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IMMA 71: TBA PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnstone has chosen Humpin around, Bobby Brown as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Staton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Johnstone!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staton feints and then cracks Johnstone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnstone down.
Johnstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Staton is just out of range.
Johnstone 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.
Johnstone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Staton on the side of the head.
Johnstone throws a jab but it's blocked by Staton.
A chopping leg kick lands by Staton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Johnstone misses.
Staton scores with a jab. Johnstone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Staton misses with a body shot.
Staton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnstone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Staton lands with a nice combination. Johnstone backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnstone. Staton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Staton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Staton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Johnstone. Those never looked like landing.
Johnstone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnstone.
Johnstone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Staton.
Johnstone misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnstone, as that shot connected.
Johnstone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnstone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnstone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Staton, as that shot connected.
Johnstone avoids the body shot from Staton.
Johnstone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnstone misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Staton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Staton lands a nice hook to Johnstone's body. Johnstone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnstone looks to throw the jab but Staton is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hank Johnstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnstone connects with a leg kick. Staton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee Staton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnstone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Staton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnstone.
Johnstone throws out a loose jab but Staton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnstone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Staton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Staton scores with a head kick.
Staton is looking to wear down Johnstone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnstone avoids the head kick by Staton.
Staton cracks the inside of Johnstone's front leg.
Staton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a body punch but Staton moves out of range.
Staton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnstone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Staton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnstone is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnstone. Staton does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Staton.
Johnstone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnstone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Staton tests Johnstone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnstone misses with a hook
and Staton makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Johnstone really felt that one!
Staton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnstone blocks a head kick by Staton.
Johnstone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staton throws out a leg kick but Johnstone moves out of range and Staton only half commits.
Johnstone digs a good hook to Staton's body.
Johnstone connects with a single shot there.
Staton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnstone.
Staton slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone takes a swing at Staton's ribcage but misses.
Johnstone throws out a loose jab but Staton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnstone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Staton.
Johnstone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Staton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnstone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnstone misses with a takedown attempt - Staton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnstone looks gassed!
Staton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Staton throws a head kick that misses.
Staton misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnstone throws out a leg kick but Staton moves out of range and Johnstone only half commits.
Staton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Staton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnstone on the side of the head.
Johnstone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Staton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Staton connects with an inside leg kick.
Staton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Staton walks into a stiff left hand from Johnstone.
Lee Staton is winning the standup battle so far.
Staton connects with the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnstone checks a leg kick.
Johnstone walks into a stiff left hand from Staton.
Staton checks the leg kick.
Staton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Staton is looking to chop away at Johnstone's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Staton.
Johnstone slips a jab and a cross from Staton.
Johnstone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Staton defends it nicely.
Johnstone swings for the body but Staton moves out of range.
Johnstone is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Staton misses with a head kick.
Staton swinging wildly here.
Johnstone moves out of range of the body kick from Staton.
Staton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnstone throws a big shot that misses.
Johnstone throws a sloppy body shot
and Staton counters with a right hand to the body.
Staton throws a body kick that misses.
Good work by Johnstone as he checks the leg kick.
Johnstone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Staton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Staton moves out of range as Johnstone strikes.
Staton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnstone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Staton moves away.
Johnstone just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone 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.
Staton connects with a right hand. Johnstone shakes it off.
Staton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnstone backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnstone back to the cage. Staton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johnstone throws a body punch but Staton moves out of range.
Johnstone misses the shot to the body.
Staton scores with a hook to the body. Johnstone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Staton does it's job there.
Staton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Staton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Staton connects with a jab.
Staton wants to clinch up but Johnstone keeps it at a distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Johnstone might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Staton has got the better of the exchanges.
Johnstone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Staton counters with a low kick, right behind Johnstone 's knee.
Johnstone misses with an uppercut. Staton saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Staton. Staton obviously looking to wear him down.
Staton scores with a jab to the body.
Staton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnstone.
A slapping leg kick lands for Staton.
Staton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnstone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Staton can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staton scores with a body shot.
Staton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnstone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Staton checks a leg kick.
Johnstone slips a jab and a cross from Staton.
A lazy body kick from Johnstone
and Staton counters with an inside leg kick.
Staton thumps Johnstone with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Staton can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Staton.
Johnstone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Staton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Staton.
Staton lands a leg kick that knocks Johnstone off balance momentarily.
Staton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Staton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Staton jabs Johnstone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Staton cracks Johnstone with an open hand slap.
Staton connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Staton. No joy for Johnstone on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Staton dominated that second round.
That's time! Staton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Staton rushes Johnstone and presses him up against the cage.
Johnstone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Staton.
Staton lands a shot to the body.
Johnstone displaying some good clinch control by pressing Staton up against the cage.
Staton crunches a lovely knee into Johnstone's ribcage.
Staton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnstone blocks it with crossed arms.
Staton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Staton misses with a knee to the head.
Johnstone is looking to break free of the clinch but Staton has double underhooks.
Johnstone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnstone.
Johnstone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Staton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnstone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Staton misses with a knee strike.
Staton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnstone can do to turn this around?
Johnstone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Staton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnstone misses with a punch to the body.
Johnstone is trying to break the clinch but Staton has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnstone.
Staton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnstone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Staton.
Johnstone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Staton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnstone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Staton lands a leg kick that knocks Johnstone off balance momentarily.
Hank Johnstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Staton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnstone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnstone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Staton. Staton obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Staton.
Staton with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnstone checks a leg kick.
Staton slips a jab from Johnstone.
Staton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Staton swings for the body but Johnstone moves out of range.
Johnstone misses with a hook to the body
and Staton counters with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Staton. That's going to slow Johnstone down.
Staton tries to bum rush Johnstone with a series of wild strikes but Johnstone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Staton misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Staton.
Staton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone shoots in for a takedown but Staton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnstone tries to score with a low kick but Staton moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by Staton.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnstone.
Staton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnstone at a distance.
Johnstone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Staton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Staton lands a head shot.
Staton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnstone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Staton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnstone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Staton.
Johnstone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Staton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Staton feints and then cracks Johnstone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnstone down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Staton has Johnstone up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnstone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnstone tries to pull guard but Staton won't allow it.
Lee Staton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Johnstone.
Johnstone tries to land knees in the clinch but Staton avoids the damage to the body.
Staton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnstone blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnstone managing to block the knees to the body from Staton.
Johnstone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnstone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Johnstone misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Staton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Staton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Staton!
A victorious Lee Staton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ramdaa Somdet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Brand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles Brand is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramdaa Somdet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miles Brand!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand shoots in looking for a takedown. Somdet tries to sprawl out of it but Brand keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Somdet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Somdet finds it's way round the side to connect with Brand's head.
Somdet throws a lazy right hand but Brand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brand fails with the takedown.
Brand drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brand throws an elbow but Somdet slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brand working the ground and pound but Somdet is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somdet is trying to get back to half guard.
Brand working the body and head with strikes.
Brand landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brand scoring with punches from side control.
Somdet defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brand cracks Somdet with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brand working the ground and pound but Somdet is defending the strikes.
Somdet avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brand.
Brand connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Somdet some visible discomfort.
Brand scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brand scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brand scoring with punches and elbows.
Somdet is breathing heavily.
Brand working the ground and pound from side control.
Brand working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brand is working Somdet over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brand in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Somdet is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miles Brand!
Miles Brand gave a mention to Hellraiser Fightgear (10$ clothing SALE) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jubal Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey Luffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jubal Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monkey Luffy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luffy punishes Sackett's body with a nice straight punch.
Luffy takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
Sackett lands a big head kick that sends Luffy tumbling to the mat! Sackett takes a step backwards and waves Luffy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Luffy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luffy ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Luffy is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Luffy checks a leg kick.
Sackett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sackett looking to throw knees to the head but Luffy is blocking nicely.
Luffy seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Luffy fails to land.
Nice body punch from Luffy - that landed with a thud.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Luffy avoids it.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Luffy.
Luffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luffy tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Luffy back against the cage.
Luffy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sackett leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luffy.
Sackett landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Sackett.
Sackett landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Luffy avoids it.
Sackett looking to throw knees to the head but Luffy is blocking nicely.
Luffy has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Sackett gets through Luffy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luffy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luffy.
Luffy working aggressively here.
Sackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luffy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luffy misses with a body punch.
Sackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luffy tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luffy letting Sackett take a breather here.
Luffy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luffy misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luffy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett takes a shot to the head.
Sackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luffy is defending well for now.
Sackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luffy misses with some punches.
Sackett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luffy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luffy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luffy working aggressively here.
Sackett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A knee to the head by Sackett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luffy.
Luffy scores with a shoulder strike.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but Luffy blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but Luffy blocks with his arms.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Luffy controls his hands.
Luffy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luffy working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Sackett.
Luffy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett misses with a knee to the head.
Luffy is trying to maintain a safe position but Sackett gets an underhook and turns Luffy into the cage.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but Luffy blocks it.
Luffy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luffy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Luffy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett working Luffy over with knees to the body.
Luffy working aggressively here.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luffy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luffy misses with some punches.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luffy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luffy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett tries to land knees in the clinch but Luffy avoids the damage to the body.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but Luffy blocks with his arms.
Sackett controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luffy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luffy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luffy tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Luffy back against the cage.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jubal Sackett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Luffy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Luffy scores with a punch to the head.
Luffy throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Luffy throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luffy lands an overhand right.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jubal Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luffy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sackett eats them both and turns towards Luffy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Luffy misses with a low kick.
Luffy slips a straight right by Sackett.
Luffy throws a front kick aimed at Sackett's knee but Sackett avoids it well.
Sackett checks a low kick from Luffy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luffy. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett throws a jab when Luffy was well out of range.
Luffy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Luffy throws a leg kick but Sackett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Luffy moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Luffy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sackett moves out of range of the body kick.
Luffy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sackett wants to slow Luffy down by chopping away at his legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luffy.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Luffy throws a body punch but Sackett moves out of range.
Luffy connects with a looping right hand.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Luffy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett tries to clinch but Luffy moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Luffy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luffy is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett moves out of range as Luffy throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Luffy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Luffy moved out of range nicely.
Sackett scores with a punch to the head.
Sackett checks a low kick from Luffy.
Jubal Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Luffy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Luffy looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Luffy connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Luffy throws a front kick that sends Sackett stumbling back into the cage.
Luffy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sackett.
Luffy misses with a wild combination.
Sackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luffy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luffy checks a leg kick.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Luffy's leg. Luffy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sackett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sackett trying to control the position but instead, Luffy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sackett into the cage.
Luffy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luffy misses with the head strike.
Luffy lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Luffy struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but Luffy blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett looking to throw knees to the head but Luffy is blocking nicely.
Luffy tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Luffy back against the cage.
Luffy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett with a knee to the head.
Luffy misses with some punches.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but Luffy blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett blocking some punches.
Sackett pushes off an throws an elbow but Luffy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sackett looking to throw knees to the head but Luffy is blocking nicely.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but Luffy blocks it.
Sackett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Luffy's face.
Luffy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but Luffy blocks with his arms.
Jubal Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luffy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Luffy.
Luffy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Luffy scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Monkey Luffy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Luffy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Sackett scores with a sloppy right hand. Luffy should have avoided that one.
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luffy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luffy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Luffy checks it.
Luffy cracks a nice hook into Sackett's ribs.
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
Luffy is looking to control Sackett's arms but Sackett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Luffy has his back to the cage.
Luffy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but Luffy blocks it.
Sackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luffy is defending well for now.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sackett misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luffy.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sackett trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy misses with a punch on the inside.
Luffy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luffy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luffy working aggressively here.
Sackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luffy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luffy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sackett looking to throw knees to the head but Luffy is blocking nicely.
Sackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luffy blocks it with crossed arms.
Luffy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luffy.
Nice body punch from Luffy.
Luffy taking a breather.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but Luffy blocks with his arms.
Luffy stalling.
Luffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luffy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luffy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Luffy throws a head punch that misses.
Luffy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but Luffy blocks with his arms.
Luffy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luffy cracks Sackett with a nice body shot.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luffy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luffy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Luffy tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Luffy back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luffy.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Sackett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Luffy avoids it.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but Luffy blocks it.
Luffy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luffy lands with a left to the head.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a knee to the head.
Sackett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Luffy is keeping busy.
Luffy struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Luffy lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Luffy - that landed with a thud.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett looking to throw knees to the head but Luffy is blocking nicely.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but Luffy blocks with his arms.
Sackett wants to stall.
Luffy working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luffy scores with a shoulder strike.
Luffy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Luffy.
Luffy lands a body punch.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Sackett tries a knee to the head but Luffy blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Luffy as the two fighters clinch.
Sackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luffy lands a nice shot to the body.
Luffy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luffy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luffy misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monkey Luffy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Luffy 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Monkey Luffy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hype Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stick Ytick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Hype Williams has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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140 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hype Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stick Ytick!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ytick.
Ytick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ytick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ytick is rocked!
Williams closes the distance and pushes Ytick back into the cage.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Ytick checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A nice combination there by Williams.
Ytick is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Ytick fails to land the takedown.
Ytick seems to have recovered his senses.
Hype Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stick Ytick.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Ytick's shoulder, as Ytick tries to avoid the shot.
Ytick misses with a takedown
and Ytick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ytick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams wants to clinch but Ytick slips to the side
and Ytick counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Williams's guard now.
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!
Ytick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ytick tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Ytick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ytick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ytick throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ytick wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Ytick is trying to keep Williams in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stick Ytick has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams scores with the left hand. Ytick knows he should have avoided that one.
Ytick has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Ytick will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ytick.
Ytick slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hype Williams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ytick shoots in but no luck this time.
Ytick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ytick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Williams avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ytick.
Ytick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Williams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Ytick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ytick landing strikes, looking to finish!
Williams holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ytick tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Williams really wants to buck Ytick off and get back to his feet.
Ytick misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ytick throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Williams because Ytick loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ytick jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Williams is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Williams and Ytick has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ytick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Ytick laying and praying for a moment but Williams takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ytick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ytick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ytick 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.
Ytick is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stick Ytick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Williams throws a hook but Ytick avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Ytick on that attempt.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ytick.
Ytick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Hype Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stick Ytick.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ytick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking to clinch but Ytick is avoiding it.
Ytick moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams is looking to clinch but Ytick is avoiding it.
Williams lands a big uppercut and Ytick crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ytick looks OK. Williams waves Ytick back to his feet!
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!
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Ytick slips the punch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ytick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ytick tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ytick throwing strikes but Williams manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Williams working away.
Williams stands up and beckons Ytick to his feet.
Hype Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a combination. Ytick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ytick walks into a left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ytick.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Ytick looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a straight right. Ytick didn't see that one coming.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Ytick misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ytick fails with the takedown
and Williams moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hype Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hype Williams!
Hype Williams thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Juntunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Maroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juntunen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lumessakahlaajat. Maroon has chosen yes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomi Juntunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Maroon!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntunen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Maroon to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Tomi Juntunen has been cut.
Maroon tests Juntunen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Juntunen throws a head kick but Maroon moves out of range.
Juntunen jabs Maroon right on the nose. Maroon blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntunen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juntunen is looking to clinch.
Juntunen connects with the punch.
Juntunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maroon manages to avoid it.
Juntunen lands a nice shot to the body.
Juntunen scores with a nice head shot.
Juntunen scores with a hook.
Juntunen delivers a nice body kick.
Maroon misses with a hook. Juntunen ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntunen thows a body shot but no joy.
Juntunen misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntunen. Maroon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntunen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juntunen throws an elbow but misses.
Juntunen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juntunen.
Maroon dodges an elbow strike from Juntunen.
Maroon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Juntunen after a bit of a struggle.
Juntunen misses with an elbow over the top.
Juntunen throws an elbow that misses.
Maroon has had enough of the clinch but Juntunen keeps him there for the moment.
Maroon avoids the elbow strike from Juntunen, against the cage.
Juntunen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maroons head.
Maroon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Juntunen just stands there and leans against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Juntunen.
Maroon has a couple of punches blocked by Juntunen.
Juntunen lands an elbow that stopped Maroon in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Mr Maroon has been cut.
Juntunen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maroon avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Juntunen.
Juntunen blocks an uppercut.
Juntunen lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maroon blocks an elbow strike from Juntunen.
Maroon is trying to pull guard but Juntunen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tomi Juntunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Maroon.
Juntunen prevents the takedown attempt.
Juntunen misses with an elbow strike.
Maroon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maroon scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juntunen throws an elbow but misses.
Maroon blocks an elbow strike from Juntunen.
Maroon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maroon fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Maroon.
Maroon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juntunen's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juntunen throws an elbow but misses.
Juntunen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maroon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juntunen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maroon lands a shoulder strike.
Maroon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Juntunen regains guard immediately.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maroon throws a big elbow that misses.
Maroon throwing strikes from guard but Juntunen blocks nicely.
Maroon throws a big elbow that misses.
Maroon throws a strike but Juntunen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maroon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maroon is trying to keep Juntunen in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maroon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juntunen is working hard here to advance position.
Maroon working a defensive guard but Juntunen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Maroon struggling a bit here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maroon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to 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 Tomi Juntunen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maroon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maroon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Juntunen to score with a decent uppercut.
Juntunen throws a shot from downtown. Maroon moves away and avoids it.
Juntunen throws a jab when Maroon was well out of range.
Jab by Juntunen.
Juntunen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maroon moves out of range of the body kick from Juntunen.
Juntunen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maroon.
Maroon throws a front kick aimed at Juntunen's knee but Juntunen avoids it well.
A jab from Juntunen does it's job there.
Maroon is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maroon.
Maroon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juntunen. Juntunen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maroon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Juntunen is fending him off so far but Maroon persists. Nope, Juntunen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juntunen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Juntunen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Juntunen misses with a straight left.
Maroon ducks under a wild hook from Juntunen.
Juntunen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maroon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maroon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juntunen misses with a body shot.
Juntunen misses with an uppercut
and Maroon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juntunen lands a jab to Maroon's midsection.
Juntunen cracks the inside of Maroon's front leg.
Juntunen lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Maroon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Juntunen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Juntunen.
Juntunen misses with a hook.
Maroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntunen manages to avoid it.
Maroon scores with a body shot.
Tomi Juntunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maroon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maroon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Juntunen is pressing down on Maroon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maroon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maroon slips nicely into half guard.
Maroon is nestled in close to Juntunen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maroon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maroon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maroon is nestled in close to Juntunen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Juntunen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maroon.
Maroon working the head and body with strikes.
Maroon works his way into side control.
Maroon trying to control the action but Juntunen is working from the bottom.
Maroon with the ground and pound but Juntunen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maroon.
Maroon working some strikes from top position.
Maroon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Maroon tries to free his leg and advance position but Juntunen is retaining full guard.
Mr Maroon has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maroon stands and throws Juntunen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Juntunen sneaks out the side door and pushes Maroon away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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 Tomi Juntunen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A shot to the body from Juntunen misses
and Maroon counters with a takedown into side control.
Juntunen dodges the ground and pound from Maroon.
Maroon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Maroon with the ground and pound but Juntunen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Juntunen gets full guard.
Maroon is working Juntunen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maroon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Juntunen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maroon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maroon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maroon stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Juntunen has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Maroon manages to get his head free but now Juntunen has transitioned to an armbar! Maroon grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Juntunen! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomi Juntunen!
Tomi Juntunen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarrod Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Narushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarrod Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wyatt.
Narushima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wyatt.
Narushima defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wyatt.
Wyatt lands a glancing blow to the side of Narushima's head.
Narushima throws a leg kick but Wyatt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wyatt tries to land a front kick but Narushima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wyatt checks a leg kick.
Wyatt throws a body punch but Narushima moves out of range.
Narushima feints and then cracks Wyatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wyatt down.
Wyatt walks into a jab.
Narushima thumps Wyatt with a low kick.
Jarrod Wyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wyatt is looking to slow Narushima down with leg kicks.
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!
Narushima thows a body shot but no joy.
Narushima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Wyatt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt has a takedown stuffed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Narushima.
Wyatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wyatt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Narushima is fending him off so far but Wyatt persists. Nope, Narushima circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryo Narushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarrod Wyatt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Narushima. That's going to slow Wyatt down.
Wyatt walks into a stiff left hand from Narushima.
Narushima throws a leg kick but Wyatt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wyatt connects with a leg kick. Narushima looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ryo Narushima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wyatt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Narushima throws a leg kick but Wyatt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Narushima jabs at Wyatt's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wyatt is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima defending well as Wyatt loads up on a big left hand.
Narushima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Narushima. Those never looked like landing.
Wyatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wyatt lands with a right hand.
Narushima lands with a kick to the temple. Wyatt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narushima.
Wyatt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Narushima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wyatt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Narushima.
Wyatt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Narushima walks into a stiff left hand from Wyatt.
Narushima misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima lands a leg kick that knocks Wyatt off balance momentarily.
Wyatt 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.
Wyatt tries to land a leg kick but Narushima saw it coming and moves away.
Narushima misses with a straight left.
Wyatt throws an off balance right hand
and Narushima counters with a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Wyatt coming out on top.
Narushima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Narushima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wyatt stuns Narushima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Narushima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wyatt scores with a jab. Narushima acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Narushima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wyatt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Narushima as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Narushima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narushima scores with a sloppy right hand. Wyatt should have avoided that one.
Narushima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wyatt in his tracks.
Narushima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Narushima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Narushima throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wyatt with a jab.
Narushima throws a leg kick but Wyatt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wyatt looks to throw the jab but Narushima is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Wyatt scores with a four punch combination!
Wyatt thows a body shot but no joy.
Wyatt lands a really nice looking cross but Narushima seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Narushima dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wyatt throws a leg kick but Narushima moved away.
Ryo Narushima is winning the standup battle so far.
Wyatt checks a low kick from Narushima.
Wyatt blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wyatt.
Wyatt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
No luck for Wyatt with that takedown attempt.
Narushima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wyatt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Narushima is fending him off so far but Wyatt persists. Nope, Narushima circles away and we're back to standing.
Wyatt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A good leg kick by Narushima.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narushima lands with a nice body punch.
Wyatt lands with a nice body punch.
Narushima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wyatt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Narushima lands a front kick.
Wyatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Narushima.
Wyatt throws a leg kick but Narushima sees it coming and moves out of range.
Narushima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Wyatt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wyatt.
Narushima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wyatt.
Ryo Narushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarrod Wyatt.
Wyatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Narushima.
Narushima throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wyatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wyatt throws the left hand but Narushima avoids the punch easily.
Narushima 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.
Wyatt throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima throws a leg kick which misses Wyatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Wyatt tries to avoid it.
Wyatt misses with a hook.
Narushima is looking to chop away at Wyatt's legs.
Wyatt connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Narushima ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.
Narushima throws a series of punches but Wyatt avoids them all with ease.
Wyatt looks to land a right hand but Narushima moved out of range.
Narushima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narushima looks for the body kick but Wyatt saw that one coming.
Narushima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Narushima cracks the inside of Wyatt's front leg.
Narushima scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Narushima.
Narushima scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Narushima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wyatt.
Wyatt misses with an uppercut.
Narushima misses with a right hand
and Wyatt counters with a nice leg kick.
Wyatt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wyatt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Narushima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wyatt connects with a solid leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wyatt checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Narushima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A bone on bone clash there as Narushima blocks the leg kick.
Narushima scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narushima moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Narushima misses with a wild body shot.
Wyatt is trying desperately to land a takedown but Narushima is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wyatt.
Wyatt closes the distance and clinches up with Narushima, looking for a takedown. Wyatt pushes Narushima against the cage but Narushima circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wyatt throws a nice looking combination but Narushima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wyatt moves out of range as Narushima strikes.
Narushima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Narushima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Narushima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Narushima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wyatt doesn't seem bothered though.
Narushima tried to score with a low kick but Wyatt checks it.
Narushima avoids the body shot from Wyatt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Narushima dominated that second round.
That's time! Narushima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wyatt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Narushima is looking to slow Wyatt down with leg kicks.
Narushima misses with an uppercut. Wyatt saw that one coming.
Wyatt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Narushima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Narushima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Wyatt blocks the leg kick.
Narushima throws a right and a left that Wyatt avoids nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Wyatt as he connects with a hook.
Wyatt tries to land a leg kick but Narushima saw it coming and moves away.
Wyatt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narushima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wyatt avoids the body shot from Narushima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt fails to land with a series of punches.
Narushima attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wyatt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Narushima throws a head kick but Wyatt moves out of range.
Wyatt checks a leg kick nicely.
Narushima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Narushima.
Wyatt lands with a nice body punch.
Wyatt misses with an uppercut
and Narushima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Narushima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wyatt throws the left hand but Narushima avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima moves away from the strike by Wyatt.
Narushima is looking to slow Wyatt down with leg kicks.
Narushima throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wyatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Narushima tenderised Wyatt's leg. Wyatt is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyatt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wyatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut there from Narushima.
Wyatt blocks a head kick by Narushima.
Wyatt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Narushima.
Wyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wyatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Narushima under the eye.
A left and a right from Narushima both land. Nice combination.
Narushima throws the kick towards the body but Wyatt avoids it.
Wyatt misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima misses the body punch
and Wyatt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wyatt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wyatt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Narushima moves away from the strike by Wyatt.
A telegraphed right hand from Wyatt misses the target.
Wyatt lands an overhand right.
Wyatt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Narushima swivels and escapes.
Jarrod Wyatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wyatt throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wyatt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Narushima has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Narushima and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wyatt throws a body kick that misses
and Narushima counters with a straight right hand.
Narushima scores with a nice head shot.
Nice cross by Narushima.
Narushima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt cracks Narushima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Narushima scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Narushima.
No joy there for Narushima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Narushima lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wyatt tries a low kick but Narushima avoids it.
Wyatt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Narushima but Narushima pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ryo Narushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarrod Wyatt.
Narushima scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wyatt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Narushima counters with a head kick.
Narushima with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Narushima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Narushima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Narushima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Narushima!
After winning the bout, Ryo Narushima thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Herberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Wu Tang - Triumph as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johan Herberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson punishes Herberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Herberg checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herberg.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Herberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Herberg tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Herberg wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson trying to control but Herberg is having none of it.
Herberg working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Herberg can't escape the position.
Jackson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Herberg because Jackson loaded up on that one.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herberg is looking to escape.
Herberg can't escape the position.
Herberg is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Herberg bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson pulls Herberg in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herberg wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Herberg stops Jackson from standing up.
Herberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rashad Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Herberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Herberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson is controlling Herberg's trapped leg to prevent Herberg from advancing to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson wants to control but Herberg is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herberg trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Herberg is controlling well.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Herberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Herberg is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson tries to roll over but Herberg keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herberg working Jackson over with strikes.
Herberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson pushes Herberg off looking to stand but Herberg dives back in and keeps control.
Herberg not doing much here.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Herberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Herberg won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Herberg wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herberg is one step ahead there.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herberg throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Herberg's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Herberg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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 Johan Herberg will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Herberg on the side of the head.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Herberg tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herberg gets the takedown into side control.
Herberg lands some shots froms side control.
Herberg lands a few punches from side control.
It looks like Rashad Jackson has been cut.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.
Herberg is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Herberg is trying to ground and pound but Jackson uses the momentary lack of control by Herberg to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Herberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Herberg throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Herberg from controlling successfully.
Herberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Herberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Herberg trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Herberg forces his way into half guard.
Herberg throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Herberg from controlling successfully.
Jackson is trying to keep Herberg in close.
Herberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson is controlling Herberg's posture.
Herberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Herberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Herberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Herberg taking shots to the head.
Herberg regains half guard.
Herberg wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Herberg controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Herberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson cracks Herberg with a solid left hand.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg 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.
Herberg controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Herberg keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Herberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herberg off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Jackson misses
so Herberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Herberg postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Herberg wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Herberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Jackson's cut.
That's time! Herberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Herberg moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johan Herberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Herberg which made him look bad.
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Herberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Herberg defending well.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herberg keeps working.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Herberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Herberg tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Herberg manages to get to full guard.
Jackson trying to control but Herberg is working from the bottom.
Herberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Herberg is controlling him well.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Herberg stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herberg working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herberg is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Herberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rashad Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson is looking to stand up but Herberg isn't so interested in that idea.
Herberg wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Herberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herberg.
Jackson 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.
Herberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herberg postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Herberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Herberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Herberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Johan Herberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Herberg seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Herberg trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Herberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Herberg, not yet.
Herberg is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow Herberg to sweep him here.
Johan Herberg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Herberg wants to clinch.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Herberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Herberg's head.
Herberg checks a low kick from Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herberg tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johan Herberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Herberg fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Herberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klas Micropop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnie Ironz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ironz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Limp Bizkit - Gold Cobra kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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275 lbs
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279 lbs
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klas Micropop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnie Ironz!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironz throws a right and a left that Micropop avoids nicely.
Ironz misses with a body shot.
Micropop throws out a leg kick but Ironz moves out of range and Micropop only half commits.
Ironz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Micropop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Micropop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Micropop throws a shot from downtown. Ironz moves away and avoids it.
Ironz scoring well with a low kick there.
Micropop throws a leg kick that misses.
Micropop tries to move into range but Ironz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Micropop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ironz throws out the jab.
A combination from Ironz does no damage.
Micropop throws a leg kick that misses.
Micropop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ironz.
Micropop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ironz throws a hook but Micropop blocks it.
Micropop wants to slow Ironz down by chopping away at his legs.
Micropop throws a leg kick
and Ironz counters with a good, hard body kick but Micropop shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironz just misses with a punch to the body.
Ironz blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Micropop misses
and Ironz counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Klas Micropop has been cut.
Micropop walks into a stiff left hand from Ironz.
Ironz tries to score with a low kick but Micropop moves his leg out of the way.
Ironz throws a head kick but Micropop moves out of range.
Micropop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Ironz misses.
Ironz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Micropop is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Micropop.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Micropop lands a leg kick that knocks Ironz off balance momentarily.
Micropop tries to score with a low kick but Ironz moves his leg out of the way.
Micropop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Micropop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ironz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ironz throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Micropop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Micropop.
Micropop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ironz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micropop slips a jab from Ironz.
Ironz missing with a left hand there. Micropop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ironz misses with a two punch combination.
Micropop blocks a low kick nicely.
Ironz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Micropop. That's going to slow Ironz down.
Micropop on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ironz lands a right hook to the body.
Ironz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ironz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Micropop eats them both and turns towards Ironz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ironz blocks a low kick nicely.
Micropop throws a leg kick but Ironz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Micropop throws a leg kick
and Micropop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Micropop scoring well with a low kick there.
Ironz thumps Micropop with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ironz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironz throws a jab when Micropop was well out of range.
Ironz keeps Micropop at a distance using the push kick.
Ironz throws a hook to the side of Micropop's head but Micropop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ironz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ironz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Micropop throws a jab but it's blocked by Ironz.
Micropop throws a front kick aimed at Ironz's knee but Ironz avoids it well.
Ironz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Micropop checks a leg kick.
Micropop tries to clinch but Ironz moves out of range.
Micropop tries to work over Ironz's front leg with a kick but Ironz checks it.
Micropop throws a leg kick
letting Ironz counter with a right hand.
Ironz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Micropop.
Micropop scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ironz throws a low kick but Micropop moves out of range easily.
Micropop slips under a jab from Ironz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micropop takes a swing at Ironz's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Micropop misses its intended target.
Micropop avoids the body shot from Ironz.
Micropop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ironz misses with a low kick.
Ironz defending well as Micropop loads up on a big left hand.
Ironz scores with a nice strike.
Micropop takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circling - Ironz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ironz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Micropop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Micropop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Micropop tries to score with a low kick but Ironz moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Ironz.
Ironz checks a low kick from Micropop.
Ironz thumps Micropop with a low kick.
Ironz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Micropop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnie Ironz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klas Micropop's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Micropop takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Micropop.
A solid leg kick lands there for Micropop.
Micropop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Micropop takes one to the chin there.
Ironz throws a leg kick which misses Micropop's front leg but catches the back leg as Micropop tries to avoid it.
Micropop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ironz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ironz misses with a looping left.
Micropop tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ironz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arnie Ironz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ironz digs a good hook to Micropop's body.
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!
Micropop sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Micropop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ironz finds it's way round the side to connect with Micropop's head.
A leg kick checked by Ironz.
Micropop connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ironz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Micropop will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironz delivers a nice body kick.
Ironz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Micropop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Klas Micropop's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ironz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Micropop. That did some damage!
Ironz lands a nice shot that snaps Micropop's head back.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Micropop might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ironz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ironz lands with a good body shot.
Nice body kick there by Ironz.
Ironz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ironz throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Ironz.
A head kick misses from Ironz.
Ironz lands with a good body shot.
Ironz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Micropop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micropop moves out of range as Ironz strikes.
Ironz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ironz lands a high kick!
Klas Micropop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ironz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ironz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Micropop manages to avoid it.
Micropop is looking to chop away at Ironz's legs.
Micropop misses with a hook. Ironz ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Ironz.
Micropop is looking to score with low kicks.
Ironz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Micropop.
Micropop steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ironz. That one must have hurt.
Ironz jabs Micropop right on the nose. Micropop blinks but takes it well.
Ironz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Micropop throws out a leg kick but Ironz moves out of range and Micropop only half commits.
Micropop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ironz throws a head kick that misses.
Ironz scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Micropop.
Ironz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Micropop on the side of the head.
Jeez, Klas Micropop's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ironz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Micropop scores with a jab to the body.
Ironz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Micropop stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ironz misses the shot to the body.
Micropop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Micropop staying out of range there.
Ironz throws a jab but it's blocked by Micropop.
Nice jab there from Ironz.
Micropop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a 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!
Ironz cracks a nice hook into Micropop's ribs.
Ironz throws a shot to the body.
Ironz tests Micropop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Klas Micropop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arnie Ironz!
Arnie Ironz 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 Mitchell Stehling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksi Borga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stehling's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Turmion Kätilöt - Minä MÄÄRÄÄN!. Borga is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: People In Planes - Last Man Standing. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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261 lbs
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277 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Stehling!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksi Borga!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stehling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stehling gets a takedown into half guard.
Borga is trying to stand up here but Stehling is controlling him well.
Borga actively working from the bottom here.
Borga actively working from the bottom here.
Stehling prevents Borga from improving his position.
Borga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stehling pulls his head out easily.
Stehling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borga is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stehling working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Borga's thigh. Borga counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Borga pushes Stehling off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Stehling moves away from the strike by Borga.
Borga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stehling misses with a body kick.
Borga looks for the body kick but Stehling saw that one coming.
Borga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Borga looks gassed!
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!
Stehling wants to clinch.
Aleksi Borga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borga defending well as Stehling loads up on a big left hand.
Stehling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stehling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Borga.
Borga scores with the left hand. Stehling knows he should have avoided that one.
Stehling moves to clinch but Borga breaks away
and Borga counters with a body kick that stops Stehling in his tracks momentarily.
Stehling throws a low kick but it's checked well by Borga.
Borga stuns Stehling with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling misses the shot to the body.
Stehling misses with a lunging right hand
and Borga counters with a thumping low kick.
Borga misses with a wild body shot.
Stehling takes a swing at Borga's ribcage but misses.
Borga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stehling misses with a wild body shot.
Borga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stehling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stehling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Borga misses with a kick to the body.
Stehling changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stehling throws a poor cross that misses
and Borga counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stehling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borga throws a sloppy head kick and Stehling moves out of range easily.
Borga tries to land a body kick
and Stehling counters with a stiff right hand.
Stehling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stehling throws a chopping leg kick but Borga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mitchell Stehling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stehling takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stehling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borga throws a body kick that misses.
Borga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stehling counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mitchell Stehling will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stehling connects with a body shot that sends Borga's belly button to the back.
Stehling gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Borga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stehling misses with a shot to the body
and Borga counters with a leg kick.
Stehling bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Borga's head.
It looks like Aleksi Borga has been cut.
Stehling moves out of range as Borga strikes.
Stehling loads up on a big right hand but Borga slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stehling instigates a clinch.
Stehling works on Borga's body with a couple of short punches.
Borga blocks a body shot from Stehling.
Borga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Stehling.
Borga is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borga swings wildly with an uppercut but Stehling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stehling lands a body shot.
Stehling tries a body shot but Borga blocks it.
Stehling misses with a punch to the body.
Stehling scores with a hook to the body.
Stehling lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borga working hard to break the clinch.
Borga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stehling's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Borga fails to land.
Stehling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stehling lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Borga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stehling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borga backwards.
Stehling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borga's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Stehling.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A frustrated look appears on Borga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stehling lands with a left to the head.
Stehling misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling lands with a left to the head.
Stehling misses with a body punch.
Stehling lands a shot to the body.
Mitchell Stehling has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stehling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Stehling.
Stehling struggles to land a body shot inside as Borga controls his hands.
Stehling lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stehling.
Stehling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borga backwards.
Stehling can't find room to land a body shot as Borga controls the action.
Stehling lands with a left to the head.
Stehling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borga backwards.
Stehling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stehling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stehling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borga backwards.
Stehling softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stehling is working Borga over against the cage.
Stehling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borga backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling lands a right hand.
Stehling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borgas head.
Stehling pushes Borga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borga is rocked!
Stehling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stehling presses Borga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stehling lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Borga.
Stehling tries a body shot but Borga blocks it.
Stehling misses with a body punch.
Stehling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borga backwards.
Stehling works on Borga's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stehling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stehling misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stehling.
Stehling struggles to land a body shot inside as Borga controls his hands.
Stehling tries to work over Borga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stehling misses with a body punch.
A short right from Stehling on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stehling.
A short uppercut from Borga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stehling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borga is trying to break free.
Borga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stehling tightens his grip and picks Borga up, before dumping him to the ground. Borga manages to land in guard.
Borga throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stehling uses it to pass to side control.
The referee asks Stehling politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stehling prefers to stall for the moment though.
Stehling lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stehling wants to control but Borga is keeping him busy.
Stehling controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksi Borga's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Borga.
Stehling wants to clinch.
Stehling throws a lazy body kick
and Borga counters with a big head kick but Stehling shrugs it off.
Stehling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stehling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borga can do to turn this around?
Stehling closes the distance and clinches up with Borga, looking for a takedown. Stehling pushes Borga against the cage but Borga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Borga scores with a leg kick.
Stehling keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stehling thows a body shot but no joy.
Stehling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stehling looks to clinch
and Borga counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borga misses with a body shot.
Stehling is looking to wear down Borga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Borga throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Stehling counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Stehling.
Stehling lands with a nice body punch.
Borga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stehling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stehling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borga manages to avoid it.
Stehling lands with a straight right. Borga didn't see that one coming.
Stehling cracks Borga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stehling scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oooh a lovely combination from Stehling sends Borga down but not out. Stehling dives into side control looking to finish.
Borga is still in real trouble! Can Stehling finish him?
Borga is not content to let Stehling control the position.
Borga seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borga tries to control but Stehling manages to take his back.
Stehling tries to get the hooks in deep but Borga pushed the leg off.
Stehling is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Borga. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Stehling is punishing Borga with some ground and pound.
Borga looking very determined here, making life difficult for Stehling.
Stehling not allowing Borga to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Borga right now.
Stehling lands a shot to the body.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Stehling is looking for the choke from the back position but Borga is controlling his hands well.
Borga controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Stehling gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Borga tries to roll but Stehling sticks to his back.
Stehling is looking to control Borga but Borga is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stehling is not going to allow Borga to sit and survive in this position.
Mitchell Stehling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stehling struggling to keep hold of the position.
Borga grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stehling throwing damaging strikes from the back! Borga could be in trouble here!
Borga rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Stehling trying to pass the guard but Borga defending well.
Stehling trying to control from half guard but Borga is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksi Borga's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stehling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borga moves away.
Stehling misses with a wild body shot.
Stehling checks a low kick from Borga.
Stehling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borga was well out of range. Poor timing from Stehling.
Stehling closes the distance looking to clinch
and Borga makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Borga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stehling misses with a wild body shot.
Borga thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Borga slams his shin into Stehling's torso.
Stehling scores with a shot to the body.
Borga is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stehling connects with a jab.
Stehling dips to his left and cracks Borga with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stehling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borga moves away.
Stehling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stehling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Borga cracks Stehling with an open hand slap.
Stehling throws a leg kick
and Borga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stehling scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borga wants to control but Stehling is keeping busy.
Borga wants to get back to full guard.
Stehling works his foot free and advances to mount.
Borga is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stehling controlling from mount.
Borga sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borga is trying to stand up here but Stehling is controlling him well.
Borga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stehling stops Borga from standing up.
Stehling cracks Borga with a solid left hand.
Stehling wants to pass the guard but Borga is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Borga holds on and takes a little breather.
Borga looking to control.
Borga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stehling.
Borga keeping moving, preventing Stehling from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borga looking for a guillotine here but Stehling defends easily.
Borga lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stehling!
Borga looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stehling is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling had his way with Aleksi Borga in that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksi Borga's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Borga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice shot lands for Stehling.
Stehling throws a series of punches but Borga avoids them all with ease.
Stehling misses with a kick to the body.
Borga slips a straight right by Stehling.
Borga tests Stehling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Borga ducks under a wild hook from Stehling.
Stehling throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stehling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling cracks Borga with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stehling looks to score with a jab to the body but Borga is just out of range.
Borga misses with a wild combination.
Stehling has his takedown stuffed
and Borga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stehling just misses with a punch to the body.
Stehling instigates a clinch.
Borga lands a right hand.
Stehling prevents a body shot from Borga.
Borga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stehling has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mitchell Stehling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitchell Stehling is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borga throws a shot from downtown. Stehling moves away and avoids it.
Borga on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Borga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borga connects with a right hand. Stehling shakes it off.
Stehling tries to close the distance and clinch but Borga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aleksi Borga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Borga.
Stehling is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Borga lands a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stehling.
Borga drops Stehling with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stehling looks back up at him and smiles so Borga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Stehling is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borga slips under a jab from Stehling.
Oh Stehling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Borga.
Stehling seems to have got his legs back now.
A big left from Borga misses.
Borga looks to land a left hand but Stehling moved out of range nicely.
Stehling digs a good body shot into Borga's ribs.
Borga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stehling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stehling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stehling throws a head kick that misses.
Stehling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Borga as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borga connects with a solid leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stehling ducks under a wild hook from Borga.
Stehling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stehling tries to clinch up.
Stehling checks a low kick from Borga.
Stehling connects with a high kick.
Stehling lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borga loads up on a big right hand but Stehling slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Borga.
Stehling throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksi Borga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stehling has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Stehling!
Mitchell Stehling retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Mitchell Stehling made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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