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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McLumberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulakov comes to the cage accompanied by Lube-Shparu. The crowd seem to be enjoying McLumberg's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - Thunderstruck. The key to victory for Viktor Kulakov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Kulakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack McLumberg!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLumberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLumberg misses with a head kick.
McLumberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulakov throws out the jab.
McLumberg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLumberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Kulakov.
Kulakov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kulakov. That snapped McLumberg's head back.
Kulakov checks a low kick from McLumberg.
McLumberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLumberg swinging wildly here.
McLumberg misses with a leg kick.
McLumberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - McLumberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kulakov lands a glancing blow to the side of McLumberg's head.
Nice shot lands for Kulakov.
McLumberg is rocked!
Kulakov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLumberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McLumberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Kulakov finish him?
Kulakov misses with a series of wild punches.
McLumberg seems to have recovered his senses.
McLumberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McLumberg scores with a head kick.
Kulakov gets tackled into the cage by McLumberg. McLumberg maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLumberg.
McLumberg lands a shoulder strike.
McLumberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kulakov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulakov tries to break free but McLumberg pushes him back against the cage.
McLumberg just leaning against Kulakov, taking a breather.
McLumberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLumberg tries a knee to the head but Kulakov blocks it.
McLumberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kulakov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kulakov wants to break free but McLumberg has control.
Kulakov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Kulakov misses.
McLumberg scores with a head kick. Kulakov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kulakov scores with a shot to the body.
McLumberg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kulakov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A leg kick checked by Kulakov.
Kulakov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice jab there from Kulakov.
Kulakov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McLumberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulakov.
Kulakov cracks McLumberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kulakov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kulakov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kulakov connects with a body shot.
Kulakov works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLumberg tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kulakov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick from McLumberg lands but Kulakov takes it in his stride.
McLumberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLumberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kulakov.
McLumberg is looking to clinch but Kulakov is avoiding it.
Kulakov misses with an uppercut.
McLumberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Kulakov lands a slapping body shot.
McLumberg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLumberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McLumberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLumberg looks gassed!
McLumberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Kulakov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A clash of legs there as Kulakov blocks the low kick.
Kulakov lands a left and a right that send McLumberg crashing to the mat, dazed. Kulakov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Jack McLumberg has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLumberg.
Kulakov connects with a nice cross there... McLumberg is looking wobbly and Kulakov recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send McLumberg to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Kulakov jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Viktor Kulakov!
Our winner, Viktor Kulakov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devil kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Motorhead-Enter Sandman. Rothschild has chosen Enter Shikari as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Taz Devil has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
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141 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
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taz Devil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ren Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rothschild misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Devil.
Rothschild shoots in looking for a takedown. Devil tries to sprawl out of it but Rothschild keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Devil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Devil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Devil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Devil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rothschild was well out of range. Poor timing from Devil.
Rothschild tries to clinch up.
Devil throws a sloppy head kick and Rothschild moves out of range easily.
Rothschild attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rothschild takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Devil throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild digs a good hook to Devil's body.
Taz Devil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rothschild shoots in for a takedown but Devil shows good takedown defense.
Rothschild misses with a two punch combination.
Devil misses with a kick to the body.
Rothschild takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Devil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rothschild has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rothschild fakes the leg kick and cracks Devil in the body.
A good leg kick by Devil.
Devil lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Devil does it's job there.
Devil avoids the body shot from Rothschild.
Rothschild wants to clinch up but Devil keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rothschild moves out of range as Devil throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rothschild misses with a leg kick.
Devil tries to bum rush Rothschild with a series of wild strikes but Rothschild uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Devil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rothschild throws out a loose jab but Devil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Devil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rothschild.
Devil lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rothschild misses with a low kick.
Rothschild tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rothschild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Devil manages to avoid it.
Devil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild thows a body shot but no joy.
Devil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rothschild gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Devil working hard to break the clinch.
Rothschild is trying to break the clinch but Devil has him pressed against the cage.
Rothschild's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Devil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rothschild misses with a wild combination.
Rothschild looks to land a combination but Devil avoids it well.
Rothschild fails with an attempt to clinch.
Devil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rothschild slips under a jab from Devil.
Devil connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rothschild's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild tries to clinch but Devil is having none of it.
Devil throws a head kick that misses.
Rothschild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Devil.
Rothschild avoids the body shot from Devil.
Rothschild blocks a head kick by Devil.
Jab, jab by Devil - just one landing.
Devil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rothschild moves in looking to clinch but Devil pushes him off.
Devil throws a sloppy head kick
and Rothschild counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Devil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rothschild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rothschild is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Devil rather than just go for the knockout.
Rothschild has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Devil.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Devil dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rothschild jabs at Devil's body.
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devil.
Devil moves forwards but Rothschild connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rothschild darts in and clinches Devil up against the cage.
Rothschild misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Devil.
Devil gets underhooks to prevent Rothschild's takedown attempt.
Rothschild is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Devil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Devil misses with a combination
and Rothschild counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rothschild takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rothschild defending well as Devil loads up on a big left hand.
Ren Rothschild is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Devil avoids the body shot from Rothschild.
Devil misses with a body shot.
Rothschild throws a nice looking combination but Devil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rothschild.
Devil moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Devil lands the left hand.
Devil misses with a body kick.
Devil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taz Devil is winning the standup battle so far.
Devil throws a lazy head kick
and Rothschild counters with a two punch combo.
Rothschild drops his hands momentarily and Devil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rothschild is rocked!
Rothschild misses with a series of wild punches.
Devil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rothschild rushes Devil and presses him up against the cage.
Rothschild landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild goes for a takedown in the clinch but Devil prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rothschild forces Devil back against the cage and clinches.
Devil is trying to break the clinch but Rothschild is controlling him.
Rothschild's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rothschild moves out of range as Devil throws a body kick.
Devil misses with a right hand
so Rothschild counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rothschild accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rothschild accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Devil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rothschild throws an elbow that misses. Devil uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rothschild's guard. Nice move by Devil!
Rothschild throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild trying to control the position.
Rothschild looking for a sweep. Not yet Rothschild, not yet.
Devil gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Devil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rothschild was well out of range. Poor timing from Devil.
Devil connects with a solid leg kick.
Devil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rothschild has time to react.
Devil is looking to land body kicks.
Rothschild takes one to the chin there.
Rothschild swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Devil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rothschild manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Devil.
Rothschild misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rothschild throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Devil counters with a straight right hand.
Rothschild shoots in looking for a takedown. Devil tries to sprawl out of it but Rothschild keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Devil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ren Rothschild will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Devil lands with a nice body kick.
Rothschild moves out of range as Devil throws a body kick.
Devil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rothschild is still on wobbly legs! Can Devil finish him?
Devil lands the left hand.
Devil misses with an uppercut
and Rothschild counters with a straight right hand.
Devil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Devil slips a jab and a cross from Rothschild.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rothschild is defended easily by Devil.
Devil cracks Rothschild with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Rothschild tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Devil pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Rothschild is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz Devil!
After winning the bout, Taz Devil 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between First Dag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mukassa Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dag comes to the cage accompanied by Siegreicher Marsch. First Dag could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mukassa Jones's chin.
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219 lbs
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217 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, First Dag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mukassa Jones!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Dag misses.
Jones sizes up Dag with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dag throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Dag misses with a wild body shot.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dag throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dag is in Jones's guard.
Dag postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dag throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones wants to sweep here but Dag controlling him for the moment.
Jones is trying to keep Dag in close.
Dag is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones keeping moving, preventing Dag from controlling successfully.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dag controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dag. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dag darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dag finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones lands with a straight right. Dag didn't see that one coming.
Mukassa Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dag throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Dag takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Dag's leg but Dag calmly moves out of range.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Dag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a body punch but Dag moves out of range.
Dag throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Dag takes one on the button.
Dag swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Dag stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Dag wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones moves out of range as Dag strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dag tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dag has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dag tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dag prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Dag looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Dag gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dag stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is trying to keep Dag in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dag looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dag stops Jones from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dag postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 First Dag will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dag throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dag.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Dag checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dag rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Dag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dag fails with a takedown attempt.
Dag throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dag.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Dag's leg but Dag calmly moves out of range.
Dag tries to clinch up.
A big right from Dag misses.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Dag misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Dag's head but Dag sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dag checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dag throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dag.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Dag slips the punch.
Dag shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dag was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dag tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jones taking shots to the head.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dag raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dag is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dag lands a big elbow.
Dag scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones is rocked!
Jones tries to lock up and control but Dag gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A big strike lands for Dag! That's really hurt Jones and he's turned his back - Dag keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Dag jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). First Dag!
First Dag gave a mention to Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyr Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bitoy Bellfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellfoot has chosen Vltava as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyr Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bitoy Bellfoot!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Bellfoot. Those never looked like landing.
Uzi wants to clinch
and Bellfoot counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bellfoot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uzi's head.
Bellfoot is pressing down on Uzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uzi is holding on for now.
Bellfoot is trying to control the action in half guard but Uzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uzi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Uzi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bellfoot.
Uzi is trying to keep Bellfoot in close.
Bellfoot looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellfoot passes into half guard.
Bellfoot trying to pass the guard but Uzi defending well.
Bellfoot looking for a submission but Uzi manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Uzi keeping full guard, as Bellfoot tries to pass.
Bellfoot passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bellfoot in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellfoot wants to pass to mount but Uzi is defending the position.
Bellfoot trying to control from half guard but Uzi is working away.
Uzi looking for subs from the bottom but Bellfoot mounts him!
Uzi tries to reverse the position but Bellfoot maintains control.
Bellfoot trying to control but Uzi is having none of it.
Bellfoot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Uzi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bellfoot lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellfoot is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Uzi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Uzi!
Bellfoot working a defensive guard but Uzi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bellfoot is not content to let Uzi control the position.
Uzi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bellfoot, who protects the arm well.
Bellfoot is looking to reverse the position.
Uzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bellfoot is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellfoot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Uzi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellfoot is trying to stand.
Bellfoot is looking to improve his position.
Uzi is pressing down on Bellfoot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bellfoot is holding on for now.
Bellfoot has a hand on Uzi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Uzi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Uzi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bellfoot is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellfoot wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Uzi looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bitoy Bellfoot dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Uzi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uzi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bellfoot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uzi throws a sloppy body shot
and Bellfoot counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bellfoot.
Bellfoot forces his way into half guard.
Bellfoot is looking to stall here but Uzi recovers full guard.
Uzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellfoot wants to pass the guard but Uzi is keeping the position.
Bellfoot slips nicely into half guard.
Uzi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Uzi tries to get to full guard but Bellfoot has control of the leg.
Uzi is trying is best to control the position here.
Bellfoot wants to pass the guard but Uzi is defending well.
Uzi looking for submissions off his back.
Uzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellfoot wants to pass to mount but Uzi is defending the position.
Bellfoot moves nicely into side control.
Bellfoot tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bellfoot is trying to move to mount but Uzi reverses beautifully and ends up in Bellfoot's guard.
Uzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bellfoot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uzi has managed to get both his arms back between Bellfoot's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bellfoot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellfoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bellfoot wants to hit a switch here but Uzi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bellfoot there!
Bellfoot can't escape the position.
Uzi controlling the position easily from mount.
Bellfoot is working to get back to half guard.
Uzi tries to control but Bellfoot wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi prevents Bellfoot from getting the reversal.
Uzi trying to control but Bellfoot is having none of it.
Uzi prevents Bellfoot from getting the reversal.
Uzi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bellfoot is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellfoot gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bellfoot works his way to full guard. Good work.
Uzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uzi trying to control but Bellfoot is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bitoy Bellfoot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Uzi misses with a two punch combination.
Uzi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bellfoot pinned against the cage. Bellfoot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uzi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellfoot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uzi tries to clinch but Bellfoot moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Bellfoot there.
Bellfoot walks into a stiff left hand from Uzi.
Uzi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Uzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi dives in and grabs Bellfoot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bellfoot pushes down on Uzi's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyr Uzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uzi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bellfoot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Uzi misses with a looping left.
Uzi moves away from the strike by Bellfoot.
Uzi misses with a right hand
and Bellfoot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bellfoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Uzi is retaining full guard.
Bellfoot drops back, looking for a kneebar! Uzi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Uzi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Uzi!
Uzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellfoot is trying to improve his position.
Uzi lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellfoot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Uzi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bellfoot moves into full guard.
Uzi stopping the sweep attempt from Bellfoot.
Bellfoot is looking to sweep but instead, Uzi has passed into half guard.
Uzi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bellfoot!
Tyr Uzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bellfoot is looking to escape.
Uzi with the ground and pound from mount.
Bellfoot is looking to improve his position but Uzi isn't that keen on the idea.
Bellfoot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Uzi lands a big shot there that rocks Bellfoot but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bellfoot can't escape the position.
Uzi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bellfoot manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bellfoot tries to improve position but can't.
Bitoy Bellfoot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is trying to get an arm triangle but Bellfoot is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bellfoot keeps working.
Uzi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bellfoot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bellfoot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Uzi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bellfoot is looking to get back to full guard here but Uzi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Uzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyr Uzi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bellfoot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bitoy Bellfoot!
Bitoy Bellfoot took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, OVERDOSE Factory: Q159.2 Energy and more! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Costanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rik McRae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costanza comes to the cage accompanied by Do the Opposite. McRae has chosen Slipknot - Before I Forget as his entrance music. Daniel Costanza had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Costanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Rik McRae!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRae throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Costanza's head.
It looks like Daniel Costanza has been cut.
Costanza misses with a head kick.
Costanza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McRae's head backwards.
Costanza lands with a nice body punch.
McRae blocks a jab.
McRae closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costanza circles away.
Costanza throws a head kick that misses.
McRae on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Costanza. Costanza obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRae lets loose with a powerful body kick. Costanza will feel that in the morning.
McRae tries to work over Costanza's front leg with a kick but Costanza checks it.
McRae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costanza was well out of range. Poor timing from McRae.
Costanza lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Costanza.
McRae keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Daniel Costanza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McRae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McRae misses with a takedown attempt - Costanza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Costanza tries to close the distance and clinch up but McRae swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by McRae misses
and Costanza counters with a left to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McRae.
Costanza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McRae can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Costanza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McRae.
McRae takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Costanza connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costanza moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Costanza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Costanza.
McRae looks gassed!
Costanza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McRae on the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Costanza.
Costanza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McRae's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae tries to land a body kick
and Costanza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Costanza clinches.
A short uppercut from Costanza.
Costanza blocks a body shot from McRae.
McRae misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Costanza lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Costanza pushes McRae back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Costanza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Costanza lands a hook that snaps the head of McRae backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costanza struggles to land a body shot inside as McRae controls his hands.
Costanza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Costanza lands a knee to the head.
McRae is rocked!
It looks like Rik McRae has been cut.
Costanza has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles McRae - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Costanza, and another! McRae is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Daniel Costanza!
Daniel Costanza thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vic Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lindros (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vic Bauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lindros!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindros fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bauer avoids the head kick by Lindros.
Bauer avoids the body shot from Lindros.
Bauer avoids the head kick by Lindros.
Bauer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bauer misses with an uppercut.
Lindros takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lindros misses with an uppercut. Bauer saw that one coming.
Bauer cracks Lindros with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Lindros misses
and Bauer counters with a left and a right that stings Lindros.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindros throws a big shot that misses.
Lindros lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lindros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bauer.
Lindros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vic Bauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bauer.
Lindros finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bauer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lindros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindros lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lindros moves away from the strike by Bauer.
Lindros takes a swing at Bauer's ribcage but misses.
Lindros slips under a jab from Bauer.
Lindros moves into range and connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bauer.
Lindros takes one to the chin there.
Bauer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bauer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lindros manages to avoid it.
Lindros just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindros defending well as Bauer loads up on a big left hand.
Lindros lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bauer looks to throw the jab but Lindros is out of range.
Lindros scores with a decent looking hook.
Lindros looks to land a combination. Bauer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindros clobbers Bauer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bauer throws a right hand that Lindros ducks under and follows up with a left that Lindros also avoids with ease.
Lindros throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bauer throws a nice looking combination but Lindros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lindros throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left lands for Lindros.
Lindros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bauer.
Lindros slips a straight right by Bauer.
Bauer throws a series of punches but Lindros moves out of range.
Bauer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lindros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lindros.
Lindros connects with an inside leg kick.
Lindros lands a head shot.
Lindros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bauer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bauer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bauer is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lindros finds it's way round the side to connect with Bauer's head.
Bauer fails to land the takedown.
Lindros stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Bauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindros cracks the inside of Bauer's front leg.
Lindros lands an overhand right.
A jab from Bauer misses.
Lindros scores with a shot to the body.
Eric Lindros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lindros connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindros plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lindros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lindros darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lindros lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lindros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bauer throws out the jab.
Lindros throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lindros looks to land a combination. Bauer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Lindros there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lindros punishes Bauer's body with a nice straight punch.
Lindros bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lindros catches Bauer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lindros tries to score with a low kick but Bauer moves his leg out of the way.
Lindros throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bauer. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bauer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lindros lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bauer just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindros cracks Bauer with a good jab.
Lindros pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bauer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lindros checks it well.
Lindros throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bauer.
Lindros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lindros lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lindros dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
That kick from Lindros tenderised Bauer's leg. Bauer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bauer checks a leg kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Bauer blocks the low kick.
Bauer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lindros throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lindros pushes Bauer away with a front kick.
Lindros fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bauer.
Bauer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lindros.
Bauer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lindros under the eye.
Bauer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bauer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindros was well out of range. Poor timing from Bauer.
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!
Bauer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bauer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lindros moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lindros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lindros throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lindros lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lindros looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lindros cracks the inside of Bauer's front leg.
Eric Lindros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bauer dodges the punch combination from Lindros.
Bauer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindros scores with a decent looking hook.
Bauer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lindros feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bauer's calf.
Bauer throws a lazy right hand but Lindros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bauer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bauer throws a right and a left that Lindros avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lindros. That's going to slow Bauer down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lindros dodges the punch combination from Bauer.
Lindros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lindros does it's job there.
Bauer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Bauer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bauer blocks a head kick by Lindros.
Bauer loads up on a big right hand but Lindros slips the punch.
Bauer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lindros is out of range and Bauer settles back down.
Bauer shoots in but Lindros avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lindros dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bauer. That did some damage!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bauer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lindros lands a nice shot to the body.
Lindros lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lindros looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bauer walks into a left hand.
Lindros lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindros punishes Bauer's body with a nice straight punch.
Vic Bauer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lindros.
Lindros scores with a head kick.
Lindros fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bauer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lindros lands a jab-cross combination.
Bauer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lindros connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindros throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bauer.
Lindros connects with a leg kick. Bauer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lindros lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lindros throws a right hand that Bauer ducks under and follows up with a left that Bauer also avoids with ease.
Bauer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lindros counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bauer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lindros dips to his left and cracks Bauer with an uppercut!
Lindros ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindros throws a leg kick which misses Bauer's front leg but catches the back leg as Bauer tries to avoid it.
Lindros thumps Bauer with a low kick.
Bauer walks into a jab.
Lindros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindros connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lindros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lindros scores with a leg kick.
Lindros works Bauer's body with a nice hook.
Bauer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lindros.
Lindros lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindros fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lindros goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lindros throws a leg kick but Bauer checks it.
Lindros cracks Bauer with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lindros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bauer just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindros defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bauer.
Lindros tries to score with a low kick but Bauer moves his leg out of the way.
Bauer misses with a few strikes there.
Lindros connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bauer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lindros feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bauer's calf.
Lindros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bauer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lindros circles away quickly and effectively.
Lindros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lindros scores with a one two! Bauer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindros. Bauer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lindros cracks a nice hook into Bauer's ribs.
Lindros scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bauer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bauer there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindros is looking to score with low kicks.
Bauer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lindros.
Lindros on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lindros lands a nice looking body shot.
Bauer checks a leg kick.
Lindros dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bauer. That did some damage!
Bauer throws a right hand that Lindros ducks under and follows up with a left that Lindros also avoids with ease.
Lindros throws a wild body kick that Bauer sees coming a mile off.
Lindros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bauer drops his hands momentarily and Lindros takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bauer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lindros misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lindros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bauer.
Bauer throws a low kick but Lindros avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lindros lands a leg kick that knocks Bauer off balance momentarily.
Bauer throws a hook but Lindros avoids it easily.
Bauer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lindros ducks under a wild hook from Bauer.
Lindros misses the shot to the body.
Bauer throws a nice looking combination but Lindros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bauer blocks a head kick by Lindros.
Lindros connects with an inside leg kick.
Bauer blocks a low kick nicely.
Bauer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lindros was well out of range. Poor timing from Bauer.
Lindros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lindros throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lindros pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bauer back to the cage. Lindros follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lindros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lindros gets caught flat footed, as Bauer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bauer throws a big elbow that misses.
Bauer looking to pass the guard.
Bauer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bauer trying to control but Lindros is working from the bottom.
Bauer throws a big right hand that misses.
Eric Lindros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindros controls Bauer momentarily but Bauer frees himself.
Bauer trying to control but Lindros is working from the bottom.
Vic Bauer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lindros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bauer is looking to work some ground and pound but Lindros has wrist control.
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!
Bauer wants to pass the guard but Lindros is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bauer preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindros controlling Bauer's posture.
Lindros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Lindros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lindros winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Lindros!
Eric Lindros decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nogi Kartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key's entrance music is Till I Collapse - Eminem. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Key!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nogi Kartov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kartov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Key sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kartov somewhat.
Kartov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Key.
Kartov dives in and grabs Key's left leg, looking for a takedown. Key pushes down on Kartov's head and hops out.
Key throws a right hand that Kartov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kartov also avoids with ease.
Tim Key seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kartov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tim Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nogi Kartov.
Kartov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Key throws an off balance right hand
and Kartov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kartov wants to control from the top but Key keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Key pulls Kartov in close to prevent any damage.
Key wants to sweep here but Kartov controlling him for the moment.
Key pushes Kartov off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kartov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Key throws a looping overhand right but Kartov ducks down to avoid it.
Tim Key is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kartov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Key takes a swing at Kartov's ribcage but misses.
Key leaves Kartov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Key loads up on a big right hand but Kartov slips the punch.
Key dips to his left and cracks Kartov with an uppercut!
Key throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kartov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Key won't be happy with that.
Key tries to buck Kartov off but Kartov is having none of it.
Key is trying to get back to his feet.
Key is looking to reverse the position.
Key is letting Kartov control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Key struggling a bit here.
Key is looking to reverse the position.
Key struggling a bit here.
Kartov slows the pace down.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Key jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Key misses with a hook
and Kartov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kartov fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Key displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kartov.
Kartov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Key.
Key rushes Kartov and presses him up against the cage.
Kartov fails to pull guard.
Kartov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Key walks away with a smile on his face. Kartov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Key. That snapped Kartov's head back.
Kartov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Key counter with a right hand.
Kartov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Key sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kartov somewhat.
Key closes the distance and clinches.
Key misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kartov's elbow.
Kartov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Key scores with a shoulder strike.
Kartov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Key.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kartov prevents a body shot from Key.
Key is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Key.
Kartov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Key smiles and moves away.
Key connects with a nice looking jab.
Key throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Key.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Key darts in trying to clinch
and Kartov counters with a takedown into side control.
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 Tim Key will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kartov misses with a takedown attempt - Key sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Key throws a jab when Kartov was well out of range.
Kartov moves out of range as Key strikes.
Kartov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Key keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tim Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nogi Kartov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kartov.
Nice takedown defense from Key. No joy for Kartov on that attempt.
Key throws a body punch but Kartov moves out of range.
Key throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nogi Kartov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kartov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kartov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Key.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key misses with a straight right.
Key scores with a hook to the body. Kartov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kartov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Key tries to close the distance and clinch but Kartov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kartov misses with a two punch combination.
Key connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Key tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kartov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kartov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kartov passes Key's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Key regains full guard. Nicely done.
Key has control of Kartov's left arm, preventing Kartov from doing any damage.
Key is looking to stand up but Kartov isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kartov wants to control but Key is keeping busy.
Key wants to pass the guard but Kartov is defending well.
Kartov is looking to improve his position.
Kartov is staying active underneath Key, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kartov is looking to improve his position.
Key missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kartov moves into full guard.
Key trying to control but Kartov is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Key accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartov keeping moving, preventing Key from controlling successfully.
Key stands up over Kartov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Key trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Key has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Key slips nicely into half guard.
Key moves into full mount! Kartov won't be happy about that!
Kartov wants to hold on but Key pushes him away.
Kartov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Key wants to control the pace but Kartov is squirming around nicely.
Key with good strikes from the mount here!
Kartov tries to lock up and control but Key gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Key is working for a guillotine from mount but Kartov frees his head quite easily.
Key with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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.
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!
Kartov tries to lock up and control but Key gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Key raining down shots from the mount!
Key breaks from Kartov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Key is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kartov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kartov!
Kartov wants to control from the top but Key keeps moving.
Kartov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Key wants to get back to his feet but Kartov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Key keeping moving, preventing Kartov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Key dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Key stuffs the takedown attempt from Kartov. Kartov gets slowly back to his feet.
Key tries to clinch there but Kartov circles away.
Kartov misses with a takedown
and Key counters with a stiff right hand.
Kartov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Key counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tim Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nogi Kartov.
Horrible takedown by Kartov or perhaps it was just good defense by Key which made him look bad.
Key misses with a body punch
and Kartov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kartov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Key has taken the fight to the clinch.
Key throws a punch but it's blocked by Kartov.
Key swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Key throws a punch but it's blocked by Kartov.
Kartov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Key misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kartov jumps guard but Key turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Key struggles to land a body shot inside as Kartov controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Key.
Key breaks from the clinch.
Kartov slips under a jab.
Kartov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kartov tries to clinch but Key is having none of it.
Kartov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kartov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Key.
Key doesn't manage to clinch there - Kartov circles away.
Key bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kartov's head.
Kartov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kartov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Key avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kartov blocks a jab.
Key throws a right hand that misses
and Kartov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Key trying to hold on to Kartov's head to control him but Kartov postures up.
Key wants to get back to his feet.
Key scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kartov manages to mount him!
Key is trying to escape the mount.
Key is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartov controlling from the full mount.
Key holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kartov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nogi Kartov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Key wants to control but Kartov is having none of it.
Key is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Key tries to control Kartov's body but Kartov pushes him off. Key squirms to his side and now Kartov has his back!
Key has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key just trying to survive but Kartov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kartov trying to control momentarily.
Key is trying to get back to his feet but Kartov has full control of the position and if anything, Key has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kartov wants to control but Key is keeping busy.
Kartov is controlling the position but Key somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Kartov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kartov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Key is keeping the position for now.
Kartov won't allow Key to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Key clearly takes that round.
That's time! Key's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Key avoids the body shot from Kartov.
Key throws a poor cross that misses
and Kartov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Key's guard.
Key wants to sweep but no luck.
Key wants to stand up but Kartov is controlling him.
Key not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Key keeping moving, preventing Kartov from controlling successfully.
Key wants to stand up but Kartov is controlling him.
Kartov trying to control but Key is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nogi Kartov.
Key throws a body punch but Kartov moves out of range.
Kartov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tim Key is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kartov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Key defends it nicely.
Kartov fails with a takedown attempt.
Tim Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nogi Kartov.
A jab from Key finds it's way through Kartov's defenses.
Key throws an off balance right hand
and Kartov counters with a takedown into side control.
Key wants to get back to his feet.
Key manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Key is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartov not doing much here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Key trying to control but Kartov postures up.
Kartov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kartov wants to control but Key is keeping him busy.
Key tries to kick Kartov off but Kartov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Key wants to get back to his feet.
Key is looking for a sweep. Kartov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Key is trying to stand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kartov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Key does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nogi Kartov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kartov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Key!
Kartov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Key is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key is looking to improve his position but Kartov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kartov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Key is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Key is working hard here to advance position.
Kartov wants to control the pace but Key is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nogi Kartov dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Key tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kartov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Key slaps away a takedown attempt from Kartov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Key throws a leg kick that misses.
Kartov lands a nice hook to Key's body. Key takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Key throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Key leaves Kartov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Key defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kartov.
Tim Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nogi Kartov.
Kartov misses with a two punch combination.
Key tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kartov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Key takes a swing at Kartov's ribcage but misses.
Key throws out a loose jab but Kartov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key misses with a looping right.
Kartov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice cross by Key.
Kartov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Key swivels and escapes.
Kartov walks into a left hand.
Key moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kartov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Key creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kartov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Key walks away with a smile on his face. Kartov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kartov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Key. Kartov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kartov closes the distance and clinches up with Key, looking for a takedown. Kartov pushes Key against the cage but Key circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Key.
Key wants to clinch.
Key fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kartov, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartov jumps guard but Key stands there with Kartov around his waist. Kartov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Key scores with a shoulder strike.
Kartov tries to pull guard but Key forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Key breaks the clinch.
Kartov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Key counters with a nice body shot.
Kartov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kartov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Key napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Key wants to control but Kartov postures up.
Key tries to escape but Kartov is in control.
Key can't do much from the bottom here.
Key is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartov trying to control the position but Key is working away.
Kartov tries to move to mount but Key blocks the move with his legs.
Nogi Kartov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kartov trying to control the position but Key is working away.
Key is trying to get back to half guard.
Key is not content to let Kartov control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kartov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Key, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key is trying to buck Kartov off.
Kartov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Key wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Key is looking to regain half guard here but Kartov keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Key showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Key has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Key!
Tim Key retains his bantamweight title!
An intense looking Tim Key took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Nogi I know this wasn't the way you wanted to end your career, but I just want you to know you are a true warrior! Also I just want to give a shout out to Team Key as I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for them!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen's entrance music is Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. A fine choice. Batista Da Silva has chosen Pride Theme as his entrance music. Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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208 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Batista Da Silva
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick.
Batista Da Silva tries to move into range but Jokinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Batista Da Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Batista Da Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Batista Da Silva misses.
Batista Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Jokinen moves out of range as Batista Da Silva strikes.
An inside leg kick from Jokinen misses.
Batista Da Silva lands a big head kick that sends Jokinen tumbling to the mat! Batista Da Silva takes a step backwards and waves Jokinen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jokinen is rocked!
It looks like Otto Jokinen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista Da Silva measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Jokinen! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva!
A relieved looking Bruno Rafael Batista Da Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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