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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enoch Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan comes to the ring accompanied by Flight of the Valkyries. 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 Enoch Thompson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enoch Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thompson if he has to take too many more of those.
Thompson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryan, not yet.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bryan is proving hard to escape from.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Bryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Bryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Enoch Thompson.
Bryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bryan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Daniel Bryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryan drops Thompson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Thompson! Bryan dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Bryan!
Post fight, Daniel Bryan stared into the camera and said '"Charlie Sheen isnt WINNING! Im the one who is.....WINNING! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!"'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royler Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Smashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Underdogs day by ENTOMBED. Smashley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hulk Smash by EXODUS kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bobby Smashley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
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281 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royler Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Smashley!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smashley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smashley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Smashley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smashley is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Smashley pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Smashley is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Smashley is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Smashley! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Smashley taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Royler Gracie!
Our winner, Royler Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhaka Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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184 lbs
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188 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulu jabs Axelsson right on the nose. Axelsson blinks but takes it well.
Zulu throws a shot from downtown. Axelsson moves away and avoids it.
Zulu stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Axelsson is defended easily by Zulu.
Zulu misses with a straight right.
Zulu throws out a powerful jab.
Axelsson ducks right into an uppercut from Zulu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zulu's waist but Zulu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Axelsson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zulu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zulu thuds a left hand into Axelsson's body.
Axelsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zulu.
Zulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelsson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Axelsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Zulu misses the target.
A head kick misses from Axelsson.
Zulu just misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Zulu misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zulu sprawls well. Zulu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Axelsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Zulu. No joy for Axelsson on that attempt.
Donk. Zulu catches Axelsson right on the button with a cross.
Zhaka Zulu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axelsson avoids the body shot from Zulu.
Zulu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Axelsson looks for a takedown but Zulu sprawls well.
Zulu loads up on a big right hand but Axelsson slips the punch.
Zulu jabs at Axelsson's body.
Axelsson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zulu throws a body punch but Axelsson moves out of range.
Zulu catches Axelsson with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Axelsson forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zhaka Zulu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Zappa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Voll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Voll's choice of entrance music: Monster Magnet - Powertrip . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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235 lbs
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265 lbs
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Zappa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Voll!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zappa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Voll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zappa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zappa swats away the attempt to clinch by Voll.
Nice takedown defense from Voll. No joy for Zappa on that attempt.
Voll blocks a low kick nicely.
Zappa staying out of range there.
Zappa shoots in for a takedown but Voll shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Zappa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Voll. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Voll.
It looks like Frank Zappa has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zappa shoots in for a double leg but Voll sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frank Zappa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zappa gets a takedown into half guard.
Zappa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Voll has managed to free his arm - good work.
Voll trying to control but Zappa postures up.
Voll won't allow Zappa to pass to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Voll moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zappa trying to control the position from guard on top but Voll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voll is trying to control the position but Zappa postures up.
Zappa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voll wants to sweep but no luck.
Voll really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zappa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zappa tries to free his leg and advance position but Voll is retaining full guard.
Zappa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zappa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Voll lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zappa!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zappa wants to control but Voll is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voll looking to finish with strikes here!
Zappa working to try and regain half guard.
Zappa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zappa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Voll is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zappa gets back to half guard.
Voll stops Zappa from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Voll thows a huge punch but Zappa dodges it nicely.
Zappa has one foot on Voll's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Voll as Zappa shoots in.
Voll with a nice cross.
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.
Zappa moves away from the strike by Voll.
Zappa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Voll dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Zappa's cut.
That's time! Zappa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zappa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zappa moves out of range of the strikes.
Voll leaves Zappa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zappa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zappa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Voll but Voll pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Voll misses with a hook
and Zappa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zappa trying to control the position from guard on top but Voll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zappa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zappa tries to free his leg and advance position but Voll is retaining full guard.
Voll controls Zappa momentarily but Zappa frees himself.
Voll wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Zappa.
Nice sprawl there from Voll as Zappa shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Zappa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zappa. Voll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zappa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Voll tries to avoid it but Zappa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Voll to the ground. Voll escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Voll misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zappa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Voll sprawls well. Voll wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zappa gets slowly back to his feet.
Voll moves out of range of the leg kick from Zappa.
Zappa closes the distance and clinches up with Voll, looking for a takedown. Zappa pushes Voll against the ropes but Voll circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Voll throws a push kick but Zappa slaps the foot to one side.
Zappa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voll throws out the jab.
Voll throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zappa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zappa staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Zappa or perhaps it was just good defense by Voll which made him look bad.
Zappa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Voll throws a lazy right hand but Zappa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zappa lands a nice shot that snaps Voll's head back.
Voll dips to his left and cracks Zappa with an uppercut!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zappa.
Zappa staying out of range there.
Frank Voll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zappa shoots in for a double leg but Voll sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zappa shoots for a takedown but Voll saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zappa fails with a takedown attempt.
Zappa motions for Voll to come forward. Zappa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zappa walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zappa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zappa misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Voll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Zappa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Voll there.
Voll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zappa.
Zappa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Voll manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Voll tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zappa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zappa trying to control the position from guard on top but Voll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voll controls Zappa momentarily but Zappa frees himself.
Zappa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zappa advances to half guard.
Zappa is looking for a kimura here.
Zappa is pressing down on Voll's thigh, looking to free his foot. Voll is holding on for now.
Zappa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Voll keeps working.
Voll is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zappa controlling the pace.
Zappa wants to take a breather but Voll is having none of it.
Frank Zappa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zappa seems to be looking for submissions.
Zappa wants to control but Voll is keeping him busy.
Voll wants to control but Zappa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zappa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zappa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Voll has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Voll!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zappa wants to stand and escape but Voll is having none of it.
Zappa keeping moving, preventing Voll from controlling successfully.
Voll prevents Zappa from getting back to his feet.
Zappa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Voll must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zappa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Voll doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zappa is tightening it up a little... Voll has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Voll reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Voll taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zappa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Zappa!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Zappa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaunn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Camus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camus has chosen Love Will Tear Us Apart as his entrance music. Albert Camus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shaunn Chen's chin.
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaunn Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Camus!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camus pushes Chen away with a front kick.
Camus misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camus.
Camus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Camus gets tackled into the ropes by Chen. Chen maintains the clinch.
Camus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camus lands with a slapping head kick.
Camus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chen is able to avoid easily.
Camus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chen is able to avoid easily.
Chen is looking to clinch but Camus is avoiding it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camus. That's going to slow Chen down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch but Camus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Camus lands with a slapping head kick.
Camus throws a front kick that sends Chen stumbling back into the ropes.
Chen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Camus is looking to score with low kicks.
Camus scores with a head kick.
Chen is rocked!
Chen gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Albert Camus!
Albert Camus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Flight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ganga comes into the arena with Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Flight!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganga misses with a looping right.
Ganga throws a jab when Flight was well out of range.
Flight throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ganga misses with a hook. Flight ducked under it nicely.
Flight lands with a nice body kick.
Flight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ganga moves out of range as Flight strikes.
Flight fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ganga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ganga throws the left hand but Flight avoids the punch easily.
Ganga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flight misses with a head kick.
Ganga throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flight.
Ganga takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Flight throws a good cross that connects.
Ganga misses with a left hand
and Flight counters with a body kick that stops Ganga in his tracks momentarily.
Flight darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Flight throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ganga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ganga is refusing to be controlled, as Flight sits in half guard.
Flight thows a huge punch but Ganga dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga tries to roll over but Flight keeps him under control.
Flight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ganga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flight's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ganga controls Flight momentarily but Flight frees himself.
Flight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ganga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flight's guard.
Ganga preventing the sweep.
Flight is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga trying to control but Flight is working from the bottom.
Ganga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Flight trying to strike off his back.
Ganga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flight pulls Ganga in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ganga misses with a combination
and Flight counters with a nice uppercut.
Flight thows a body shot but no joy.
Ganga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Ganga misses its intended target.
Flight misses with a kick to the body.
Flight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ganga.
Flight throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Flight. That snapped Ganga's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Flight dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Flight.
Ganga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ganga looks to land a right hand but Flight moved out of range.
Flight is looking to land body kicks.
Flight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flight slips under a jab from Ganga.
Ganga lands a glancing blow to the side of Flight's head.
Flight misses with a body kick.
Ganga takes one to the chin there.
Flight slips a straight right by Ganga.
Ganga slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flight fails to land the takedown.
Flight fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ganga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flight slips a straight right by Ganga.
Thomas Flight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ganga lands an overhand right.
Flight takes one to the side of the head.
Flight lands a jab to Ganga's midsection.
Flight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ganga throws a lazy uppercut
and Flight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flight throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flight is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ganga.
It looks like Thomas Flight has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flight scores with a three punch combo!
A big left from Ganga misses.
Ganga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ganga misses with a hook. Flight ducked under it nicely.
Flight misses with a straight left.
Ganga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Flight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Ganga misses its intended target.
Flight slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flight is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ganga throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Flight to counter with a crisp jab.
Flight just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Flight misses the target.
Ganga on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ganga misses with an uppercut.
Flight lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ganga throws a right hand that misses
letting Flight counter with a right hand.
Flight moves in looking to clinch but Ganga pushes him off.
Flight misses with an uppercut. Ganga saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flight shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ganga manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ganga 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.
Ganga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
Ganga keeping moving, preventing Flight from controlling successfully.
Ganga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flight on the ground.
Ganga wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flight with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flight trying to control but Ganga is working from the bottom.
Flight has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flight postures up in Ganga's guard and throws a big left but Ganga blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Flight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Flight's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Flight defending well as Ganga loads up on a big left hand.
Ganga looks to throw the jab but Flight is out of range.
Ganga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ganga on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Flight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Flight.
Flight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ganga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ganga throws a lazy right hand but Flight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ganga misses with a lunging right hand
and Flight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ganga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flight counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ganga is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ganga circles away quickly and effectively.
Ganga throws a hook but Flight avoids it easily.
Flight scores with a jab.
Flight instigates a clinch.
Flight avoiding damage as Ganga throws knees to the body.
Flight pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Flight is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ganga is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flight.
Ganga blocks a body shot from Flight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga misses with a punch to the body.
Ganga has had enough of the clinch but Flight keeps him there for the moment.
Flight digs a right hand into Ganga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ganga's gas tank.
Flight will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ganga up against the ropes.
Flight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Ganga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganga misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ganga as Flight tries to tie him up.
Ganga pressing his opponent against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ganga fails to land.
Ganga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Flight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ganga is trying to break the clinch but Flight is controlling him.
Thomas Flight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ganga can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Flight.
Ganga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ganga prevents a body shot from Flight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flight is trying to stall.
Ganga stalls.
Sunil Ganga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ganga.
Flight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ganga backwards.
Ganga tries to throw a body punch but Flight avoids it by throwing Ganga back against the ropes.
Ganga struggles to land a body shot inside as Flight controls his hands.
Ganga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ganga misses with a punch to the body.
Flight prevents a body shot from Ganga.
Flight blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ganga tries a body shot but Flight blocks it.
Ganga lands a hook that snaps the head of Flight backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ganga.
Ganga trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sunil Ganga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flight has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Flight!
Thomas Flight bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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