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Cf.119: Havoc PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Llueve Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sakari Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Llueve Baxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakari Watts!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baxter.
Watts tries to clinch there but Baxter circles away.
Baxter misses with a looping left.
Watts closes the distance and clinches.
Watts throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baxter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baxter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baxter takes a swing at Watts's ribcage but misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baxter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Watts.
Baxter is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watts lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Llueve Baxter has been cut.
Watts working Baxter over with knees to the body.
Watts slows down the pace here.
Watts lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts lands a nice knee to the body.
Watts is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Watts.
Watts lands a damaging elbow.
Watts landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Watts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baxter backwards.
Watts with a knee to the head.
Watts lands an elbow inside.
Watts lands an elbow just above Baxter 's eye.
Llueve Baxter's cut is getting worse.
Baxter can't find room to land a body shot as Watts controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Watts.
Watts landing knees to the head.
Watts lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Watts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baxter takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts lands an elbow inside.
Watts throws a knee to the head but misses.
Watts lands an elbow inside.
Watts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baxter backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Watts.
Watts lands a nice elbow.
Llueve Baxter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Baxter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Baxter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Watts lands a body punch.
Watts lands a nice knee to the body.
Baxter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baxter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Watts lands a body punch in the clinch.
Watts lands a nice elbow.
Watts gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Baxter is trying to break the clinch but Watts is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Llueve Baxter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Watts lands an elbow inside that Baxter shrugs off.
Baxter takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Llueve Baxter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sakari Watts!
Sakari Watts gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pauly Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Atleetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy comes to the cage accompanied by Till i Colapse -Eminem. Atleetti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Beyonce - Halo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pauly Boy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pauly Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Atleetti!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy leaves Atleetti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boy misses with a right hand
and Atleetti counters with a left and a right that stings Boy.
Atleetti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boy misses with a straight right.
Boy looks to land a left hand but Atleetti moved out of range nicely.
Boy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Atleetti.
Pauly Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Atleetti.
Atleetti works Boy's body with a nice hook.
Atleetti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Atleetti slips a straight right by Boy.
Atleetti misses with a takedown attempt
and Boy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Atleetti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Atleetti somewhat.
Atleetti dodges the punch combination from Boy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atleetti misses with a takedown attempt - Boy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boy scores with a body shot.
Boy throws a right hand that misses
and Atleetti counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Boy's guard now.
Atleetti passes Boy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Atleetti trying to pass the guard but Boy defending well.
Boy is refusing to be controlled, as Atleetti sits in half guard.
Atleetti is trying to work for a kimura but Boy is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy wants to control but Atleetti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atleetti moves into full mount! Boy won't be happy about that!
Boy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Atleetti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atleetti controlling the pace for now.
Boy is working to get back to half guard.
Boy tries to hold on but Atleetti postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Atleetti moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Boy has worked his arm free - good work by Boy!
Boy is looking for a sweep.
Atleetti is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atleetti goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Atleetti's guard! Nice work there by Boy!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antti Atleetti will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Atleetti slips the punch.
Atleetti fails with a takedown attempt.
Atleetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boy.
Boy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boy throws a right hand that misses
and Atleetti counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Boy!
Atleetti looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atleetti trying to control but Boy is having none of it.
Atleetti wants to take his opponent's back but Boy doesn't allow it.
Atleetti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boy is looking to get to half guard.
Atleetti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Atleetti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atleetti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Antti Atleetti.
Atleetti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boy is fending him off so far but Atleetti persists. Nope, Boy circles away and we're back to standing.
Atleetti wants to clinch
and Boy counters with a right hand to the body.
Atleetti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boy as he jumps to the side.
Pauly Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Atleetti.
Atleetti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boy swivels and escapes.
Atleetti digs a good body shot into Boy's ribs.
Atleetti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boy pinned against the cage. Boy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pauly Boy is winning the standup battle so far.
Atleetti avoids the body shot from Boy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy stuns Atleetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atleetti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Atleetti has him pressed against the cage.
Atleetti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boy throws a hook but Atleetti avoids it easily.
Boy swings widly with a right hand
and Atleetti counters with a single leg into guard. Boy didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boy working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Atleetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Atleetti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Atleetti.
Atleetti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pauly Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Atleetti.
Boy missing with a left hand there. Atleetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atleetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atleetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pauly Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atleetti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boy's half guard.
Boy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Atleetti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boy's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atleetti slows the pace down in half guard.
Atleetti wants to take a breather but Boy is having none of it.
Atleetti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Atleetti wants to pass to mount but Boy is defending the position.
Pauly Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy wants to get back to his feet.
Atleetti trying to control from half guard but Boy is working away.
Atleetti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Atleetti is trying for a kimura here. Boy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Atleetti wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antti Atleetti!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Luhtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerry Lawson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Luhtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luhtanen circles away.
Lawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luhtanen.
Lawson fails with the takedown
and Luhtanen counters with a nice body shot.
Jerry Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson shoots in looking for a takedown but Luhtanen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Henrik Luhtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Lawson.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Luhtanen lands the left hand.
Luhtanen leaves Lawson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luhtanen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Jerry Lawson has been cut.
Luhtanen scores with a shot to the body.
Luhtanen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luhtanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawson.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lawson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lawson wants to control the pace but Luhtanen is squirming around nicely.
Luhtanen is trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Luhtanen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lawson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawson throws some wild stikes that Luhtanen manages to avoid easily.
Lawson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Luhtanen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lawson thowing shots but they're missing.
Lawson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Luhtanen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lawson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lawson lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lawson breaks from Luhtanen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Luhtanen wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen is bucking up trying to escape but Lawson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lawson wants to control the pace but Luhtanen is squirming around nicely.
Lawson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lawson controlling the position easily from mount.
Lawson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lawson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lawson working the ground and pound effectively.
Lawson tries to control but Luhtanen wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen taking shots to the head.
Luhtanen tries to lock up and control but Lawson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lawson is landing with some decent strikes but Luhtanen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lawson wants to control the pace but Luhtanen is squirming around nicely.
Lawson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lawson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luhtanen is looking to escape.
Lawson punching from mount but Luhtanen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lawson controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Luhtanen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Luhtanen shrugs it off.
Luhtanen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lawson.
Lawson controlling his opponent.
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!
Luhtanen wants to control but Lawson is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luhtanen is trying to stand.
Lawson throwing strikes here but Luhtanen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Lawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Lawson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lawson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luhtanen scores with a sloppy right hand. Lawson should have avoided that one.
Lawson shoots for a takedown but Luhtanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lawson moves away from the strike by Luhtanen.
Lawson tries to clinch but Luhtanen moves out of range.
Lawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luhtanen misses with a left hand
and Lawson counters with a three punch combo that has Luhtanen backing up. Luhtanen nods at Lawson to acknowledge the strikes.
Lawson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luhtanen's waist but Luhtanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawson off to one side.
Henrik Luhtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Lawson.
Lawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawson manages to avoid it.
Lawson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Luhtanen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson controlling the position from side mount.
Lawson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Luhtanen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Henrik Luhtanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luhtanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawson takes a swing at Luhtanen's ribcage but misses.
Luhtanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luhtanen scores with a nice right hand.
Lawson shoots in but Luhtanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lawson fails to land the takedown.
Lawson wants to clinch
and Luhtanen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lawson thinking.
Luhtanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawson.
Lawson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luhtanen tries to avoid it but Lawson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luhtanen to the ground. Luhtanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lawson is breathing heavily.
Lawson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A good leg kick by Luhtanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Luhtanen - just one landing.
Luhtanen connects with a right hand. Lawson shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luhtanen sizes up Lawson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawson is defended easily by Luhtanen.
Luhtanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luhtanen swivels and escapes.
Lawson wants to clinch.
Luhtanen lands a right hook to the body.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch but Luhtanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawson shoots for a takedown but Luhtanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henrik Luhtanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Luhtanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lawson slips a jab and a cross from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Lawson off the cage and back into range.
Luhtanen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen scores with a body shot.
Luhtanen throws a looping overhand right but Lawson ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Lawson or perhaps it was just good defense by Luhtanen which made him look bad.
Lawson tries to clinch up
and Luhtanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lawson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lawson wants to clinch.
Lawson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luhtanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawson somewhat.
Lawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luhtanen stuffs the takedown.
Luhtanen scores with a hook to the body. Lawson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lawson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luhtanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawson somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luhtanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luhtanen lands a jab.
Lawson wants to clinch.
Lawson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luhtanen circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luhtanen circles away.
Lawson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lawson fails with the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawson tries to clinch there but Luhtanen circles away.
Lawson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luhtanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lawson darts in trying to clinch
and Luhtanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Luhtanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Lawson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt - Luhtanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lawson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luhtanen defends it nicely.
Luhtanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt - Luhtanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Henrik Luhtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Lawson.
Lawson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luhtanen lands a body shot.
Good exchange - Luhtanen coming out on top.
Lawson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luhtanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luhtanen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawson walks into a stiff left hand from Luhtanen.
Luhtanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawson.
Luhtanen lands a nice hook to Lawson's body. Lawson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luhtanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Luhtanen.
Jab by Luhtanen.
Henrik Luhtanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Luhtanen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luhtanen wants it to stay on the feet.
Luhtanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Luhtanen clobbers Lawson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lawson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luhtanen stalks Lawson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lawson's face. Lawson staggers backwards, shaken.
Lawson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luhtanen dances in with a quick combination. Lawson is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Luhtanen snaps Lawson's head back. Lawson stumbles backwards against the cage. Luhtanen steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Lawson's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Lawson just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henrik Luhtanen!
During a confident post fight interview, Henrik Luhtanen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Candy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adebisi comes to the cage accompanied by Dr Alban - Hello Africa. Candy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: zZzz. Chris Adebisi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Adebisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Candy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Candy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Candy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adebisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Candy manages to avoid it.
Candy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adebisi.
Adebisi works Candy's body with a nice hook.
Adebisi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like John Candy has been cut.
Candy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adebisi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adebisi misses with a hook. Candy ducked under it nicely.
Candy slips a straight right by Adebisi.
Candy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Adebisi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Candy ducks under a wild hook from Adebisi.
Whack! Adebisi lands a heavy head kick that drops Candy. The ref tackles Adebisi to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Candy was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Chris Adebisi!
After the big win, Chris Adebisi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Perkele! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yourn Rotterdam Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Teppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotterdam Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne - Right Above It feat. Drake. Teppo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jaakko Teppo - Hilma ja Onni kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yourn Rotterdam Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaakko Teppo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teppo misses with a low kick.
Teppo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rotterdam Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Teppo misses with a kick to the body.
Yourn Rotterdam Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teppo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Teppo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rotterdam Jr misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Teppo.
Rotterdam Jr misses with a head kick.
Teppo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rotterdam Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rotterdam Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teppo.
Teppo is looking to clinch but Rotterdam Jr is avoiding it.
Teppo is looking to land body kicks.
Teppo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rotterdam Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Teppo momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Teppo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Teppo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotterdam Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teppo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rotterdam Jr missing with knees to the body.
Rotterdam Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teppo manages to break the clinch.
Teppo tries to clinch but Rotterdam Jr moves out of range.
Teppo tries to clinch up but Rotterdam Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Rotterdam Jr does no damage.
Rotterdam Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rotterdam Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teppo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teppo throws a combination that misses
and Rotterdam Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Teppo.
Teppo is rocked!
Teppo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rotterdam Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Teppo is still on wobbly legs! Can Rotterdam Jr finish him?
and Rotterdam Jr counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Teppo! He's just covering up as Rotterdam Jr starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yourn Rotterdam Jr!
After winning the bout, Yourn Rotterdam Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi - It's my life. Wolfe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Ramones - Blitzkreig Bop!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junior Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage dives in and grabs Wolfe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wolfe pushes down on Savage's head and hops out.
Savage blocks the body kick.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolfe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Savage.
Wolfe throws a leg kick but Savage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Savage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wolfe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Wolfe as Savage shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe throws a jab but it's blocked by Savage.
Good leg kick by Wolfe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wolfe is looking to slow Savage down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Savage gets full guard.
Wolfe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfe is fighting to break Savage's control of his arms but Savage is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Savage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wolfe's guard.
Wolfe wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wolfe holds on and takes a little breather.
Wolfe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savage defends well.
Savage forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wolfe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
Savage prevents Wolfe from improving his position.
Savage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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!
Wolfe wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage seems to be looking for submissions.
Savage is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage prevents Wolfe from improving his position.
Savage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wolfe keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Savage looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolfe keeps working.
Savage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolfe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wolfe defends it well.
Wolfe manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Junior Wolfe 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.
Wolfe throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
Savage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Savage throws a head kick but Wolfe moves out of range.
Wolfe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savage manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wolfe on his heels. He'll look to pass Wolfe's guard now, I'm sure.
Wolfe wants to sweep but no luck.
Savage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wolfe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Savage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Savage has hold of Wolfe's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Wolfe tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Savage cranks the arm and Wolfe screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Wolfe, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jackson Savage!
A determined Jackson Savage didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stroker's choice of entrance music: Deathlike Silence - Who's Gonna Bury Me. Adam Jones had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Stroker!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroker moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stroker. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stroker blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stroker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stroker manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Stroker moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Stroker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stroker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Stroker is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stroker.
Stroker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stroker as Jones tries to tie him up.
Stroker crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Stroker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stroker tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones is trying to break free.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stroker.
Jones is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with the head strike.
Stroker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stroker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stroker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stroker lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker lands a nice elbow.
Stroker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stroker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stroker obliges.
Stroker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Stroker.
Stroker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Stroker lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stroker.
Stroker lands an uppercut.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Stroker.
Stroker controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stroker's elbow.
Stroker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stroker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stroker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stroker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stroker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stroker avoids the head kick by Jones.
Stroker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stroker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stroker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stroker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stroker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Stroker lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Stroker takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stroker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones is rocked!
Stroker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stroker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stroker was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body kick there by Stroker.
Stroker wants to clinch.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Stroker avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones looks to throw the jab but Stroker is out of range.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Stroker is out of range.
Stroker is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jones misses with a low kick as Stroker jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Stroker 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.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stroker doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Stroker misses
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stroker thinking.
Stroker misses with a double jab.
Jones takes a swing at Stroker's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stroker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Stroker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stroker lands with a slapping head kick.
Stroker staying out of range there.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Stroker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Stroker finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stroker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Stroker as he checks the leg kick.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones takes a swing at Stroker's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Stroker.
Jones throws a body punch but Stroker moves out of range.
Stroker throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Horrible takedown by Stroker or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Jones is looking to wear down Stroker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stroker slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Stroker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stroker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stroker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stroker.
Stroker thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stroker.
Stroker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Stroker misses.
Stroker tries to clinch up.
Stroker misses with a series of wild punches.
Stroker thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stroker motions for Jones to come forward. Stroker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Stroker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Stroker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Stroker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Stroker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stroker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bob Stroker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stroker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stroker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Stroker to work.
Knees to the body from Stroker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroker lands a knee to the body.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones taking a breather.
Stroker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stroker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stroker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Stroker.
Stroker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stroker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Stroker lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Stroker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Stroker slips a jab from Jones.
Stroker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Stroker shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Stroker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Stroker.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stroker was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Stroker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Stroker tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks for the body kick but Stroker saw that one coming.
Jones throws a push kick but Stroker slaps the foot to one side.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stroker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Stroker misses its intended target.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stroker.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stroker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stroker thows a body shot but no joy.
Stroker throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stroker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stroker lands with a cross.
Stroker throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Stroker on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stroker checks it well.
Stroker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stroker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stroker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stroker misses with a double jab.
Stroker misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adam Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stroker throws out the jab.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Stroker shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adam Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Stroker.
Stroker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stroker misses with a straight left.
Bob Stroker 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.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Stroker off the cage and back into range.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Stroker staying out of range there.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stroker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Stroker saw it coming and moves away.
Stroker shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stroker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones takes a swing at Stroker's ribcage but misses.
Stroker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Stroker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Stroker moved out of range.
Stroker connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Stroker slips the punch.
Jones throws a hook but Stroker blocks it.
Stroker throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Stroker slips under a jab from Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroker checks a leg kick.
Stroker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good work by Stroker as he checks the leg kick.
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 Adam Jones.
Well Stroker 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Stroker!
After winning the bout, Bob Stroker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Lipponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nahka Vitonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lipponen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rainbow - Man on the Silver Mountain. Vitonen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Klamydia - Junttihinttirunkkari. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Lipponen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nahka Vitonen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Vitonen misses.
Vitonen works Lipponen's body with a nice hook.
Lipponen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Pekka Lipponen has been cut.
Lipponen throws a wild body kick that Vitonen sees coming a mile off.
Vitonen throws a lazy right hand but Lipponen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lipponen throws a nice looking combination but Vitonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vitonen 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.
Vitonen tries to clinch but Lipponen moves away
and Lipponen counters with a low kick, right behind Vitonen 's knee.
Vitonen stalks Lipponen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lipponen's face. Lipponen staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Vitonen thows a body shot but no joy.
Vitonen throws a hook but Lipponen blocks it.
Lipponen slips a jab from Vitonen.
Vitonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vitonen lands with a right that hurts Lipponen. Lipponen looks to clinch but Vitonen throws a short knee that drops Lipponen. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Nahka Vitonen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nahka Vitonen thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Only 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buer Eremiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irwin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC - T.N.T kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Paul Irwin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buer Eremiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Irwin misses.
Eremiel gets a clinch.
Irwin working hard to break the clinch.
Irwin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eremiel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Irwin doesn't seem bothered though.
Irwin misses with an uppercut.
Irwin misses with a hook
and Eremiel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Eremiel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Eremiel.
Irwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eremiel throws a leg kick which misses Irwin's front leg but catches the back leg as Irwin tries to avoid it.
Eremiel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Eremiel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin misses with an uppercut. Eremiel saw that one coming.
Eremiel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irwin misses with an uppercut. Eremiel saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eremiel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paul Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irwin moves out of range of the body kick from Eremiel.
Irwin throws a jab when Eremiel was well out of range.
Eremiel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Eremiel ducks under a wild hook from Irwin.
Eremiel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Irwin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irwin tries to move into range but Eremiel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Irwin throws an overhand right that lands on Eremiel's shoulder, as Eremiel tries to avoid the shot.
Eremiel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eremiel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Irwin is defending well for now.
Eremiel struggles to land a body shot inside as Irwin controls his hands.
Irwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eremiel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irwin.
Irwin misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eremiel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irwin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irwin. Eremiel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irwin misses with a low kick.
Eremiel is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Irwin misses its intended target.
Irwin misses with a straight left.
Eremiel just misses with a punch to the body.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Eremiel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irwin throws an off balance right hand
and Eremiel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eremiel has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin lands with a short shot to the head.
Eremiel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Irwin's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Irwin.
Irwin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eremiel defending well as Irwin loads up on a big left hand.
Irwin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Irwin walks into a stiff left hand from Eremiel.
Irwin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eremiel scores with a jab to the head.
Eremiel slips under a jab from Irwin.
Eremiel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Irwin throws a big shot that misses.
Eremiel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eremiel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irwin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel moves away from the strike by Irwin.
Eremiel is looking to land body kicks.
Irwin throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eremiel looks to score with a jab to the body but Irwin is just out of range.
Irwin throws a sloppy head kick and Eremiel moves out of range easily.
Eremiel ducks under a wild hook from Irwin.
Irwin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Irwin swings widly with a right hand
and Eremiel counters with a leg kick.
Eremiel is looking to chop away at Irwin's legs.
Eremiel slips under a jab from Irwin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left lands for Irwin.
Eremiel throws a leg kick but Irwin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Eremiel scores with a leg kick.
Irwin swings widly with a right hand
and Eremiel counters with a low kick, right behind Irwin 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buer Eremiel 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.
Irwin misses with a hook. Eremiel ducked under it nicely.
Eremiel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Irwin throws a lazy right hand but Eremiel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irwin misses with a looping left.
Eremiel missing with a left hand there. Irwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Irwin misses with a hook. Eremiel ducked under it nicely.
Eremiel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irwin throws out the jab.
Eremiel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Eremiel misses with a body shot.
Eremiel feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
Irwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eremiel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eremiel throws a series of strikes that have Irwin backpedaling.
The fighters circling - Irwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Eremiel misses with a body shot.
Eremiel looks to land a body kick but Irwin moved away.
Eremiel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eremiel takes one to the side of the head.
Irwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eremiel.
Irwin misses with an uppercut.
Eremiel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Irwin misses the jab.
Eremiel avoids the head kick by Irwin.
Eremiel slips under a jab.
Eremiel is looking to clinch.
Buer Eremiel is winning the standup battle so far.
Eremiel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eremiel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Irwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eremiel counters with a good, hard body kick but Irwin shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irwin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Irwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eremiel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Irwin throws a low kick but Eremiel avoids it.
Irwin throws the left hand but Eremiel avoids the punch easily.
Irwin throws a wild body kick that Eremiel sees coming a mile off.
Irwin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Irwin checks a leg kick.
Eremiel avoids the body shot from Irwin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eremiel moves away from the strike by Irwin.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses.
Eremiel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Irwin throws a lazy right hand but Eremiel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irwin checks a low kick from Eremiel.
Eremiel throws a jab but it's blocked by Irwin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Irwin.
A head kick misses from Irwin.
A jab from Eremiel does it's job there.
Irwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Eremiel counters with a nice leg kick.
Eremiel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Irwin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Irwin checks a leg kick.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eremiel defending well as Irwin loads up on a big left hand.
Eremiel cracks the inside of Irwin's front leg.
Eremiel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Irwin misses with a body shot.
Eremiel wants to slow Irwin down by chopping away at his legs.
Irwin swings widly with a right hand
and Eremiel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Irwin throws a hook but Eremiel blocks it.
Eremiel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Irwin 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buer Eremiel dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Irwin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Irwin throws the left hand but Eremiel avoids the punch easily.
Irwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Irwin.
Irwin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eremiel slips a straight right by Irwin.
Eremiel lands a nice hook to Irwin's body. Irwin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eremiel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eremiel misses with a straight right.
Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Eremiel.
Eremiel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Irwin will feel that in the morning.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Eremiel.
A telegraphed right hand from Irwin misses the target.
Eremiel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Eremiel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eremiel cracks Irwin with an open hand slap.
Eremiel cracks the inside of Irwin's front leg.
Irwin thows a leg kick but Eremiel checks it
and Eremiel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Irwin misses with a looping left.
Eremiel jabs Irwin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irwin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Irwin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Irwin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Irwin moves forwards but Eremiel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Eremiel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Irwin's calf.
Paul Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel moves into the clinch.
Irwin takes a shot to the head.
Eremiel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eremiel has Irwin pressed against the cage, preventing Irwin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eremiel swings wildly with an uppercut but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eremiel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Irwin is defending well for now.
Eremiel lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Eremiel.
A frustrated look appears on Irwin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Irwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irwin.
Irwin wants to break free but Eremiel has control.
Irwin avoiding damage as Eremiel throws knees to the body.
Eremiel lands an elbow that stopped Irwin in his tracks for a moment.
Eremiel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Irwin's efforts to push away.
Irwin managing to block the knees to the body from Eremiel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eremiel.
Eremiel lands an elbow just above Irwin 's eye.
Eremiel works on Irwin's body with a couple of short punches.
Eremiel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid body kick from Eremiel.
Eremiel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Eremiel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eremiel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eremiel throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Eremiel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Irwin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eremiel is out of range and Irwin settles back down.
Crunch! Eremiel slams his shin into Irwin's torso.
Irwin ducks right into an uppercut from Eremiel.
Eremiel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Irwin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice jab there from Eremiel.
Eremiel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eremiel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Irwins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab lands there for Eremiel.
Eremiel lands a leg kick that knocks Irwin off balance momentarily.
Eremiel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Irwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eremiel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irwin. That did some damage!
Eremiel tries to close the distance and clinch but Irwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buer Eremiel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eremiel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buer Eremiel!
After the fight, Buer Eremiel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Martinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Martinsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bleach - Fade to Black B13A. Meridius has chosen Now We Are Free as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Maximus Meridius enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Martinsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martinsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Martinsson avoids the body shot from Meridius.
Martinsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Meridius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinsson.
Martinsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meridius was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinsson.
Meridius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martinsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Martinsson thuds a left hand into Meridius's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinsson throws a head kick that misses.
Martinsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meridius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martinsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Meridius misses with a shot to the body
and Martinsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinsson moves away from the strike by Meridius.
Meridius lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meridius lands with a slapping head kick.
Meridius misses with a straight right.
Meridius moves out of range of the body kick.
Meridius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meridius is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martinsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Martinsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Meridius throws a front kick aimed at Martinsson's knee but Martinsson avoids it well.
Meridius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martinsson.
Martinsson misses with a low kick.
Martinsson lands a leg kick that knocks Meridius off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meridius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Meridius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinsson.
Meridius tries to clinch up but Martinsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Fedor Martinsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinsson tries a low kick but Meridius avoids it.
Meridius throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinsson.
Decent striking displayed by Meridius there.
Martinsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Meridius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Meridius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martinsson.
Martinsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Martinsson throws a body kick that misses.
Martinsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Meridius keeps the fight on the outside.
Martinsson throws a head kick that Meridius semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson throws a head kick but Meridius moves out of range.
Martinsson misses with a body shot.
Martinsson moves out of range as Meridius strikes.
Martinsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meridius momentarily.
It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
Martinsson throws a body punch but Meridius moves out of range.
A low kick from Martinsson is predictable there
and Meridius counters with a single leg into guard. Martinsson didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meridius advances position into side control!
Martinsson wants to get back to his feet.
Martinsson wants to control but Meridius postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson is looking for a sweep.
Martinsson struggling a bit here.
Martinsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Meridius trying to control the position but Martinsson is working away.
Martinsson looks to move to half guard but instead Meridius has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinsson blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Martinsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Meridius's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Meridius throws a body punch but Martinsson moves out of range.
Meridius staying out of range there.
A head kick by Meridius misses
and Martinsson counters with a crisp one two that drops Meridius! Martinsson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Meridius to his feet! Meridius is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meridius moves into the clinch.
Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as Martinsson controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Meridius.
Nice body punch from Meridius.
Martinsson tries to throw a body punch but Meridius avoids it by throwing Martinsson back against the cage.
Meridius has Martinsson pressed against the cage, preventing Martinsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meridius has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martinsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Meridius backwards.
Meridius wants to stall.
Martinsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Meridius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Martinsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martinsson lands a shot to the body.
Martinsson manages to break the clinch.
Meridius just misses with a punch to the body.
Meridius throws a sloppy head kick
and Martinsson counters with a thumping low kick.
Meridius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martinsson.
Martinsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martinsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Martinsson digs a good body shot into Meridius's ribs.
Meridius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martinsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martinsson moves away from the strike by Meridius.
Martinsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martinsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martinsson misses with an uppercut.
Meridius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Martinsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Meridius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Meridius lands a glancing blow to the side of Martinsson's head.
Martinsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meridius checks a low kick from Martinsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinsson lands a high kick!
Meridius tries a low kick but Martinsson avoids it.
Martinsson wants to land a leg kick but Meridius is out of range.
Meridius looks for the body kick but Martinsson saw that one coming.
Martinsson misses with a straight right.
Meridius feints and then cracks Martinsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martinsson down.
Martinsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meridius. That did some damage!
Martinsson misses the shot to the body.
Martinsson slips under a jab from Meridius.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martinsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinsson is just out of range.
Martinsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Meridius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martinsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martinsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinsson.
Martinsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martinsson misses with a left hand
and Meridius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Martinsson lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Martinsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Meridius's cut.
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 ducks under a wild hook from Martinsson.
Meridius jabs at Martinsson's body.
Martinsson looks to land a combination but Meridius avoids it well.
Martinsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meridius.
Meridius connects with a body shot.
Martinsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Martinsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Meridius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinsson.
Meridius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martinsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martinsson is looking to land body kicks.
Meridius throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meridius throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Meridius misses with a double jab.
Martinsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meridius lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meridius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Martinsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meridius was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinsson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martinsson. That's going to slow Meridius down.
Meridius plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Martinsson wants to clinch.
Meridius is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meridius blocks a jab.
Meridius misses the jab.
Martinsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheers as Martinsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meridius doesn't seem phased though.
Meridius closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martinsson to the mat! Martinsson manages to get full guard.
Martinsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meridius is aware though and is defending well.
Meridius is fighting to break Martinsson's control of his arms but Martinsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Martinsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson trying to control the position.
Martinsson keeping moving, preventing Meridius from controlling successfully.
Martinsson controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fedor Martinsson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Meridius avoids the body shot from Martinsson.
Martinsson connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius connects with the punch.
Martinsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Meridius throws a shot to the body.
Meridius misses the jab.
Martinsson throws a shot to the body.
Meridius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice cross by Meridius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meridius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meridius misses with a body kick.
Meridius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martinsson scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Maximus Meridius just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Maximus Meridius's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Meridius looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinsson is just out of range.
Meridius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martinsson moves out of range as Meridius throws a body kick.
Meridius punishes Martinsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Meridius throws a body kick that misses.
Meridius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Meridius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Martinsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Martinsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martinsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martinsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinsson missing with knees to the body.
Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martinsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Meridius controls his hands.
Martinsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meridius backwards.
Meridius breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Meridius misses
enabling Martinsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinsson throws a jab when Meridius was well out of range.
Meridius defending well as Martinsson loads up on a big left hand.
Meridius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martinsson.
Meridius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martinsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Martinsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meridius moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinsson, as that shot connected.
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!
Meridius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martinsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Meridius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martinsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Martinsson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Meridius. That's going to slow Martinsson down.
Martinsson lands with a nice body punch.
Martinsson checks a low kick from Meridius.
Martinsson delivers a nice body kick.
Meridius is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Meridius avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson throws a wild body kick that Meridius sees coming a mile off.
Meridius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Martinsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Martinsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Martinsson misses with a kick to the body.
Martinsson throws a push kick but Meridius slaps the foot to one side.
Martinsson closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meridius.
Martinsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinsson misses with a body punch.
Meridius's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Meridius - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Meridius is trying to maintain a safe position but Martinsson gets an underhook and turns Meridius into the cage.
Martinsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Meridius backwards.
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!
Meridius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martinsson misses with some punches.
Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meridius wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meridius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meridius wants to break free but Martinsson has control.
Meridius wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meridius is trying to push Martinsson away but Martinsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Martinsson had his way with Maximus Meridius in that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Meridius'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. This is the final round!
Meridius scores with a nice body kick.
Meridius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martinsson is looking to land body kicks.
Martinsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martinsson cracks the inside of Meridius's front leg.
Martinsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meridius misses with a straight left.
Meridius checks a low kick from Martinsson.
Meridius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martinsson throws out the jab.
Meridius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius scores with a nice body kick.
Martinsson looks for the body kick but Meridius saw that one coming.
Meridius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martinsson.
Meridius misses with a right hand
and Martinsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meridius sizes up Martinsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meridius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Martinsson!
Meridius needs to keep his hands up - Martinsson had a free shot at his head there.
Meridius has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Martinsson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Martinsson - that will leave a mark!
Meridius is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meridius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Meridius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donk. Meridius catches Martinsson right on the button with a cross.
Martinsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Meridius tries to clinch but Martinsson is having none of it.
Meridius lands a jab to the head.
Meridius cracks Martinsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maximus Meridius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Meridius if he has to take too many more of those.
Martinsson swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Martinsson.
Fedor Martinsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Meridius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Meridius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meridius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martinsson pinned against the cage. Martinsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meridius throws a right and a left that Martinsson avoids nicely.
Meridius walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Meridius.
Meridius feints and as Martinsson raises his hands in defense, Meridius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Meridius has picked Martinsson up and slammed him! Martinsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Meridius manages to pass to side control!
Meridius has control of an arm but Martinsson manages to advance to Meridius's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius is trying to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meridius is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Meridius rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meridius tries to get to full guard but Martinsson has control of the leg.
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 Fedor Martinsson.
I think Martinsson 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 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Martinsson!
Fedor Martinsson retains his heavyweight title!
Fedor Martinsson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'For the love of all that is nature, our Earth, and our blessed herbs. Ladies, you are all welcome to join us at Chris Karters suite. May the buds be sticky and drinks ice cold. Crashforce, youve been great. Goodbye Helsinki - until we meet again.'.
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