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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toni Rautuvaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Rautuvaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Grant!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant shoots in but Rautuvaara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rautuvaara throws out the jab.
Rautuvaara connects with a body shot that sends Grant's belly button to the back.
Grant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Brandon Grant has been cut.
Rautuvaara throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
Rautuvaara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grant defending well as Rautuvaara loads up on a big left hand.
Rautuvaara misses with a double jab.
Rautuvaara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Rautuvaara.
Grant fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rautuvaara to the ground. Grant is now in Rautuvaara's guard.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Rautuvaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rautuvaara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grant on the ground.
Grant advances to half guard.
Grant is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grant lands with a punch from half guard.
Grant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rautuvaara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautuvaara defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Grant.
Rautuvaara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Toni Rautuvaara has been cut.
Rautuvaara tries to reverse the position but Grant maintains control.
Grant has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rautuvaara's face.
Grant breaks from Rautuvaara's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Grant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grant in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rautuvaara is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant lands a big elbow - Rautuvaara is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Rautuvaara is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brandon Grant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rene Schweidler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Springsteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schweidler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is IZ. Rene Schweidler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rene Schweidler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Springsteen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springsteen throws a lazy uppercut
and Schweidler counters with a left and a right that stings Springsteen.
Springsteen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Rene Schweidler has been cut.
Paul Springsteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schweidler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Springsteen.
Springsteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Schweidler is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Schweidler.
Springsteen lands a glancing blow to the side of Schweidler's head.
Springsteen thuds a left hand into Schweidler's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springsteen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Springsteen tries to bum rush Schweidler with a series of wild strikes but Schweidler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Springsteen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schweidler was well out of range. Poor timing from Springsteen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schweidler throws a shot to the body.
Springsteen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schweidler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Springsteen lands a right hook to the body.
Springsteen throws a right and a left that Schweidler avoids nicely.
Springsteen clobbers Schweidler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schweidler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schweidler tries to close the distance and clinch but Springsteen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schweidler delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springsteen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schweidler can pounce on 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!
Springsteen misses with a body shot.
Springsteen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springsteen misses with a series of wild punches.
Springsteen lands an overhand right.
Schweidler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Springsteen tries to bum rush Schweidler with a series of wild strikes but Schweidler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Springsteen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schweidler counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schweidler tries to clinch but Springsteen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schweidler, right into the meat.
Schweidler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Springsteen scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Springsteen misses the target.
Springsteen looks to land a combination but Schweidler avoids it well.
Schweidler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springsteen.
Springsteen misses with a body shot
and Schweidler counters by moving into the clinch.
Springsteen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schweidler has him pressed against the cage.
Schweidler is working Springsteen over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Schweidler.
Springsteen is trying to push Schweidler away but Schweidler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schweidler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schweidler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schweidler digs a right hand underneath Springsteen's ribcage. Springsteen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schweidler gets through Springsteen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Springsteen tries to stall but Schweidler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Springsteen wants to break free but Schweidler has control.
Schweidler lands a shot to the body.
Springsteen looks gassed!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schweidler.
Schweidler scores with a hook to the body.
Schweidler struggles to land a body shot inside as Springsteen controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Schweidler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Springsteen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schweidler is leaning against Springsteen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from Schweidler.
Schweidler has Springsteen pushed against the cage.
Schweidler lands a body shot.
A short left from Schweidler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rene Schweidler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rene Schweidler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schweidler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schweidler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Schweidler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schweidler.
Schweidler lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Schweidler.
Schweidler scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schweidler can't find room to land a body shot as Springsteen controls the action.
Schweidler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Schweidler seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Schweidler gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Springsteen is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Schweidler.
Schweidler digs a right hand underneath Springsteen's ribcage. Springsteen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schweidler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Springsteen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Schweidler.
Come on Schweidler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rene Schweidler.
Springsteen misses with a combination
and Schweidler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Schweidler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice uppercut there from Schweidler.
Springsteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schweidler drops Springsteen with a beautiful combination! Springsteen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Schweidler is looking for the KO!
It looks like Paul Springsteen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schweidler wants to clinch.
Springsteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schweidler.
Rene Schweidler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springsteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springsteen misses with a straight left.
Springsteen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schweidler moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Schweidler.
Springsteen is trying to push Schweidler away but Schweidler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schweidler stalling the fight.
Springsteen tries to pull guard but Schweidler won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schweidler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schweidler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rene Schweidler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Schweidler.
Schweidler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Schweidler.
Schweidler lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schweidler stalling the fight.
Schweidler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schweidler is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rene Schweidler.
Schweidler closes the distance and pushes Springsteen back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schweidler stalling in the clinch.
Schweidler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Springsteen can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schweidler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schweidler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Springsteen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schweidler blocks a body shot from Springsteen.
Springsteen wants to get back to striking at distance but Schweidler won't allow it.
Good body shot from Schweidler.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Springsteen is trying to break the clinch but Schweidler has him pressed against the cage.
Springsteen blocks a body shot from Schweidler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rene Schweidler dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A combination from Springsteen does no damage.
Springsteen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schweidler rather than just go for the knockout.
Schweidler staying out of range there.
Springsteen throws a right and a left that Schweidler avoids nicely.
Springsteen thuds a left hand into Schweidler's body.
Schweidler avoids the body shot from Springsteen.
Springsteen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schweidler manages to avoid it.
Schweidler closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schweidler.
Schweidler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springsteen's elbow.
Springsteen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Springsteen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schweidler lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schweidler lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schweidler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Springsteen.
Schweidler is struggling to control the position.
Schweidler lands a shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Schweidler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Schweidler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schweidler digs a right hand into Springsteen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Springsteen's gas tank.
Schweidler cracks Springsteen with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schweidler avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Schweidler - that landed with a thud.
Schweidler working Springsteen over with knees to the body.
Springsteen being controlled against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Schweidler as the two fighters clinch.
Schweidler scores a nice knee to the body.
Paul Springsteen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schweidler pushes Springsteen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schweidler is leaning against Springsteen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schweidler presses Springsteen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Springsteen being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schweidler.
Schweidler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springsteen's elbow.
Schweidler has Springsteen pressed against the cage, preventing Springsteen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schweidler misses with a body punch.
Schweidler crunches a lovely knee into Springsteen's ribcage.
Schweidler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Schweidler lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Schweidler.
Schweidler is leaning against Springsteen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schweidler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Schweidler avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springsteen is trying to break free.
Schweidler lands a nice shot to the body.
Schweidler is leaning against Springsteen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schweidler scores with a hook to the body.
Schweidler working Springsteen over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schweidler scores a nice knee to the body.
Schweidler landing knees to the head.
The referee calls for Schweidler to work.
Schweidler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schweidler crunches a lovely knee into Springsteen's ribcage.
A left hand lands to the body for Schweidler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Schweidler.
Schweidler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Schweidler on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Schweidler.
Springsteen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schweidler has him pressed against the cage.
Schweidler is working Springsteen over against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Schweidler.
A hook to the body from Schweidler.
Rene Schweidler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schweidler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schweidler lands a shoulder strike.
Schweidler pushes Springsteen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schweidler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Come on Schweidler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schweidler gets through Springsteen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Schweidler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rene Schweidler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schweidler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Schweidler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Vieira Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magne Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Vieira Moreira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Magne Bruno's chin.
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215 lbs
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Vieira Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Magne Bruno!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moreira explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Moreira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bruno scores with a jab.
Bruno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moreira scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Bruno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A left lands for Moreira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruno misses the body punch
and Moreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bruno avoids the head kick by Moreira.
Moreira with a nice cross.
Moreira throws a low kick, looking for Bruno's leg but Bruno calmly moves out of range.
Moreira tries a head kick but it misses.
Moreira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruno.
Moreira throws a shot from downtown. Bruno moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moreira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira loads up on a big right hand but Bruno slips the punch.
Bruno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moreira at a distance.
Moreira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bruno. That did some damage!
Moreira tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bruno is able to avoid easily.
Bruno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moreira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bruno just misses with a punch to the body.
Moreira slips under a jab.
Moreira throws a solid leg kick but Bruno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moreira.
Moreira blocks a jab.
Moreira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moreira slips a jab and a cross from Bruno.
Moreira cracks the inside of Bruno's front leg.
Moreira lands an overhand right.
Bruno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreira manages to avoid it.
Moreira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruno blocks a head kick by Moreira.
Moreira looks to land a left hand but Bruno moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Moreira misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruno misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Moreira.
Moreira throws a hook but Bruno avoids it easily.
Bruno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Moreira wants to clinch up but Bruno keeps it at a distance.
Bruno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bruno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruno blocks the body kick.
Moreira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruno misses with a few strikes there.
Moreira is looking to clinch but Bruno is avoiding it.
Moreira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moreira circles away quickly and effectively.
Bruno takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bruno lands a really nice looking cross but Moreira seems unphased.
Bruno swings for the body but Moreira moves out of range.
Bruno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moreira looks to land a body kick but Bruno moved away.
Bruno throws a series of punches but Moreira avoids them all with ease.
Moreira throws a nice head kick!
Moreira has managed to clinch.
Moreira keeps control of Bruno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruno tries to circle away but Moreira has him pinned against the cage.
Moreira lands a hook that snaps the head of Bruno backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruno tries to work over Moreira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Moreira fails to land.
Moreira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moreira lands an uppercut.
Moreira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moreira working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moreira as Bruno tries to tie him up.
Bruno lands a nice uppercut.
Moreira throws a head punch that misses.
Bruno stalling in the clinch but Moreira improves position.
Moreira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bruno content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruno prevents a body shot from Moreira.
Bruno blocks an elbow strike from Moreira.
Bruno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Bruno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Vieira Moreira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Moreira.
Bruno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moreira.
Bruno throws the left hand but Moreira avoids the punch easily.
Moreira lunges at Bruno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bruno's hand.
Bruno misses with a two punch combination.
Moreira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bruno scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Moreira misses with a head kick.
Moreira lands a body shot.
Moreira throws a push kick but Bruno slaps the foot to one side.
Moreira throws a body punch but Bruno moves out of range.
Bruno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreira misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Moreira misses.
Bruno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Moreira slams his shin into Bruno's torso.
Daniel Vieira Moreira is winning the standup battle so far.
Moreira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruno.
Moreira lands the left hand.
Bruno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moreira plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Moreira slips a straight right by Bruno.
Good standup being displayed there by Bruno as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Moreira.
Bruno throws a shot from downtown. Moreira moves away and avoids it.
Moreira lands a high kick!
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!
Bruno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira connects with a solid leg kick.
Moreira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bruno throws a series of punches but Moreira avoids them all with ease.
Bruno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bruno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moreira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bruno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bruno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bruno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bruno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreira manages to avoid it.
Moreira throws a head kick but Bruno moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Bruno blocks the leg kick.
Moreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruno lands with a cross.
Moreira moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bruno is breathing heavily.
Moreira throws a leg kick but Bruno checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moreira misses with a body kick.
Moreira throws a head kick that Bruno semi-blocks.
Moreira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moreira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Moreira connects with a solid leg kick.
Bruno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moreira is looking to clinch but Bruno is avoiding it.
Moreira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moreira thows a body shot but no joy.
Bruno just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruno takes a swing at Moreira's ribcage but misses.
Moreira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moreira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Bruno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moreira throws out the jab.
Moreira lands a head kick. Bruno smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Moreira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bruno.
Moreira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brunos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bruno is rocked!
Moreira delivers a nice body kick.
Bruno needs to keep his hands up - Moreira had a free shot at his head there.
Bruno is still on wobbly legs! Can Moreira finish him?
Nice body kick from Moreira.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Moreira! Bruno is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Vieira Moreira!
Daniel Vieira Moreira thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Jonhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tong Panong has chosen Tetris Song (remix) as his entrance music. Jeff Jonhson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marc Tong Panong's chin.
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Jonhson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonhson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tong Panong dives in and grabs Jonhson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jonhson pushes down on Tong Panong's head and hops out.
Jonhson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tong Panong.
Jonhson throws a shot from downtown. Tong Panong moves away and avoids it.
Tong Panong throws a jab when Jonhson was well out of range.
Tong Panong takes one on the button.
A low kick from Jonhson misses
and Tong Panong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jonhson jabs Tong Panong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tong Panong tries to clinch but Jonhson is having none of it.
Jonhson missing with a left hand there. Tong Panong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tong Panong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jonhson is just out of range.
Jeff Jonhson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tong Panong throws a series of punches but Jonhson moves out of range.
Tong Panong scores with a jab.
Tong Panong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tong Panong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson lands a front kick.
Jab, jab by Jonhson - just one landing.
Jonhson misses with a kick to the body.
Jonhson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Jonhson. No joy for Tong Panong on that attempt.
Jonhson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tong Panong is just out of range.
Tong Panong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jonhson.
A leg kick checked by Tong Panong.
A low kick from Jonhson misses
and Tong Panong counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jonhson.
No luck for Tong Panong with that takedown attempt.
Jeff Jonhson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tong Panong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jonhson. Jonhson obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tong Panong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tong Panong misses with a double jab.
Jeff Jonhson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jonhson.
Jonhson lands a body shot.
That kick from Jonhson tenderised Tong Panong's leg. Tong Panong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tong Panong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tong Panong is rocked!
It looks like Marc Tong Panong has been cut.
Tong Panong is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jonhson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tong Panong.
Jonhson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tong Panong is still on wobbly legs! Can Jonhson finish him?
Tong Panong looks gassed!
Jonhson flashes Tong Panong a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Tong Panong's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Tong Panong crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Jonhson punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Jonhson!
Jeff Jonhson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonttu Ukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonttu Ukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Star!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star leaves Ukko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ukko walks into a straight right hand from Star.
Star leaves Ukko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Star with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ukko looks to land a combination. Star sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Slim Star has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Ukko or perhaps it was just good defense by Star which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonttu Ukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ukko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Star bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ukko's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukko slips under a jab.
Star works Ukko's body with a nice hook.
Star throws a series of punches but Ukko moves out of range.
Star fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukko manages to avoid it.
Ukko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the body from Star misses
and Ukko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ukko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Star closes the distance and clinches.
Ukko jumps guard and drags Star to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ukko working for a triangle but Star defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Star postures up.
Ukko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Star!
Ukko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Star because Ukko loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukko thowing shots but they're missing.
Star taking shots to the head.
Star wants to control but Ukko is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Ukko there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Star holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ukko tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Star is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Star working to try and regain half guard.
Ukko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That has opened up Slim Star's cut even more.
Ukko 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukko swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Star is now in Ukko's guard. A big mistake from Ukko there, giving up the dominant position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ukko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ukko has his hands on Star's head, controlling the position.
Ukko trying to keep a closed guard but Star is proving a slippery customer.
Ukko is really struggling to control Star but he's trying to hold on to the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ukko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Star puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonttu Ukko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slim Star's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Star will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ukko shoots in but Star avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slim Star seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Star misses with a hook from the clinch.
Star scores with a nice hook to the head.
Star breaks from the clinch.
Ukko forces Star back against the cage and clinches.
Ukko is looking for a takedown.
Ukko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Star uses from the top position.
Ukko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukko working a defensive guard but Star manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ukko keeps Star under control for a moment.
Ukko can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ukko tries to bench press Star off him but Star keeps the position.
Ukko is not content to let Star control the position.
Ukko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Star wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukko isn't going anywhere.
The referee asks Star politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Star prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ukko struggling a bit here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A right-left combo lands from Star.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ukko.
Star throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Star throws a lazy right hand but Ukko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ukko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Star wants to clinch.
Slim Star seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Star throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ukko fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonttu Ukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star scores with a hook.
Star slaps away a takedown attempt from Ukko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Star misses the shot to the body.
Star misses with a hook to the body
and Ukko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ukko closes the distance and clinches up with Star, looking for a takedown. Ukko pushes Star against the cage but Star circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Star counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ukko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Slim Star will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Slim Star's cut.
That's time! Ukko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Star goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ukko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Star pinned against the cage. Star gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Star does no damage.
Star lands with a nice body punch.
Star throws a big shot that misses.
Tonttu Ukko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Star connects with a right hand. Ukko shakes it off.
Ukko darts in and clinches Star up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Ukko or perhaps it was just good defense by Star which made him look bad.
Star takes the fight into the clinch.
Star tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ukko's elbow.
Ukko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Star after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tonttu Ukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Star lands a shoulder strike.
Star lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ukko tightens his grip and picks Star up, before dumping him to the ground. Star manages to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Star wants to stand up but Ukko is controlling him.
Star utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star wants to sweep but no luck.
Ukko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Star is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ukko, into his guard.
Star must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ukko is trying to control the position but Star postures up.
Star slips nicely into half guard.
Star is pressing down on Ukko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ukko is holding on for now.
Ukko wants to improve his position but Star is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukko is trying to maintain the position but Star is very close to passing his half guard.
Ukko is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Star jumps into side control!
Ukko trying to remain calm as Star controls from the top position.
Ukko sneaks back into half guard.
Ukko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ukko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukko controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ukko is trying to keep Star in close.
Star stays in close to Ukko's body and controls the position.
Ukko wants to sweep here but Star controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ukko is looking for a triangle but Star pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slim Star.
I think Star 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Star!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spede Jussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knock Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
144 lbs
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spede Jussi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knock Out!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jussi blocks a jab.
Jussi moves out of range as Out strikes.
Out blocks a jab.
Out slips under a jab.
Jussi misses with a looping left.
Jussi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jussi throws a jab but it's blocked by Out.
Out misses with a kick to the body.
Out uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jussi.
Out ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Jussi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jussi.
A solid body kick from Out.
A jab from Jussi misses.
Jussi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jussi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Out looks to throw the jab but Jussi is out of range.
Out throws the kick towards the body but Jussi avoids it.
Out throws a body punch but Jussi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussi blocks the body kick.
Jussi throws out a leg kick but Out moves out of range and Jussi only half commits.
A big right from Jussi misses.
A left lands for Out.
Jussi blocks a head kick by Out.
Jussi moves away from the strike by Out.
Out tries to keep at a distance but Jussi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Out misses with some punches.
Jussi is trying to drag Out to the mat but Out just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Out is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jussi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Out to the mat. Out regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jussi prevents Out from getting back to his feet.
Jussi wants to control from the top but Out keeps moving.
Jussi with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out wants to stand but Jussi is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jussi advances to half guard.
Jussi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Out is just riding it out for now. Jussi eventually gives up the hold.
Jussi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jussi working over Out with some ground and pound. Out looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jussi throwing shots but Out is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jussi.
Jussi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Out pushes Jussi off looking to stand but Jussi dives back in and keeps control.
Jussi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jussi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jussi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Out regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jussi.
Jussi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jussi stops Out from standing up.
Jussi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jussi 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jussi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Out's head.
Jussi with a nice head shot there.
Out utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Out is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jussi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Out wants to get back to his feet but Jussi passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jussi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jussi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Out with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spede Jussi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Out bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Out misses with a looping left.
Out throws a good cross that connects.
Jussi misses with an uppercut. Out saw that one coming.
Jussi moves away from the strike by Out.
Jussi moves into the clinch successfully.
Jussi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Out is pressed up against the cage. Jussi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Out down to the mat. Out avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Out connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jussi. Jussi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jussi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Out manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Out.
Out takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Jussi. Beautiful body shot.
Out lands with a right hand.
Out comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Jussi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Out connects with a body shot that sends Jussi's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jussi connects with a nice looking jab.
Out swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jussi misses with an uppercut.
Out throws a looping overhand right but Jussi ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Out, as that shot connected.
Out lands an overhand right.
Out scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jussi is rocked!
Jussi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Out throws out the jab.
Oh Jussi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Out.
Out staying out of range there.
Jussi seems to have got his legs back now.
Jussi slips a straight right by Out.
A slow jab from Jussi misses its intended target.
Out ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jussi moves away.
Out misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jussi slips under a jab.
Jussi tries to move into range but Out moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Out defending well as Jussi loads up on a big left hand.
Out throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Out uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jussi.
Jussi throws out a loose jab but Out uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jussi is looking to slow Out down with leg kicks.
Out bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Out does it's job there.
Jussi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Out counters with a series of strikes. Jussi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jussi looks to land a left hand but Out moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Out. Those never looked like landing.
Jussi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Out moves out of range as Jussi strikes.
Out sizes up Jussi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Out misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jussi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Out with a hook.
Out throws a right hand that Jussi ducks under and follows up with a left that Jussi also avoids with ease.
Jussi defending well as Out loads up on a big left hand.
Out bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jussi throws a jab when Out was well out of range.
Out just misses with a punch to the body.
Knock Out seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Out lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Out.
Jussi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Out misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Out is breathing heavily.
Jussi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jussi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Jussi misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out lands a jab to the nose.
Jussi slips a straight right by Out.
Sloppy strikes from Out. Those never looked like landing.
Out misses with a looping right.
Out misses with an uppercut.
Jussi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Out.
A telegraphed right hand from Jussi misses the target.
Out scores with a hook to the body. Jussi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Out throws a hook but Jussi blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jussi looks to land a left hand but Out moved out of range nicely.
Jussi throws an overhand right that lands on Out's shoulder, as Out tries to avoid the shot.
Out misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jussi scores with a nice right hand.
Jussi throws a right hand that misses
and Out counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knock Out showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Out misses with a body kick.
Jussi blocks a jab.
Jussi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Out moves away.
Jussi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jussi throws a poor cross that misses
and Out counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jussi staying out of range there.
Jussi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jussi throws a chopping leg kick but Out manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jussi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Out sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jussi misses with a wild combination.
Out throws a big shot that misses.
Out connects with a crisp jab.
Out throws a leg kick but Jussi moved away.
Out lands a right hook to the body.
Out keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jussi counters with a nice uppercut.
Out looks to land a combination but Jussi avoids it well.
Out lands with a right hand.
Jussi clinches up with Out and pushes him back against the cage.
Jussi manages to break the clinch.
Out defending well as Jussi loads up on a big left hand.
Out tried to score with a low kick but Jussi checks it.
The fighters circling - Out throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Out scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jussi lands with a good body shot.
Jussi throws a poor cross that misses
and Out counters with a nice uppercut.
Jussi misses with a straight left.
Jussi misses with a two punch combination.
Out lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Out staying out of range there.
Out throws a jab when Jussi was well out of range.
Out throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Out cracks Jussi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Out takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jussi rushes Out and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jussi breaks from the clinch.
Jussi ducks right into an uppercut from Out.
Out moves away from the strike by Jussi.
Jussi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jussi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Out.
Out throws a head kick but Jussi moves out of range.
Out moves out of range of the strikes.
Out blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jussi misses with a right hand
and Out counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jussi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jussi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Out throws a big shot that misses.
Out scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jussi misses with a jab to the body
and Out counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Out slips under a jab.
Out moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Out.
Jussi jabs Out to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Out throws a big shot that misses.
Out throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jussi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jussi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Out moves away from the strike by Jussi.
Out defending well as Jussi loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jussi just misses with a punch to the body.
Jussi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jussi thows a body shot but no joy.
Jussi throws the left hand but Out avoids the punch easily.
Jussi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Out throws out the jab.
Jussi swings for the body but Out moves out of range.
Jussi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Out throws an overhand right that lands on Jussi's shoulder, as Jussi tries to avoid the shot.
Out pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jussi misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Out misses with a hook.
Jussi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Out counters with a nice body kick.
Out is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Out connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jussi. Jussi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Knock Out.
I think Out 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knock Out!
After the big win, Knock Out made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 1337 ANZAC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maurice McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keke Pummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
184 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Pummel!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald staying out of range there.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pummel checks it well.
Pummel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters with an outside leg kick.
Pummel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pummel swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
Pummel connects with a crisp jab.
Good work by Pummel as he checks the leg kick.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pummel was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Pummel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonald is able to avoid easily.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Pummel. That snapped McDonald's head back.
Pummel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald misses with a hook. Pummel ducked under it nicely.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Pummel sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Pummel does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pummel throws a shot to the body.
McDonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pummel can pounce on him.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Pummel.
Pummel connects with a solid leg kick.
Pummel falls off balance throwing a combination
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pummel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pummel throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. Pummel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pummel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald throws a front kick that sends Pummel stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Pummel.
Pummel misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pummel misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a left to the body.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Pummel pushes him off.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
McDonald is looking to wear down Pummel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pummel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pummel counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Pummel circles away.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pummel throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
Pummel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDonald is looking to slow Pummel down with leg kicks.
Pummel works over McDonald's head and body with a nice combination.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pummel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice shot lands for McDonald.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pummel moves away.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. Pummel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pummel takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Keke Pummel has been cut.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Good shot there by McDonald.
Good exchange - Pummel coming out on top.
No joy there for Pummel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pummel misses with a right hand
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pummel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald counters with a good low kick that Pummel was not able to check.
Pummel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Pummel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pummel misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a nice body kick.
Pummel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pummel 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.
McDonald wants to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Pummel blocks the low kick.
Pummel blocks a low kick nicely.
Pummel looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pummel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pummel duly obliges.
McDonald throws a body punch but Pummel moves out of range.
McDonald motions for Pummel to come forward. McDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maurice McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keke Pummel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pummel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donk. Pummel catches McDonald right on the button with a cross.
Pummel scores with a nice head shot.
Pummel throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pummel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. Pummel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonald throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
Pummel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Pummel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonald counters with a good low kick that Pummel was not able to check.
Pummel throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! McDonald looks at the referee who does nothing so McDonald lands a crushing right that sends Pummel to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice McDonald!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wazz Dakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes into the arena with Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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28
158 lbs
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30
155 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Dakka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dakka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dakka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dakka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Dakka moves out of range.
Dakka throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dakka circles away quickly and effectively.
Dakka throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dakka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dakka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Dakka checks it
and Dakka counters with a three punch combo that has Barnes backing up. Barnes nods at Dakka to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Dakka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes checks the leg kick.
Dakka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dakka counters with a one-two to the body.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dakka misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dakka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Dakka is trying to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes has Dakka pressed against the cage, preventing Dakka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes prevents Dakka from breaking the clinch.
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes misses with a takedown
and Dakka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dakka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes tries to clinch but Dakka is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dakka 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 Barnes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barnes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Dakka's shoulder, as Dakka tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dakka circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dakka gets tackled into the cage by Barnes. Barnes maintains the clinch.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dakka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mike Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Dakka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dakka counters with a head kick.
Dakka swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
Barnes throws a push kick but Dakka slaps the foot to one side.
Barnes misses with a leg kick
and Dakka counters with a left and a right that stings Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dakka.
Barnes thows a body shot but no joy.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Dakka shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dakka misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dakka's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dakka sprawls well. Dakka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
Dakka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Barnes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barnes with a poor takedown
and Dakka counters with a leg kick.
Mike Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Dakka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes lands a jab.
Barnes 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.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dakka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes throws a jab when Dakka was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes misses with a takedown attempt
and Dakka counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Dakka checks it
and Dakka counters with a head kick. That will keep Barnes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dakka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dakka misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes tries to bum rush Dakka with a series of wild strikes but Dakka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dakka.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Dakka checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes misses the jab.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes has his takedown stuffed
and Dakka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barnes's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes wants to clinch.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Dakka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Dakka ducks down to avoid it.
Dakka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barnes eats them both and turns towards Dakka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakka throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Dakka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes tries to clinch there but Dakka circles away.
Some wild striking there from Dakka.
Barnes wants to clinch
and Dakka counters with a low kick, right behind Barnes 's knee.
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dakka tries to circle away but Barnes has him pinned against the cage.
Barnes tries to work over Dakka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a hook to the body
and Dakka counters with a body kick that stops Barnes in his tracks momentarily.
Barnes thows a body shot but no joy.
Dakka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Dakka connects with a solid leg kick.
Dakka moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dakka swivels and escapes.
Barnes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
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 Mike Barnes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Dakka lands a head kick!
It looks like Mike Barnes has been cut.
Dakka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dakka throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Barnes.
Barnes slips under a jab from Dakka.
Good shot there by Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Dakka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Dakka.
Barnes swings for the body but Dakka moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Dakka counters with a three punch combo that has Barnes backing up. Barnes nods at Dakka to acknowledge the strikes.
Dakka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Wazz Dakka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dakka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a leg kick
and Dakka counters with a left and a right that stings Barnes.
Barnes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Dakka counters with a body kick.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That kick from Dakka tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dakka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dakka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dakka counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Barnes moves to clinch but Dakka breaks away
and Dakka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dakka lands a two punch combo.
Barnes thows a body shot but no joy.
Dakka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dakka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Dakka in a clinch.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Dakka scores with a shoulder strike.
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Dakka moves out of range.
Dakka checks the leg kick.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wazz Dakka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dakka thumps Barnes with a low kick.
Barnes misses with a body shot
and Dakka counters with a left and a right that stings Barnes.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Dakka is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wazz Dakka.
I think Barnes 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Barnes!
A victorious Mike Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eljas Aalto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eljas Aalto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eljas Aalto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aalto scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Donald Patterson has been cut.
A big right from Aalto misses.
Aalto misses with a right hand
and Patterson counters with a nice leg kick.
Aalto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson tries to clinch but Aalto moves out of range.
Good exchange - Aalto coming out on top.
Patterson wants to clinch.
Aalto swats away the attempt to clinch by Patterson.
Aalto punishes Patterson's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aalto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto throws out a powerful jab.
Patterson darts in and clinches Aalto up against the cage.
Aalto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Patterson obliges.
Patterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Patterson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Patterson lands an elbow that stopped Aalto in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Eljas Aalto has been cut.
Aalto avoids the elbow strike from Patterson, against the cage.
Patterson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aalto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aalto throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Patterson obliges.
Aalto is breathing heavily.
Aalto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aalto works on Patterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Patterson lands an elbow inside that Aalto shrugs off.
Patterson lands an elbow that stopped Aalto in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aalto trying to control the position but instead, Patterson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aalto into the cage.
Patterson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aalto's face.
Patterson lands a knee to the body.
Patterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aalto.
A knee to the head by Patterson.
Aalto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Patterson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aalto's face.
Aalto is rocked!
Patterson scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Aalto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aalto is pressed against the cage. Patterson pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Aalto! Two more big strikes from Patterson and Aalto crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Donald Patterson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Berkovitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark van Bommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van Bommel has chosen Metallica-Battery as his entrance music. Mark van Bommel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Abraham Berkovitz's chin.
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abraham Berkovitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mark van Bommel!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Bommel blocks a head kick by Berkovitz.
van Bommel throws a chopping leg kick but Berkovitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Berkovitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berkovitz moves into the clinch successfully.
van Bommel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berkovitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
van Bommel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Berkovitz on the side of the head.
van Bommel connects with a crisp jab.
van Bommel lands a head shot.
Donk. van Bommel catches Berkovitz right on the button with a cross.
Berkovitz is rocked!
van Bommel looks for the body kick but Berkovitz saw that one coming.
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!
van Bommel throws a jab when Berkovitz was well out of range.
Berkovitz tests van Bommel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
van Bommel lands a big head kick that sends Berkovitz to the canvas! van Bommel follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark van Bommel!
After winning the bout, Mark van Bommel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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