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MMA HELSINKI 91 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cuts Alot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Robbis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuts Alot has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cuts Alot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Robbis!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbis scores with a kick to the body.
Robbis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robbis thumps Alot with a low kick.
Robbis throws a head kick that Alot semi-blocks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Robbis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robbis pushes Alot away with a front kick.
Robbis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alot's head.
Alot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cuts Alot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Robbis checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Robbis.
Alot gets a clinch.
Robbis breaks from the clinch.
Alot misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Alot misses
and Robbis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alot is breathing heavily.
Alot avoids the head kick by Robbis.
A big left from Alot misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Robbis scores with a spinning back kick!
Robbis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alot takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Robbis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alot wants to land a leg kick but Robbis is out of range.
Robbis lands with a nice body kick.
Robbis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robbis fakes the leg kick and cracks Alot in the body.
Robbis scoring well with a low kick there.
Alot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robbis throws a leg kick which misses Alot's front leg but catches the back leg as Alot tries to avoid it.
Robbis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice straight punches there by Robbis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robbis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Robbis connects with a crisp jab.
Robbis throws a leg kick which misses Alot's front leg but catches the back leg as Alot tries to avoid it.
Robbis delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Robbis.
That kick from Robbis tenderised Alot's leg. Alot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robbis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Robbis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robbis thumps Alot with a low kick.
Robbis scores with a jab to the body.
Robbis lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Robbis.
Robbis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alot takes a step back to recover.
Alot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Robbis lands a jab.
Robbis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robbis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alot takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Robbis thumps Alot with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robbis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alot's calf.
Robbis pushes Alot away with a front kick.
Robbis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick from Robbis.
Robbis thows a body kick. Alot tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alot 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.
Robbis connects with a leg kick. Alot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alot with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robbis to score with a decent uppercut.
Robbis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alot will feel that in the morning.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Robbis, right into the meat.
Robbis lands with a kick to the ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Robbis.
Robbis lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Robbis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robbis lands a front kick.
A good leg kick by Robbis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robbis scores with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Robbis.
Robbis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Robbis 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.
Robbis connects with a right hand. Alot shakes it off.
Alot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robbis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alot takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Robbis feints and then cracks Alot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alot down.
Robbis lands a big head kick that sends Alot tumbling to the mat! Robbis takes a step backwards and waves Alot back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Alot is rocked!
It looks like Cuts Alot has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robbis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oh Alot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Robbis fakes the leg kick and cracks Alot in the body.
Robbis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robbis walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Alot drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Robbis swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Alot's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Robbis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Jarvela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Juhani Jarvela has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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191 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Jarvela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrix walks into a straight right hand from Jarvela.
Matrix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jarvela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matrix somewhat.
Matrix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matrix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jarvela.
Matrix fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jarvela to the ground. Matrix is now in Jarvela's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Matrix pushes down on Jarvela's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jarvela tries to roll over but Matrix keeps him under control.
Jarvela has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matrix is working away from the top position though.
Jarvela is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matrix scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matrix lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matrix thows a huge punch but Jarvela dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Matrix lands a nice short elbow.
Jarvela knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matrix on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jarvela tries to get to full guard but Matrix has control of the leg.
Matrix working Jarvela over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matrix in particular looking to stall.
Matrix wants to pass to mount but Jarvela is defending the position.
Matrix seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jarvela is staying active underneath Matrix, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matrix takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It looks like Juhani Jarvela has been cut.
Matrix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matrix works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matrix with shots to the head and body - Jarvela looks very uncomfortable down there.
Matrix breaks from Jarvela's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jarvela is trying desperately to improve position.
Matrix sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matrix landing shots from mount.
Matrix dominating with strikes here.
Matrix lands a big elbow.
Matrix with a couple of short strikes.
Jarvela is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Matrix! Jarvela is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Matrix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arco Amon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jani Ketola Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arco Amon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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172 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arco Amon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani Ketola Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ketola Jr moves away.
A swing and a miss from Amon.
Amon misses with a hook.
Ketola Jr misses with a low kick.
Amon moves out of range of the leg kick from Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ketola Jr misses with a low kick.
Amon misses the body punch
and Ketola Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Amon throws a series of punches but Ketola Jr avoids them all with ease.
Amon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ketola Jr's hands.
Ketola Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amon.
Ketola Jr throws a solid leg kick but Amon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ketola Jr.
Amon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amon moves out of range of the leg kick from Ketola Jr.
Amon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ketola Jr throws a solid leg kick but Amon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amon can pounce on him.
Amon throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Amon lands a glancing blow to the side of Ketola Jr's head.
Amon checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketola Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amon.
Amon tries to score with a low kick but Ketola Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Ketola Jr misses with a low kick.
Amon throws a sloppy body shot
and Ketola Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ketola Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Amon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ketola Jr slips a straight right by Amon.
Amon scores with a leg kick.
Amon tries to work over Ketola Jr's front leg with a kick but Ketola Jr checks it.
Ketola Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Amon is out of range.
Ketola Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Amon is able to avoid easily.
Ketola Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Amon is able to avoid easily.
Amon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amon tries to clinch but Ketola Jr moves out of range.
Arco Amon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ketola Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ketola Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Amon scores with a four punch combination!
Amon checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amon misses with a hook
and Ketola Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Ketola Jr defending well as Amon loads up on a big left hand.
Ketola Jr is looking to chop away at Amon's legs.
Ketola Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ketola Jr tries to work over Amon's front leg with a kick but Amon checks it.
Amon misses with the combination.
Amon checks a leg kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amon misses with a straight right.
Amon misses with a combination
and Ketola Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Amon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ketola Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Amon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ketola Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Ketola Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good work by Amon as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr is looking to chop away at Amon's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Amon blocks the leg kick.
Ketola Jr throws a low kick but Amon avoids it.
Amon misses with a low kick.
Amon blocks a low kick nicely.
Ketola Jr shoots in but Amon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Amon checks the leg kick.
Amon blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Ketola Jr misses.
Ketola Jr misses with a leg kick
and Amon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ketola Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Amon misses with a few strikes there.
Amon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ketola Jr.
Amon misses with a left hand
and Ketola Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Amon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ketola Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Amon is positioning himself well to prevent Ketola Jr advancing to mount.
Amon is pressing down on Ketola Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ketola Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Ketola Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amon has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jani Ketola Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Amon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Amon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ketola Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amon but Amon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ketola Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Amon is able to avoid easily.
Ketola Jr tries to score with a low kick but Amon moves his leg out of the way.
Amon misses with a body shot.
Ketola Jr throws a low kick but Amon avoids it.
Ketola Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amon is looking to clinch.
Amon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ketola Jr throws a leg kick
and Amon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ketola Jr throws a low kick but Amon avoids it.
Amon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr motions for Amon to come forward. Ketola Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ketola Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketola Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amon.
Ketola Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ketola Jr. Amon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arco Amon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Amon blocks the leg kick.
Ketola Jr avoids the head kick by Amon.
Ketola Jr shoots in for a takedown but Amon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arco Amon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jani Ketola Jr.
Ketola Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Amon checks a low kick from Ketola Jr.
Amon throws a sloppy head kick and Ketola Jr moves out of range easily.
Amon wants to slow Ketola Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Amon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Amon stuffs the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ketola Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Amon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Amon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Amon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ketola Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amon rather than just go for the knockout.
Amon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ketola Jr.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amon checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amon checks a leg kick nicely.
Ketola Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ketola Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Amon tries to land a front kick but Ketola Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Amon misses with the combination.
Ketola Jr motions for Amon to come forward. Ketola Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Amon misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Ketola Jr misses
and Amon counters with a right hand to the body.
Ketola Jr misses with a low kick as Amon jumps back.
Amon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ketola Jr.
Amon tries to score with a low kick but Ketola Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ketola Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Amon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Amon checks a leg kick nicely.
Ketola Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amon.
Ketola Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Amon is out of range and Ketola Jr settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Amon.
Ketola Jr tried to score with a low kick but Amon checks it.
Amon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ketola Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ketola Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Amon misses with a combination
and Ketola Jr counters with a left to the body.
Amon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amon throws a body punch but Ketola Jr moves out of range.
Amon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ketola Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ketola Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amon.
Amon misses with a looping left.
A jab from Amon misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amon. Ketola Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amon misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketola Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ketola Jr ducks under a wild hook from Amon.
Ketola Jr avoids the body shot from Amon.
Amon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ketola Jr misses with a leg kick
and Amon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amon moves out of range of the leg kick from Ketola Jr.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amon checks a leg kick.
Ketola Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Amon as Ketola Jr shoots in.
Ketola Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Amon is out of range.
Amon takes a swing at Ketola Jr's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ketola Jr wants to slow Amon down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice combination there by Amon.
Amon doesn't manage to clinch there - Ketola Jr circles away.
Amon thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arco Amon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
Amon misses with a leg kick.
Amon looks to land a combination but Ketola Jr avoids it well.
Amon throws out a loose jab but Ketola Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amon throws a low kick, looking for Ketola Jr's leg but Ketola Jr calmly moves out of range.
Amon misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Amon blocks the leg kick.
Ketola Jr misses with a low kick as Amon jumps back.
Ketola Jr gets a double leg takedown into Amon's guard.
Ketola Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ketola Jr advances to half guard.
Ketola Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Amon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Amon is defending against the submission attempts here by Ketola Jr.
Amon moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketola Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ketola Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Amon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ketola Jr!
Amon is landing with some decent strikes but Ketola Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ketola Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ketola Jr shrugs it off.
Ketola Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Ketola Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ketola Jr is in a horrible position here. Amon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jani Ketola Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ketola Jr tries to reverse the position but Amon maintains control.
Amon is landing with some decent strikes but Ketola Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ketola Jr tries to reverse the position but Amon maintains control.
Amon landing strikes from the mount and Ketola Jr is in trouble!
Ketola Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ketola Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Amon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ketola Jr is rocked!
Ketola Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ketola Jr is still in real trouble! Can Amon finish him?
Ketola Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ketola Jr defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ketola Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Amon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ketola Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Amon with a couple of short strikes.
Amon cracks Ketola Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Amon prevents Ketola Jr from getting the reversal.
Amon working Ketola Jr over with strikes here.
Ketola Jr can't escape the position.
Amon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ketola Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Amon postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Ketola Jr is out cold - huge knockout for Amon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arco Amon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osmo Soininvaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Columbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soininvaara comes into the arena with country shit remix- ludacris, big krit, bun b blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmo Soininvaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Columbar!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Soininvaara.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soininvaara. Columbar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Columbar catches Soininvaara right on the button with a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Columbar!
Soininvaara gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Soininvaara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Columbar chips away with some ground and pound.
Columbar postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soininvaara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbar won't allow Soininvaara to get back to his feet.
Columbar throwing strikes from guard but Soininvaara blocks nicely.
Columbar landing some decent shots from guard.
Columbar is in close to Soininvaara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Columbar works over Soininvaara with some ground and pound from guard.
Columbar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Columbar stopping the sweep attempt from Soininvaara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soininvaara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Columbar throwing strikes from guard but Soininvaara blocks nicely.
Soininvaara keeping moving, preventing Columbar from controlling successfully.
Columbar landing with the ground and pound.
Soininvaara working a defensive guard here.
Columbar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soininvaara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soininvaara keeping moving, preventing Columbar from controlling successfully.
Soininvaara is trying to keep Columbar in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbar postures up and lands a big shot to Soininvaara's brow.
Columbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soininvaara is keeping the position for now.
Columbar throws a big elbow that misses.
Columbar stops Soininvaara from standing up.
Columbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Soininvaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soininvaara looking for a sweep. Not yet Soininvaara, not yet.
Columbar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Columbar throws a body kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soininvaara misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Columbar.
A punch lands to the side of Columbar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Columbar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Columbar there.
Columbar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Columbar winds up and cracks Soininvaara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Soininvaara is trying to get back to full guard.
Soininvaara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Columbar.
Soininvaara is refusing to be controlled, as Columbar sits in half guard.
Columbar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Soininvaara defending well though.
Columbar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Columbar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Columbar wants to take a breather but Soininvaara is having none of it.
Columbar slips a nice elbow through Soininvaara's hands, connecting with Soininvaara's forehead.
Soininvaara has hold of Columbar's hands but Columbar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Soininvaara wants to get back to full guard.
Soininvaara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Soininvaara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Soininvaara keeping moving, preventing Columbar from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Columbar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Columbar cracks Soininvaara with a solid left hand.
Columbar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Columbar preventing the sweep.
Columbar working some strikes from top position.
Columbar won't allow Soininvaara to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soininvaara controlling Columbar's posture.
Columbar lands a couple of elbows.
Soininvaara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Columbar is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soininvaara keeping moving, preventing Columbar from controlling successfully.
Columbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Soininvaara is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Columbar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Columbar.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Columbar.
Columbar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Columbar misses the target.
Soininvaara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soininvaara ducks under a wild hook from Columbar.
Columbar swings widly with a right hand
enabling Soininvaara to counter with a crisp jab.
Columbar closes the distance and clinches up with Soininvaara, looking for a takedown. Columbar pushes Soininvaara against the cage but Soininvaara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Soininvaara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soininvaara moves out of range of the body kick.
Soininvaara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Columbar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soininvaara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Columbar is one step ahead there.
Columbar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Soininvaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soininvaara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Columbar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Columbar postures up in Soininvaara's guard and throws a big left but Soininvaara blocks it.
Columbar stands up over Soininvaara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Columbar trying to control but Soininvaara is working from the bottom.
Soininvaara pulls Columbar in to control the position.
Soininvaara wants to sweep here but Columbar controlling him for the moment.
Soininvaara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Columbar defends it easily.
Columbar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Columbar throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soininvaara has momentary wrist control but Columbar slips an elbow through the middle.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Columbar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Columbar throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Columbar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Soininvaara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Columbar distracts Soininvaara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Soininvaara has momentary wrist control but Columbar slips an elbow through the middle.
Soininvaara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Soininvaara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Columbar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Columbar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Soininvaara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Columbar forces his way into half guard.
Columbar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soininvaara defends it well.
Soininvaara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soininvaara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Columbar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Columbar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soininvaara looking to control.
Soininvaara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soininvaara controls Columbar momentarily but Columbar frees himself.
Columbar distracts Soininvaara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Soininvaara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soininvaara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soininvaara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Columbar slips nicely into half guard.
Soininvaara manages to get to full guard.
Columbar wants to control from the top but Soininvaara keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Columbar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soininvaara dives on top into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soininvaara wants to control from the top but Columbar keeps moving.
Soininvaara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Columbar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Soininvaara is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Columbar.
Columbar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Columbar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Columbar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soininvaara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Columbar with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Soininvaara. Those never looked like landing.
Columbar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soininvaara scores with a decent looking hook.
Columbar misses with a low kick as Soininvaara jumps back.
Soininvaara blocks a low kick nicely.
Columbar throws a front kick that sends Soininvaara stumbling back into the cage.
Soininvaara walks forward, straight into a front kick from Columbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soininvaara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Columbar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soininvaara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Columbar lands a nice shot that snaps Soininvaara's head back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Columbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soininvaara throws a lazy right hand but Columbar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Columbar checks the leg kick.
Columbar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soininvaara throws the left hand but Columbar avoids the punch easily.
Columbar lands with a nice body kick.
Soininvaara will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Columbar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Soininvaara's calf.
Columbar misses with a body kick.
Soininvaara throws a shot from downtown. Columbar moves away and avoids it.
Soininvaara takes a swing at Columbar's ribcage but misses.
Jan Columbar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Columbar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Soininvaara staying out of range there.
Columbar looks to land a left hand but Soininvaara moved out of range nicely.
Soininvaara throws a shot from downtown. Columbar moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Columbar. That's going to slow Soininvaara down.
Columbar clinches up against the cage.
Columbar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soininvaara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Columbar blocks it with crossed arms.
Columbar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osmo Soininvaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbar misses with a punch on the inside.
Columbar can't get the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soininvaara has Columbar pushed against the cage.
Columbar swings wildly with an uppercut but Soininvaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soininvaara takes a shot to the head.
Soininvaara lands an uppercut.
Columbar lands a nice uppercut.
Columbar swings wildly with an uppercut but Soininvaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbar avoiding damage as Soininvaara throws knees to the body.
Columbar has a couple of punches blocked by Soininvaara.
Columbar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soininvaara throws an elbow but misses.
Soininvaara misses with a punch on the inside.
Soininvaara struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbar controls his hands.
Soininvaara is pushing Columbar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soininvaara.
Soininvaara lands a shoulder strike.
Soininvaara is fighting off a takedown attempt but Columbar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Soininvaara to the mat. Soininvaara regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Soininvaara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Columbar being controlled here momentarily.
Soininvaara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Columbar postures up and lands a big shot to Soininvaara's brow.
Columbar distracts Soininvaara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Columbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Columbar landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbar is standing up over Soininvaara. Soininvaara looks to escape but Columbar dives into side control.
Columbar working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Columbar trying to control the action but Soininvaara is working from the bottom.
Columbar lands a decent elbow from side control.
Columbar working away.
Columbar lands a nice forearm strike.
Soininvaara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jan Columbar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Columbar working the body and head with strikes.
Soininvaara throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Columbar controlling the position from side mount.
Columbar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Soininvaara is avoiding damage well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Columbar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Columbar 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Columbar!
Jan Columbar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blood Wizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
216 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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28
202 lbs
18 - 16 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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 Helsinki, Daniel Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blood Wizard!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wizard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wizard throws a front kick aimed at Carneiro's knee but Carneiro avoids it well.
Wizard just misses with a punch to the body.
Wizard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carneiro.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wizard, as that shot connected.
Wizard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carneiro moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Wizard. Those never looked like landing.
Carneiro fails with the takedown
and Wizard counters with a left to the body.
Wizard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wizard throws an overhand right that lands on Carneiro's shoulder, as Carneiro tries to avoid the shot.
Wizard throws a series of strikes that have Carneiro backpedaling.
Wizard scores with a decent looking hook.
Wizard feints and then cracks Carneiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carneiro down.
Wizard throws a looping overhand right but Carneiro ducks down to avoid it.
Carneiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wizard avoids it really well and circles away.
Carneiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wizard defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carneiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wizard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carneiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wizard counters with a three punch combo that has Carneiro backing up. Carneiro nods at Wizard to acknowledge the strikes.
Wizard has closed the distance and engaged Carneiro in a clinch.
Good body shot from Wizard.
Wizard is pressed up against the cage. Carneiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wizard down to the mat. Wizard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wizard scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wizard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Carneiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Carneiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Carneiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wizard counters with a three punch combo that has Carneiro backing up. Carneiro nods at Wizard to acknowledge the strikes.
Wizard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carneiro's head backwards.
Wizard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown by Carneiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Wizard which made him look bad.
Carneiro is breathing heavily.
Wizard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wizard lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Daniel Carneiro has been cut.
Wizard digs a right hand into Carneiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carneiro's gas tank.
Wizard works on Carneiro's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Wizard on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wizard.
Wizard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wizard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wizard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Wizard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wizard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wizard lands with a short shot to the head.
Wizard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Wizard.
Wizard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wizard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wizard presses Carneiro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wizard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carneiro is rocked!
Wizard lands a big right hand that drops Carneiro! The killer instinct kicks in and Wizard finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Wizard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blood Wizard!
During a confident post fight interview, Blood Wizard 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Trasseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trasseli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Look at my horse! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
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150 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Trasseli!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Trasseli as Stevens shoots in.
Stevens checks a leg kick.
Pena Trasseli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trasseli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trasseli tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trasseli but Trasseli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trasseli throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens shoots in but Trasseli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens has his takedown stuffed
and Stevens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trasseli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trasseli is fending him off so far but Stevens persists. Nope, Trasseli circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt.
Trasseli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevens.
Trasseli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Trasseli was covering up waiting for the punch and Stevens finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stevens stays in close to Trasseli's body and controls the position.
Stevens is fighting to break Trasseli's control of his arms but Trasseli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stevens trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Trasseli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Trasseli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trasseli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trasseli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stevens is controlling Trasseli's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
Trasseli connects with a couple of short punches.
Trasseli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trasseli stands and throws Stevens's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens manages to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens wants to control but Trasseli is keeping busy.
Trasseli tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Stevens.
Trasseli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stevens's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stevens to regain full guard.
Trasseli gets to his feet. Stevens looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Trasseli.
Trasseli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trasseli circles away from the clinch attempt
and Trasseli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt.
Trasseli stuffs the takedown attempt from Stevens. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.
Trasseli has Stevens up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is fighting off a takedown attempt but Trasseli is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stevens to the mat. Stevens regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trasseli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trasseli tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
Trasseli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trasseli.
Stevens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trasseli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trasseli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Trasseli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by Trasseli.
Trasseli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trasseli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevens.
Stevens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trasseli.
Trasseli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevens fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Trasseli sprawls well initially but Stevens persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Trasseli wants to get back to his feet.
Stevens prevents Trasseli from improving his position.
Stevens is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trasseli defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trasseli trying to control from the bottom.
Stevens is keen to just control but Trasseli is a slippery customer.
Pena Trasseli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trasseli wants to improve his position but Stevens is controlling well.
Stevens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stevens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stevens looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jonny Stevens just wasn't active enough.
Trasseli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Trasseli - just one landing.
Stevens with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Trasseli to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trasseli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pena Trasseli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens shoots and misses
and Trasseli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Trasseli misses with a wild body shot.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt - Trasseli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trasseli lands a body shot.
Trasseli lands a slapping body shot.
Trasseli swinging wildly here.
Stevens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Trasseli.
Pena Trasseli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trasseli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stevens is rocked!
Trasseli feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Stevens crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pena Trasseli!
An out of breath Pena Trasseli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Emil Vanaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kivi Kasvo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasvo has chosen Danzig Mother as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Emil Vanaja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kivi Kasvo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Kasvo.
Kasvo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Kivi Kasvo has been cut.
Kasvo misses with the combination.
Kasvo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vanaja is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kasvo's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kasvo is looking for a sweep. Vanaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vanaja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kasvo defending well though.
Vanaja is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kasvo!
Vanaja misses with a head shot.
Vanaja wants to control the pace but Kasvo is squirming around nicely.
Vanaja unloads with some shots from mount but Kasvo bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanaja thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Vanaja landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vanaja thowing shots but they're missing.
Kasvo taking shots to the head.
Vanaja controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanaja throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Vanaja looking to control but Kasvo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanaja lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanaja with a couple of short strikes.
Vanaja thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Vanaja goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kasvo is on top in guard.
Vanaja trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasvo throws an elbow that misses. Vanaja uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kasvo's guard. Nice move by Vanaja!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanaja slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vanaja wants to control but Kasvo is keeping him busy.
Vanaja works to advance to full mount. Kasvo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Vanaja throws some wild stikes that Kasvo manages to avoid easily.
Vanaja lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanaja putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vanaja is landing with some decent strikes but Kasvo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vanaja looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vanaja prevents Kasvo from getting the reversal.
Vanaja breaks from Kasvo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanaja looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kasvo covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jukka Emil Vanaja!
Jukka Emil Vanaja is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Jukka Emil Vanaja started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbermat Serlal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serlal has chosen Mortal Kombat as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zbermat Serlal!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serlal scores with the left hand. Franklin knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Chuck Franklin has been cut.
Serlal throws a shot from downtown. Franklin moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Serlal.
Serlal stuffs the takedown.
Franklin looks to throw the jab but Serlal is out of range.
Serlal throws a body punch but Franklin moves out of range.
Franklin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Serlal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Franklin thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serlal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franklin moves away.
Franklin takes a swing at Serlal's ribcage but misses.
Franklin needs to keep his hands up - Serlal had a free shot at his head there.
Franklin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Serlal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Franklin.
A slow jab from Serlal misses its intended target.
Serlal stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin just misses with a punch to the body.
Franklin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serlal manages to avoid it.
Franklin blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Serlal sprawls well. Serlal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Franklin gets slowly back to his feet.
Zbermat Serlal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Serlal throws an overhand right that lands on Franklin's shoulder, as Franklin tries to avoid the shot.
Serlal misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Serlal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Serlal does it's job there.
Franklin tries a head kick but it misses.
Franklin throws a hook to the side of Serlal's head but Serlal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serlal misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serlal throws an off balance right hand
and Franklin counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zbermat Serlal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Franklin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Franklin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Serlal there.
Franklin just misses with a punch to the body.
Franklin throws a push kick but Serlal slaps the foot to one side.
Serlal throws an off balance right hand
and Franklin counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serlal misses with a right hand
and Franklin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Serlal slaps away a takedown attempt from Franklin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Serlal misses with a straight right.
Chuck Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Serlal pinned against the cage. Serlal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin looks to land a combination but Serlal avoids it well.
Franklin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Franklin swings for the body but Serlal moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin misses with a looping left.
Serlal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franklin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serlal digs a good body shot into Franklin's ribs.
Franklin throws a looping overhand right but Serlal ducks down to avoid it.
Serlal swings widly with a right hand
and Franklin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Serlal thinking.
Franklin is looking to wear down Serlal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serlal lands a slapping body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Serlal blocks the leg kick.
Serlal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serlal blocks a head kick by Franklin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin slips a straight right by Serlal.
Franklin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chuck Franklin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chuck Franklin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Serlal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Serlal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Serlal works Franklin's body with a nice hook.
Serlal throws a big shot that misses.
Franklin throws a head kick but Serlal moves out of range.
Serlal throws a looping overhand right but Franklin ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin shoots in but no luck this time.
Franklin throws a leg kick but Serlal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Franklin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Serlal throws a hook but Franklin blocks it.
Zbermat Serlal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serlal takes a swing at Franklin's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franklin tries to move into range but Serlal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Franklin tries a head kick but it misses.
Serlal misses with a looping right.
Franklin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serlal.
Franklin looks to land a right hand but Serlal moved out of range.
Serlal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Franklin.
Serlal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franklin manages to avoid it.
Serlal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Franklin misses.
Franklin looks for a takedown but Serlal sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Franklin misses.
Serlal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franklin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Serlal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zbermat Serlal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Serlal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zbermat Serlal!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zbermat Serlal made sure he mentioned Elite Fighter© w/$10-$35 Clothing and 90% LAUNDRY!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Baginski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Hollinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baginski comes to the cage accompanied by WALECZNE SERCE. Hollinger has chosen WILD BOYS as his entrance music. 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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Baginski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dylan Hollinger!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baginski.
Hollinger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baginski on the side of the head.
Baginski misses with a hook to the body
and Hollinger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hollinger.
Baginski taking a breather.
Hollinger tries to throw a body punch but Baginski avoids it by throwing Hollinger back against the cage.
Hollinger looking to slow down the pace here.
Hollinger can't find room to land a body shot as Baginski controls the action.
Hollinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baginski struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollinger controls his hands.
Hollinger gets control of Baginski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hollinger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Baginski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baginski is working hard here to advance position.
Hollinger is pulling down on Baginski's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baginski content to stall in guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Baginski. No joy for Hollinger on that attempt.
Hollinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baginski was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollinger.
Hollinger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Baginski throws a shot from downtown. Hollinger moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Baginski catches Hollinger right on the button with a cross.
Hollinger looks to land a right hand but Baginski moved out of range.
A jab from Hollinger misses.
Hollinger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hollinger has gone for a leg lock! Baginski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hollinger's guard.
Baginski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baginski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baginski controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger is controlling Baginski's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baginski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baginski slips a jab from Hollinger.
Hollinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hollinger tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baginski.
Baginski connects with a right hand. Hollinger shakes it off.
Baginski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Baginski.
Hollinger misses with a wild body shot.
Hollinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baginski.
Baginski throws a lazy right hand but Hollinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hollinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baginski slips a jab from Hollinger.
Hollinger misses with a straight left.
Baginski blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dylan Hollinger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baginski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baginski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollinger misses with a double jab.
Hollinger thuds his shin into the meat of Baginski's side.
Dylan Hollinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hollinger misses with a hook. Baginski ducked under it nicely.
Baginski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Baginski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baginski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baginski throws a body punch but Hollinger moves out of range.
Baginski misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollinger throws a hook but Baginski blocks it.
Baginski swings for the body but Hollinger moves out of range.
Baginski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hollinger connects with a crisp jab.
Hollinger throws a big shot that misses.
Hollinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollinger misses with a straight right.
Hollinger throws a jab when Baginski was well out of range.
Hollinger misses the shot to the body.
Hollinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Baginski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hollinger walks into a jab.
Hollinger jabs Baginski right on the nose. Baginski blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baginski avoids it really well and circles away.
Baginski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hollinger jabs Baginski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Baginski there.
Baginski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollinger.
Baginski takes a swing at Hollinger's ribcage but misses.
Baginski misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollinger lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baginski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hollinger.
Baginski swings for the body but Hollinger moves out of range.
Baginski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollinger.
Baginski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baginski throws a jab when Hollinger was well out of range.
Hollinger rushes Baginski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hollinger works on Baginski's body with a couple of short punches.
Hollinger blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Hollinger fails to land.
Come on Hollinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hollinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baginski tries a knee to the head but Hollinger blocks it.
Hollinger has a couple of punches blocked by Baginski.
Baginski lands a left hand.
Baginski has Hollinger pressed against the cage.
Baginski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baginski tries for a takedown but Hollinger manages to get underhooks.
Hollinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Baginski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baginski tries to pull guard but Hollinger won't allow it.
Baginski is trying to break the clinch but Hollinger is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollinger struggles to land a body shot inside as Baginski controls his hands.
Baginski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollinger tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Hollinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hollinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baginski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hollinger throws an off balance right hand
and Baginski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hollinger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baginski.
Hollinger misses with a straight right.
Baginski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hollinger.
Hollinger cracks a nice hook into Baginski's ribs.
Dylan Hollinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baginski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baginski.
Hollinger shoots in for a takedown but Baginski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hollinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Baginski is just out of range.
Hollinger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollinger drops his hands momentarily and Baginski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hollinger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baginski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollinger moves away.
Hollinger throws a hook but Baginski blocks it.
Baginski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baginski avoids the body shot from Hollinger.
Baginski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Baginski misses the target.
Baginski ducks under a wild hook from Hollinger.
Hollinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baginski counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baginski misses with a looping right.
Hollinger misses with an uppercut. Baginski saw that one coming.
Baginski misses with an uppercut.
Baginski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baginski avoids the head kick by Hollinger.
A left lands for Baginski.
Hollinger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hollinger missing with a left hand there. Baginski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Hollinger.
Hollinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baginski moves away.
Hollinger blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baginski misses with a body shot.
Baginski slaps away a takedown attempt from Hollinger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Piotr Baginski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Hollinger.
Baginski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hollinger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baginski lands with a nice body kick.
Baginski staying out of range there.
Hollinger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hollinger throws a hook but Baginski blocks it.
Piotr Baginski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dylan Hollinger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baginski avoids the body shot from Hollinger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollinger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baginski was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollinger.
Hollinger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baginski's head backwards.
A big right from Hollinger misses.
Baginski misses with an uppercut. Hollinger saw that one coming.
Piotr Baginski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollinger dips to his left and cracks Baginski with an uppercut!
Hollinger moves out of range as Baginski strikes.
Baginski takes a swing at Hollinger's ribcage but misses.
Hollinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baginski looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollinger is just out of range.
Jab from Baginski.
Hollinger slips a jab from Baginski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Hollinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hollinger 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Hollinger!
Dylan Hollinger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maurice McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark van Bommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van Bommel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica-Battery . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice McDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mark van Bommel!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Bommel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from van Bommel.
van Bommel misses with a leg kick
and McDonald counters with an inside leg kick.
van Bommel misses with a leg kick
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
van Bommel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good standup being displayed there by van Bommel as he connects with a hook.
McDonald tries to keep at a distance but van Bommel has taken the fight into the clinch.
van Bommel has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
van Bommel taking a breather.
A short left from McDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald misses with some punches.
van Bommel stalling in the clinch but McDonald improves position.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with van Bommel's elbow.
van Bommel prevents a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with van Bommel's elbow.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald digs a right hand into van Bommel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on van Bommel's gas tank.
A short right from McDonald.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
van Bommel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald lands with a kick to the ribs.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but van Bommel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from van Bommel misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Bommel throws a wild body kick that McDonald sees coming a mile off.
McDonald lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
van Bommel misses the shot to the body.
van Bommel avoids a kick to the body.
van Bommel looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald throws a leg kick that misses.
Mark van Bommel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but van Bommel ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
van Bommel tries to work over McDonald's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
van Bommel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by van Bommel.
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but van Bommel is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Bommel wants to land a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
van Bommel thows a left - swing and a miss!
van Bommel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
van Bommel blocks a leg kick.
van Bommel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
van Bommel throws a leg kick but McDonald sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
McDonald clobbers van Bommel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald lands with a nice body kick.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from van Bommel.
van Bommel connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
van Bommel lands the left hand.
van Bommel throws a leg kick but McDonald moved away.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and van Bommel moves out of range easily.
van Bommel thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by van Bommel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of van Bommel.
van Bommel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
van Bommel cracks McDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDonald tests van Bommel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
van Bommel throws a leg kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
van Bommel lands with a hook. McDonald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice McDonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDonald slips under a jab.
Maurice McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald checks a leg kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from van Bommel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDonald has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDonald and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
van Bommel throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
van Bommel misses the shot to the body.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from van Bommel.
van Bommel thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
The fighters circling - van Bommel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
van Bommel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from van Bommel misses the target.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but van Bommel moves his leg out of the way.
McDonald throws a leg kick but van Bommel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
van Bommel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald is looking to clinch but van Bommel is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Bommel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. van Bommel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
van Bommel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
van Bommel catches McDonald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald moves away from the strike by van Bommel.
McDonald clinches up with van Bommel and pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald is leaning against van Bommel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
van Bommel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald slows down the pace here.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but van Bommel uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
A head punch on the inside from van Bommel fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald misses with the head strike.
van Bommel tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing van Bommel back against the cage.
McDonald has van Bommel pressed against the cage, preventing van Bommel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
van Bommel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
van Bommel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
van Bommel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
A nice left hand lands by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
van Bommel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald blocks a body shot from van Bommel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, van Bommel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
van Bommel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald pressing his opponent against the cage.
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!
McDonald tries a body shot but van Bommel blocks it.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
van Bommel misses with a punch on the inside.
van Bommel blocks an uppercut.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by van Bommel.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of van Bommels head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
van Bommel stalling in the clinch but McDonald improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maurice McDonald will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
van Bommel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
van Bommel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from van Bommel misses.
A big right from McDonald misses.
van Bommel throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald walks into a jab.
McDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
van Bommel throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
van Bommel thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald delivers a nice body kick.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald motions for van Bommel to come forward. McDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald tries to bum rush van Bommel with a series of wild strikes but van Bommel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Bommel avoids the head kick by McDonald.
van Bommel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald lands a nice looking body kick.
van Bommel tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
van Bommel connects with a leg kick. McDonald looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McDonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
van Bommel blocks a jab.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
van Bommel misses with a hook.
van Bommel throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from van Bommel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonald.
van Bommel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
van Bommel tries to work over McDonald's front leg with a kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
van Bommel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDonald is looking to score with low kicks.
van Bommel throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
van Bommel checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - van Bommel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
van Bommel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
van Bommel misses with a jab to the body
and McDonald counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. van Bommel is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as van Bommel throws out the jab.
van Bommel misses with a hook
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
van Bommel throws a low kick, looking for McDonald's leg but McDonald calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Bommel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from van Bommel, right into the meat.
van Bommel lands the left hand.
McDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donk. van Bommel catches McDonald right on the button with a cross.
van Bommel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McDonald.
McDonald throws a low kick but van Bommel moves out of range easily.
van Bommel lands the left hand.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
van Bommel cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick from McDonald lands but van Bommel takes it in his stride.
van Bommel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab by McDonald.
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!
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. van Bommel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from van Bommel.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as van Bommel checks a leg kick.
van Bommel throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald throws a push kick but van Bommel slaps the foot to one side.
van Bommel tries to clinch up.
van Bommel circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by van Bommel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from van Bommel.
A big left from van Bommel misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mark van Bommel just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from van Bommel.
McDonald wants to clinch up but van Bommel keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from van Bommel.
van Bommel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald throws a hook but van Bommel avoids it easily.
van Bommel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
van Bommel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but van Bommel moves away.
van Bommel throws a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract van Bommel.
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonald!
van Bommel stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
van Bommel keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
van Bommel walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Crunch! van Bommel slams his shin into McDonald's torso.
van Bommel misses with a looping left.
Good work by van Bommel as he checks the leg kick.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald moves away from the strike by van Bommel.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
McDonald checks the leg kick.
McDonald checks a low kick from van Bommel.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
van Bommel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps van Bommel's head backwards.
van Bommel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
van Bommel takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Jab from van Bommel.
van Bommel throws a leg kick but McDonald sees it coming and checks it nicely.
van Bommel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice straight punches there by van Bommel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of van Bommel.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and van Bommel moves out of range easily.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
van Bommel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
van Bommel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald takes a swing at van Bommel's ribcage but misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Bommel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
van Bommel scores with a jab.
McDonald has managed to clinch.
McDonald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A bit of stalling here from McDonald.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
van Bommel wants to break free but McDonald has control.
van Bommel struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
van Bommel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDonald is working van Bommel over against the cage.
McDonald stalling in the clinch.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but van Bommel has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Bommel tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing van Bommel back against the cage.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
van Bommel taking a breather.
McDonald pressing his opponent against the cage.
van Bommel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
van Bommel struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
van Bommel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
van Bommel throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mark van Bommel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
van Bommel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
van Bommel takes a jab right on the kisser.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
van Bommel tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
van Bommel thuds a left hand into McDonald's body.
A low kick from McDonald misses
and van Bommel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
van Bommel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Maurice McDonald has been cut.
McDonald wants to slow van Bommel down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. van Bommel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
van Bommel scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as van Bommel throws out the jab.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Bommel throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
van Bommel throws a big shot that misses.
van Bommel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
van Bommel connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald lands with a straight right. van Bommel didn't see that one coming.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by van Bommel.
van Bommel connects with a leg kick. McDonald looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from van Bommel.
A decent looking cross lands there for van Bommel.
van Bommel misses with a body shot.
van Bommel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
van Bommel connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and van Bommel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Bommel throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
van Bommel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald wants to slow van Bommel down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
van Bommel misses with a hook.
van Bommel swings widly with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a leg kick.
van Bommel scores with a punch to the head.
McDonald slips a straight right by van Bommel.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from van Bommel.
van Bommel throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
van Bommel throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a good low kick that van Bommel was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and van Bommel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from van Bommel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - van Bommel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses
and van Bommel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a body punch but van Bommel moves out of range.
van Bommel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but van Bommel moves away.
McDonald throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
van Bommel throws a leg kick but McDonald checks it.
van Bommel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
van Bommel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
van Bommel misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and van Bommel counters with a nice uppercut.
van Bommel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald needs to keep his hands up - van Bommel had a free shot at his head there.
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
van Bommel checks the leg kick.
van Bommel lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
van Bommel lands a two punch combo.
McDonald blocks the body kick.
van Bommel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
van Bommel digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald looks for the body kick but van Bommel saw that one coming.
van Bommel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
van Bommel looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
van Bommel lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark van Bommel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think van Bommel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mark van Bommel! Mark van Bommel retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Mark van Bommel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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