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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Prozak - Under The Rain. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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145 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jordan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamie Gaines!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaines is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gaines to the mat! Gaines manages to get full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gaines working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaines is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones wants to stand but Gaines is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gaines escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaines is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones stands and steps away. Gaines gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gaines has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaines has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Gaines is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Gaines looks gassed!
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gaines is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gaines is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones is taking a breather. Gaines says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gaines looking for submissions off his back.
Jones controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Gaines has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jones escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jones!
Jones decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gaines gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones stays in close to Gaines's body and controls the position.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gaines looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Gaines is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaines is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gaines under the eye.
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones works to advance to full mount. Gaines defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gaines looks a forlorn figure.
Gaines is rocked!
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gaines for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones has control of Gaines's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gaines regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones lands a jab.
Gaines is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Gaines walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Gaines limp body while Jones jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jordan Jones!
Jordan Jones 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yevgeniy Petrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Homer Simpson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yevgeniy Petrovich's chin.
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265 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yevgeniy Petrovich!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Simpson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrovich counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simpson's guard now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Simpson working a defensive guard here.
Petrovich has gone for a leg lock! Simpson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Petrovich's guard.
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrovich is retaining full guard.
Petrovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Homer Simpson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Petrovich avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Simpson throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrovich counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simpson's guard now.
Petrovich won't allow Simpson to sweep him here.
Petrovich postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simpson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Petrovich, into his guard.
Petrovich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simpson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simpson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petrovich keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Homer Simpson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrovich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Petrovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson which made him look bad.
Petrovich ducks right into an uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrovich's head.
Simpson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simpson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrovich. Petrovich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrovich.
Simpson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrovich under the eye.
Simpson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrovich's head.
Petrovich gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Simpson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Homer Simpson!
Homer Simpson very nearly forgot to thank Hilo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Dantibo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?
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180 lbs
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187 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Dantibo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roddy Piper!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Piper working the ground and pound.
Dantibo pushes Piper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Piper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Piper working the ground and pound.
Piper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piper lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
Piper scoring with punches and elbows.
Piper cracks Dantibo with a big right hand but Dantibo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Piper working the head and body with strikes.
Piper working the ground and pound.
Piper cracks Dantibo with a big right hand but Dantibo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Piper in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Dantibo looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Piper turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roddy Piper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garlin Liddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddle comes to the cage accompanied by eye of the tiger. Garlin Liddle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Garlin Liddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brandon Richards!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddle throws a series of strikes that have Richards backpedaling.
It looks like Brandon Richards has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Liddle.
Liddle throws a series of punches but Richards moves out of range.
Richards doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddle circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liddle. Richards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liddle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Liddle does no damage.
Richards moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Liddle is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Liddle enables Richards to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Liddle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Richards wants to control from the top but Liddle keeps moving.
Richards gets to his feet. Liddle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Richards scores a takedown into full mount!
Richards in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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.
Richards working the ground and pound effectively.
You get the feeling that Liddle really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Richards is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Liddle has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Richards working the ground and pound effectively.
Liddle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Richards jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Liddle manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Richards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liddle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Richards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Liddle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddle is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Richards has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddle tries to bum rush Richards with a series of wild strikes but Richards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richards is looking to clinch but Liddle is avoiding it.
Richards moves forwards but Liddle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liddle throws a one two combo.
Liddle throws a head kick but Richards moves out of range.
Richards takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Richards checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liddle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richards circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Liddle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liddle.
Richards tries to close the distance and clinch but Liddle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Liddle slaps away a takedown attempt from Richards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richards is defended easily by Liddle.
A punch combination from Liddle misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Richards looking for a takedown.
Garlin Liddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Richards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Liddle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liddle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garlin Liddle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liddle throws a series of strikes that have Richards backpedaling.
Liddle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liddle misses with a series of wild punches.
Garlin Liddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liddle wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddle scores with a three punch combo!
Liddle works over Richards's head and body with a nice combination.
Liddle dips to his left and cracks Richards with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Garlin Liddle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Richards's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Richards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liddle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Richards takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Richards closes the distance and clinches.
Liddle manages to break the clinch.
Liddle throws a combination. Richards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Richards is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richards wants to clinch up but Liddle keeps it at a distance.
Liddle scores with a body shot.
A combination from Liddle does no damage.
A lazy body kick from Liddle
and Richards makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Liddle really felt that one!
Richards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garlin Liddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Richards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richards is defended easily by Liddle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddle lands with a slapping head kick.
Liddle throws a right and a left that Richards avoids nicely.
Liddle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Richards.
Nice sprawl there from Liddle as Richards shoots in.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Liddle!
Liddle goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Richards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Liddle counters with a one-two to the body.
Richards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Liddle's waist but Liddle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Richards off to one side.
A jab lands there for Liddle.
No joy there for Liddle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liddle defends it nicely.
Liddle throws a head kick that misses.
Richards shoots in looking for a takedown. Liddle tries to sprawl out of it but Richards keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liddle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Liddle stalks Richards and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Richards's face. Richards staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Liddle.
Richards takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Richards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Liddle counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Liddle!
Richards connects with an inside leg kick.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt.
Liddle throws a right hand that Richards ducks under and follows up with a left that Richards also avoids with ease.
Liddle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Richards to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Liddle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddle is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to control but Liddle is working from the bottom.
Liddle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richards got a little sloppy there for a moment and Liddle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richards has managed to get both his arms back between Liddle's legs - danger averted.
Liddle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Richards decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards tries to clinch up but Liddle circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garlin Liddle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Richards's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Liddle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liddle keeps the fight on the outside.
Liddle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richards gets a clinch.
Liddle wants to break free but Richards has control.
Liddle has had enough of the clinch but Richards keeps him there for the moment.
Richards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Richards jumps guard but Liddle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richards working hard to break the clinch.
Liddle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richards on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liddle. Liddle obviously looking to wear him down.
Liddle throws a combination that misses
and Richards holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richards is looking to break free of the clinch but Liddle has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garlin Liddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Richards.
Liddle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Liddle.
Richards takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A low kick from Liddle is predictable there
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richards is controlling him.
Liddle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richards stops Liddle from standing up.
Richards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddle has a closed guard, preventing Richards from standing up.
Liddle pushes Richards off and scrambles back to his feet.
Liddle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Liddle fails to land with a series of punches.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt.
Liddle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Liddle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards fails to land the takedown.
Liddle connects with an inside leg kick.
Garlin Liddle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Liddle.
A head kick misses from Liddle.
Richards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richards fails with the takedown.
Liddle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Liddle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richards circles away quickly and effectively.
Liddle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Richards. Richards obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liddle is fending him off so far but Richards persists. Nope, Liddle circles away and we're back to standing.
Liddle forces Richards back against the cage and clinches.
Liddle breaks from the clinch.
Richards tries to clinch but Liddle moves away
and Liddle counters with a three punch combo that has Richards backing up. Richards nods at Liddle to acknowledge the strikes.
Richards clinches up against the cage.
Liddle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Liddle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddle gets full guard.
Liddle looking for a triangle here. Richards is fighting it but it looks tight! Liddle pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Richards is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Garlin Liddle!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Murray Esson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Sajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Amy MacDonald - This Is The Life. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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156 lbs
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169 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Murray Esson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukasz Sajewski!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esson throws a sloppy head kick and Sajewski moves out of range easily.
Esson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sajewski.
Esson thows a body kick. Sajewski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lukasz Sajewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Sajewski misses.
Esson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Esson connects with an inside leg kick.
Esson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Esson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sajewski is out of range and Esson settles back down.
Horrible takedown by Esson or perhaps it was just good defense by Sajewski which made him look bad.
Sajewski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Esson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sajewski.
Sajewski throws the left hand but Esson avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Sajewski finds it's target.
Sajewski throws a jab but it's blocked by Esson.
Sajewski swings for the body but Esson moves out of range.
Esson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sajewski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sajewski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sajewski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Esson sprawls well. Esson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sajewski gets slowly back to his feet.
Esson scores with a nice body kick.
Esson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murray Esson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esson tries to land a leg kick but Sajewski saw it coming and moves away.
Sajewski misses the jab.
Sajewski misses with an uppercut. Esson saw that one coming.
Sajewski misses with a lunging right hand
and Esson counters with a nice body kick.
Sajewski 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.
Sajewski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Esson avoids the body shot from Sajewski.
Esson connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Esson.
Esson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sajewski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sajewski lands a right hook to the body.
Sajewski misses with a looping left.
Esson scores with a nice body kick.
Esson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Esson - that will leave a mark!
Esson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sajewski manages to avoid it.
Esson shoots in but Sajewski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sajewski throws a hook to the side of Esson's head but Esson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sajewski throws the left hand but Esson avoids the punch easily.
Esson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sajewski.
Sajewski motions for Esson to come forward. Sajewski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Esson, right into the meat.
Sajewski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sajewski slips a jab from Esson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Esson shoots in for a double leg but Sajewski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Esson connects with a solid leg kick.
Esson slips a jab from Sajewski.
Sajewski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sajewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sajewski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sajewski wants it to stay on the feet.
Sajewski stuffs the takedown attempt from Esson. Esson gets slowly back to his feet.
Esson moves out of range of the strikes.
Esson walks into a straight right hand from Sajewski.
Sajewski misses with a hook. Esson ducked under it nicely.
Esson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sajewski.
Jab by Sajewski.
Esson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Esson moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Esson, right into the meat.
Esson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sajewski swivels and escapes.
Esson throws a leg kick
and Sajewski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sajewski misses with a wild body shot.
Esson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Esson lands a jab to Sajewski's midsection.
Esson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sajewski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sajewski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sajewski scores with a nice strike.
Sajewski throws a big shot that misses.
Sajewski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Esson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lukasz Sajewski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Esson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sajewski checks a low kick from Esson.
Sajewski clobbers Esson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Esson lands with a kick to the temple. Sajewski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sajewski feints a jab promting Esson to slip. Sajewski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Esson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sajewski misses the jab.
Esson fails to land the takedown.
Esson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sajewski lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sajewski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Esson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Esson is rocked!
Esson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sajewski connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Esson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Esson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sajewski lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Esson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Sajewski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lukasz Sajewski!
Lukasz Sajewski is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Lukasz Sajewski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Matice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Romita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romita has chosen Rollin' Like A Boss as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
151 lbs
6 - 6 - 1 |
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22
150 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Raymond Matice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Romita!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romita shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matice is trying to defend but Romita finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Matice is trying to control but can't.
Matice works his way to full guard. Good work.
Romita trying to control the position from guard on top but Matice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romita advances to half guard.
Romita wants to work for an arm triangle but Matice is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Romita wants to free his trapped foot but Matice is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matice is trying to control but can't.
Romita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matice has managed to free his arm - good work.
Romita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matice doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Romita.
Matice is defending against the submission attempts here by Romita.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matice wants to control but Romita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matice is looking for a sweep. Romita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Romita prevents Matice from improving his position.
Matice is doing well to control the position and prevent Romita from advancing to side control.
Romita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matice sees it coming and defends easily.
Matice is looking to improve his position.
Romita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matice has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matice is defending against the submission attempts here by Romita.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romita is trying to control the action in half guard but Matice is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Romita is looking for a kimura here.
Matice wants to improve his position but Romita is controlling well.
Romita is trying to work for a kimura but Matice is defending well.
Matice is concentrating on defense, preventing Romita from advancing position.
Romita trying to mount his opponent but Matice defends it.
Matice trying to hold on to Romita's head to control him but Romita postures up.
Matice is pressing down on Romita's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romita prevents Matice from getting back to his feet.
Matice lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Romita!
Romita is squirming around, avoiding Matice's attempts to control the action.
Romita trying desperately to get to his feet.
Matice trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matice raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matice breaks from Romita's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Romita really wants to buck Matice off and get back to his feet.
Matice controlling the pace for now.
Romita is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romita working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raymond Matice will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matice tries for a takedown but Romita sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matice tries for a takedown but Romita sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matice shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matice won't allow Romita to get back to his feet.
Matice controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matice stops Romita from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romita closes the distance and clinches up with Matice, looking for a takedown. Romita pushes Matice against the cage but Matice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romita swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Matice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Romita drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Romita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matice is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Romita wants to control from the top but Matice keeps moving.
Romita looking to pass the guard.
Matice is pulling down on Romita's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Romita.
Frank Romita has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romita working away.
Romita creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Matice sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Romita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Romita tries for a kimura but Matice is defending well.
Romita is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matice is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Romita off and has taken his back!
Matice is controlling the position but Romita somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matice in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matice thows a huge punch but Romita dodges it nicely.
Matice passes to full mount!
Matice takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Romita trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matice trying to control but Romita is having none of it.
Matice is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Romita to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Romita shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matice controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raymond Matice will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Romita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romita lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matice tries to land a leg kick but Romita saw it coming and moves away.
Romita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Romita fails with a takedown attempt.
Raymond Matice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Romita.
Matice will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romita sprawls well. Romita wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matice gets slowly back to his feet.
Matice misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Romita.
Matice throws a right hand that Romita ducks under and follows up with a left that Romita also avoids with ease.
Romita closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Romita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matice defends it well.
Matice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Romita looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Matice is looking for a sweep. Romita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romita wants to work for an arm triangle but Matice is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matice gets back to full guard.
Matice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matice lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Romita!
Matice tries to control but Romita wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matice is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Romita is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Romita is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matice controlling from the full mount.
Matice trying to control but Romita is having none of it.
Romita trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romita somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Matice shoots for a takedown but Romita saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Romita keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matice defends it nicely.
Romita shoots in for a double leg but Matice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Romita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matice looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matice is trying to control. Romita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Raymond Matice.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matice, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Raymond Matice!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Raymond Matice!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight as a draw!
Raymond Matice wins by majority decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralf Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Brown is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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220 lbs
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209 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ralf Krause!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Krause moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Krause gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krause looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Krause persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown throws a sloppy body shot
and Krause counters with a nice uppercut.
Krause is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Krause's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause walks into a left hand.
Krause is rocked!
Krause looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Krause persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Roy Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralf Krause.
Brown drops Krause with a straight right hand, right on the button! Brown follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Brown!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Vihervuori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Viittala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juhani Vihervuori could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rauno Viittala's chin.
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30
185 lbs
20 - 12 - 1 |
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Excellent 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Vihervuori!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Viittala!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viittala drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vihervuori is looking for a sweep.
Vihervuori is holding Viittala down, trying to stall.
Viittala stands up.
A shot to the body from Vihervuori misses
and Viittala counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vihervuori!
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!
Viittala lands a big elbow.
Viittala thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viittala with shots to the head and body - Vihervuori looks very uncomfortable down there.
Viittala moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vihervuori has worked his arm free - good work by Vihervuori!
Viittala working the ground and pound but Vihervuori is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Viittala seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Viittala cracks Vihervuori with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vihervuori tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viittala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Viittala tries to stand but Vihervuori is controlling his head.
Vihervuori can't do much from the bottom here.
Viittala in side control lands a decent elbow.
Viittala stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Viittala looks to clinch
and Vihervuori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viittala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vihervuori throws a hook but Viittala blocks it.
Viittala has his takedown stuffed
and Vihervuori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viittala shoots in but no luck this time.
Viittala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vihervuori swivels and escapes.
Juhani Vihervuori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rauno Viittala.
Viittala looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Viittala staying out of range there.
Viittala closes the distance and clinches up with Vihervuori, looking for a takedown. Viittala pushes Vihervuori against the cage but Vihervuori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Viittala has a takedown stuffed.
Viittala looks gassed!
Vihervuori tries to clinch up but Viittala circles away and keeps his distance.
Vihervuori misses with a straight left.
Vihervuori scores with the left hand. Viittala knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori jabs Viittala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Viittala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vihervuori.
Viittala fails with a takedown attempt.
Vihervuori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viittala was well out of range. Poor timing from Vihervuori.
Vihervuori throws a hook but Viittala blocks it.
Nice sprawl there from Vihervuori as Viittala shoots in.
Viittala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice jab there from Vihervuori.
Vihervuori misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viittala.
Vihervuori leaves Viittala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vihervuori wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Viittala blocks the leg kick.
Vihervuori throws a hook to the side of Viittala's head but Viittala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viittala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vihervuori pinned against the cage. Vihervuori gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vihervuori throws a leg kick but Viittala moved away.
Vihervuori scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vihervuori missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vihervuori looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Viittala has one foot on Vihervuori's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rauno Viittala will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Viittala fails with the takedown
and Vihervuori counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vihervuori fails to land the takedown.
Viittala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vihervuori but Vihervuori pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Viittala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vihervuori sprawls well. Vihervuori wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viittala gets slowly back to his feet.
Juhani Vihervuori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rauno Viittala.
Vihervuori will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Viittala fails with a takedown attempt.
Viittala fails to land the takedown.
Viittala moves out of range of the leg kick from Vihervuori.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihervuori rushes Viittala and presses him up against the cage.
Vihervuori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vihervuori stalls.
Vihervuori tries to pull guard but Viittala holds him up against the cage and eventually Vihervuori drops back down to his feet.
Vihervuori is trying to maintain a safe position but Viittala gets an underhook and turns Vihervuori into the cage.
Vihervuori avoiding damage.
Viittala has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vihervuori is trying to keep an underhook but Viittala manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vihervuori makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vihervuori.
Vihervuori trying to keep a closed guard but Viittala is proving a slippery customer.
Viittala would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viittala decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vihervuori, up you get!
The fighters circling - Vihervuori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Viittala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viittala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viittala.
Viittala is breathing heavily.
Viittala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rauno Viittala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viittala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vihervuori throws out the jab.
Viittala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vihervuori.
Viittala tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vihervuori sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Viittala somewhat.
Vihervuori misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viittala tries to close the distance and clinch but Vihervuori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vihervuori swings away with a body shot that misses
and Viittala holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vihervuori lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Viittala wants to break free but Vihervuori has control.
Viittala is working for takedown but Vihervuori is calmly controlling the position for now.
Viittala working aggressively here.
Viittala lands an elbow that stopped Vihervuori in his tracks for a moment.
Vihervuori misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vihervuori trying to stall but Viittala improves his position.
Vihervuori tries to work over Viittala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vihervuori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viittala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vihervuori smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori looking to score a takedown here. Viittala is defending well but Vihervuori drives through and ends up in Viittala's guard.
Vihervuori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viittala is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vihervuori looking to pass the guard.
Vihervuori wants to control from the top but Viittala keeps moving.
Vihervuori passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viittala pushes Vihervuori off looking to stand but Vihervuori dives back in and keeps control.
Viittala wants to improve his position but Vihervuori is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juhani Vihervuori dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Viittala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vihervuori pinned against the cage. Vihervuori gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vihervuori moves into the clinch successfully.
Vihervuori can't find room to land a body shot as Viittala controls the action.
Viittala prevents a body shot from Vihervuori.
Vihervuori stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Viittala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viittala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vihervuori fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Juhani Vihervuori is winning the standup battle so far.
Vihervuori stuns Viittala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vihervuori throws a right and a left that Viittala avoids nicely.
Vihervuori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viittala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihervuori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viittala moves away.
Viittala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vihervuori as he avoids it easily.
Juhani Vihervuori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rauno Viittala.
Viittala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vihervuori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vihervuori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rauno Viittala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vihervuori gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vihervuori.
Vihervuori goes for a takedown attempt but Viittala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Viittala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Viittala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Viittala shoots in looking for a takedown but Vihervuori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Viittala's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihervuori feints and then cracks Viittala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Viittala down.
Vihervuori misses with a low kick as Viittala jumps back.
Viittala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vihervuori swivels and escapes.
Vihervuori digs a good hook to Viittala's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vihervuori scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vihervuori controlling from side mount.
Vihervuori trying to control the action but Viittala is working from the bottom.
Vihervuori in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viittala seems a little lost for a moment, as Vihervuori dominates the positioning.
Viittala is looking to reverse the position.
Viittala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vihervuori is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viittala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vihervuori is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Viittala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Viittala tries to escape but Vihervuori is in control.
Vihervuori postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Viittala is not content to let Vihervuori control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viittala wants to control but Vihervuori postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viittala bucks up and tries to throw Vihervuori off but instead Vihervuori has got his back!
Viittala is trying to shake Vihervuori off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Vihervuori won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Viittala tries to clinch but Vihervuori moves out of range.
Vihervuori connects with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Viittala or perhaps it was just good defense by Vihervuori which made him look bad.
Vihervuori with a nice cross.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Viittala avoids the body shot from Vihervuori.
Viittala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vihervuori has Viittala pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juhani Vihervuori clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vihervuori defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viittala.
Viittala with a poor takedown
and Vihervuori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Viittala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vihervuori misses with a low kick.
Viittala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vihervuori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viittala manages to avoid it.
Viittala shoots for a double leg takedown but Vihervuori sprawls well. He's pushed Viittala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juhani Vihervuori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rauno Viittala.
Nice takedown defense from Vihervuori. No joy for Viittala on that attempt.
Vihervuori throws a lazy right hand but Viittala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vihervuori scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Viittala doesn't seem bothered though.
Viittala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vihervuori connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Viittala scrambles back to his feet.
Viittala is rocked!
Vihervuori misses with a wild body shot.
Viittala is still on wobbly legs! Can Vihervuori finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihervuori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Viittala is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A jab lands there for Vihervuori.
Viittala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vihervuori throws a low kick but Viittala moves out of range easily.
Vihervuori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viittala.
Vihervuori lands with a straight right. Viittala didn't see that one coming.
Viittala tries to clinch but Vihervuori moves out of range.
Vihervuori throws the left hand but Viittala avoids the punch easily.
Vihervuori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vihervuori throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vihervuori misses with a body shot.
Viittala moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viittala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Viittala slaps away a takedown attempt from Vihervuori, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Viittala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vihervuori tries to clinch but Viittala is having none of it.
Viittala seems to have recovered his senses.
Vihervuori misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viittala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Viittala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vihervuori.
Viittala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vihervuori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Viittala's hands.
Viittala shoots and misses
and Vihervuori counters with an inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Viittala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viittala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Viittala shoots in looking for a takedown but Vihervuori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Viittala's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vihervuori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Viittala blocks a leg kick.
Viittala takes one on the button.
Vihervuori jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vihervuori connects with a body shot.
Vihervuori connects with a nice looking jab.
Vihervuori leaves Viittala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Viittala looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vihervuori lands a right hand from hell, dropping Viittala. Vihervuori pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juhani Vihervuori!
Juhani Vihervuori retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Juhani Vihervuori thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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