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MMA HELSINKI 94 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sub Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Caballero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Caballero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sub Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Caballero!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Caballero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Artist is fending him off so far but Caballero persists. Nope, Artist circles away and we're back to standing.
Artist misses with an uppercut.
Caballero works over Artist's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Sub Artist has been cut.
Artist throws a jab when Caballero was well out of range.
Artist dodges the punch combination from Caballero.
A big left from Caballero misses.
Artist looks to land a right hand but Caballero moved out of range.
Caballero misses with a straight right.
Caballero moves out of range of the strikes.
Artist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Artist is struggling to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artist tries to throw a body punch but Caballero avoids it by throwing Artist back against the cage.
Caballero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caballero misses with a wild combination.
Caballero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Caballero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist misses with an uppercut.
Caballero connects with a crisp jab.
A combination from Caballero does no damage.
Artist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caballero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Artist circles away quickly and effectively.
Artist misses with a looping left.
Artist looks to land a right hand but Caballero moved out of range.
Artist lands with a hook. Caballero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Artist gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Artist's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Artist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Artist.
Caballero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caballero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Artist.
Artist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caballero needs to keep his hands up - Artist had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caballero.
Artist digs a good hook to Caballero's body.
Caballero looks gassed!
Artist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caballero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Caballero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Artist lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Artist is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Artist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Artist instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Artist.
Artist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Artist lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Artist.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Artist misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Artist.
A short body shot lands from Artist as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist digs a right hand into Caballero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Caballero's gas tank.
Artist lands a nice uppercut.
Artist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Artist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Artist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Caballero has him pressed against the cage.
Artist displaying some good clinch control by pressing Caballero up against the cage.
Artist throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Artist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Artist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Artist misses with the combination.
Artist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Artist cracks Caballero with a nice body shot.
Artist tries to circle away but Caballero has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caballero fails to pull guard.
Artist is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Artist is leaning against Caballero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Artist.
Artist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Artist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Caballero or not.
Artist lands a shoulder strike.
Artist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Artist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Caballero has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Artist.
Artist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Artist.
Nice body punch from Artist.
Artist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Caballero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Artist can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Artist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sub Artist's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Caballero blocks a jab.
Artist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruno Caballero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Artist cracks Caballero with an open hand slap.
It looks like Bruno Caballero has been cut.
Caballero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Artist counters with a nice right hand that sends Caballero toppling to the canvas! Caballero scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Artist finish him?!
Caballero is rocked!
Bruno Caballero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artist lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Caballero - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Artist!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sub Artist!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy's entrance music is Nyan song. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, That Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy shoots for a double leg takedown but Some sprawls well. He's pushed Guy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guy closes the distance and clinches up with Some, looking for a takedown. Guy pushes Some against the cage but Some circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Some.
Guy misses with a takedown attempt - Some sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A leg kick checked by Guy.
Guy moves to clinch but Some breaks away
and Some counters with a nice low kick that buckles Guy's knee momentarily.
No luck for Guy with that takedown attempt.
Guy shoots in for a double leg but Some sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guy blocks a leg kick.
Some tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Some pinned against the cage. Some gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some throws out a leg kick but Guy moves out of range and Some only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy shoots in looking for a takedown but Some manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Guy as he checks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Some, as that shot connected.
Some displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guy.
Some connects with a nice looking jab.
Some throws a leg kick but Guy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab by Some.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Some 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 Guy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some tries to work over Guy's front leg with a kick but Guy checks it.
Some throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Some.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Some.
Guy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Some.
Guy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Some lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Some.
Guy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Some avoids it really well and circles away.
Guy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Some manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Guy is able to avoid easily.
Guy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some connects with a jab.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Some as he avoids it easily.
Some scores with a jab. Guy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Guy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Some quickly recovers to half guard.
Guy is breathing heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Some tries to roll over but Guy keeps him under control.
Some is pressing down on Guy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy throws an elbow that misses. Some uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guy's guard. Nice move by Some!
Some wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Some wants to stand but Guy is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some 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.
Good shot there by Some.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Some sprawls well. Some wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
Some lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guy.
Guy tries to clinch up.
Guy fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Some as Guy shoots in.
Trouble Some seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guy's calf.
Trouble Some is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some lands with a nice body punch.
Some ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some sizes up Guy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Guy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice takedown defense from Some. No joy for Guy on that attempt.
Some misses with a few strikes there.
Guy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Guy drops his hands momentarily and Some takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Some swivels and escapes.
Guy wants to clinch.
Some lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Some sprawls well. Some wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
Some is looking to slow Guy down with leg kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guy.
That Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Some wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy blocks a head kick by Some.
Guy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Guy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Guy misses with a combination
and Some counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Some stuffs the takedown attempt from Guy. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
Some keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Some there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
Some lands with a right hand.
Guy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Guy checks a leg kick.
Some cracks Guy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Some.
That kick from Some tenderised Guy's leg. Guy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Some. That's going to slow Guy down.
Guy fails with a takedown attempt.
Some looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Some plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Guy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Guy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Guy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Some. Some obviously looking to wear him down.
Some showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guy.
Some lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Guy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Some swivels and escapes.
Some tests Guy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but Some shows good takedown defense.
Guy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for That Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some scores with a head kick. Guy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Guy fails with a takedown attempt.
Some cracks a nice hook into Guy's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some throws a front kick that sends Guy stumbling back into the cage.
Some fakes the leg kick and cracks Guy in the body.
Some throws a head kick that half lands.
Some has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Guy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Guy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Some tenderised Guy's leg. Guy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some is looking to slow Guy down with leg kicks.
Some lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy 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.
Some connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Guy is rocked!
Some lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Guy can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Some and Guy drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Some.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trouble Some!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rene Schweidler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schweidler comes to the cage accompanied by IZ. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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279 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Very quick |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rene Schweidler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Enzo Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schweidler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soprano.
Schweidler slips a jab from Soprano.
Soprano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soprano thows a body shot but no joy.
Soprano misses with an uppercut.
Schweidler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soprano is out of range.
Soprano throws an off balance right hand
and Schweidler counters with a leg kick.
Schweidler thows a body shot but no joy.
Enzo Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soprano cracks Schweidler with an open hand slap.
It looks like Rene Schweidler has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soprano scores with a nice right hand.
Schweidler ducks under a wild hook from Soprano.
Soprano looks to land a combination but Schweidler avoids it well.
Soprano scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Soprano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schweidler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schweidler is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Soprano is controlling him well.
Soprano throws a strike aimed at the side of Schweidler's head but Schweidler avoids it well.
Soprano wants to control but Schweidler is keeping him busy.
Soprano misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schweidler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soprano lands an elbow.
Soprano misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Soprano are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soprano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Soprano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Soprano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schweidler is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Soprano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schweidler parries the strikes from Soprano easily there. Soprano is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Schweidler to escape.
Schweidler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soprano on the ground.
The strikes coming from Soprano are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Schweidler is not content to let Soprano control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schweidler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Soprano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schweidler, who protects the arm well.
Soprano is trying to get an arm triangle but Schweidler is defending well.
Schweidler tries to escape but Soprano is in control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soprano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Soprano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Soprano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rene Schweidler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Soprano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rene Schweidler's cut is getting worse.
Schweidler tries to move into range but Soprano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soprano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soprano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schweidler. That did some damage!
Soprano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schweidler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schweidler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rene Schweidler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
An inside leg kick from Schweidler misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soprano cracks a nice hook into Schweidler's ribs.
Soprano misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schweidler is fending him off so far but Soprano persists. Nope, Schweidler circles away and we're back to standing.
Soprano cracks Schweidler with a good jab.
Soprano throws a big shot that misses.
Soprano lands a nice hook to Schweidler's body. Schweidler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schweidler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soprano.
Rene Schweidler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Soprano.
A big right from Schweidler misses.
Soprano digs a good body shot into Schweidler's ribs.
Soprano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Soprano swings widly with a right hand
and Schweidler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soprano lands a nice shot that snaps Schweidler's head back.
That kick from Soprano tenderised Schweidler's leg. Schweidler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rene Schweidler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano cracks Schweidler with an open hand slap.
Jeez, Rene Schweidler's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Schweidler ducks under a wild hook from Soprano.
Soprano cracks Schweidler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Soprano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schweidler swivels and escapes.
Schweidler slips under a jab from Soprano.
Soprano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schweidler manages to avoid it.
Soprano misses with a hook.
Soprano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soprano. Schweidler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schweidler stuffs the takedown attempt from Soprano. Soprano gets slowly back to his feet.
Rene Schweidler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schweidler moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano is looking to score with low kicks.
Soprano circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Soprano misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soprano. Schweidler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soprano throws a jab when Schweidler was well out of range.
Soprano throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Schweidler to counter with a crisp jab.
Schweidler slips a straight right by Soprano.
Soprano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Soprano throwing shots but Schweidler is blocking nicely.
Soprano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schweidler looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Soprano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soprano working over Schweidler with some ground and pound. Schweidler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Soprano trying to control the action but Schweidler is working from the bottom.
Soprano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schweidler is just riding it out for now. Soprano eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schweidler is staying active underneath Soprano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Soprano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rene Schweidler's cut.
That's time! Schweidler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Soprano catches Schweidler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Schweidler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rene Schweidler's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Enzo Soprano!
Enzo Soprano bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Broberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broberg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, LMFAO-Sexy and I know it. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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29
255 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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32
225 lbs
18 - 18 - 0 |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakob Broberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Miller!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Broberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Broberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Broberg tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Broberg! Miller is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakob Broberg!
Jakob Broberg gave a mention to Sydney BEAST Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Suligoj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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222 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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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
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Suligoj!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suligoj clinches up against the cage.
Suligoj misses with a knee to the head.
Hardy avoiding damage as Suligoj throws knees to the body.
Suligoj working aggressively here.
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Hardy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardy blocks the leg kick.
Suligoj throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Suligoj misses with the combination.
Suligoj tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Suligoj avoids them all with ease.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Suligoj.
Hardy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suligoj counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Suligoj tries to clinch up but Hardy circles away and keeps his distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suligoj.
Suligoj lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suligoj misses the shot to the body.
Suligoj throws a push kick but Hardy slaps the foot to one side.
Hardy throws a low kick but Suligoj moves out of range easily.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Suligoj.
Suligoj throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suligoj fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardy, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Suligoj fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suligoj blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Suligoj.
Hardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hardy tries to land a front kick but Suligoj steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suligoj with a jab.
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!
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suligoj moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardy misses with a head kick.
Suligoj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suligoj tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suligoj misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suligoj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suligoj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suligoj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Filip Suligoj has been cut.
Hardy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suligoj misses with the body kick
and Hardy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Suligoj is looking to clinch.
Suligoj takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Suligoj wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Suligoj tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
Suligoj instigates a clinch.
Hardy is trying to push Suligoj away but Suligoj has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hardy trying to control the position but instead, Suligoj has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hardy into the cage.
Suligoj looking to throw knees to the head but Hardy is blocking nicely.
Suligoj tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Suligoj.
Suligoj prevents Hardy from breaking the clinch.
Suligoj swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suligoj tries a knee to the head but Hardy blocks it.
Suligoj using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hardy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardy avoiding damage as Suligoj throws knees to the body.
Hardy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Suligoj dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Filip Suligoj's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suligoj connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hardy momentarily.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suligoj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suligoj has closed the distance and engaged Hardy in a clinch.
Suligoj takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hardy tries to break free but Suligoj pushes him back against the cage.
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Suligoj.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Suligoj 's eye.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Hardy managing to block the knees to the body from Suligoj.
Hardy tries to break free but Suligoj pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Hardy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
Suligoj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suligoj tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suligoj throws a leg kick but Hardy checks it.
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suligoj gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Suligoj tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a lazy head kick
and Suligoj counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suligoj throws the kick towards the body but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy misses with a two punch combination.
Suligoj fails to land with a series of punches.
Filip Suligoj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
Hardy looks to land a combination but Suligoj avoids it well.
Hardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suligoj wants to clinch.
Suligoj lands a leg kick that knocks Hardy off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suligoj checks the leg kick nicely there.
Suligoj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Suligoj misses with a few strikes there.
Suligoj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suligoj checks a low kick from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a double jab
and Suligoj counters with a two punch combo.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Suligoj avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suligoj throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy scoring well with a low kick there.
Suligoj tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
Suligoj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suligoj showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
George Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suligoj clinches up with Hardy and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Suligoj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Filip Suligoj's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Suligoj tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy throws a combination that misses
and Suligoj counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Suligoj.
Hardy avoiding damage as Suligoj throws knees to the body.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Suligoj has Hardy pressed against the cage, preventing Hardy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Suligoj throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hardy blocks it with crossed arms.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Suligoj.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Suligoj avoids the damage to the body.
Suligoj using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suligoj has Hardy pressed against the cage, preventing Hardy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Filip Suligoj seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Suligoj connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hardy's face.
Suligoj missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suligoj landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Suligoj unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suligoj utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Suligoj has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Suligoj scores a nice knee to the body.
Suligoj lands a knee to the body.
Suligoj lands a knee to the head.
Hardy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suligoj crunches a lovely knee into Hardy's ribcage.
Suligoj crunches a lovely knee into Hardy's ribcage.
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!
Suligoj landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Suligoj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
Hardy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Suligoj scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to break the clinch but Suligoj is controlling the position.
Suligoj connects with a knee to the head.
Suligoj scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
A frustrated look appears on Hardy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suligoj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suligoj tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Suligoj instigates a clinch.
Suligoj keeps control of Hardy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Suligoj struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Suligoj landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Suligoj lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suligoj landing knees to the head.
Hardy takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suligoj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suligoj with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hardy is trying to push Suligoj away but Suligoj has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Suligoj with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Suligoj throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hardy blocks it with crossed arms.
Hardy breaks the clinch.
Hardy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hardy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Suligoj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy scores with a one two! Suligoj had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
George Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suligoj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Suligoj.
Suligoj darts in and clinches Hardy up against the cage.
Hardy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Filip Suligoj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardy tries to break free but Suligoj pushes him back against the cage.
Suligoj misses with a knee to the head.
Suligoj tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Suligoj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suligoj 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Suligoj!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Bivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bivar comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC Back In Black. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
214 lbs
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31
216 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luciano Bivar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bivar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bivar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bivar wants to pass the guard but Patterson is defending well.
Bivar trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Luciano Bivar just wasn't active enough.
Bivar avoids the head kick by Patterson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bivar.
Bivar throws a leg kick but Patterson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bivar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bivar blocks a head kick by Patterson.
Bivar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Patterson sprawls well initially but Bivar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bivar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bivar prevents Patterson from standing back up.
Bivar seems to be working for a kimura but Patterson defends the submission attempt.
Patterson won't allow Bivar to pass to mount.
Bivar throws a strike but Patterson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bivar advances to half guard.
Patterson wants to get back to his feet.
Patterson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Patterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bivar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bivar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Patterson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Patterson is trying to stand.
Bivar passes to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson is trying to get back to his feet.
Patterson seems a little lost for a moment, as Bivar dominates the positioning.
Bivar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bivar. Bivar obviously looking to wear him down.
Donald Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bivar throws a body kick that misses.
Bivar fails with a takedown attempt.
Patterson moves out of range as Bivar throws a body kick.
Patterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patterson wants it to stay on the feet.
Bivar throws a nice head kick!
Patterson misses with a low kick.
Patterson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bivar's head.
It looks like Luciano Bivar has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bivar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bivar content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bivar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Patterson wants to stand up but Bivar is controlling him.
Bivar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bivar drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bivar seems to have locked his on tight now - Patterson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bivar, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Luciano Bivar!
Luciano Bivar looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Le snubs, you're pathetic, Galdikas is not on my level.
Thank you for an easy victory.
The Goonies! You Never Will!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Nykanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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158 lbs
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133 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Nykanen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nykanen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a leg kick.
Barnes with a poor takedown
and Nykanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Nykanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nykanen as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nykanen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nykanen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nykanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nykanen wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nykanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nykanen is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nykanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nykanen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nykanen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nykanen lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Nykanen is controlling well.
Barnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nykanen trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes 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.
Nykanen controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen postures up.
Nykanen looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barnes trying to control but Nykanen is working from the bottom.
Barnes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nykanen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nykanen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nykanen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Nykanen misses with a body shot.
Nykanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nykanen throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nykanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Nykanen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nykanen lands with a good body shot.
Nykanen scores with a nice right hand.
Horrible takedown by Nykanen or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes which made him look bad.
Barnes takes a swing at Nykanen's ribcage but misses.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Nykanen as Barnes shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen walks into a left hand.
Nykanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nykanen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nykanen lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nykanen moves away.
Nykanen feints and as Barnes raises his hands in defense, Nykanen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nykanen looking to pass the guard.
Nykanen scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nykanen content to stall in guard here.
Nykanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Nykanen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barnes throws a head kick but Nykanen moves out of range.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Nykanen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Nykanen misses with a body shot.
Nykanen scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nykanen as he jumps to the side.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Nykanen's head but Nykanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nykanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nykanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nykanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Matti Nykanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nykanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nykanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Nykanen in a clinch.
Nykanen looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nykanen.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nykanen fails to land.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nykanen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but Nykanen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barnes is trying to stand back up but Nykanen is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Nykanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Nykanen trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nykanen is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Nykanen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nykanen is nestled in close to Barnes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nykanen has passed into side control.
Nykanen lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nykanen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Barnes defending against the ground and pound.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Nykanen cracks Barnes with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Matti Nykanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nykanen is chipping away with strikes.
Nykanen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Barnes is being controlled here.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Nykanen drags him back down.
Barnes taking a bit of punishment here - Nykanen scoring with strikes.
Nykanen lands some shots froms side control.
Nykanen is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from Nykanen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Nykanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice cross by Barnes.
Nykanen looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Nykanen throws a shot to the body.
Nykanen looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Nykanen moved out of range nicely.
Nykanen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nykanen keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Nykanen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Nykanen blocks nicely.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nykanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nykanen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses. Nykanen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Nykanen!
Barnes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Nykanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nykanen misses with a hook
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Nykanen moves away and avoids it.
Nykanen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barnes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Nykanen has control of the leg.
Nykanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nykanen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nykanen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Nykanen controlling the action here.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes taking some punishment here, with Nykanen in his half guard.
Nykanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Nykanen is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Mike Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nykanen controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Nykanen sprawls well.
Barnes misses with a body punch
so Nykanen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Nykanen from controlling successfully.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nykanen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matti Nykanen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Nykanen from controlling successfully.
Barnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nykanen is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matti Nykanen.
I've got Nykanen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matti Nykanen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Turma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turma has chosen Slipknot - Psychosocial as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alonzo Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Turma!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turma.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turma rushes Harris and presses him up against the cage.
Turma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Turma.
Turma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Turma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Turma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turma lands an elbow inside that Harris shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Turma.
Turma stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turma.
Turma tries for a takedown but Harris manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turma.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Turma is controlling him.
Turma pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Turma prevents it.
Harris managing to block the knees to the body from Turma.
Harris takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turma lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Harris.
With the fighters up against the cage, Turma throws an elbow but misses.
Turma lands a nice elbow.
Harris is trying to maintain a safe position but Turma gets an underhook and turns Harris into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Turma lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Harris.
Harris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Harris has Turma pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Harris pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Turma tumbling to the mat - Harris dives into Turma's guard.
Turma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Turma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Teppo Turma wasn't active enough on the ground.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turma as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harris.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alonzo Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harris is rocked!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harris takes an elbow to the temple.
Turma lands with a left to the head.
Turma creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Harris's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Harris drops to his knees and Turma pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teppo Turma!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Yermolai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yermolai has chosen Hollywood Undead: UNDEAD 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 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Kemp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Yermolai !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yermolai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Kemp misses.
Yermolai slips a straight right by Kemp.
Sloppy strikes from Kemp. Those never looked like landing.
Kemp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kemp takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yermolai misses with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Kemp
and Yermolai counters with a left and a right that stings Kemp.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kemp throws a shot from downtown. Yermolai moves away and avoids it.
Kemp lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yermolai 's sensitive parts.
Kemp throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A clash of legs there as Yermolai blocks the low kick.
Kemp lands with a kick to the temple. Yermolai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A swing and a miss from Yermolai .
Yermolai slips under a jab from Kemp.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yermolai checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp misses with a wild body shot.
Kemp throws a shot from downtown. Yermolai moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Yermolai blocks the leg kick.
Kemp throws a leg kick but Yermolai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yermolai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kemp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Yermolai does no damage.
A head kick misses from Kemp.
Kemp misses with a low kick.
Kemp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yermolai 's calf.
Yermolai checks a low kick from Kemp.
Kemp misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yermolai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kemp was well out of range. Poor timing from Yermolai .
Kemp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adam Kemp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Yermolai .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kemp misses with a body shot
and Yermolai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kemp!
Yermolai throws a leg kick but Kemp sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Yermolai . Those never looked like landing.
Yermolai looks to throw the jab but Kemp is out of range.
Kemp misses with a body kick.
Yermolai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yermolai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Yermolai controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yermolai looking to control but Kemp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yermolai controlling from the full mount.
Yermolai wants to finish this one by submission but Kemp is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yermolai .
Yermolai controlling the position easily from mount.
Yermolai landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yermolai controlling the position easily from mount.
Kemp is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yermolai tries to control but Kemp wriggling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yermolai punching from mount but Kemp doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Yermolai wants to control the pace but Kemp is squirming around nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yermolai throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Yermolai dominated that round.
That's time! Kemp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kemp moves out of range of the strikes.
Yermolai shoots for a double leg takedown but Kemp sprawls well. He's pushed Yermolai 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kemp throws a jab but it's blocked by Yermolai .
Kemp looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kemp misses the target.
Yermolai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yermolai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yermolai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kemp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yermolai 's calf.
Kemp works the jab nicely.
Kemp thows a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kemp avoids the head kick by Yermolai .
Kemp misses with a hook
and Yermolai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yermolai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kemp tries to avoid it but Yermolai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kemp to the ground. Kemp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Kemp. That snapped Yermolai 's head back.
Kemp takes a swing at Yermolai 's ribcage but misses.
Yermolai misses with a head kick.
Yermolai cracks the inside of Kemp's front leg.
Kemp checks the leg kick.
Yermolai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kemp rather than just go for the knockout.
Kemp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yermolai .
Adam Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Yermolai .
Kemp throws a body punch but Yermolai moves out of range.
Kemp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yermolai .
Yermolai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yermolai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kemp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yermolai 's knee momentarily.
Adam Kemp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yermolai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kemp throws a leg kick but Yermolai moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kemp lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Yermolai misses with a lunging right hand
and Kemp counters with a nice body kick.
Yermolai is breathing heavily.
Kemp misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid body kick from Kemp.
Kemp lands a jab to Yermolai 's midsection.
Adam Kemp is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Kemp.
Kemp throws a body punch but Yermolai moves out of range.
Kemp lands a nice shot to the body.
Aleksandr Yermolai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kemp connects with an inside leg kick.
Kemp lands a nice hook to Yermolai 's body. Yermolai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kemp tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp throws a leg kick which misses Yermolai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Yermolai tries to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Kemp there.
Kemp lands a jab to the head.
Kemp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yermolai manages to avoid it.
Kemp misses with a body shot.
Yermolai closes the distance and clinches up with Kemp, looking for a takedown. Yermolai pushes Kemp against the cage but Kemp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yermolai connects with the punch.
Yermolai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kemp tries to avoid it but Yermolai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kemp to the ground. Kemp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kemp scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemp throws a lazy right hand but Yermolai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yermolai misses with a double jab.
A lazy left from Kemp finds it's target.
It looks like Aleksandr Yermolai has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Yermolai .
Kemp connects with a jab.
Kemp throws a low kick but Yermolai avoids it.
Yermolai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kemp.
Kemp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yermolai slips under a jab from Kemp.
Kemp throws a series of punches but Yermolai moves out of range.
Yermolai is looking to land body kicks.
Yermolai throws a lazy head kick
and Kemp counters with a left to the body.
Kemp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kemp lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kemp misses with a body kick.
Kemp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Kemp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandr Yermolai 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yermolai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kemp.
Kemp lands a leg kick that knocks Yermolai off balance momentarily.
Yermolai tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kemp.
Kemp lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kemp cracks a nice hook into Yermolai 's ribs.
Kemp misses with a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kemp here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Yermolai blocks a leg kick.
Yermolai fails with a takedown attempt.
Kemp catches Yermolai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yermolai 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kemp.
Yermolai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kemp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yermolai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kemp connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yermolai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kemp tests Yermolai 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yermolai is rocked!
Kemp cracks Yermolai with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Yermolai falls to his knees and Kemp doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Kemp!
Adam Kemp seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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pop
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