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Cf.117: Virtual Duality PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Makynen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Horner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horner has chosen Roky Erickson - Stand For The Fire Demon as his entrance music. Mike Horner is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauno Makynen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Horner!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makynen circles away.
Horner misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Makynen to counter with a crisp jab.
Horner keeps the fight on the outside.
Makynen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Horner.
Horner throws a head kick that misses
and Makynen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Makynen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Makynen connects with a jab.
Horner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makynen swings for the body but Horner moves out of range.
Horner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makynen tries to avoid it but Horner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makynen to the ground. Makynen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rauno Makynen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Horner.
Makynen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horner just misses with a punch to the body.
Horner throws a hook but Makynen blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horner slips a jab and a cross from Makynen.
Horner lands with a straight right. Makynen didn't see that one coming.
Makynen throws a poor cross that misses
and Horner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makynen gets a clinch.
Makynen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makynen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Makynen prevents Horner from breaking the clinch.
Horner is trying to break the clinch but Makynen is controlling him.
Makynen tries a body shot but Horner blocks it.
Makynen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horner is trying to break the clinch but Makynen has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Makynen.
Makynen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makynen has closed the distance and engaged Horner in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makynen avoiding damage as Horner throws knees to the body.
Horner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Horner tries to pull guard but Makynen won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makynen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horner can't get the takedown.
Makynen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makynen lands a right hand.
Makynen blocks a body shot from Horner.
Makynen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makynen lands with a right to the head.
Horner tries to break free but Makynen pushes him back against the cage.
Makynen lands a nice uppercut.
Makynen misses with some punches.
Makynen throws a head punch that misses.
Makynen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Horner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horner throws a jab when Makynen was well out of range.
Makynen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horner manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makynen wants to clinch but Horner slips to the side
and Horner counters with a stiff right hand.
Horner misses with a kick to the body
and Makynen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horner throws a lazy right hand but Makynen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makynen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makynen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rauno Makynen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makynen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horner.
Horner throws the left hand but Makynen avoids the punch easily.
Makynen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makynen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horner was well out of range. Poor timing from Makynen.
Horner motions for Makynen to come forward. Horner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makynen gets tackled into the cage by Horner. Horner maintains the clinch.
Horner breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Makynen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makynen avoids the head kick by Horner.
Makynen drives through and clinches with Horner against the cage.
Makynen tries to throw a body punch but Horner avoids it by throwing Makynen back against the cage.
Horner wants to get back to striking at distance but Makynen won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horner blocks an uppercut.
Horner blocks a body shot from Makynen.
Makynen can't find room to land a body shot as Horner controls the action.
Horner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makynen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makynen slows down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makynen is working Horner over against the cage.
Makynen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horner tries to pull guard but Makynen holds him up against the cage and eventually Horner drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Makynen 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.
Horner throws a sloppy head kick and Makynen moves out of range easily.
Horner shoots in looking for a takedown. Makynen tries to sprawl out of it but Horner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makynen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Horner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makynen takes one on the button.
Makynen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horner misses with a straight left.
Horner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Makynen to counter with a crisp jab.
Makynen throws a good cross that connects.
Horner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makynen pinned against the cage. Makynen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horner looks to land a combination but Makynen avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Makynen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Horner goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Makynen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Horner's guard! Nice work there by Makynen!
Makynen wanted to stand there but Horner had control of the position.
Makynen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makynen clinches.
Horner trying to land knees to the body.
Horner prevents a body shot from Makynen.
Makynen misses with some punches.
Horner tries for a takedown but Makynen manages to get underhooks.
Rauno Makynen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Horner.
Makynen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Makynen.
Rauno Makynen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makynen struggles to land a body shot inside as Horner controls his hands.
Makynen struggles to land a body shot inside as Horner controls his hands.
Makynen tries to stall but Horner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Makynen is trying to stall.
Makynen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Horner or not.
Horner is breathing heavily.
Horner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makynen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makynen misses with a body punch.
Makynen effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Makynen fails to land.
Horner goes for a takedown attempt but Makynen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makynen defends it nicely.
Makynen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Makynen. No joy for Horner on that attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Makynen as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makynen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horner takes one to the chin there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makynen tries a body shot but Horner blocks it.
Makynen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makynen misses with the head strike.
Makynen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horner backwards.
Horner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Horner manages to break the clinch.
Mike Horner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makynen was well out of range. Poor timing from Horner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makynen misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Horner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horner takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Makynen dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Makynen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Makynen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horner shoots in looking for a takedown but Makynen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Horner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makynen scores with a jab. Horner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makynen defends it nicely.
Horner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makynen as he avoids it easily.
Rauno Makynen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Horner.
Makynen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Horner.
Jab from Makynen.
Horner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horner throws a body punch but Makynen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Horner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Makynen - the referee stops the clock and Horner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Makynen. Horner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Horner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Makynen scores with a hook to the body. Horner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makynen avoids the body shot from Horner.
Makynen throws a sloppy head kick and Horner moves out of range easily.
Makynen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makynen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makynen digs a right hand underneath Horner's ribcage. Horner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Makynen struggles to land a body shot inside as Horner controls his hands.
Makynen tries to work over Horner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makynen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horner backwards.
Makynen lands with a right to the head.
Makynen is working Horner over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makynen misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horner is looking to break free of the clinch but Makynen has double underhooks.
Makynen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Horner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makynen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Horner prevents a body shot from Makynen.
Makynen struggles to land a body shot inside as Horner controls his hands.
Horner blocks an uppercut.
Horner breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Makynen catches Horner right on the button with a cross.
Horner misses the shot to the body.
Makynen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makynen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makynen defending well as Horner loads up on a big left hand.
Horner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Makynen doesn't manage to clinch there - Horner circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Makynen. No joy for Horner on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makynen doesn't manage to clinch there - Horner circles away.
Horner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makynen tries to avoid it but Horner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makynen to the ground. Makynen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makynen avoids it really well and circles away.
Makynen closes the distance and clinches.
Makynen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makynen wants to clinch but Horner slips to the side
letting Horner counter with a right hand.
Makynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horner moves away.
Makynen rushes Horner and presses him up against the cage.
Makynen lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makynen.
A short uppercut from Makynen.
A short uppercut from Makynen.
Horner tries to break free but Makynen pushes him back against the cage.
Makynen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makynen misses with the head strike.
Mike Horner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makynen effectively controlling the action here.
Horner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makynen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Makynen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Horner has time to react.
Rauno Makynen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rauno Makynen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makynen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauno Makynen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Pentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Kovalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pentti comes to the cage accompanied by Benny Benassi & Public Enemy - Bring The Noise . Antonio Kovalov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arvo Pentti's chin.
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196 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvo Pentti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Kovalov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pentti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kovalov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pentti pinned against the cage. Pentti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kovalov lands a body shot.
Pentti tries to bum rush Kovalov with a series of wild strikes but Kovalov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danga de danga de dang - Pentti scores with a four punch combination!
Pentti slaps away a takedown attempt from Kovalov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kovalov fails with a takedown attempt.
Arvo Pentti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Kovalov.
Nice shot by Pentti.
Pentti blocks a leg kick.
Pentti gets caught flat footed, as Kovalov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentti wants to stand up but Kovalov is controlling him.
Kovalov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kovalov won't allow Pentti to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pentti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kovalov wants to control from the top but Pentti keeps moving.
Kovalov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pentti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pentti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kovalov throws a big right hand that misses.
Pentti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kovalov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kovalov won't allow Pentti to get back to his feet.
Kovalov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kovalov prevents Pentti from getting back to his feet.
Kovalov wants to pass the guard but Pentti is keeping the position.
Kovalov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kovalov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentti is looking to stand up but Kovalov isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pentti manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pentti misses with a straight left.
Kovalov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovalov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentti.
Kovalov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Pentti.
Kovalov has a takedown stuffed.
Kovalov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pentti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kovalov is in Pentti's guard.
Kovalov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pentti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kovalov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pentti keeping moving, preventing Kovalov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kovalov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pentti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kovalov.
Kovalov is trying to work for a kimura but Pentti is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kovalov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pentti's head.
Kovalov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pentti is trying to stand.
Kovalov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pentti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pentti trying to hold on to Kovalov's head to control him but Kovalov postures up.
Kovalov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pentti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kovalov is pressing down on Pentti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pentti is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentti wants to get back to his feet.
Kovalov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pentti wants to get back to his feet.
Kovalov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pentti wants to get back to his feet.
Kovalov drops an elbow to the side of Pentti's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovalov is looking to advance position but Pentti won't allow it.
Pentti manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kovalov lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Kovalov 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.
Kovalov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Kovalov misses.
Pentti tries to clinch but Kovalov moves out of range.
Pentti slips a jab from Kovalov.
Pentti connects with a crisp jab.
Pentti misses with a double jab.
Kovalov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pentti lands a nice shot that snaps Kovalov's head back.
Kovalov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pentti but Pentti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pentti lands with a shot to the body.
Kovalov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kovalov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovalov moves out of range as Pentti strikes.
Kovalov misses with a looping left.
Kovalov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalov tries to land a leg kick but Pentti saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovalov.
Kovalov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pentti counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pentti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kovalov misses the jab.
Kovalov works Pentti's body with a nice hook.
Pentti throws a head kick but Kovalov moves out of range.
Kovalov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pentti.
Pentti misses with a body kick.
Pentti throws a series of punches but Kovalov avoids them all with ease.
A left lands for Kovalov.
Kovalov scores with a hook to the body. Pentti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice cross by Kovalov.
Kovalov missing with a left hand there. Pentti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovalov tries to land a front kick but Pentti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pentti slaps away a takedown attempt from Kovalov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arvo Pentti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Kovalov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov throws a front kick aimed at Pentti's knee but Pentti avoids it well.
Kovalov throws a good cross that connects.
Pentti dips to his left and cracks Kovalov with an uppercut!
Kovalov throws a right and a left that Pentti avoids nicely.
Kovalov shoots in but Pentti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kovalov is breathing heavily.
Pentti scores with a nice body kick.
Pentti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pentti closes the distance but Kovalov moves to the side
and Kovalov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kovalov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arvo Pentti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pentti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pentti lands a body shot.
Arvo Pentti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pentti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kovalov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Kovalov misses.
Pentti throws a head kick that misses.
Pentti tries to clinch up.
Kovalov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Antonio Kovalov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentti has managed to clinch.
Pentti blocks a body shot from Kovalov.
Pentti stalling in the clinch but Kovalov improves position.
Kovalov manages to break the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pentti.
Horrible takedown by Kovalov or perhaps it was just good defense by Pentti which made him look bad.
Kovalov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kovalov moves out of range as Pentti throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov misses with a wild combination.
Pentti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch lands to the side of Pentti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentti stuns Kovalov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pentti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pentti wants to clinch.
Kovalov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Kovalov misses.
Pentti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovalov manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovalov throws the left hand but Pentti avoids the punch easily.
Pentti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kovalov backs up against the cage.
Pentti scores with a jab.
Pentti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovalov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Kovalov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kovalov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pentti pinned against the cage. Pentti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pentti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kovalov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kovalov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pentti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kovalov swinging wildly here.
Pentti lands a head kick!
Pentti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kovalov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pentti pinned against the cage. Pentti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kovalov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pentti fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pentti.
Kovalov closes the distance and clinches up with Pentti, looking for a takedown. Kovalov pushes Pentti against the cage but Pentti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arvo Pentti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Kovalov.
Kovalov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kovalov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A lazy left from Pentti finds it's target.
Pentti needs to keep his hands up - Kovalov had a free shot at his head there.
Pentti cracks Kovalov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kovalov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pentti slips a jab and a cross from Kovalov.
Pentti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pentti lands a jab to the nose.
Kovalov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pentti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kovalov on the side of the head.
Kovalov throws a body kick that misses.
Pentti cracks Kovalov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pentti connects with a crisp jab.
Pentti connects with a single shot there.
Pentti throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pentti throws a sloppy head kick and Kovalov moves out of range easily.
Kovalov shoots in for a takedown but Pentti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kovalov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice cross by Pentti.
Kovalov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovalov manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Pentti.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pentti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pentti throws a sloppy head kick and Kovalov moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pentti closes the distance and clinches.
Pentti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pentti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pentti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kovalov avoids the elbow strike from Pentti, against the cage.
Pentti has Kovalov pushed against the cage.
Pentti misses with a body punch.
Pentti lands an elbow that stopped Kovalov in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pentti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pentti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovalov's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovalov.
Pentti throws a head punch that misses.
Pentti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kovalov is defending well for now.
Pentti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arvo Pentti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kovalov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pentti scrambles back to his feet.
Pentti throws a nice looking combination but Kovalov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kovalov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kovalov tries for a takedown but Pentti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovalov.
Antonio Kovalov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pentti swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arvo Pentti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kovalov 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Antonio Kovalov!
Antonio Kovalov very nearly forgot to thank Balco Boys - Hilo amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liu Bei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Paulista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bei might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hypnotic. Paulista comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Champagne Supernova kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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27
198 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
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29
195 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Liu Bei!
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, Junior Paulista!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulista gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paulista trying to land knees to the body.
Paulista tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bei smiles and moves away.
Paulista walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paulista manages to avoid it.
Bei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paulista fails with the takedown
and Bei counters with a right hand to the body.
Paulista on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bei looks to land a combination. Paulista sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Paulista misses with a wild body shot.
Paulista looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bei is fending him off so far but Paulista persists. Nope, Bei circles away and we're back to standing.
Liu Bei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Paulista.
A big left from Bei misses.
Nice takedown defense from Bei. No joy for Paulista on that attempt.
Paulista tries for a takedown but Bei sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paulista looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulista closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bei circles away.
Bei throws a monster overhand right that drops Paulista! Bei follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liu Bei!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Pleasures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen Freestyler as his entrance music. John Pleasures is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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158 lbs
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164 lbs
22 - 17 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Pleasures!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pleasures punishes Ryan's body with a nice straight punch.
Ryan lands a two punch combo.
Pleasures throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Pleasures.
A lazy left from Pleasures finds it's target.
Ryan cracks the inside of Pleasures's front leg.
Ryan misses with a body kick.
Pleasures scores with a punch to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryan.
Ryan looks for the body kick but Pleasures saw that one coming.
Pleasures keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pleasures throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Pleasures tries to sprawl but Ryan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ryan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pleasures!
Ryan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pleasures wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ryan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan thowing shots but they're missing.
Ryan unloading with bombs!
It looks like John Pleasures has been cut.
Ryan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ryan looking to ground and pound but Pleasures is blocking nicely.
Pleasures holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ryan tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ryan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pleasures is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Ryan's lack of action.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pleasures defends it well.
Pleasures is staying active underneath Ryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan with the ground and pound but Pleasures uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Pleasures keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ryan working some strikes from top position.
Pleasures pulls Ryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pleasures keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan advances position into side control!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pleasures is trying to improve his position.
Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pleasures is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Pleasures's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pleasures throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brad Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pleasures takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pleasures steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Pleasures throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brad Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pleasures lands a jab.
Pleasures thows a body shot but no joy.
Pleasures scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice straight punches there by Pleasures. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pleasures.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pleasures connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ryan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pleasures scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pleasures's sensitive parts.
Ryan lands with a hook. Pleasures tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleasures throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pleasures uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
A head kick misses from Pleasures.
Pleasures lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pleasures misses the target.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pleasures.
Pleasures uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pleasures takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pleasures lands a right hook to the body.
Pleasures misses with a looping left.
Ryan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ryan is stalling here. Pleasures is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ryan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pleasures has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pleasures wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Brad Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan tries to buck Pleasures off but Pleasures is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pleasures's best efforts.
Ryan is trying to control but can't.
Pleasures trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
Pleasures stalling.
Pleasures throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures wants to take a breather but Ryan is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Pleasures just wasn't active enough.
Ryan moves into the clinch.
Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pleasures's corner calls for a 1-2. Pleasures obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Pleasures misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Pleasures lands.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body. Pleasures takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pleasures.
Pleasures throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Pleasures.
John Pleasures is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Pleasures sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pleasures gets caught flat footed, as Ryan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pleasures pulls Ryan in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pleasures is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pleasures working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pleasures trying to control the position.
Pleasures keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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 John Pleasures will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Pleasures's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pleasures clobbers Ryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pleasures was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Ryan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pleasures manages to avoid it.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Pleasures lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pleasures lands with a right hand.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pleasures was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Pleasures shoots in and bounces Ryan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pleasures advances to half guard.
Ryan tries to roll over but Pleasures keeps him under control.
Pleasures is trying to control the action in half guard but Ryan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleasures slips a nice elbow through Ryan's hands, connecting with Ryan's forehead.
Pleasures missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pleasures working over Ryan with some ground and pound. Ryan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pleasures perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pleasures thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ryan's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Pleasures from controlling successfully.
Pleasures throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pleasures has picked Ryan up and slammed him! Ryan can't keep hold of the triangle and Pleasures manages to pass to side control!
Ryan tries to bench press Pleasures off him but Pleasures keeps the position.
Ryan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ryan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Pleasures keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pleasures seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pleasures swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pleasures avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryan controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pleasures checks a low kick from Ryan.
A combination from Ryan does no damage.
Ryan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pleasures quickly recovers to half guard.
Pleasures gets full guard.
Pleasures keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. Pleasures uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Pleasures!
Pleasures is fighting to break Ryan's control of his arms but Ryan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pleasures trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
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.
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pleasures can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Pleasures.
I think Pleasures 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pleasures!
John Pleasures decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aj Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Fargloom (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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25
160 lbs
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23
159 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aj Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Fargloom!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira 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.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fargloom misses the target.
Jack Fargloom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teixeira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teixeira lands a nice shot to the body.
Fargloom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fargloom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fargloom walks into a straight right hand from Teixeira.
Teixeira swings for the body but Fargloom moves out of range.
Teixeira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fargloom cracks Teixeira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fargloom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fargloom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teixeira.
Fargloom looking to score a takedown here. Teixeira is defending well but Fargloom drives through and ends up in Teixeira's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fargloom slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Teixeira managing to control the position.
Fargloom trying to control but Teixeira is working from the bottom.
Fargloom throwing strikes from guard but Teixeira blocks nicely.
Teixeira is pulling down on Fargloom's head. It's preventing any offense from Fargloom, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Teixeira avoids the body shot from Fargloom.
Fargloom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fargloom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teixeira. That did some damage!
Teixeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fargloom.
Fargloom just misses with a punch to the body.
Fargloom moves into the clinch successfully.
Teixeira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fargloom cracks a nice hook into Teixeira's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira thows a body shot but no joy.
Fargloom throws a hook but Teixeira blocks it.
Fargloom motions for Teixeira to come forward. Fargloom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fargloom misses with a body shot.
Teixeira misses with a body shot.
Teixeira walks into a stiff left hand from Fargloom.
Teixeira throws a series of punches but Fargloom avoids them all with ease.
Teixeira misses with a body punch
and Fargloom counters with a nice leg kick.
Fargloom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aj Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Fargloom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fargloom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fargloom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Fargloom tests Teixeira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aj Teixeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fargloom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teixeira defends it nicely.
Teixeira looks to land a body kick but Fargloom moved away.
Fargloom has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fargloom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fargloom dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fargloom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Teixeira misses the shot to the body.
Fargloom swinging wildly here.
Fargloom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fargloom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fargloom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Teixeira's calf.
Fargloom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Teixeira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teixeira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fargloom doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira works Fargloom's body with a nice hook.
Teixeira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fargloom.
Teixeira misses with a body shot.
Fargloom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fargloom avoids the body shot from Teixeira.
Fargloom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Teixeira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fargloom circles away quickly and effectively.
Fargloom works the jab nicely.
Teixeira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fargloom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Teixeira at a distance.
Teixeira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fargloom connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Teixeira.
No luck for Fargloom with that takedown attempt.
Aj Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Fargloom.
Fargloom scores with a leg kick.
Jack Fargloom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fargloom thumps Teixeira with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fargloom scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fargloom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fargloom working the ground and pound from side control.
Fargloom working the head with strikes.
Teixeira is trying to buck Fargloom off.
Fargloom throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Teixeira is looking to regain half guard here but Fargloom keeps moving and retains side control.
Teixeira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fargloom off and has taken his back!
Fargloom rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Teixeira is keen to just control but Fargloom is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira stops Fargloom from getting back to his feet.
Teixeira is taking a breather. Fargloom says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fargloom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teixeira tries to pass to full mount but Fargloom defends it.
Still in half guard, Teixeira seems content to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Aj Teixeira wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fargloom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teixeira.
No luck for Fargloom with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fargloom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fargloom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fargloom.
Teixeira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Fargloom is just out of range.
Teixeira ducks right into an uppercut from Fargloom.
Teixeira checks a low kick from Fargloom.
Fargloom throws a leg kick but Teixeira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fargloom dives in and grabs Teixeira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Teixeira pushes down on Fargloom's head and hops out.
Fargloom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fargloom thuds his shin into the meat of Teixeira's side.
Teixeira swings for the body but Fargloom moves out of range.
Fargloom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Teixeira throws a right hand that Fargloom ducks under and follows up with a left that Fargloom also avoids with ease.
Fargloom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Teixeira.
Teixeira slaps away a takedown attempt from Fargloom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aj Teixeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Fargloom.
Fargloom throws a leg kick but Teixeira moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira avoids a kick to the body.
Fargloom scores with a leg kick.
Fargloom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Teixeira. No joy for Fargloom on that attempt.
Fargloom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teixeira was well out of range. Poor timing from Fargloom.
Teixeira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A looping hook to the body misses from Teixeira. Fargloom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fargloom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira's corner calls for a 1-2. Teixeira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Teixeira slips a jab from Fargloom.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fargloom 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 Teixeira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Teixeira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Teixeira throws a body punch but Fargloom moves out of range.
Fargloom misses with a kick to the body.
Teixeira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fargloom momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fargloom shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fargloom showed some decent athleticism there.
Teixeira tries to get to full guard but Fargloom has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fargloom is looking to take a break and control but Teixeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Teixeira manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jack Fargloom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Fargloom is just out of range.
Aj Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left lands for Fargloom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fargloom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fargloom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aj Teixeira.
Well Fargloom has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Fargloom!
A relieved looking Jack Fargloom 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mosse Vormisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vormisto comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC Thunderstruck . Susi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Keni Susi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
167 lbs
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158 lbs
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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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mosse Vormisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vormisto looks to land a body kick but Susi moved away.
Vormisto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Susi gets tackled into the cage by Vormisto. Vormisto maintains the clinch.
Susi tries to pull guard but Vormisto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vormisto misses with a body punch.
Vormisto can't find room to land a body shot as Susi controls the action.
Vormisto has clasped his hands together around Susi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ground and pound from Vormisto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Susi tries to control but Vormisto manages to take his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vormisto gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Susi just trying to survive but Vormisto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Susi is really stuck here.
Vormisto is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Susi. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vormisto is trying to stick to Susi's back but Susi is turning into Vormisto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vormisto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Susi.
Susi preventing the sweep.
Susi postures up.
Susi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi is trying to work for a kimura but Vormisto is defending well.
Susi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vormisto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Susi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Susi's back!
Susi trying to control the hands but Vormisto breaks the grip.
Vormisto scores with strikes from the back.
Susi tries to roll but Vormisto sticks to his back.
Susi breaks Vormisto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Susi trying to control the position from guard on top but Vormisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vormisto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vormisto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vormisto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vormisto!
Susi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Susi taking some punishment here, with Vormisto in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vormisto throwing shots but Susi is blocking nicely.
Vormisto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vormisto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vormisto is trying to control the action in half guard but Susi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vormisto wants to pass the guard but Susi is defending well.
Susi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Susi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vormisto postures up in Susi's guard and throws a big left but Susi blocks it.
Vormisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vormisto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vormisto tries to free his leg and advance position but Susi is retaining full guard.
Susi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Susi working for a triangle but Vormisto defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Susi trying to keep a closed guard but Vormisto is proving a slippery customer.
Vormisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vormisto is in close to Susi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vormisto scoring with some ground and pound.
Susi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vormisto defends well.
Vormisto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vormisto postures up in Susi's guard and throws a big left but Susi blocks it.
Susi working for submissions but it's allowed Vormisto to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mosse Vormisto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Susi looks for a takedown but Vormisto sprawls well.
Susi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vormisto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vormisto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vormisto lands a right hand.
Susi blocks a body shot from Vormisto.
Susi fails to pull guard.
Mosse Vormisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Vormisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Susi's elbow.
Vormisto misses with a body punch.
Vormisto tries a body shot but Susi blocks it.
Vormisto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Susi up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vormisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vormisto tries to work over Susi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vormisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Susi's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Vormisto fails to land.
Susi being controlled against the cage.
Vormisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vormisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Susi's elbow.
Susi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vormisto walks away with a smile on his face. Susi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vormisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Susi wants to clinch up but Vormisto keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Susi with that takedown attempt.
Vormisto tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vormisto.
Susi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vormisto closes the distance and clinches.
Vormisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vormisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vormisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vormisto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Susi avoiding damage as Vormisto throws knees to the body.
Susi tries to pull guard but Vormisto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vormisto tries to work over Susi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vormisto tightens his grip and picks Susi up, before dumping him to the ground. Susi manages to land in guard.
Susi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vormisto distracts Susi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Susi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vormisto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vormisto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vormisto passes Susi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vormisto throwing shots but Susi is blocking nicely.
Susi is looking to control Vormisto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Susi avoid being mounted?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vormisto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Susi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vormisto pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Susi taking some punishment here, with Vormisto in his half guard.
Vormisto wants to control but Susi is keeping him busy.
Vormisto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vormisto wants to pass to mount but Susi is defending the position.
Susi manages to get to full guard.
Vormisto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Susi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Susi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Susi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vormisto stacks Susi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vormisto!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mosse Vormisto dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Susi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vormisto's waist but Vormisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Susi off to one side.
Vormisto wants to clinch.
Vormisto stuffs the takedown attempt from Susi. Susi gets slowly back to his feet.
Vormisto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Susi is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi tries for a takedown but Vormisto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mosse Vormisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keni Susi.
Vormisto tries to clinch up but Susi circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Susi is defended easily by Vormisto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vormisto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Susi keeps the fight on the outside.
Vormisto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Susi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vormisto walks away with a smile on his face. Susi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Susi tries for a takedown but Vormisto circles away easily
and Vormisto counters with a takedown into side control.
Vormisto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Susi keeps working.
Vormisto working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi struggling a bit here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vormisto cracks Susi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vormisto creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Susi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vormisto connects with a decent elbow.
Vormisto lands an elbow.
Vormisto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Susi keeps working.
Vormisto lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vormisto lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Susi down.
Vormisto scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Susi to see if he's OK.
Susi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Susi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vormisto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vormisto slips a nice elbow through Susi's hands, connecting with Susi's forehead.
Vormisto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Susi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Susi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Susi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vormisto pulls his head out easily.
Susi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vormisto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Susi tries to lock up and control but Vormisto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vormisto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Susi wants to hold on but Vormisto pushes him away.
Vormisto dominating with strikes here.
Vormisto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vormisto looking to control but Susi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vormisto landing punches.
Vormisto breaks from Susi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Susi is rocked!
Vormisto scoring with strikes but Susi is staying in there.
Susi is still in real trouble! Can Vormisto finish him?
Vormisto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Susi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vormisto postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Susi in real trouble here! The ref calls for Susi to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mosse Vormisto!
Mosse Vormisto took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Only 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chilun Rassaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rassaaja comes to the cage accompanied by No Words/No Thoughts by The Swans. Meridius has chosen Now We Are Free as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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275 lbs
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221 lbs
25 - 11 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chilun Rassaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rassaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Rassaaja throws a nice looking combination but Meridius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rassaaja misses with a low kick.
Rassaaja lands a body shot.
Rassaaja checks a low kick from Meridius.
Rassaaja gets a double leg takedown into Meridius's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rassaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meridius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meridius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rassaaja.
Meridius keeping moving, preventing Rassaaja from controlling successfully.
Rassaaja looking to sit in guard and control but Meridius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Meridius trying to control but Rassaaja is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rassaaja trying to control the position.
Meridius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rassaaja is keeping the position for now.
Meridius trying to control the position from guard on top but Rassaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meridius looking to pass the guard.
Meridius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassaaja wants to sweep here but Meridius controlling him for the moment.
Meridius slips nicely into half guard.
Rassaaja wants to improve his position but Meridius is controlling well.
Rassaaja trying to hold on to Meridius's head to control him but Meridius postures up.
Rassaaja is staying active underneath Meridius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius 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.
Meridius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Meridius looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rassaaja is looking to control Meridius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rassaaja avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meridius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rassaaja won't allow Meridius to pass to mount.
Meridius is looking to take a break and control but Rassaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius throwing shots but Rassaaja is blocking nicely.
Meridius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Meridius misses with a head shot. Rassaaja uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rassaaja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Meridius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rassaaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rassaaja has his hands on Meridius's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maximus Meridius 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.
Meridius lands with a shot to the body.
Chilun Rassaaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rassaaja scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
Rassaaja throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rassaaja misses with a body shot.
Meridius lands a head shot.
Rassaaja misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meridius misses with a hook.
Rassaaja tries to clinch there but Meridius circles away.
Meridius swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rassaaja.
Meridius closes the distance and pushes Rassaaja back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rassaaja putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Meridius in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Meridius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rassaaja's elbow.
Meridius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rassaaja has a couple of punches blocked by Meridius.
Rassaaja throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rassaaja fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius is stalling here.
Rassaaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rassaaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meridius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rassaaja pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Meridius is trying to maintain a safe position but Rassaaja gets an underhook and turns Meridius into the cage.
Rassaaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meridius managing to block the knees to the body from Rassaaja.
Rassaaja can't find room to land a body shot as Meridius controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Meridius.
Rassaaja blocks an elbow strike from Meridius.
Meridius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rassaaja throws a right and a left that Meridius avoids nicely.
Rassaaja fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meridius, pushing him back against the cage.
Rassaaja with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meridius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassaaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Meridius has clasped his hands together around Rassaaja's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rassaaja is trying to control Meridius's posture but Meridius avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rassaaja is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Meridius working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Meridius looks up at the clock and then as Rassaaja takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Meridius smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Meridius swings around for an armbar but Rassaaja sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Meridius's guard.
Meridius has his foot on Rassaaja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rassaaja works his way back into a safe position though.
Rassaaja trying to control but Meridius is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius 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.
Rassaaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rassaaja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rassaaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meridius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rassaaja looking to sit in guard and control but Meridius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rassaaja will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meridius postures up and lands a big shot to Rassaaja's brow.
Meridius preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rassaaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Meridius passes Rassaaja's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rassaaja wants to improve his position but Meridius is controlling well.
Meridius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Meridius trying to pass the guard but Rassaaja defending well.
Meridius wants to control but Rassaaja is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rassaaja moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meridius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rassaaja's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maximus Meridius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maximus Meridius's cut.
That's time! Rassaaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Meridius tries to clinch but Rassaaja is having none of it.
Rassaaja goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Meridius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rassaaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rassaaja tries to clinch there but Meridius circles away.
Nice defenses there by Meridius.
Meridius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rassaaja.
Meridius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice body punch from Meridius.
Meridius avoids the body shot from Rassaaja.
Meridius throws a sloppy head kick and Rassaaja moves out of range easily.
Chilun Rassaaja is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius swats away the attempt to clinch by Rassaaja.
Meridius throws a series of strikes that have Rassaaja backpedaling.
Meridius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rassaaja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meridius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Meridius lands but Rassaaja takes it in his stride.
It looks like Chilun Rassaaja has been cut.
Meridius throws a push kick but Rassaaja slaps the foot to one side.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Meridius. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Meridius thuds a left hand into Rassaaja's body.
Rassaaja takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Meridius throws a leg kick which misses Rassaaja's front leg but catches the back leg as Rassaaja tries to avoid it.
Rassaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meridius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rassaaja is looking to wear down Meridius with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Meridius throws a solid leg kick but Rassaaja takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Meridius.
Meridius throws the left hand but Rassaaja avoids the punch easily.
Meridius misses the shot to the body.
Meridius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Meridius.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meridius is staying tight to Rassaaja's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Meridius working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meridius has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Rassaaja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maximus Meridius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rassaaja tries to buck Meridius off but Meridius is having none of it.
Maximus Meridius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius has control of an arm but Rassaaja manages to advance to Meridius's back!
Rassaaja gets his hands free as Meridius looks to control.
I really don't envy Meridius right now.
The referee is taking a good look at Meridius as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rassaaja!
Meridius looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Meridius showing good submission defense here.
Rassaaja is throwing strikes by Meridius counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Meridius regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius gets full guard.
Chilun Rassaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meridius looking for a sweep. Not yet Meridius, not yet.
Rassaaja trying to control but Meridius is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rassaaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rassaaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Rassaaja scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maximus Meridius.
I've got Meridius 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Meridius!
During a confident post fight interview, Maximus Meridius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Dragonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reijo Rymy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rymy's choice of entrance music: I don't like. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
195 lbs
13 - 3 - 2 |
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27
192 lbs
16 - 8 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Dragonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Reijo Rymy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rymy checks a leg kick.
Rymy thows a body shot but no joy.
Rymy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragonov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dragonov throws a combination. Rymy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dragonov scores with a decent looking hook.
Dragonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rymy is just out of range.
Rymy defending well as Dragonov loads up on a big left hand.
Rymy defending well as Dragonov loads up on a big left hand.
Rymy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rymy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragonov.
Rymy just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dragonov.
Dragonov scores with a nice strike.
Dragonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rymy.
Rymy blocks a jab.
Dragonov throws a head kick but Rymy moves out of range.
Dragonov scores with a punch to the head.
Dragonov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rymy scores with a takedown into Dragonov's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rymy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dragonov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dragonov is trying to control the position but Rymy postures up.
Rymy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dragonov is keeping the position for now.
Dragonov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rymy is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragonov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rymy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rymy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rymy tries to free his leg and advance position but Dragonov is retaining full guard.
Dragonov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rymy is controlling him.
Dragonov controlling Rymy's posture.
Marco Dragonov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rymy lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragonov moves out of range as Rymy strikes.
A head kick from Dragonov lands but Rymy takes it in his stride.
Dragonov looks to land a left hand but Rymy moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov misses with a wild body shot.
Marco Dragonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rymy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rymy cracks Dragonov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dragonov throws a hook to the side of Rymy's head but Rymy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragonov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rymy's head.
The crowd cheers as Dragonov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rymy doesn't seem phased though.
Rymy throws an overhand right that lands on Dragonov's shoulder, as Dragonov tries to avoid the shot.
Rymy lands a really nice looking cross but Dragonov seems unphased.
Dragonov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rymy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rymy.
Dragonov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rymy counters with a nice uppercut.
Rymy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragonov.
Rymy looks to land a right hand but Dragonov moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragonov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rymy connects with a body shot that sends Dragonov's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rymy scores with a shot to the body.
Rymy thows a body shot but no joy.
Dragonov gets a clinch.
Dragonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dragonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dragonov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rymy throws a lazy right hand but Dragonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rymy. Dragonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rymy swinging wildly here.
Rymy misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rymy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragonov.
Rymy throws the left hand but Dragonov avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Rymy dominated that round.
That's time! Dragonov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dragonov closes the distance and pushes Rymy back into the cage.
Dragonov scores with a knee to the head.
Rymy tries to break free but Dragonov pushes him back against the cage.
Dragonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rymy.
Rymy misses with some punches.
Dragonov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rymy is working Dragonov over against the cage.
Dragonov prevents a body shot from Rymy.
Rymy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rymy is working Dragonov over against the cage.
Rymy manages to pull guard.
Dragonov wants to control from the top but Rymy keeps moving.
Dragonov wants to stand and escape but instead Rymy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dragonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rymy landing with the ground and pound.
Rymy distracts Dragonov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rymy being controlled here momentarily.
Rymy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov working a defensive guard here.
Rymy throwing strikes but missing.
Rymy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dragonov keeping moving, preventing Rymy from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rymy stopping the sweep attempt from Dragonov.
Dragonov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rymy's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rymy keeping moving, preventing Dragonov from controlling successfully.
Marco Dragonov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rymy slips a straight right by Dragonov.
Dragonov has Rymy up against the cage in a clinch.
Dragonov misses with a knee to the head.
Rymy pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rymy trying to keep a closed guard but Dragonov is proving a slippery customer.
Dragonov trying to control but Rymy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marco Dragonov.
A head kick misses from Rymy.
Rymy just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragonov is looking to clinch but Rymy is avoiding it.
Dragonov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dragonov moves out of range as Rymy strikes.
Dragonov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dragonov has taken the fight to the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rymy breaks the clinch.
Rymy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rymy misses with a double jab
and Dragonov counters with a three punch combo that has Rymy backing up. Rymy nods at Dragonov to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reijo Rymy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rymy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dragonov closes the distance and pushes Rymy back into the cage.
Rymy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rymy takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Rymy.
Dragonov manages to break the clinch.
Dragonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Rymy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rymy lands a nice hook to Dragonov's body. Dragonov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rymy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dragonov to score with a decent uppercut.
Dragonov is looking to clinch but Rymy is avoiding it.
Rymy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rymy.
Rymy throws a right and a left that Dragonov avoids nicely.
Rymy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dragonov.
Rymy looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragonov is just out of range.
Rymy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonov misses with a double jab.
Dragonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dragonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good work by Dragonov as he checks the leg kick.
Dragonov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Rymy counter with a right hand.
Dragonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragonov throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Dragonov.
Dragonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rymy takes a swing at Dragonov's ribcage but misses.
Dragonov misses with a body shot.
Dragonov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rymy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragonov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dragonov misses with an uppercut
and Rymy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rymy.
Rymy throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragonov misses with a wild combination.
Rymy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragonov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Dragonov misses with a left hand
and Rymy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rymy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dragonov lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragonov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dragonov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rymy backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rymy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dragonov in his tracks.
Dragonov lands a jab.
Rymy gets tackled into the cage by Dragonov. Dragonov maintains the clinch.
Dragonov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rymy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dragonov struggles to land a body shot inside as Rymy controls his hands.
Rymy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Dragonov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dragonov taking a breather.
Dragonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rymy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dragonov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Dragonov misses.
Marco Dragonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragonov tries to clinch but Rymy is having none of it.
Dragonov throws a head kick that misses.
Rymy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dragonov wants to clinch up but Rymy keeps it at a distance.
Rymy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dragonov wants to clinch.
Dragonov misses with a low kick as Rymy jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dragonov.
Reijo Rymy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dragonov misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Dragonov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rymy 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reijo Rymy!
Reijo Rymy 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malvin Maldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maldi comes into the arena with Loituma TECHNO! blaring out of the sound system. Herzog is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Robert Tepper - No Easy Way Out. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malvin Maldi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Herzog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maldi has a takedown stuffed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maldi.
Maldi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maldi moves into range and clinches up with Herzog.
Maldi tries to work over Herzog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herzog is trying to break the clinch but Maldi has him pressed against the cage.
Maldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Herzog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malvin Maldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herzog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maldi throws an off balance right hand
and Herzog counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Maldi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Herzog.
Nice straight punches there by Maldi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maldi.
Herzog ducks under a wild hook from Maldi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog ducks under a wild hook from Maldi.
Herzog scores with a hook to the body. Maldi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Herzog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maldi can pounce on him.
Herzog slips a straight right by Maldi.
Maldi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Herzog under the eye.
Herzog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maldi looks for the body kick but Herzog saw that one coming.
Maldi throws a big shot that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maldi.
Herzog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maldi scores with a hook to the body. Herzog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maldi scores with a jab.
Maldi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Herzog looks to throw the jab but Maldi is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maldi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldi lands the left hand.
Maldi throws a shot from downtown. Herzog moves away and avoids it.
Herzog swings for the body but Maldi moves out of range.
Maldi throws out a powerful jab.
Maldi checks a leg kick nicely.
Maldi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Herzog on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Maldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldi ducks under a wild hook from Herzog.
Herzog misses with a low kick.
Herzog scores with a jab to the body.
Maldi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maldi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldi misses with an uppercut. Herzog saw that one coming.
Herzog throws a hook to the side of Maldi's head but Maldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldi lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Maldi.
Herzog misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldi. Herzog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Herzog checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maldi. That's going to slow Herzog down.
Herzog lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Herzog.
Herzog blocks a low kick nicely.
Maldi throws a sloppy head kick and Herzog moves out of range easily.
Maldi scores with a hook.
Herzog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Herzog lands.
Maldi throws a front kick that sends Herzog stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Maldi misses.
Maldi throws a sloppy head kick and Herzog moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Herzog throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maldi's head.
It looks like Malvin Maldi has been cut.
A slow jab from Maldi misses its intended target.
Maldi connects with the punch.
Herzog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maldi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Herzog lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good work by Herzog as he checks the leg kick.
Herzog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Herzog tries a low kick but Maldi avoids 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 Malvin Maldi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malvin Maldi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Herzog was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldi.
Maldi dips to his left and cracks Herzog with an uppercut!
Herzog tries a head kick but it misses.
Maldi throws a poor cross that misses
and Herzog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Herzog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maldi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Herzog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Herzog lands a lovely overhand right.
Maldi tries to land a front kick but Herzog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Herzog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Herzog avoids the body shot from Maldi.
Herzog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maldi throws the kick towards the body but Herzog avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Herzog avoids the head kick by Maldi.
Herzog misses with the combination.
Herzog dips to his left and cracks Maldi with an uppercut!
Herzog lands with a straight right. Maldi didn't see that one coming.
Maldi is rocked!
Herzog misses the jab.
Herzog tries a head kick but it misses.
Herzog blocks the body kick.
Maldi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Maldi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herzog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maldi. Maldi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Herzog fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maldi is out of range.
Herzog keeps the fight on the outside.
Maldi throws the left hand but Herzog avoids the punch easily.
Maldi looks to land a combination but Herzog avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herzog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Herzog throws a hook but Maldi blocks it.
Herzog keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maldi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herzog circles away quickly and effectively.
Herzog just misses with a punch to the body.
Maldi seems to have got his legs back now.
A low kick from Herzog is predictable there
and Maldi counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from Maldi misses.
The crowd cheers as Maldi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Herzog doesn't seem phased though.
Maldi throws the left hand but Herzog avoids the punch easily.
Herzog misses with a low kick as Maldi jumps back.
Herzog throws out a loose jab but Maldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herzog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maldi cracks Herzog with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Herzog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldi tests Herzog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Herzog lands with a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maldi.
Chris Herzog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Herzog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maldi connects with a high kick.
Maldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maldi shoots in for a takedown but Herzog shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malvin Maldi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldi throws out the jab.
Maldi avoids the head kick by Herzog.
Herzog takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maldi clobbers Herzog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Herzog moves out of range of the body kick.
Maldi throws a nice head kick!
Chris Herzog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldi throws a chopping leg kick but Herzog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Herzog missing with a left hand there. Maldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Herzog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Herzog is pulling down on Maldi's head. It's preventing any offense from Maldi, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maldi is looking to work some ground and pound but Herzog has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maldi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maldi trying to control but Herzog is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Herzog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Malvin Maldi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maldi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Herzog finds it's way round the side to connect with Maldi's head.
Herzog finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Herzog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Herzog misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy left from Maldi finds it's target.
Maldi throws a hook to the side of Herzog's head but Herzog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldi misses with an uppercut
and Herzog counters with a crisp one two that drops Maldi! Herzog thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Maldi to his feet! Maldi is in big trouble!
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!
Maldi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maldi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Herzog momentarily.
Maldi looks to land a body kick but Herzog moved away.
Herzog looks to throw the jab but Maldi is out of range.
Maldi lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldi misses with a series of wild punches.
Maldi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Herzog cracks Maldi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Herzog has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Maldi to stand back up!
Maldi misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herzog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maldi looks to land a combination but Herzog avoids it well.
Herzog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herzog throws a shot to the body.
Maldi throws a jab when Herzog was well out of range.
Maldi throws a hook but Herzog blocks it.
Herzog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldi.
Maldi misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog misses with a body shot.
Herzog misses with a leg kick.
Herzog throws a sloppy head kick and Maldi moves out of range easily.
Maldi throws a jab but it's blocked by Herzog.
Maldi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maldi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maldi moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldi throws a hook but Herzog blocks it.
Herzog defending well as Maldi loads up on a big left hand.
Maldi ducks under a wild hook from Herzog.
Maldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Herzog slams his shin into Maldi's torso.
Maldi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldi looks to throw the jab but Herzog is out of range.
Maldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Herzog.
Good shot there by Herzog.
Maldi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maldi showed some decent athleticism there.
Maldi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Herzog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maldi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maldi's back!
Herzog has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Maldi wants to control his opponent's hands but Herzog gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldi wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herzog tries to keep control of the position but Maldi is staying busy.
Maldi trying to control the position but Herzog manages to sink in the hooks.
Herzog working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldi staying busy and making it hard for Herzog to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Maldi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Maldi trying to control the hands but Herzog won't let him.
Maldi turns into Herzog and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Herzog really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malvin Maldi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maldi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maldi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Herzog. Herzog obviously looking to wear him down.
Maldi lands a body shot.
Herzog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Herzog checks a leg kick nicely.
Maldi throws the kick towards the body but Herzog avoids it.
Maldi dodges the punch combination from Herzog.
Herzog checks a leg kick.
Maldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herzog moves away.
Maldi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herzog defends it nicely.
Herzog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldi misses with a hook
and Herzog counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Herzog misses the target.
Herzog throws a low kick but Maldi avoids it.
Herzog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maldi tries to land a front kick but Herzog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Herzog cracks Maldi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maldi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Herzog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maldi cracks the inside of Herzog's front leg.
Maldi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Maldi there.
Herzog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maldi scores with a jab to the head.
Herzog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Maldi blocks the low kick.
A combination from Maldi does no damage.
Herzog swings for the body but Maldi moves out of range.
Herzog works Maldi's body with a nice hook.
Maldi darts in and clinches Herzog up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herzog looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Herzog manages to break the clinch.
Maldi shoots in looking for a takedown but Herzog manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maldi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maldi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maldi shoots in looking for a takedown but Herzog manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maldi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malvin Maldi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog ducks under a wild hook from Maldi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maldi misses with a looping right.
Maldi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Herzog just misses with a punch to the body.
Maldi throws a jab but it's blocked by Herzog.
Herzog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maldi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maldi moves out of range of the strikes.
Herzog throws an overhand right that lands on Maldi's shoulder, as Maldi tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Herzog.
Maldi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maldi scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Maldi blocks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Maldi. That snapped Herzog's head back.
Maldi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maldi fails to land with a series of punches.
Maldi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Herzog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Maldi.
Maldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herzog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Herzog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Malvin Maldi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malvin Maldi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maldi slips a straight right by Herzog.
Maldi moves out of range as Herzog strikes.
Herzog on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Herzog defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maldi.
Maldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herzog.
Herzog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maldi scores with a nice head shot.
Maldi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herzog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maldi looks to land a right hand but Herzog moved out of range.
Herzog moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maldi misses with a head kick.
Maldi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maldi scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog misses with a wild body shot.
Maldi misses with a few strikes there.
Maldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maldi shoots for a takedown but Herzog saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maldi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
Maldi misses with a hook.
Maldi thows a body shot but no joy.
Maldi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malvin Maldi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldi.
Herzog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice sprawl there from Herzog as Maldi shoots in.
Herzog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Herzog can pounce on him.
Herzog throws a low kick but Maldi moves out of range easily.
Maldi cracks Herzog with a good jab.
Maldi throws a hook to the side of Herzog's head but Herzog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Herzog blocks a head kick by Maldi.
Maldi misses with an uppercut.
Maldi misses the jab.
Herzog thows a body shot but no joy.
Maldi throws a leg kick but Herzog moved away.
Maldi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Herzog back to the cage. Maldi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maldi looks to land a combination but Herzog avoids it well.
Herzog misses with an uppercut. Maldi saw that one coming.
Herzog throws a low kick but Maldi moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herzog throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Herzog misses.
Maldi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Herzog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldi throws a lazy right hand but Herzog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maldi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maldi tries to land a front kick but Herzog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herzog moves away.
Maldi tries to bum rush Herzog with a series of wild strikes but Herzog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Herzog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldi fails with a takedown attempt.
Maldi misses with a few strikes there.
Maldi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Herzog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Herzog looks to land a combination but Maldi avoids it well.
Herzog looks to land a right hand but Maldi moved out of range.
Maldi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Herzog.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Herzog misses its intended target.
Maldi lands a jab-cross combination.
Maldi misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malvin Maldi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maldi 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malvin Maldi!
Malvin Maldi retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Malvin Maldi 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulus De Boskabouter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osama Robins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Boskabouter comes to the cage accompanied by Intro. Robins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Strippekikk. 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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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paulus De Boskabouter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Robins!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Boskabouter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Boskabouter misses with a body kick.
De Boskabouter takes one to the side of the head.
Robins throws a looping overhand right but De Boskabouter ducks down to avoid it.
De Boskabouter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robins circles away quickly and effectively.
De Boskabouter is looking to score with low kicks.
De Boskabouter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Boskabouter jabs Robins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Boskabouter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Boskabouter swats away the attempt to clinch by Robins.
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Robins to the ground. De Boskabouter is now in Robins's guard.
Robins keeping moving, preventing De Boskabouter from controlling successfully.
De Boskabouter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robins trying to keep a closed guard but De Boskabouter is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Boskabouter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Robins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Robins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Robins!
De Boskabouter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Boskabouter wants to get back to his feet but Robins is dominant here and he's now got De Boskabouter's back!
De Boskabouter is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
De Boskabouter is trying to remain composed but Robins is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Robins punishes De Boskabouter with strikes from the back mount.
Robins struggling to land strikes to the head as De Boskabouter covers up.
Robins has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of De Boskabouter's body.
Robins thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter tries to escape the position.
Robins lands a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I really don't envy De Boskabouter right now.
Robins missing with strikes from the back.
De Boskabouter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Robins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Boskabouter is looking to control Robins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Boskabouter avoid being mounted?
Robins prevents De Boskabouter from improving his position.
De Boskabouter wants to control but Robins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Boskabouter is holding on to half guard well.
Robins is trying to control. De Boskabouter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter wants to control but Robins is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paulus De Boskabouter.
Robins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Robins misses the target.
De Boskabouter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robins blocks the elbow strike.
De Boskabouter blocks an uppercut.
De Boskabouter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De Boskabouter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
De Boskabouter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, De Boskabouter throws an elbow but misses.
De Boskabouter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robins pulls his leg out and moves away.
De Boskabouter moves in looking to clinch but Robins pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robins looks to land a combination. De Boskabouter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Boskabouter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robins but Robins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Boskabouter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Boskabouter scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robins. De Boskabouter does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Boskabouter lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Boskabouter tests Robins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Boskabouter throws a looping overhand right but Robins ducks down to avoid it.
Robins thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Boskabouter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Robins is able to avoid easily.
Robins lands a jab to De Boskabouter's midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Decent striking displayed by Robins there.
Robins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Robins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Boskabouter - the referee stops the clock and Robins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Boskabouter. Robins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
De Boskabouter moves out of range of the leg kick from Robins.
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 Paulus De Boskabouter will probably get the nod.
That's time! De Boskabouter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
De Boskabouter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robins.
Robins misses with a wild body shot.
De Boskabouter avoids the body shot from Robins.
Robins misses with a straight right.
De Boskabouter pushes Robins away with a front kick.
Robins is looking to clinch.
Robins looks for the body kick but De Boskabouter saw that one coming.
Paulus De Boskabouter is winning the standup battle so far.
Robins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Boskabouter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Boskabouter connects with a jab.
De Boskabouter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robins was well out of range. Poor timing from De Boskabouter.
Robins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Boskabouter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Robins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Boskabouter doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robins swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Boskabouter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Robins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Boskabouter.
Robins misses with a low kick.
A big left from De Boskabouter misses.
Robins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by De Boskabouter!
Robins digs a good hook to De Boskabouter's body.
Robins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Boskabouter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Boskabouter slips a straight right by Robins.
Robins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Boskabouter rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice cross by Robins.
Robins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Boskabouter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Boskabouter avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Boskabouter scores with a shot to the body.
De Boskabouter looks to land a body kick but Robins moved away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Boskabouter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter throws a low kick but Robins moves out of range easily.
De Boskabouter is looking to slow Robins down with leg kicks.
Robins missing with a left hand there. De Boskabouter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robins tries to clinch there but De Boskabouter circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Robins!
Robins tries to clinch but De Boskabouter moves out of range.
Robins misses the shot to the body.
Robins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
De Boskabouter tries a head kick but it misses.
Robins lands a nice hook to De Boskabouter's body. De Boskabouter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from De Boskabouter.
Robins throws a low kick but De Boskabouter moves out of range easily.
De Boskabouter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Boskabouter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Robins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Osama Robins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Boskabouter throws a body kick that misses
and Robins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
De Boskabouter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice straight punches there by Robins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robins.
De Boskabouter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robins missing with a left hand there. De Boskabouter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Robins misses the shot to the body.
Robins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Robins checks a low kick from De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robins. That did some damage!
De Boskabouter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robins doesn't seem bothered though.
De Boskabouter tries to clinch there but Robins circles away.
De Boskabouter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robins's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter blocks a head kick by Robins.
De Boskabouter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Boskabouter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robins.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Boskabouter.
Robins connects with a body shot that sends De Boskabouter's belly button to the back.
Robins is looking to chop away at De Boskabouter's legs.
Robins throws a sloppy head kick
and De Boskabouter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
De Boskabouter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from De Boskabouter.
Robins avoids the head kick by De Boskabouter.
Robins throws a body punch but De Boskabouter moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Boskabouter.
Robins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robins. De Boskabouter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robins thows a leg kick but De Boskabouter checks it
letting De Boskabouter counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Robins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Boskabouter slips a jab from Robins.
Robins misses with a low kick.
Robins thows a body shot but no joy.
De Boskabouter tries to clinch but Robins is having none of it.
Robins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter tries to clinch there but Robins circles away.
Robins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Boskabouter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Boskabouter scores with a leg kick.
No joy there for Robins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robins throws a jab but it's blocked by De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Robins throws a low kick but De Boskabouter avoids it.
De Boskabouter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Robins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Boskabouter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Boskabouter tries a head kick but it misses.
Robins misses with a series of wild punches.
De Boskabouter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robins misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Robins.
Robins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Boskabouter tries to land a leg kick but Robins saw it coming and moves away.
Robins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Boskabouter.
Robins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Boskabouter was well out of range. Poor timing from Robins.
Robins checks a leg kick.
Robins throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Boskabouter wants to clinch
and Robins counters with a nice body kick.
Robins throws a combination that misses
and De Boskabouter counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robins looks to score with a jab to the body but De Boskabouter is just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Robins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Boskabouter - the referee stops the clock and Robins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Boskabouter. Robins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Robins. De Boskabouter does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Boskabouter slips under a jab.
Robins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Boskabouter. De Boskabouter obviously looking to wear him down.
Robins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robins closes the distance but De Boskabouter moves to the side
and De Boskabouter counters with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Boskabouter, right into the meat.
De Boskabouter connects with the punch.
Robins misses with a body shot
and De Boskabouter counters with a nice leg kick.
De Boskabouter thows a body kick. Robins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Boskabouter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A leg kick checked by De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Robins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter connects with an inside leg kick.
De Boskabouter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Boskabouter has Robins up against the cage in a clinch.
De Boskabouter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robins blocks an elbow strike.
De Boskabouter lands a damaging elbow.
Robins is looking to break free of the clinch but De Boskabouter has double underhooks.
De Boskabouter lands an elbow that stopped Robins in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Osama Robins has been cut.
Robins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Boskabouter avoids it.
De Boskabouter lands a damaging elbow.
De Boskabouter throws an elbow that misses.
Robins lands a nice elbow.
De Boskabouter misses with some punches.
Robins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Boskabouter backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Boskabouter is keeping busy.
De Boskabouter manages to break the clinch.
De Boskabouter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robins did well to prevent De Boskabouter getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robins gets back to full guard.
De Boskabouter looking to sit in guard and control but Robins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robins looking to pass the guard.
De Boskabouter wants to get back to his feet but Robins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulus De Boskabouter clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Osama Robins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robins throws a head kick but De Boskabouter moves out of range.
Donk. De Boskabouter catches Robins right on the button with a cross.
De Boskabouter ducks under a wild hook from Robins.
Nice shot by De Boskabouter.
Robins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Boskabouter.
Robins misses with a looping right.
Robins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Boskabouter connects with a leg kick. Robins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Robins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Robins swings for the body but De Boskabouter moves out of range.
De Boskabouter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Robins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Boskabouter throws a sloppy head kick and Robins moves out of range easily.
De Boskabouter feints and then cracks Robins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robins down.
De Boskabouter misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from De Boskabouter tenderised Robins's leg. Robins is trying to keep his angry face on.
De Boskabouter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robins.
De Boskabouter tries to land a front kick but Robins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Boskabouter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robins. De Boskabouter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robins throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Boskabouter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Robins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
De Boskabouter ducks under a wild hook from Robins.
Robins throws a body kick that misses.
De Boskabouter throws a leg kick
and Robins counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Boskabouter's knee momentarily.
De Boskabouter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Boskabouter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter swats away the attempt to clinch by Robins.
Robins keeps the fight on the outside.
Robins has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter throws an elbow but it misses.
De Boskabouter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, De Boskabouter throws an elbow but misses.
De Boskabouter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Boskabouter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Boskabouter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robins backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, De Boskabouter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robins's brow.
Robins blocks the elbow strike.
Robins lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robins blocks the elbow strike.
Robins takes an elbow to the temple.
De Boskabouter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robins can't find room to land a body shot as De Boskabouter controls the action.
Robins misses with the head strike.
Paulus De Boskabouter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Boskabouter blocks a body shot from Robins.
De Boskabouter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robins staying out of range there.
Robins lands with an overhand left.
Robins throws an overhand right that lands on De Boskabouter's shoulder, as De Boskabouter tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Robins.
Robins looks to land a body kick but De Boskabouter moved away.
Robins jabs De Boskabouter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Boskabouter.
Robins avoids the head kick by De Boskabouter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robins lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robins.
De Boskabouter pushes Robins up against the cage in a clinch.
Robins lands with a right to the head.
Robins takes an elbow to the forehead.
De Boskabouter blocks an uppercut.
De Boskabouter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De Boskabouter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Robins's defenses.
De Boskabouter throws an elbow but it misses.
De Boskabouter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Boskabouter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Boskabouter blocks an elbow strike from Robins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulus De Boskabouter had his way with Osama Robins in that round.
The cut man is working on Osama Robins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Boskabouter, right into the meat.
De Boskabouter is looking to slow Robins down with leg kicks.
De Boskabouter misses with a kick to the body.
Robins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Boskabouter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Boskabouter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Boskabouter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
De Boskabouter staying out of range there.
Robins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Boskabouter moves away.
De Boskabouter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robins swings for the body but De Boskabouter moves out of range.
Robins lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Boskabouter.
A bone on bone clash there as Robins blocks the leg kick.
De Boskabouter tries a low kick but Robins avoids it.
Robins connects with a leg kick. De Boskabouter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Boskabouter has managed to clinch.
Robins tries to break the clinch but De Boskabouter is controlling the position.
Robins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Boskabouter's elbow.
Robins has a couple of punches blocked by De Boskabouter.
De Boskabouter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robins misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Boskabouter lands a damaging elbow.
Robins misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Boskabouter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robins blocks the elbow strike.
Osama Robins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Boskabouter pushes off an throws an elbow but Robins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Boskabouter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robins is rocked!
De Boskabouter misses with an elbow strike.
Robins dodges an elbow strike from De Boskabouter.
Robins is leaning against De Boskabouter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Boskabouter throws an elbow but it misses.
Robins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robins blocks the elbow strike.
Robins lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Boskabouter backwards.
Robins lands with a short shot to the head.
De Boskabouter has a couple of punches blocked by Robins.
Robins scores with a shoulder strike.
De Boskabouter prevents a body shot from Robins.
De Boskabouter throws an elbow but it misses.
Robins takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robins tries to throw a body punch but De Boskabouter avoids it by throwing Robins back against the cage.
Robins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robins gets through De Boskabouter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Boskabouter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, De Boskabouter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robins's brow.
Robins throws a head punch that misses.
Robins throws an elbow that misses.
De Boskabouter misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, De Boskabouter throws an elbow but misses.
De Boskabouter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Boskabouter lands an elbow just above Robins 's eye.
Robins breaks the clinch.
Robins lands the left hand.
Robins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Boskabouter manages to avoid it.
De Boskabouter throws a leg kick which misses Robins's front leg but catches the back leg as Robins tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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.
Robins misses with a hook. De Boskabouter ducked under it nicely.
Robins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Boskabouter moves away.
Good leg kick by Robins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Boskabouter misses with a head kick.
De Boskabouter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Robins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Boskabouter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Boskabouter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Robins throws a solid leg kick but De Boskabouter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robins.
De Boskabouter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robins loads up on a big right hand but De Boskabouter slips the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Boskabouter throws a sloppy head kick and Robins moves out of range easily.
Robins moves out of range of the body kick.
De Boskabouter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robins can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robins. De Boskabouter does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Osama Robins.
I think De Boskabouter 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paulus De Boskabouter!
Paulus De Boskabouter retains his welterweight title!
Paulus De Boskabouter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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