanson is aware though and is defending well.
Apanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Uros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apanson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Uros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Apanson throws a big elbow that misses.
Apanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uros wriggles free and stands up.
Uros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apanson misses with a hook. Uros ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alfa Uros is winning the standup battle so far.
Uros misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apanson throws a low kick but Uros avoids it.
Uros throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Apanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Uros wants to slow Apanson down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uros.
Uros changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Apanson tries to avoid it but Uros manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Apanson to the ground. Apanson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uros misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfa Uros dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Uros throws an overhand right that lands on Apanson's shoulder, as Apanson tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Apanson.
Apanson throws the left hand but Uros avoids the punch easily.
Uros is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Apanson.
A good leg kick by Apanson.
Apanson misses with a hook.
Uros closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Apanson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Uros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uros is looking to clinch but Apanson is avoiding it.
Apanson ducks under a wild hook from Uros.
Uros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uros takes a swing at Apanson's ribcage but misses.
Apanson scores with a leg kick.
Uros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Uros tries to clinch
and Uros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Uros misses.
Apanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Apanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Apanson lands with a kick to the temple. Uros shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Uros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Uros.
Uros moves into range and clinches up with Apanson.
Uros manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apanson keeps Uros at a distance using the push kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apanson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Uros has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Uros and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Uros swinging wildly here.
Apanson throws a head kick but Uros moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uros takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Uros looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Apanson throws the left hand but Uros avoids the punch easily.
Uros swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Apanson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Apanson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uros wants to get back to his feet.
Apanson lands with a punch from half guard.
Uros on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Apanson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Uros with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Uros is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Apanson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Apanson's back!
Johan Apanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Apanson staying busy and making it hard for Uros to control.
I really don't envy Apanson right now.
Apanson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Uros's guard. Nice work there by Apanson.
Uros wants to stand and escape but Apanson is having none of it.
Apanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Uros is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apanson won't allow Uros to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uros uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Alfa Uros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uros.
Uros thows a body shot but no joy.
Uros attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Uros.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Apanson enables Uros to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Apanson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Apanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Apanson is looking for a triangle but Uros pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johan Apanson.
I think Uros has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alfa Uros!
Alfa Uros thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osgar MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacGregor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Scotland The Brave (Leonidas). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osgar MacGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Cole!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacGregor staying out of range there.
Cole lands with a good body shot.
Cole takes a swing at MacGregor's ribcage but misses.
MacGregor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cole missing with a left hand there. MacGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cole slaps away a takedown attempt from MacGregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
MacGregor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacGregor.
Cole swings for the body but MacGregor moves out of range.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole misses the jab.
MacGregor tests Cole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
MacGregor throws a push kick but Cole slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacGregor.
MacGregor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but MacGregor is just out of range.
Osgar MacGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGregor lands a slapping body shot.
MacGregor cracks Cole with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cole moves out of range of the leg kick from MacGregor.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Cole throws a hook but MacGregor avoids it easily.
MacGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cole swings for the body but MacGregor moves out of range.
MacGregor throws a low kick, looking for Cole's leg but Cole calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cole's calf.
Jab from Cole.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGregor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cole misses with a body shot.
MacGregor shoots in but Cole avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cole thuds a left hand into MacGregor's body.
MacGregor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacGregor wants to slow Cole down by chopping away at his legs.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacGregor is looking to land body kicks.
A leg kick checked by Cole.
Cole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacGregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cole takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacGregor misses with a combination
and Cole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cole is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacGregor rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor misses with a few strikes there.
MacGregor throws a right hand that Cole ducks under and follows up with a left that Cole also avoids with ease.
MacGregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacGregor slips under a jab from Cole.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacGregor manages to avoid it.
MacGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacGregor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cole is looking to regain half guard here but MacGregor keeps moving and retains side control.
Cole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
MacGregor tries to score with some ground and pound. Cole controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
MacGregor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacGregor scores with a couple of short elbows.
MacGregor controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osgar MacGregor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacGregor scores with a spinning back kick!
Cole jabs at MacGregor's body.
MacGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacGregor misses with a head kick.
MacGregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cole thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacGregor.
MacGregor looks for the body kick but Cole saw that one coming.
MacGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Cole lands with an overhand left.
MacGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cole.
Cole avoids a kick to the body.
Cole scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Cole scores with a four punch combination!
MacGregor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacGregor blocks a jab.
MacGregor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cole slips under a jab from MacGregor.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole cracks MacGregor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cole misses with a few strikes there.
MacGregor thumps Cole with a low kick.
Cole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacGregor misses with a straight right.
MacGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacGregor misses the shot to the body.
MacGregor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cole takes a swing at MacGregor's ribcage but misses.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Cole swings for the body but MacGregor moves out of range.
MacGregor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cole is out of range and MacGregor settles back down.
MacGregor throws a series of punches but Cole avoids them all with ease.
MacGregor closes the distance and clinches up with Cole, looking for a takedown. MacGregor pushes Cole against the cage but Cole circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cole avoids the head kick by MacGregor.
A clash of legs there as Cole blocks the low kick.
MacGregor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cole steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacGregor. That one must have hurt.
MacGregor lands a slapping body shot.
Cole blocks a head kick by MacGregor.
MacGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but MacGregor slips the punch.
MacGregor misses with a leg kick
and Cole counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacGregor thinking.
Osgar MacGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
MacGregor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Cole misses.
Cole throws a series of punches but MacGregor moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Cole as MacGregor shoots in.
Cole throws a jab when MacGregor was well out of range.
MacGregor misses with a double jab.
MacGregor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cole tries to avoid it but MacGregor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cole to the ground. Cole escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osgar MacGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws out a loose jab but MacGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole lands a nice looking body shot.
Cole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by MacGregor - just one landing.
Cole swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacGregor counters with a low kick, right behind Cole 's knee.
MacGregor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
Cole swings for the body but MacGregor moves out of range.
Cole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacGregor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cole cracks MacGregor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cole throws out a loose jab but MacGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacGregor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cole counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacGregor manages to avoid it.
MacGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole throws out a loose jab but MacGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacGregor throws a front kick that sends Cole stumbling back into the cage.
MacGregor misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. MacGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from MacGregor both land. Nice combination.
MacGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
MacGregor swinging wildly here.
MacGregor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacGregor lands a head kick. Cole smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cole on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGregor misses with the combination.
MacGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole takes a swing at MacGregor's ribcage but misses.
Cole swings for the body but MacGregor moves out of range.
MacGregor shoots in and gets a takedown into Cole's guard.
MacGregor throwing strikes but missing.
MacGregor wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGregor stops Cole from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cole wants to get back to his feet but MacGregor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MacGregor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacGregor 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.
Cole is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGregor controls the position.
MacGregor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.
Cole manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
MacGregor trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole wants to stand up but MacGregor is controlling the position.
MacGregor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacGregor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacGregor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cole stands up and waves to MacGregor to follow him.
MacGregor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cole misses with a shot to the body
and MacGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Cole blocks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osgar MacGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacGregor 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osgar MacGregor!
In his post fight interview, Osgar MacGregor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doc Chillum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldorf Astoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chillum's entrance music is High Hopes - Pink Floyd. A fine choice. Astoria has chosen Waltz from Les Sylphides as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doc Chillum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waldorf Astoria!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Astoria does no damage.
Astoria connects with a high kick.
Good leg kick by Chillum there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chillum misses with a wild body shot.
Astoria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Astoria with a jab.
A combination from Astoria does no damage.
Chillum moves out of range of the body kick from Astoria.
Chillum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chillum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chillum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astoria.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astoria just misses with a punch to the body.
Astoria throws a low kick but Chillum moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Astoria.
Astoria tries to score with a low kick but Chillum moves his leg out of the way.
Astoria feints and then cracks Chillum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chillum down.
That kick from Chillum tenderised Astoria's leg. Astoria is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chillum throws a solid leg kick but Astoria takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chillum.
Astoria checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chillum tests Astoria's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chillum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Astoria walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chillum checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chillum misses the jab.
Chillum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chillum thows a body shot but no joy.
Astoria jabs at Chillum's body.
A jab from Astoria finds it's way through Chillum's defenses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Astoria, right into the meat.
Chillum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chillum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Astoria.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chillum.
Astoria jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chillum tries to score with a low kick but Astoria moves his leg out of the way.
Astoria jabs Chillum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Astoria throws a leg kick which misses Chillum's front leg but catches the back leg as Chillum tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Astoria tries to land a front kick but Chillum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Astoria.
Chillum thows a body shot but no joy.
Chillum takes one to the side of the head.
Astoria throws a head kick but Chillum moves out of range.
Astoria takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Astoria cracks Chillum with a good jab.
Chillum is looking to wear down Astoria with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chillum tried to score with a low kick but Astoria checks it.
Astoria cracks Chillum with a good jab.
Chillum misses with a straight left.
Astoria takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chillum. Astoria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chillum lands a body shot.
A big left from Chillum misses.
Chillum moves out of range of the body kick.
Chillum is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chillum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Astoria scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice defenses there by Chillum.
Astoria moves into range and clinches up with Chillum.
Chillum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chillum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Astoria wants to slow Chillum down by chopping away at his legs.
Astoria lands a nice shot to the body.
Astoria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Astoria jabs Chillum right on the nose. Chillum blinks but takes it well.
Astoria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Astoria throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Astoria. Chillum shrugs it off though.
Chillum swings for the body but Astoria moves out of range.
Chillum tries a head kick but it misses.
Chillum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astoria thumps Chillum with a low kick.
Chillum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Astoria.
Chillum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astoria can pounce on him.
Chillum throws a body punch but Astoria moves out of range.
Astoria is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chillum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Chillum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Astoria looks for the body kick but Chillum saw that one coming.
Astoria jabs Chillum right on the nose. Chillum blinks but takes it well.
Astoria blocks a head kick by Chillum.
Chillum throws a head kick that misses.
Chillum blocks the body kick.
Chillum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astoria was well out of range. Poor timing from Chillum.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chillum throws a leg kick that misses.
Astoria looks to score with a jab to the body but Chillum is just out of range.
Chillum looks to throw the jab but Astoria is out of range.
Astoria tries to clinch but Chillum moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldorf Astoria dominated that round.
That's time! Chillum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Astoria wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chillum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Astoria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chillum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Astoria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Astoria is looking to score with low kicks.
Chillum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Waldorf Astoria has been cut.
Astoria misses with a body kick.
Chillum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Astoria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chillum misses with a head kick.
Astoria throws a leg kick which misses Chillum's front leg but catches the back leg as Chillum tries to avoid it.
Astoria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Astoria cracks the inside of Chillum's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astoria throws a head kick but Chillum moves out of range.
Astoria moves out of range as Chillum throws a body kick.
Astoria lands a body shot.
Chillum slips a jab and a cross from Astoria.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astoria thows a body shot but no joy.
Astoria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chillum.
Chillum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chillum avoids the body shot from Astoria.
Chillum digs a good hook to Astoria's body.
Chillum throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chillum. Astoria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chillum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chillum misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Chillum misses
and Astoria counters with a nice body kick.
Astoria lands a nice looking body kick.
Chillum misses with a wild body shot.
Astoria doesn't manage to clinch there - Chillum circles away.
Astoria connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Astoria tries to clinch there but Chillum circles away.
Chillum dodges the punch combination from Astoria.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astoria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chillum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chillum misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Chillum. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chillum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Astoria moves away.
Astoria throws a nice outside leg kick.
Astoria connects with an inside leg kick.
Astoria doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chillum crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Astoria - the referee stops the clock and Chillum gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Astoria. Chillum manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Astoria connects with a right hand. Chillum shakes it off.
Chillum jabs Astoria to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Astoria misses with the combination.
Chillum works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astoria connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chillum's hands.
Astoria tries to close the distance and clinch but Chillum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chillum slips under a jab.
Astoria lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Waldorf Astoria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Astoria thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Astoria looks to land a combination but Chillum avoids it well.
Chillum throws an overhand right that lands on Astoria's shoulder, as Astoria tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Astoria.
Chillum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chillum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astoria manages to avoid it.
Chillum cracks the inside of Astoria's front leg.
Astoria connects with an inside leg kick.
Astoria tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Astoria avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chillum. Astoria does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chillum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Astoria.
Astoria stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chillum.
Chillum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Astoria.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chillum is looking to clinch but Astoria is avoiding it.
Chillum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astoria takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Astoria misses with a two punch combination.
Chillum tried to score with a low kick but Astoria checks it.
Chillum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chillum tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chillum lands a right hook to the body.
Astoria throws a sloppy head kick and Chillum moves out of range easily.
Astoria takes one on the button.
Chillum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Doc Chillum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waldorf Astoria's cut.
That's time! Chillum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Astoria wants to land a leg kick but Chillum is out of range.
Astoria avoids the body shot from Chillum.
A low kick from Chillum is predictable there
and Astoria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chillum checks a leg kick.
Chillum lands a head shot.
Chillum fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Astoria has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chillum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Astoria.
Chillum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Astoria.
A swing and a miss from Astoria.
Chillum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chillum throws out a leg kick but Astoria moves out of range and Chillum only half commits.
Astoria on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Astoria misses with a leg kick.
Astoria scoring well with a low kick there.
Chillum needs to keep his hands up - Astoria had a free shot at his head there.
Chillum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chillum. Astoria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astoria throws a hook but Chillum blocks it.
Chillum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Astoria throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab from Astoria.
Chillum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Astoria scores with a jab to the head.
Chillum just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Chillum lands an impressive looking overhand right. Astoria doesn't seem phased though.
Chillum misses with the combination.
Chillum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chillum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astoria.
Chillum avoids a kick to the body.
Astoria takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astoria throws a lazy body kick
and Chillum counters with a nice low kick that buckles Astoria's knee momentarily.
Chillum tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chillum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chillum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astoria.
Astoria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Astoria lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chillum doesn't seem phased though.
Donk. Chillum catches Astoria right on the button with a cross.
Chillum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Astoria tests Chillum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Astoria. That's going to slow Chillum down.
Some bone on bone action there as Chillum checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chillum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chillum misses with a hook to the body
and Astoria counters with a leg kick.
Astoria checks a low kick from Chillum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chillum lands a really nice looking cross but Astoria seems unphased.
Astoria scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chillum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astoria can pounce on him.
Chillum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astoria.
Jab by Astoria.
Astoria slips a jab from Chillum.
Chillum throws a half hearted mid kick.
Astoria with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Astoria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Astoria lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chillum.
Astoria defending well as Chillum loads up on a big left hand.
Chillum connects with a body shot.
Astoria is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chillum lands a really nice looking cross but Astoria seems unphased.
Astoria is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Astoria misses.
Astoria is still on wobbly legs! Can Chillum finish him?
Chillum ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Astoria's jaw. Astoria's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Chillum does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doc Chillum!
During a confident post fight interview, Doc Chillum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otso Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen has chosen E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otso Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jokinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Taalasmaa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokinen. Jokinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taalasmaa checks a leg kick.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taalasmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taalasmaa tries to land a leg kick but Jokinen saw it coming and moves away.
Jokinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jokinen misses with a leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Taalasmaa blocks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taalasmaa.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Taalasmaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice sprawl there from Jokinen as Taalasmaa shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Taalasmaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen throws a low kick but Taalasmaa moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Jokinen should have avoided that one.
Jokinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taalasmaa throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taalasmaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jokinen is controlling Taalasmaa's posture.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taalasmaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taalasmaa 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.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Jokinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taalasmaa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taalasmaa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taalasmaa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taalasmaa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jokinen controls Taalasmaa momentarily but Taalasmaa frees himself.
Taalasmaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taalasmaa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jokinen has hold of Taalasmaa's hands but Taalasmaa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Taalasmaa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jokinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taalasmaa thows a huge punch but Jokinen dodges it nicely.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is holding on to half guard well.
Jokinen is staying active underneath Taalasmaa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taalasmaa trying to mount his opponent but Jokinen defends it.
Jokinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taalasmaa trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taalasmaa is working away from the top position though.
Taalasmaa thows a huge punch but Jokinen dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen is concentrating on defense, preventing Taalasmaa from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taalasmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taalasmaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taalasmaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jokinen tries to clinch up.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Taalasmaa's front leg.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen stuffs the takedown.
Seppo Taalasmaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Jokinen thumps Taalasmaa with a low kick.
Jokinen connects with a looping right hand.
Jokinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taalasmaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jokinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taalasmaa rather than just go for the knockout.
Jokinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taalasmaa manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taalasmaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Otso Jokinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Taalasmaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taalasmaa's sensitive parts.
Taalasmaa misses with a low kick.
Jokinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taalasmaa.
Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Taalasmaa.
Jokinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Taalasmaa.
Jokinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Taalasmaa in the body.
Taalasmaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Taalasmaa.
Jokinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jokinen wants it to stay on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Taalasmaa's head but Taalasmaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jokinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Taalasmaa's head but Taalasmaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jokinen scores with a body shot.
Taalasmaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jokinen.
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Jokinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taalasmaa avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Taalasmaa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taalasmaa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Taalasmaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taalasmaa lands with a shot to the body.
Taalasmaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taalasmaa scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taalasmaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Otso Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen wants to slow Taalasmaa down by chopping away at his legs.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taalasmaa.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen leaves Taalasmaa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taalasmaa misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen takes a swing at Taalasmaa's ribcage but misses.
Taalasmaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taalasmaa. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa slips under a jab.
Taalasmaa has managed to clinch.
Taalasmaa tries to pull guard but Jokinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Taalasmaa drops back down to his feet.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Taalasmaa.
Jokinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Taalasmaa backwards.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen pushes Taalasmaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taalasmaa wants to stall.
A short right from Jokinen.
Jokinen digs a right hand underneath Taalasmaa's ribcage. Taalasmaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jokinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taalasmaa working aggressively here.
Taalasmaa misses with some punches.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taalasmaa backwards.
Taalasmaa can't get the takedown.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taalasmaa is rocked!
Taalasmaa is trying to pull guard but Jokinen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oh Taalasmaa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body.
Taalasmaa seems to have got his legs back now.
Jokinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taalasmaa or not.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taalasmaa is leaning against Jokinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen pushes Taalasmaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jokinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taalasmaa.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head.
Taalasmaa working hard to break the clinch.
Jokinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jokinen as the two fighters clinch.
Taalasmaa looking to stall.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Jokinen.
A hook to the body from Jokinen.
A short right from Jokinen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Taalasmaa controls his hands.
Taalasmaa is trying to drag Jokinen to the mat but Jokinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jokinen lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
A lazy left from Jokinen finds it's target.
Taalasmaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Taalasmaa with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokinen drops his hands momentarily and Taalasmaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jokinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taalasmaa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Taalasmaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taalasmaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Taalasmaa checks a leg kick.
Taalasmaa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jokinen's waist but Jokinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taalasmaa off to one side.
Taalasmaa looks to throw a body kick
and Jokinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jokinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen lands an overhand right.
Taalasmaa throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taalasmaa.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jokinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taalasmaa's head.
Jokinen lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taalasmaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jokinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taalasmaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taalasmaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taalasmaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taalasmaa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jokinen's guard now.
Taalasmaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jokinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taalasmaa is one step ahead there.
Jokinen pulls Taalasmaa in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Otso Jokinen.
Taalasmaa throws a looping overhand right but Jokinen ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Taalasmaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taalasmaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good work by Jokinen as he checks the leg kick.
Jokinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Taalasmaa tries for a takedown but Jokinen manages to get underhooks.
Jokinen lands a body punch.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head.
Taalasmaa wants to take the fight to the mat but Jokinen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Taalasmaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jokinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taalasmaa backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen digs a right hand underneath Taalasmaa's ribcage. Taalasmaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taalasmaa's elbow.
Taalasmaa tries to stall but Jokinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jokinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taalasmaa backwards.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taalasmaa trying to control the position but instead, Jokinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taalasmaa into the cage.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen gets through Taalasmaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taalasmaa has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Taalasmaa prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen really 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.
Taalasmaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jokinen.
Taalasmaa connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick from Jokinen misses.
Taalasmaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
Taalasmaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jokinen at a distance.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Taalasmaa misses with a straight left.
Taalasmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Taalasmaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taalasmaa has closed the distance and engaged Jokinen in a clinch.
Taalasmaa tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Taalasmaa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jokinen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Taalasmaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taalasmaa prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Jokinen.
Taalasmaa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jokinen is working Taalasmaa over against the cage.
A short right from Taalasmaa.
Jokinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taalasmaas head.
Taalasmaa 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 Seppo Taalasmaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taalasmaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Taalasmaa takes a shot to the head.
Jokinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taalasmaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
Taalasmaa prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
Taalasmaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
Taalasmaa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body.
Jokinen lands a body punch.
Jokinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taalasmaa backwards.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Jokinen - that landed with a thud.
Jokinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen lands a nice uppercut.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Taalasmaa avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the cage.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taalasmaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taalasmaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa has Jokinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jokinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taalasmaa wants to stall.
Jokinen lands a big right hand that drops Taalasmaa! The killer instinct kicks in and Jokinen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jokinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otso Jokinen!
Otso Jokinen is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Otso Jokinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emeka Shakur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ej Balingit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shakur comes into the arena with Tatanka - Africa blaring out of the sound system. Emeka Shakur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emeka Shakur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ej Balingit!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shakur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shakur misses with a body shot
letting Balingit counter with a right hand.
It looks like Emeka Shakur has been cut.
Shakur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balingit is looking to clinch but Shakur is avoiding it.
Balingit throws out a powerful jab.
Shakur slips a jab from Balingit.
Shakur misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balingit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shakur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shakur swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Balingit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Balingit.
Balingit looking to throw knees to the head but Shakur is blocking nicely.
Balingit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shakur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakur tries a body shot but Balingit blocks it.
Shakur managing to block the knees to the body from Balingit.
Shakur misses with the head strike.
Balingit misses with the head strike.
Balingit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shakur digs a right hand into Balingit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Balingit's gas tank.
Balingit looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balingit tries to land a knee to the head but Shakur blocks with his arms.
Shakur pushes Balingit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Balingit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shakur.
Shakur gets through Balingit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Shakur - that landed with a thud.
Shakur misses with a body punch.
Shakur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shakur misses with a body punch.
Shakur lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shakur.
It looks like Ej Balingit has been cut.
Shakur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shakur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Balingit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Shakur.
Shakur lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shakur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Balingit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakur lands a right hand.
Shakur tries to throw a body punch but Balingit avoids it by throwing Shakur back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Shakur.
A shot in the inside from Shakur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakur lands with a short shot to the head.
Balingit is rocked!
Shakur lands a big right hand that drops Balingit! The killer instinct kicks in and Shakur finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Shakur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emeka Shakur!
Emeka Shakur retains his heavyweight title!
Emeka Shakur seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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