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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Kovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasko Nusciva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nusciva has chosen Lionel Richie - Hello as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?



170 cm
32
196 lbs
15 - 9 - 1
192 cm
23
199 lbs
8 - 9 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin


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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 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Kovalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasko Nusciva!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nusciva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kovalov misses with a few strikes there.

Nusciva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nusciva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kovalov is trying to improve his position.
Nusciva is looking to take a break and control but Kovalov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Nusciva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nusciva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nusciva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kovalov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nusciva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov trying to hold on to Nusciva's head to control him but Nusciva postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nusciva is looking to stall here but Kovalov recovers full guard.
Kovalov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nusciva is trying to maintain the position but Kovalov is very close to passing his half guard.
Nusciva tries to roll over but Kovalov keeps him under control.
Nusciva works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov landing some decent shots from guard.
Nusciva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kovalov distracts Nusciva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nusciva wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovalov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nusciva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovalov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nusciva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kovalov sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Nusciva is looking for a triangle here but Kovalov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kovalov scoring with punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nusciva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kovalov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nusciva is looking to improve his position.
Kovalov passes to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalov cracks Nusciva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nusciva taking a bit of punishment here - Kovalov scoring with strikes.
Kovalov tries to advance to mount but Nusciva denies him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kovalov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nusciva!
Nusciva tries to lock up and control but Kovalov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kovalov with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Kovalov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Kovalov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kovalov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nusciva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A cross from Kovalov lands.
Kovalov throws a right and a left that both miss.

Kovalov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nusciva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nusciva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Nusciva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kovalov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kovalov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kovalov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kovalov connects with a couple of short punches.
Nusciva keeping moving, preventing Kovalov from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nusciva is looking for a triangle but Kovalov pushes his legs off easily.
Nusciva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nusciva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kovalov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nusciva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kovalov.

Nusciva working for submissions but it's allowed Kovalov to get to half guard.
Kovalov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nusciva keeps working.
Kovalov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Kovalov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nusciva is just riding it out for now. Kovalov eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nusciva gets full guard.
Kovalov wants to control from the top but Nusciva keeps moving.
Nusciva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kovalov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kovalov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kovalov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalov trying to control but Nusciva is working from the bottom.

Kovalov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nusciva looking to control.
Kovalov throws a big right hand that misses.
Kovalov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nusciva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovalov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Nusciva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kovalov defends it easily.
Nusciva keeping moving, preventing Kovalov from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nusciva controls Kovalov momentarily but Kovalov frees himself.
Nusciva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kovalov wants to control from the top but Nusciva keeps moving.
Kovalov forces his way into half guard.
Kovalov controlling the action here.

Nusciva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nusciva is refusing to be controlled, as Kovalov sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Kovalov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!



Kovalov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nusciva dodges the ground and pound from Kovalov.
Kovalov wants to take a breather but Nusciva manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kovalov.
Kovalov passes Nusciva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nusciva trying to control but Kovalov postures up.
Nusciva keeping control of the position.
Nusciva is trying to get back to full guard.
Nusciva taking some punishment here, with Kovalov in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nusciva's head.

Nusciva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kovalov pulls his head out easily.
Nusciva is staying active underneath Kovalov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nusciva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kovalov.
Kovalov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nusciva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kovalov trying to control but Nusciva is working from the bottom.
Nusciva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nusciva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kovalov has a hand on Nusciva's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nusciva takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nusciva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nusciva trying to control but Kovalov is having none of it.
Kovalov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nusciva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nusciva throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pasko Nusciva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nusciva jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kovalov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kovalov and Nusciva has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
I wouldn't like to be where Kovalov is right now.
Nusciva in side control, throwing shots but Kovalov defends.
Nusciva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kovalov is looking for a sweep.

Nusciva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kovalov, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nusciva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kovalov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Nusciva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kovalov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nusciva but great work by Kovalov.
Antonio Kovalov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kovalov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kovalov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kovalov working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nusciva is looking for a sweep.
Antonio Kovalov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nusciva is trying to control Kovalov's posture but Kovalov avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio Kovalov.
Well Kovalov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Kovalov!

After the big win, Antonio Kovalov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Balco Boys - Hilo and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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RATING
67%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerry Lawson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



182 cm
28
177 lbs
15 - 8 - 1
194 cm
28
207 lbs
14 - 7 - 1
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerry Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Mackey!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackey throws a leg kick

and Lawson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lawson looking to pass the guard.

Lawson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mackey to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lawson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mackey pulls down on the head and he's put Lawson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Mackey!
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57%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan has chosen Blood on the ground as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!



165 cm
32
167 lbs
16 - 16 - 0
185 cm
29
155 lbs
13 - 11 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful


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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 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown by Morrison or perhaps it was just good defense by Sullivan which made him look bad.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Sullivan there.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
Morrison shoots in and drives through. Sullivan sprawls well.
Morrison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sullivan circles away quickly and effectively.
Sullivan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morrison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan avoids it really well and circles away.
Sullivan connects with a right hand. Morrison shakes it off.
Morrison shoots in looking for a takedown. Sullivan tries to sprawl out of it but Morrison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sullivan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morrison drives through and clinches with Sullivan against the cage.
Sullivan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sullivan wants to stall.

Morrison jumps guard.
Sullivan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sullivan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sullivan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sullivan wants to stand and escape but instead Morrison has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison prevents Sullivan from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sullivan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sullivan 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.

Morrison stands up from Sullivan's guard - Morrison perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sullivan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Morrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sullivan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Sammy Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Morrison is looking to clinch but Sullivan is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sullivan finds it's way through Morrison's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of Morrison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sullivan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Morrison misses with a hook. Sullivan ducked under it nicely.
Morrison blocks a leg kick.
A combination from Morrison does no damage.
Sullivan throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Morrison swinging wildly here.
Sullivan swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrison.
Sullivan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sullivan throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison moves out of range as Sullivan strikes.
Sullivan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sullivan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sullivan lands with a straight right. Morrison didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sullivan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morrison has a takedown stuffed.
Morrison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sullivan pinned against the cage. Sullivan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut lands for Sullivan. That snapped Morrison's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Sullivan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Morrison got wobbled bad by a big combination! Sullivan presses forward with punches and knees until Morrison stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Morrison closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Sullivan!
An intense looking Sammy Sullivan took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I cant lie, If I had of lost, I was debating retirement. It's tough losing, but this Win is huge! watch out world, I'm Back!'.
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hype
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RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yourn Rotterdam Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Bonaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rotterdam Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lil Wayne - Right Above It feat. Drake. Bonaza has chosen Mnemic-Deathbox as his entrance music. Raul Bonaza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



193 cm
24
225 lbs
4 - 2 - 0
195 cm
25
215 lbs
10 - 5 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


Balco Boys - Hilo


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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yourn Rotterdam Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raul Bonaza!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotterdam Jr lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Raul Bonaza has been cut.
Bonaza throws a hook but Rotterdam Jr blocks it.
Rotterdam Jr scores with the left hand. Bonaza knows he should have avoided that one.
Bonaza swinging wildly here.
Bonaza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rotterdam Jr is out of range and Bonaza settles back down.
Rotterdam Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonaza.
Rotterdam Jr blocks a head kick by Bonaza.
Bonaza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rotterdam Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonaza's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotterdam Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonaza circles away quickly and effectively.
A left and a right from Rotterdam Jr both land. Nice combination.

Bonaza is rocked!
Rotterdam Jr lands a nice hook to Bonaza's body. Bonaza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonaza is still on wobbly legs! Can Rotterdam Jr finish him?
Rotterdam Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Rotterdam Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bonaza looks gassed!
Rotterdam Jr lands a nice hook to Bonaza's body. Bonaza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rotterdam Jr lands a big right hook! Bonaza looks hurt but is still standing! Rotterdam Jr lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Bonaza falls down and Rotterdam Jr dives in with a huge hammer fist! Bonaza's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Rotterdam Jr runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yourn Rotterdam Jr!
A relieved looking Yourn Rotterdam Jr 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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RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Bajramaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rogers might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Am A Real American. Bajramaj has chosen Godsmack - I Stand Alone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?



188 cm
34
221 lbs
27 - 15 - 1
194 cm
26
215 lbs
8 - 7 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful


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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 27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Bajramaj!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.

Rogers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rogers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bajramaj wants to take the fight to the mat but Rogers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bajramaj.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rogers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rogers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rogers working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rogers.
Rogers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bajramaj backwards.
Rogers tries to stall but Bajramaj uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Rogers lands a left and a right that send Bajramaj crashing to the mat, dazed. Rogers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Erik Bajramaj has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Bajramaj counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rogers won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Bajramaj is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rogers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Bajramaj is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rogers has escaped the position, nice work there.

Bajramaj goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rogers rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bajramaj's guard! Nice work there by Rogers!
Rogers is looking to stand up but Bajramaj won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Steve Rogers.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bajramaj shoots for a takedown but Rogers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Rogers moves into range and clinches up with Bajramaj.
Bajramaj drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rogers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Bajramaj.
Bajramaj blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Bajramaj fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogers avoids it really well and circles away.
Steve Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Rogers moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rogers has a couple of punches blocked by Bajramaj.
Rogers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rogers has a couple of punches blocked by Bajramaj.
Rogers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rogers gets underhooks to prevent Bajramaj's takedown attempt.
Bajramaj goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rogers prevents it.
Rogers scores with a shot to the side of Bajramaj's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rogers swings wildly with an uppercut but Bajramaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik Bajramaj's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Rogers is looking to clinch.

Rogers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rogers is trying to push Bajramaj away but Bajramaj has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rogers tries a body shot but Bajramaj blocks it.
Rogers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bajramaj backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bajramaj has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rogers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bajramaj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rogers can't find room to land a body shot as Bajramaj controls the action.
Rogers has a couple of punches blocked by Bajramaj.
Bajramaj blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rogers is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogers.
Bajramaj looking for a takedown.
Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Bajramaj.
Rogers lands a nice uppercut.
Rogers misses with a short punch on the inside.

Rogers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers tries to bum rush Bajramaj with a series of wild strikes but Bajramaj uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steve Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.
Bajramaj shoots in but no luck this time.

Rogers moves into the clinch.

Bajramaj wants the takedown. Rogers is fighting it off but Bajramaj persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rogers's guard against the cage.
Bajramaj stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers is looking to stand up but Bajramaj isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bajramaj drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rogers dives on top into guard.

Rogers gets to his feet. Bajramaj looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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!
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bajramaj moves away.
Rogers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Rogers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rogers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bajramaj blocks a body shot from Rogers.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rogers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bajramaj is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rogers is defending well.
Bajramaj has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rogers after a bit of a struggle.
Rogers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rogers.
Rogers stalling against the cage.
Rogers working aggressively here.

Rogers breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Rogers scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bajramaj.
Rogers misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Bajramaj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bajramaj slips under a jab from Rogers.
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Bajramaj moves his leg out of the way.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Bajramaj avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bajramaj shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bajramaj accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Bajramaj is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bajramaj sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rogers's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Rogers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erik Bajramaj's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.


Bajramaj blocks a low kick nicely.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bajramaj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bajramaj closes the distance and clinches up with Rogers, looking for a takedown. Bajramaj pushes Rogers against the cage but Rogers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bajramaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bajramaj throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bajramaj off to one side.
Bajramaj tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Bajramaj.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch but Bajramaj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Rogers lands a big right hand that sends Bajramaj crashing to the mat! Rogers stays standing though and waves Bajramaj back to his feet!
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Rogers throws a head kick but Bajramaj moves out of range.
Bajramaj slips under a jab from Rogers.
Steve Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers throws a hook but Bajramaj blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rogers.
Rogers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bajramaj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Rogers tries to clinch there but Bajramaj circles away.
No luck for Bajramaj with that takedown attempt.
Rogers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bajramaj back to the cage. Rogers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bajramaj circles away from the clinch attempt

so Bajramaj counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bajramaj.
Rogers keeping full guard, as Bajramaj tries to pass.
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bajramaj on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bajramaj drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rogers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bajramaj has Rogers in his guard.

Bajramaj pushes Rogers off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Rogers pushes Bajramaj up against the cage in a clinch.
Bajramaj blocks an uppercut.
Bajramaj has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rogers after a bit of a struggle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to break free.
Rogers misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogers.
Rogers tries to break the clinch but Bajramaj is controlling the position.

Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Rogers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Rogers manages to break the clinch.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogers tries to bum rush Bajramaj with a series of wild strikes but Bajramaj uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Bajramaj drives through with a takedown into Rogers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajramaj forces his way into half guard.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.

Bajramaj is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Erik Bajramaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Bajramaj is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rogers has managed to free his arm - good work.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bajramaj looks to land a strike but Rogers avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers!
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G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
75%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes to the cage accompanied by THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT. Buck Blaze has the eye of the tiger tonight.



196 cm
34
265 lbs
24 - 12 - 0
205 cm
29
277 lbs
11 - 8 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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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 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carter Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buck Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.

It looks like Carter Potter has been cut.
Potter moves forwards but Blaze connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blaze misses with an uppercut.
Potter tries a low kick but Blaze avoids it.
Potter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blaze throws a shot from downtown. Potter moves away and avoids it.
Blaze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Potter's head backwards.
Buck Blaze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Blaze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Potter doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Potter.
Good shot there by Blaze.

Carter Potter's cut is getting worse.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blaze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Potter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaze misses with an uppercut
and Potter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blaze thows a leg kick but Potter checks it
and Potter counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaze might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Blaze misses the target.
Blaze changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Blaze.
Potter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blaze slips a straight right by Potter.
Potter misses with an uppercut.
Blaze misses with a low kick.
Potter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Carter Potter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaze moves away from the strike by Potter.
Blaze defending well as Potter loads up on a big left hand.
Potter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaze manages to avoid it.
Blaze throws a big shot that misses.
Potter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Potter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot by Blaze.
Blaze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Potter's head backwards.
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze misses with a two punch combination.
Blaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaze avoids the body shot from Potter.
Blaze fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Potter checks it well.
Blaze tests Potter's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Jeez, Carter Potter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blaze looks to land a left hand but Potter moved out of range nicely.
Blaze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Nice combo by Blaze! Oh, that's hurt him - Potter falls to the canvas and Blaze follows him into side control.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carter Potter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Buck Blaze!
In his post fight interview, Buck Blaze started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
95%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Teppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teppo comes to the cage accompanied by Jaakko Teppo - Hilma ja Onni. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stroker's choice of entrance music: Deathlike Silence - Who's Gonna Bury Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



185 cm
32
199 lbs
25 - 12 - 0
188 cm
33
217 lbs
22 - 9 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


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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 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaakko Teppo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Stroker!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stroker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Teppo's half guard.
Teppo is looking to control Stroker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Teppo avoid being mounted?
Teppo tries to get to full guard but Stroker has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Teppo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stroker wants to control from the top but Teppo keeps moving.
Teppo wants to get back to his feet but Stroker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stroker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teppo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teppo keeping moving, preventing Stroker from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teppo is looking to stand up but Stroker isn't so interested in that idea.
Stroker wants to pass the guard but Teppo is keeping the position.
Stroker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stroker wants to control from the top but Teppo keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bob Stroker hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Teppo tries a head kick but it misses.
Teppo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Bob Stroker has been cut.
Bob Stroker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teppo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stroker tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teppo moves out of range as Stroker strikes.
Jaakko Teppo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teppo pushes Stroker away with a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stroker.
Stroker dives in and grabs Teppo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Teppo pushes down on Stroker's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teppo lands a jab to the nose.
Teppo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Teppo misses.
Stroker throws a head kick that half lands.
Teppo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stroker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Teppo counters with a series of strikes. Stroker will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Stroker.
Teppo tries to land a front kick but Stroker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stroker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teppo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stroker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teppo.
Stroker misses with a hook. Teppo ducked under it nicely.
Stroker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stroker looks to land a body kick but Teppo moved away.
Teppo blocks a head kick by Stroker.
Teppo throws the left hand but Stroker avoids the punch easily.
Stroker thows a leg kick but Teppo checks it
and Teppo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Teppo feints and then cracks Stroker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stroker down.
Teppo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Teppo connects with a high kick.
Teppo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stroker fails with an attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teppo defending well as Stroker loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Stroker misses.
Stroker misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teppo lands with a good body shot.
Stroker throws out a loose jab but Teppo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stroker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Teppo's head.
Teppo moves away from the strike by Stroker.
Teppo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Teppo scores with a nice strike.
Teppo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stroker misses with a head kick.
Teppo misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Stroker scores with a four punch combination!
Stroker tries to bum rush Teppo with a series of wild strikes but Teppo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teppo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stroker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teppo feints and then cracks Stroker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stroker down.
Teppo tries to clinch there but Stroker circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaakko Teppo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Stroker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stroker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Teppo lands with an uppercut that bounces Stroker off the cage and back into range.
Teppo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stroker avoids the head kick by Teppo.
Teppo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stroker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stroker throws a leg kick but Teppo checks it.
Stroker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Teppo throws a hook to the side of Stroker's head but Stroker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teppo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stroker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teppo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stroker manages to avoid it.
Teppo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stroker moves away.
Teppo moves out of range of the body kick.
Teppo moves out of range of the strikes.
Teppo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Teppo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teppo throws a push kick but Stroker slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teppo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stroker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Teppo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stroker moves away.
Teppo throws a sloppy head kick and Stroker moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stroker. Teppo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stroker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stroker is looking to clinch but Teppo is avoiding it.
Jaakko Teppo is winning the standup battle so far.
Stroker misses with a two punch combination.

Teppo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Teppo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Teppo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Teppo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stroker wants a takedown.
Stroker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Teppo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teppo throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Teppo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teppo clobbers Stroker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroker lands a nice shot that snaps Teppo's head back.
Teppo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teppo.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Teppo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Teppo works Stroker's body with a nice hook.
A nice combination there by Teppo.
Teppo lands with a kick to the temple. Stroker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Teppo lands a lovely overhand right.
Stroker misses with a body shot
and Teppo counters with a nice uppercut.
Stroker tries to clinch but Teppo moves out of range.
Stroker blocks a jab.
Teppo lands with a kick to the temple. Stroker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Teppo misses with a wild combination.
Teppo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stroker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teppo manages to avoid it.
Stroker checks a low kick from Teppo.
Nice jab there from Teppo.
Teppo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Teppo with a jab.
Teppo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stroker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teppo.
Some bone on bone action there as Stroker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Teppo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stroker. That did some damage!
Stroker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Teppo. Teppo obviously looking to wear him down.
Stroker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Teppo misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teppo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stroker. Teppo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teppo cracks Stroker with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Stroker misses
and Teppo counters with a nice uppercut.
Teppo looks to land a right hand but Stroker moved out of range.
Stroker blocks the body kick.
Teppo throws a head kick that misses.
Stroker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Teppo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stroker.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stroker.
Teppo blocks a head kick by Stroker.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroker scores with a one two! Teppo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stroker lands a head kick!
Teppo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaakko Teppo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Stroker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!


Teppo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Teppo thows a body shot but no joy.
Teppo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stroker momentarily.
Teppo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stroker's sensitive parts.
A clash of legs there as Teppo blocks the low kick.
Teppo swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Stroker closes the distance and clinches.

Teppo manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Stroker lands but Teppo takes it in his stride.
Stroker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Teppo is rocked!
A cross from Teppo lands.
Oh Teppo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teppo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stroker manages to avoid it.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Stroker! Teppo is out on his feet! Stroker rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Teppo is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Teppo is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Stroker!
Bob Stroker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolmiokuristus has chosen bad boy - cascada as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kalle Kolmiokuristus was going to win. Let's see if he was right.



185 cm
28
218 lbs
16 - 10 - 1
180 cm
30
214 lbs
25 - 17 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine
ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Solid chin


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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 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Demian Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus fails to land the takedown.
Kolmiokuristus has his takedown stuffed
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Kolmiokuristus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva trying to control the position.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kolmiokuristus postures up.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva is trying to keep Kolmiokuristus in close.
Kolmiokuristus wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Demian Silva just wasn't active enough.
Kolmiokuristus tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Demian Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Kolmiokuristus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Kolmiokuristus or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Kolmiokuristus with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kolmiokuristus's knee momentarily.
Kolmiokuristus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Kolmiokuristus shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva throws a head kick but Kolmiokuristus moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva instigates a clinch.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Kolmiokuristus's ribcage. Kolmiokuristus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva just leaning against Kolmiokuristus, taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Kolmiokuristus controls the action.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Kolmiokuristus shrugs off.

It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Kolmiokuristus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Kolmiokuristus looks gassed!
Silva works on Kolmiokuristus's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva is working Kolmiokuristus over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Kolmiokuristus's ribcage.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kolmiokuristus's face.

That has opened up Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut even more.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva is working Kolmiokuristus over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva connects with a knee to the head.

The cut above Kalle Kolmiokuristus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kolmiokuristus wants a takedown.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva stalling.
Silva lands an elbow just above Kolmiokuristus 's eye.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Demian Silva!
After winning the bout, Demian Silva 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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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Mercurius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ara Virta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercurius comes to the cage accompanied by Amplifier - The Wave. On his way into the cage it seems that Rocky Mercurius has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rocky Mercurius seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?



181 cm
28
180 lbs
17 - 4 - 0
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27
184 lbs
18 - 8 - 0
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Mercurius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ara Virta!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercurius wants to clinch up but Virta keeps it at a distance.
Mercurius throws a chopping leg kick but Virta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mercurius avoids the body shot from Virta.
Virta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mercurius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Virta clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Virta.
Mercurius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mercurius lands a shoulder strike.
Virta landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mercurius misses with the head strike.
Virta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mercurius blocks an uppercut.
Mercurius is leaning against Virta and scores with a nice uppercut 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!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Virta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Virta lands an elbow that stopped Mercurius in his tracks for a moment.
Virta misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercurius misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercurius lands a nice uppercut.
Mercurius misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercurius avoiding damage as Virta throws knees to the body.
Virta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Virta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mercurius up against the cage.
Virta misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Virta.
Mercurius lands a nice uppercut.
Virta throws a head punch that misses.
Mercurius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Virta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mercurius blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mercurius tries to pull guard but Virta won't allow it.
Mercurius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Virtas head.
Mercurius lands with a left to the head.
Virta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mercurius has Virta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Virta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virta blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Mercurius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercurius tries to work over Virta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Virta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mercurius is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Virta is keeping busy.
Virta tries to stall but Mercurius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Virta prevents a body shot from Mercurius.
Virta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Virta lands an uppercut.
Mercurius misses with a punch to the body.
Virta can't find room to land a body shot as Mercurius controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Virta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mercurius's brow.
Virta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mercurius's defenses.

It looks like Rocky Mercurius has been cut.
Mercurius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mercurius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Virta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Virta missing with knees to the body.
Mercurius is trying to maintain a safe position but Virta gets an underhook and turns Mercurius into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Virta blocks a body shot from Mercurius.
Mercurius blocks an uppercut.
Virta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mercurius takes a shot to the head.
Mercurius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercurius misses with a hook to the ribs.

Virta gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Virta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mercurius is looking to improve his position.
Virta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mercurius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Virta is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ara Virta.
Virta misses with a few strikes there.
Mercurius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Virta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercurius misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mercurius blocks a jab.
Virta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mercurius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Virta's calf.
Mercurius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Mercurius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Virta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mercurius backwards.
Mercurius misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercurius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virta's elbow.
Mercurius gets through Virta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercurius takes a knee to the side of the body.
Virta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ara Virta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Mercurius's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Virta shoots in looking for a takedown but Mercurius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Virta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mercurius fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercurius checks a low kick from Virta.
Mercurius misses with a low kick.
Virta misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Virta misses its intended target.

Virta clinches up with Mercurius and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mercurius can't find room to land a body shot as Virta controls the action.
Virta lands with a right to the head.
Ara Virta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mercurius can't find room to land a body shot as Virta controls the action.
Virta scores with a shoulder strike.
Mercurius misses with the head strike.
Mercurius avoiding damage as Virta throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mercurius lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mercurius.
Mercurius misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercurius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Mercurius.
Mercurius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mercurius being controlled against the cage.
Mercurius works on Virta's body with a couple of short punches.
Virta pushes off an throws an elbow but Mercurius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mercurius misses with a punch on the inside.
Virta misses with a punch on the inside.
Mercurius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Virta.
Mercurius misses with the head strike.
Virta trying to stall but Mercurius improves his position.
Virta is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Mercurius has denied him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virta.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius digs a right hand underneath Virta's ribcage. Virta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercurius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercurius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Virta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Virta.
Virta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mercurius digs a right hand underneath Virta's ribcage. Virta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mercurius lands a left hand.
Virta swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercurius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercurius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Virta.
Virta tries a body shot but Mercurius blocks it.
Virta misses with a punch on the inside.
Virta misses with an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virta tries a body shot but Mercurius blocks it.
Mercurius struggles to land a body shot inside as Virta controls his hands.
Mercurius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mercurius prevents a body shot from Virta.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Virta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercurius tries to score a body lock takedown but Virta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Virta taking a breather.
Mercurius blocks an elbow strike.
Mercurius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virta misses with a punch to the body.
Virta takes a shot to the head.
Come on Virta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Virta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mercurius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virta's elbow.
Virta taking a breather.
Mercurius misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Virta blocks a body shot from Mercurius.
Virta lands with a short shot to the head.
Mercurius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Virta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mercurius tries a body shot but Virta blocks it.
Good body shot from Mercurius.
Virta swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercurius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercurius throws a head punch that misses.
Virta takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercurius tries a body shot but Virta blocks it.
Virta blocks a body shot from Mercurius.
Virta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mercurius tries to score a body lock takedown but Virta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Virta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mercuriuss head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Mercurius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Mercurius's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.


Virta throws a sloppy body shot
and Mercurius counters with a stiff right hand.
Mercurius scores with a leg kick.
Virta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mercurius.
Mercurius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Virta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Virta blocks the body kick.

Mercurius gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Virta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Virta wants to control from the top but Mercurius keeps moving.
Mercurius looking for a sweep. Not yet Mercurius, not yet.
Virta looking to sit in guard and control but Mercurius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercurius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virta wants to hit a switch here but Mercurius passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Virta there!
Virta is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virta tries to hold on but Mercurius pushes him away.
Mercurius unloads with some shots from mount but Virta bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Virta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Virta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Virta tries to reverse the position but Mercurius maintains control.
Mercurius landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius with the ground and pound from mount.
Mercurius lands with some strikes.
Mercurius lands with some strikes.
Mercurius working the ground and pound effectively.
Mercurius controlling from mount.
Virta is trying to escape the mount.
Mercurius tries to control but Virta wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virta is trying desperately to improve position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercurius throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Mercurius working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Virta looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Mercurius! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rocky Mercurius!
Rocky Mercurius retains his welterweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rocky Mercurius made sure he mentioned Down Under - Supplements.160Q Video Proof, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asteroid's entrance music is Asteroid. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



188 cm
30
192 lbs
28 - 11 - 1
185 cm
30
196 lbs
22 - 13 - 0
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Insanely flexible
BJJ Red Belt
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Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabol Asteroid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pentti Hirvonen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asteroid defending well as Hirvonen loads up on a big left hand.
Hirvonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asteroid clobbers Hirvonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Hirvonen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Asteroid quickly recovers to half guard.
Hirvonen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Asteroid to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirvonen looking to pass the guard.
Hirvonen pushing down on Asteroid's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hirvonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hirvonen trying to control from half guard but Asteroid is working away.
Hirvonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Asteroid trying to hold on to Hirvonen's head to control him but Hirvonen postures up.
Hirvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid manages to get to full guard.
Asteroid keeping full guard, as Hirvonen tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid has control of Hirvonen's left arm, preventing Hirvonen from doing any damage.
Asteroid trying to control the position.
Asteroid pulls Hirvonen in close to prevent any damage.

Anabol Asteroid has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hirvonen throws the left hand but Asteroid avoids the punch easily.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hirvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Hirvonen misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Asteroid as Hirvonen shoots in.
Asteroid missing with a left hand there. Hirvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hirvonen is looking to chop away at Asteroid's legs.
Hirvonen avoids the body shot from Asteroid.

Hirvonen moves into range and clinches up with Asteroid.
Hirvonen jumps guard but Asteroid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Asteroid scores with a nice hook to the head.

Asteroid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirvonen manages to avoid it.
Asteroid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirvonen throws out the jab.
Asteroid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hirvonen is able to avoid easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirvonen lands a leg kick that knocks Asteroid off balance momentarily.
Hirvonen looks for a takedown but Asteroid sprawls well.
Anabol Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pentti Hirvonen.
Nice shot by Asteroid.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen misses with a looping right.
Asteroid throws a shot from downtown. Hirvonen moves away and avoids it.
Hirvonen shoots in for a takedown but Asteroid shows good takedown defense.
Asteroid throws a leg kick which misses Hirvonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Hirvonen tries to avoid it.
Asteroid tries to land a leg kick but Hirvonen saw it coming and moves away.
Asteroid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Asteroid scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Asteroid.
Nice body punch from Asteroid.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asteroid.
Hirvonen misses with a body shot.
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!
Asteroid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asteroid cracks Hirvonen with an open hand slap.
Both fighters circling a little - Asteroid finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hirvonen looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid misses with a double jab.
Hirvonen misses with a takedown attempt - Asteroid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Asteroid does it's job there.

It looks like Pentti Hirvonen has been cut.
Hirvonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asteroid.

Hirvonen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Asteroid's guard.
Asteroid is adopting a defensive guard.
Asteroid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hirvonen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hirvonen looking to sit in guard and control but Asteroid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Asteroid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hirvonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anabol Asteroid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Hirvonen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Hirvonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hirvonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asteroid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anabol Asteroid is winning the standup battle so far.
Asteroid throws a wild body kick that Hirvonen sees coming a mile off.
A punch combination from Asteroid misses.
Hirvonen misses with a left hand
enabling Asteroid to counter with a crisp jab.
Hirvonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asteroid swivels and escapes.
An inside leg kick lands from Asteroid.
Hirvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hirvonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirvonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asteroid.
Hirvonen missing with a left hand there. Asteroid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asteroid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvonen takes a kick to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Hirvonen blocks the low kick.
Asteroid scores with a head kick. Hirvonen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Asteroid swinging wildly here.
Asteroid lands a glancing blow to the side of Hirvonen's head.
Hirvonen walks into a left hand.
Hirvonen throws a leg kick
and Asteroid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hirvonen moves away from the strike by Asteroid.
Hirvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Hirvonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asteroid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Asteroid misses.
Asteroid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anabol Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid throws a body punch but Hirvonen moves out of range.
Hirvonen misses with a few strikes there.
Asteroid pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Hirvonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asteroid, pushing him back against the cage.
Asteroid tries to break the clinch but Hirvonen is controlling the position.
Hirvonen wants a takedown.
Hirvonen is trying to pull guard but Asteroid has him pressed against the cage.
Anabol Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pentti Hirvonen.
Hirvonen is trying to pull guard but Asteroid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Asteroid scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asteroid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Asteroid manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Hirvonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid cracks Hirvonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Hirvonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asteroid doesn't seem phased though.
No luck for Hirvonen with that takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Asteroid. Those never looked like landing.
Asteroid throws a right hand that Hirvonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hirvonen also avoids with ease.
Asteroid checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asteroid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirvonen throws out the jab.
Asteroid comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hirvonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asteroid can pounce on him.
Asteroid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asteroid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asteroid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hirvonen doesn't seem bothered though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid connects with a crisp jab.
Asteroid lands with a nice body punch.
Hirvonen is breathing heavily.
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!
Asteroid lands a nice hook to Hirvonen's body. Hirvonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asteroid shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hirvonen eats them both and turns towards Asteroid to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Asteroid staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Asteroid. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asteroid.
Asteroid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hirvonen can do to turn this around?
Hirvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hirvonen.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut. Hirvonen saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hirvonen misses with a body shot.
Hirvonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asteroid counters with a right hand to the body.
Asteroid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hirvonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anabol Asteroid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Hirvonen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Asteroid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hirvonen under the eye.
Hirvonen connects with a looping right hand.
Jab from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hirvonen's sensitive parts.
Asteroid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hirvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid throws a series of punches but Hirvonen moves out of range.
Hirvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Hirvonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hirvonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hirvonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hirvonen staying out of range there.
Hirvonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hirvonen moves forwards but Asteroid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hirvonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Asteroid as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvonen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hirvonen moves away from the strike by Asteroid.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asteroid. That's going to slow Hirvonen down.
Asteroid throws a head kick but Hirvonen moves out of range.
Asteroid takes a swing at Hirvonen's ribcage but misses.
Hirvonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asteroid can pounce on him.
A shot to the liver by Asteroid. Beautiful body shot.
Asteroid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hirvonen's hands.
Asteroid misses with a wild combination.
Hirvonen dodges the punch combination from Asteroid.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hirvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Hirvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Hirvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Asteroid.
Asteroid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asteroid throws a body punch but Hirvonen moves out of range.
Hirvonen missing with a left hand there. Asteroid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hirvonen throws a jab when Asteroid was well out of range.
Asteroid misses with a head kick.
Asteroid throws a leg kick but Hirvonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hirvonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen slips a straight right by Asteroid.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hirvonen.
Anabol Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pentti Hirvonen.
Asteroid lands a right hook to the body.
Asteroid cracks Hirvonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Asteroid enables Hirvonen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Asteroid manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Asteroid wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hirvonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hirvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hirvonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hirvonen throwing strikes from guard but Asteroid blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirvonen throws an elbow that misses. Asteroid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hirvonen's guard. Nice move by Asteroid!
Hirvonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hirvonen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Asteroid stacks Hirvonen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Asteroid!
Hirvonen is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hirvonen is not content to let Asteroid control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anabol Asteroid clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Hirvonen's cut.
That's time! Asteroid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Hirvonen checks a leg kick.
Asteroid throws a leg kick but Hirvonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hirvonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asteroid can pounce on him.
Hirvonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hirvonen misses with a low kick.
Asteroid swats away the attempt to clinch by Hirvonen.
Asteroid throws a body punch but Hirvonen moves out of range.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut. Hirvonen saw that one coming.
Asteroid moves out of range of the body kick from Hirvonen.
Asteroid takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvonen misses with a body shot.
Asteroid jabs Hirvonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hirvonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hirvonen throws a looping overhand right but Asteroid ducks down to avoid it.
Asteroid connects with the punch.
Asteroid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asteroid misses with a head kick.
Asteroid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hirvonen has time to react.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hirvonen.
Asteroid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asteroid swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asteroid.

Hirvonen shoots in and bounces Asteroid off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirvonen postures up.
Hirvonen wants to control from the top but Asteroid keeps moving.
Asteroid is trying to keep Hirvonen in close.
Asteroid 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.
Hirvonen throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Anabol Asteroid wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hirvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hirvonen throws a shot from downtown. Asteroid moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Hirvonen.
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of Hirvonen's head but Hirvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hirvonen misses with a looping right.
Asteroid slips a straight right by Hirvonen.

Hirvonen looking to score a takedown here. Asteroid is defending well but Hirvonen drives through and ends up in Asteroid's guard.
Asteroid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Asteroid is pulling down on Hirvonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Hirvonen, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hirvonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asteroid defending well though.
Hirvonen is looking to advance position but Asteroid won't allow it.

Hirvonen is looking for a kimura but Asteroid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hirvonen to get the leverage.
Asteroid keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hirvonen wants to pass the guard but Asteroid is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirvonen throwing shots but Asteroid is blocking nicely.
Hirvonen is nestled in close to Asteroid, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Hirvonen seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Pentti Hirvonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pentti Hirvonen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!


Asteroid throws a sloppy head kick and Hirvonen moves out of range easily.
Asteroid keeps the fight on the outside.
Hirvonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hirvonen cracks Asteroid with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asteroid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hirvonen.

Asteroid gets caught flat footed, as Hirvonen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Asteroid can't keep his opponent in guard - Hirvonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Asteroid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Asteroid.
Hirvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pentti Hirvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hirvonen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asteroid keeping full guard, as Hirvonen tries to pass.
Hirvonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hirvonen trying to control but Asteroid is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Asteroid throws a push kick but Hirvonen slaps the foot to one side.
Asteroid walks into a straight right hand from Hirvonen.
Donk. Hirvonen catches Asteroid right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen misses with a body punch
and Asteroid counters with a left and a right that stings Hirvonen.
Asteroid stalks Hirvonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hirvonen's face. Hirvonen staggers backwards, shaken.

Hirvonen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Asteroid sprawls well initially but Hirvonen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid trying to control here.
Hirvonen wants to pass to mount but Asteroid is defending the position.
Hirvonen thows a huge punch but Asteroid dodges it nicely.

Hirvonen is working for a kimura but Asteroid is defending it quite comfortably.
Asteroid is pressing down on Hirvonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anabol Asteroid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen throwing strikes from guard but Asteroid blocks nicely.
Asteroid pulls Hirvonen in to control the position.
Hirvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asteroid controlling the position.
Hirvonen throwing strikes but missing.
Asteroid has control of Hirvonen's left arm, preventing Hirvonen from doing any damage.

Anabol Asteroid has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hirvonen scores with a jab to the body.
Asteroid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hirvonen.
Asteroid pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Asteroid!
Asteroid throws the left hand but Hirvonen avoids the punch easily.
Hirvonen misses with a body shot.
Asteroid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hirvonen shoots in for a takedown but Asteroid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hirvonen scores with a nice right hand.
Asteroid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hirvonen momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirvonen tried to score with a low kick but Asteroid checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirvonen drops his hands momentarily and Asteroid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hirvonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Asteroid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hirvonen thinking.
Pentti Hirvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hirvonen misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pentti Hirvonen.
I think Asteroid 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabol Asteroid!

Anabol Asteroid retains his middleweight title!
Anabol Asteroid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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