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Cf.125: Courage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Candy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldberg comes to the cage accompanied by GOLDBERG. Candy has chosen zZzz as his entrance music. Bill Goldberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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276 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Candy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Candy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Candy throws a series of punches but Goldberg moves out of range.
Goldberg lands with a nice body punch.
Goldberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Candy tries to avoid it but Goldberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Candy to the ground. Candy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goldberg lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like John Candy has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Candy circles away.
Goldberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Candy's half guard.
Goldberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg wants to stand up but Candy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Goldberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Candy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goldberg with the ground and pound but Candy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candy wants to sweep here but Goldberg controlling him for the moment.
Goldberg advances position into side control!
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Candy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goldberg decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Candy scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Candy backs up against the cage.
Goldberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Candy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Candy throws a lazy right hand but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Candy does no damage.
Candy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goldberg slips under a jab.
Goldberg is looking to clinch but Candy is avoiding it.
Candy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Candy wants it to stay on the feet.
Goldberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Candy circles away.
Goldberg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Candy throws a right and a left that Goldberg avoids nicely.
Candy lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to clinch.
Candy avoids the head kick by Goldberg.
Goldberg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Candy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goldberg.
Candy dips to his left and cracks Goldberg with an uppercut!
Goldberg closes the distance and pushes Candy back into the cage.
Goldberg is trying to pull guard but Candy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldberg ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Goldberg no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to stand up but Candy is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg kicks Candy off and gets to his feet.
Candy just misses with a punch to the body.
Candy swings for the body but Goldberg moves out of range.
Goldberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goldberg has Candy up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldberg tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Candy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Candy cracks Goldberg with a good jab.
Candy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goldberg.
Candy thows a body shot but no joy.
Candy scores with a body shot.
Goldberg looks for a takedown but Candy sprawls well.
Candy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Candy misses with a wild combination.
Candy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Candy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Candy stuffs the takedown attempt from Goldberg. Goldberg gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Candy slaps away a takedown attempt from Goldberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candy looks to throw the jab but Goldberg is out of range.
Goldberg swinging wildly here.
Candy fails to land with a series of punches.
Goldberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bill Goldberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Candy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Candy misses with a straight left.
Goldberg forces Candy back against the cage and clinches.
Goldberg is stalling here.
Candy stops a takedown attempt from Goldberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Candy stalling.
Goldberg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Goldberg jumps guard but Candy stands there with Goldberg around his waist. Goldberg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goldberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Candy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goldberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Candy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Goldberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Candy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Candy has Goldberg pushed against the cage.
Goldberg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Candy walks away with a smile on his face. Goldberg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Goldberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Candy pinned against the cage. Candy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Candy digs a good hook to Goldberg's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Candy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Candy lands with a shot to the body.
Goldberg swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg shoots in for a double leg but Candy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Candy misses with a two punch combination.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goldberg is looking to clinch.
Goldberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Candy's waist but Candy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goldberg off to one side.
Goldberg jabs at Candy's body.
Candy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bill Goldberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldberg won't allow Candy to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Candy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Candy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Goldberg forces Candy back against the cage and clinches.
Goldberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Candy.
Goldberg manages to break the clinch.
Goldberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Candy swivels and escapes.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Candy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Goldberg trying to control the action but Candy is working from the bottom.
Candy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Candy is working from the bottom.
Candy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Goldberg connects with a decent elbow.
Candy is being controlled here.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Candy is working from the bottom.
Candy is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Goldberg wants to stand but Candy is controlling his arm.
Bill Goldberg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Candy. No joy for Goldberg on that attempt.
Goldberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Candy counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Candy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Candy misses with a wild body shot.
Candy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldberg.
Goldberg blocks a jab.
Goldberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Goldberg is looking to clinch.
Candy misses with a shot to the body
and Goldberg counters with a left and a right that stings Candy.
Candy connects with a jab.
Candy throws a right and a left that both miss.
John Candy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Candy tries to bum rush Goldberg with a series of wild strikes but Goldberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goldberg rushes Candy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goldberg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Candy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Candy.
Goldberg is trying to break the clinch but Candy is controlling him.
Goldberg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Candy walks away with a smile on his face. Goldberg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Candy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goldberg.
A big left from Candy misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Candy.
Goldberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Candy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goldberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Goldberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goldberg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Goldberg!
Bill Goldberg took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Evans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
Good kicks
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxim Markov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maxim Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Maxim Markov has been cut.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Marcus Evans has been cut.
Markov swinging wildly here.
Evans looks to throw the jab but Markov is out of range.
Evans stuns Markov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Evans cracks Markov with a good jab.
Markov ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans scores with a decent looking hook.
Markov is rocked!
Markov slips under a jab.
Marcus Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markov looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Markov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markov. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markov looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Evans lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Markov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Evans dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Evans!
Marcus Evans tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Dragoslav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarppi Virne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragoslav comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Indestructible. Virne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jeff van Dyck - Soldier's Chant. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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273 lbs
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262 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Dragoslav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarppi Virne!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragoslav tries to close the distance and clinch up but Virne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Virne slaps away a takedown attempt from Dragoslav, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Virne tries to clinch up
and Dragoslav counters with a takedown into side control.
Dragoslav in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dragoslav throws an elbow but Virne slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dragoslav postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Virne can't do much from the bottom here.
Virne looks to move to half guard but instead Dragoslav has passed into mount! Damn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragoslav can't control as he wanted to and Virne manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragoslav trying to mount his opponent but Virne defends it.
Dragoslav with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Virne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dragoslav is working away from the top position though.
Virne is trying to control but Dragoslav manages to pass to mount!
Dragoslav in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav content just to control the position here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragoslav breaks from Virne's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Virne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Virne is trying to escape the mount.
Dragoslav trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragoslav working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne is squirming around, avoiding Dragoslav's attempts to control the action.
Virne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dragoslav unloads with some shots from mount but Virne bucks and avoids them well.
Dragoslav looking to control but Virne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Virne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virne blocking the ground and pound.
Dragoslav can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Virne is looking to escape.
Virne is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dragoslav with shots to the head and body - Virne looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Jarppi Virne has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragoslav trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Dragoslav dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarppi Virne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Virne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragoslav.
Virne throws a one two combo.
It looks like Nikola Dragoslav has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dragoslav.
Dragoslav throws a nice looking combination but Virne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Virne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dragoslav manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dragoslav avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nikola Dragoslav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragoslav circles away from the clinch attempt.
Virne tries to clinch but Dragoslav is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Virne.
Dragoslav misses with a wild combination.
Virne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dragoslav uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Virne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne tries to clinch
and Dragoslav counters with a one-two to the body.
Virne tries to close the distance and clinch but Dragoslav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Virne tries to clinch up but Dragoslav circles away and keeps his distance.
Virne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Virne has Dragoslav up against the cage in a clinch.
Dragoslav tries to throw a body punch but Virne avoids it by throwing Dragoslav back against the cage.
Dragoslav escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Virne tries to clinch up.
Virne misses with a few strikes there.
Dragoslav tries to bum rush Virne with a series of wild strikes but Virne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragoslav swats away the attempt to clinch by Virne.
Virne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dragoslav counters with an inside leg kick.
Dragoslav misses with a takedown attempt - Virne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Virne tries to clinch but Dragoslav moves out of range.
Virne tries to clinch but Dragoslav moves out of range.
Dragoslav shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Virne as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikola Dragoslav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Dragoslav or perhaps it was just good defense by Virne which made him look bad.
Dragoslav circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jarppi Virne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virne is looking to clinch but Dragoslav is avoiding it.
Virne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Virne tries to clinch up.
Virne doesn't manage to clinch there - Dragoslav circles away.
Virne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Virne swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jarppi Virne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragoslav keeps the fight on the outside.
Virne wants to clinch.
Virne is looking to clinch.
Dragoslav scores with a shot to the body.
Virne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Virne prevents a body shot from Dragoslav.
Dragoslav tries to break free but Virne pushes him back against the cage.
Virne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragoslav is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Virne misses with some punches.
Virne lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Virne.
Virne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Virne wants to clinch
and Dragoslav counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virne is pulling down on Dragoslav's head. It's preventing any offense from Dragoslav, at least for the moment.
Dragoslav looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virne wants to improve his position but instead Dragoslav has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarppi Virne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dragoslav swats away the attempt to clinch by Virne.
Dragoslav closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Virne's guard.
Virne keeping moving, preventing Dragoslav from controlling successfully.
Virne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dragoslav decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Virne, up you get!
Virne wants to clinch but Dragoslav slips to the side
letting Dragoslav counter with a right hand.
Dragoslav shoots in for a takedown but Virne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Virne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virne tries to close the distance and clinch but Dragoslav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virne tries to clinch up but Dragoslav circles away and keeps his distance.
Virne throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dragoslav was covering up waiting for the punch and Virne finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Virne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nikola Dragoslav overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Virne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragoslav works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Virne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dragoslav working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Virne.
Dragoslav is trying to keep Virne in close.
Dragoslav wants to stand up but Virne is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Virne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virne looking to pass the guard.
Dragoslav is trying to keep Virne in close.
Virne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virne lands a couple of digs.
Dragoslav is looking for a triangle but Virne pushes his legs off easily.
Virne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Virne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dragoslav looking for a guillotine here but Virne defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virne slips nicely into half guard.
Virne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dragoslav does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dragoslav looking for submissions off his back.
Dragoslav has hold of Virne's hands but Virne slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Virne looks to land a strike but Dragoslav avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Virne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Virne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragoslav works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virne wants to control from the top but Dragoslav keeps moving.
Dragoslav is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Virne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Virne is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragoslav has wrist control.
Dragoslav avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dragoslav has momentary wrist control but Virne slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragoslav wants to get back to his feet but Virne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Virne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarppi Virne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Virne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarppi Virne!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vadislov Pavlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herrick Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldman has chosen Gamma Ray - Blood Religion as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vadislov Pavlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herrick Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlov tries to keep at a distance but Goldman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goldman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pavlov lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Herrick Goldman has been cut.
Pavlov tries a knee to the head but Goldman blocks it.
Pavlov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Goldman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pavlov to the mat. Pavlov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Goldman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Goldman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldman is working Pavlov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goldman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavlov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldman lands a couple of elbows.
Goldman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goldman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pavlov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goldman lands a couple of elbows.
Goldman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pavlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goldman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goldman postures up and lands a big shot to Pavlov's brow.
Goldman throwing strikes but missing.
Pavlov is looking for a triangle but Goldman pushes his legs off easily.
Pavlov is trying to keep Goldman in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman connects with a couple of short punches.
Pavlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlov 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.
Goldman throws a sloppy strike and Pavlov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Goldman is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Pavlov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vadislov Pavlov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Pentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dc Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pentti comes into the arena with Benny Benassi & Public Enemy - Bring The Noise blaring out of the sound system. 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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197 lbs
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvo Pentti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dc Gable!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gable lands a body shot.
Gable misses with a two punch combination.
Gable takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gable has managed to clinch.
Gable lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pentti wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gable swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gable swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentti blocks an uppercut.
Gable's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gable lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gable's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Gable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gable blocking some punches.
Gable blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gable softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable blocking some punches.
Pentti tries to break free but Gable pushes him back against the cage.
Gable throws a head punch that misses.
Gable lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pentti backwards.
Gable scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pentti throws a punch but it's blocked by Gable.
A frustrated look appears on Gable's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pentti trying to control the position but instead, Gable has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pentti into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pentti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pentti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gable's elbow.
Pentti looking to slow down the pace here.
Gable's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gable scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gable steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pentti.
Pentti misses the jab.
Gable fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable misses the jab.
Gable moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gable misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Gable.
Gable avoids the head kick by Pentti.
Pentti tries to close the distance and clinch but Gable swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pentti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gable throws a one two combo.
Pentti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gable swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pentti misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Pentti misses the target.
Gable rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pentti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pentti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gable missing with a left hand there. Pentti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Gable. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gable.
Pentti takes one to the chin there.
Pentti misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable misses with a wild combination.
Gable swats away the attempt to clinch by Pentti.
Gable circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gable looks to land a combination but Pentti avoids it well.
Pentti missing with a left hand there. Gable was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pentti misses with a double jab.
Gable circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentti tries to close the distance and clinch but Gable swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gable throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gable tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pentti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Gable does no damage.
Gable scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pentti is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gable's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pentti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gable doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gable blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gable throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gable lands with a short shot to the head.
Gable blocks an uppercut.
Pentti tries to throw a body punch but Gable avoids it by throwing Pentti back against the cage.
Gable has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gable breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gable looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentti is just out of range.
Gable moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gable.
Pentti throws a body punch but Gable moves out of range.
Pentti throws an overhand right that lands on Gable's shoulder, as Gable tries to avoid the shot.
Gable takes one to the side of the head.
Pentti lands with a right hand.
Pentti cracks Gable with a good jab.
Pentti has managed to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gable can't find room to land a body shot as Pentti controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gable.
Pentti blocks an uppercut.
Gable on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dc Gable dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gable looks to land a left hand but Pentti moved out of range nicely.
Pentti moves out of range of the strikes.
Gable has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pentti finds it's way round the side to connect with Gable's head.
Gable tries to clinch but Pentti moves out of range.
Pentti misses with a body kick.
Pentti throws a nice head kick!
Gable throws a series of punches but Pentti moves out of range.
Gable misses with the combination.
Pentti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gable closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gable scores with a jab to the body.
Pentti has closed the distance and engaged Gable in a clinch.
Dc Gable seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gable wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gable makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pentti misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentti lands a hook that snaps the head of Gable backwards.
Gable lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gable tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentti misses with a punch to the body.
Gable lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gable doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gable misses with the head strike.
Gable breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gable has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pentti finds it's way round the side to connect with Gable's head.
Gable misses with a looping right.
Gable thows a body shot but no joy.
Pentti throws a wild body kick that Gable sees coming a mile off.
Gable tries to clinch up but Pentti circles away and keeps his distance.
Pentti slips under a jab from Gable.
Pentti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Gable.
Pentti tries to clinch but Gable is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Pentti.
Pentti misses with a body shot.
Pentti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gable tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pentti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pentti jabs at Gable's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gable ducks right into an uppercut from Pentti.
Pentti gets tackled into the cage by Gable. Gable maintains the clinch.
Pentti breaks the clinch.
Gable throws a looping overhand right but Pentti ducks down to avoid it.
Gable throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentti tries to clinch up
and Gable counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gable tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pentti keeps the fight on the outside.
Pentti misses with a body kick.
Pentti fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Pentti misses its intended target.
Gable throws a nice looking combination but Pentti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gable steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pentti. That one must have hurt.
Gable tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pentti throws the left hand but Gable avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Gable does no damage.
Gable misses with a double jab.
Pentti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pentti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gable. That did some damage!
Pentti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gable dodges the punch combination from Pentti.
Gable cracks Pentti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pentti throws a jab when Gable was well out of range.
Gable misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gable avoids the head kick by Pentti.
Gable scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentti looks to score with a jab to the body but Gable is just out of range.
Gable misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gable tries to bum rush Pentti with a series of wild strikes but Pentti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pentti with a hook.
Gable misses with a double jab.
Pentti is looking to clinch but Gable is avoiding it.
Pentti missing with a left hand there. Gable was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gable ducks under a wild hook from Pentti.
Gable tries to clinch up.
Gable misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentti. Gable does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentti misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gable connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Pentti misses.
Gable throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pentti misses with an uppercut. Gable saw that one coming.
Gable misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dc Gable will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gable tries to clinch there but Pentti circles away.
Gable throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pentti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dc Gable seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentti swinging wildly here.
Arvo Pentti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gable tries to bum rush Pentti with a series of wild strikes but Pentti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gable lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Pentti finds it's way through Gable's defenses.
Gable walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pentti connects with a nice looking jab.
Gable throws a one two combo.
Gable keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gable listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Pentti.
Pentti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gable lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pentti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pentti throws a jab when Gable was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gable throws a series of punches but Pentti moves out of range.
Gable showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentti.
Gable on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gable moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pentti throws a lazy right hand but Gable sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gable throws a series of punches but Pentti moves out of range.
Gable shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pentti misses with a straight right.
Pentti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gable scores with a nice head shot.
Gable swats away the attempt to clinch by Pentti.
Gable lunges at Pentti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pentti's hand.
Pentti slips a jab and a cross from Gable.
Gable circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dc Gable is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentti tries to clinch but Gable moves out of range.
Gable might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gable fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pentti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gable gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gable blocks an uppercut.
Pentti lands a hook that snaps the head of Gable backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gable wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gable tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentti pushes Gable back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gable working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gable.
Pentti lands a nice uppercut.
Gable keeps control of Pentti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pentti misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Gable.
Pentti misses with a hook
enabling Gable to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gable moves away.
Pentti is looking to clinch but Gable is avoiding it.
Gable keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pentti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gable moves away from the strike by Pentti.
Pentti slips a jab and a cross from Gable.
Gable uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pentti.
Gable wants to clinch up but Pentti keeps it at a distance.
Pentti jabs at Gable's body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pentti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pentti throws out a loose jab but Gable uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gable swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pentti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentti throws a hook to the side of Gable's head but Gable sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pentti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gable paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pentti moves in looking to clinch but Gable pushes him off.
Pentti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gable lands with a nice combination. Pentti backs away looking to recover.
Pentti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pentti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gable manages to avoid it.
Gable throws a combination that misses
and Gable takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pentti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gable.
A big right from Gable misses.
Gable tries to bum rush Pentti with a series of wild strikes but Pentti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters circling a little - Pentti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gable throws an overhand right that lands on Pentti's shoulder, as Pentti tries to avoid the shot.
Arvo Pentti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Gable does no damage.
Good work by Pentti as he checks the leg kick.
Gable throws the left hand but Pentti avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Pentti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arvo Pentti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gable 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dc Gable!
Dc Gable took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hashed Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rapha Mathis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathis comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica / Whiplash. 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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212 lbs
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218 lbs
17 - 12 - 1 |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rapha Mathis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Demian Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathis misses with a straight right.
Silva throws the left hand but Mathis avoids the punch easily.
Mathis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Mathis avoids the head kick by Silva.
Mathis with a nice cross.
Silva tries to clinch but Mathis moves out of range.
Mathis misses with a looping left.
Silva wants to slow Mathis down by chopping away at his legs.
Mathis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Decent striking displayed by Mathis there.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Mathis.
Silva is looking to chop away at Mathis's legs.
Mathis throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mathis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathis misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Mathis ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Silva tenderised Mathis's leg. Mathis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mathis ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mathis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Mathis moves out of range easily.
Mathis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mathis connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Mathis misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Mathis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Mathis misses with a jab to the body
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Mathis.
Mathis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mathis scores with a hook.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mathis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mathis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Mathis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mathis moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mathis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mathis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathis throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Mathis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Mathis off balance momentarily.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Mathis.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Mathis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mathis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Mathis. That snapped Silva's head back.
That kick from Silva tenderised Mathis's leg. Mathis is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mathis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mathis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mathis.
Mathis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Mathis's head.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Mathis avoids it.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mathis's calf.
Silva misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Mathis's leg but Mathis calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Mathis.
Mathis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mathis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silva eats them both and turns towards Mathis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Mathis. That snapped Silva's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rapha Mathis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mathis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva throws out a leg kick but Mathis moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva 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 Mathis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mathis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silva misses the jab.
Mathis misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Mathis there.
Mathis misses with a straight right.
Mathis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mathis.
Mathis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva defending well as Mathis loads up on a big left hand.
Mathis thows a body shot but no joy.
Mathis slips under a jab.
A clash of legs there as Mathis blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathis throws a right hand that misses
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demian Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva avoids the body shot from Mathis.
Mathis misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Mathis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws a leg kick but Mathis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mathis throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mathis lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Mathis misses with a looping left.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mathis.
Mathis swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathis is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathis lands an uppercut.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathis controls his hands.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silva. That one must have hurt.
Mathis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mathis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mathis throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva takes a swing at Mathis's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
Mathis moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Mathis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva checks a low kick from Mathis.
Mathis lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mathis. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva lands a nice hook to Mathis's body. Mathis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mathis lands a slapping body shot.
Mathis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mathis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mathis avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva wants to clinch up but Mathis keeps it at a distance.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathis looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Mathis saw that one coming.
Mathis looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Mathis blocks the leg kick.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mathis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mathis throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Mathis misses the shot to the body.
Silva wants to clinch up but Mathis keeps it at a distance.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lazy left from Mathis finds it's target.
Mathis walks into a left hand.
Mathis throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demian Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva throws a jab when Mathis was well out of range.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Mathis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mathis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mathis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and Mathis settles back down.
Rapha Mathis is winning the standup battle so far.
Mathis tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Mathis lands with a good body shot.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mathis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Mathis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Silva blocks the low kick.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
No joy there for Mathis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Mathis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mathis.
Mathis looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mathis throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Mathis connects with a solid leg kick.
Mathis misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mathis checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathis connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Mathis in the body.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva throws a jab when Mathis was well out of range.
Mathis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva wants to clinch.
Mathis lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva slips under a jab.
Mathis moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mathis finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mathis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mathis lands with a shot to the body.
Mathis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Mathis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mathis misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Mathis 's knee.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mathis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Mathis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Mathis.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Mathis.
Silva lands an overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva instigates a clinch.
Mathis is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demian Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demian Silva!
Demian Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kareem al Rashid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Cero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al Rashid comes to the cage accompanied by Highlight Reel. Cero has chosen Hate Me Now - Nas as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kareem al Rashid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Cero!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from al Rashid misses.
al Rashid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cero is looking to clinch.
Cero throws a half hearted mid kick.
al Rashid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cero moves away.
Cero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cero gets tackled into the cage by al Rashid. al Rashid maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from al Rashid.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
al Rashid misses with the head strike.
Cero lands a right hand.
al Rashid has Cero pressed against the cage.
Cero misses with a punch on the inside.
al Rashid misses with some punches.
Cero blocking some punches.
Cero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
al Rashid can't find room to land a body shot as Cero controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Cero fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Rashid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
al Rashid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cero looking to slow down the pace here.
al Rashid tries a body shot but Cero blocks it.
al Rashid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
al Rashid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
al Rashid tries to stall but Cero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
al Rashid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
al Rashid misses with the head strike.
Cero has a couple of punches blocked by al Rashid.
al Rashid lands with a short shot to the head.
al Rashid stalls.
al Rashid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Rashid misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cero.
Cero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
al Rashid tries to circle away but Cero has him pinned against the cage.
al Rashid misses with a punch to the body.
al Rashid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cero backwards.
Cero has a couple of punches blocked by al Rashid.
A head punch blocked on the inside by al Rashid.
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!
al Rashid misses with a punch on the inside.
Cero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
al Rashid misses with a short punch on the inside.
al Rashid lands with a short shot to the head.
Cero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
al Rashid tries to work over Cero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
al Rashid misses with a body punch.
Cero lands an elbow inside that al Rashid shrugs off.
Cero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
al Rashid can't find room to land a body shot as Cero controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from al Rashid.
al Rashid throws a punch but it's blocked by Cero.
al Rashid tries to throw a body punch but Cero avoids it by throwing al Rashid back against the cage.
Cero lands a left hand.
al Rashid swings wildly with an uppercut but Cero uses good head movement to avoid it.
al Rashid blocks a body shot from Cero.
Cero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Cero.
A head punch blocked on the inside by al Rashid.
Cero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
al Rashid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cero backwards.
Nice body punch from Cero.
al Rashid working aggressively here.
Cero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of al Rashid backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cero.
al Rashid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cero can't find room to land a body shot as al Rashid controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from al Rashid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cero misses with a body punch.
A short right from Cero.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
al Rashid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Cero fails to land.
Cero is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Cero.
al Rashid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
al Rashid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ceros head.
Cero blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from al Rashid fails to land.
Cero digs a right hand underneath al Rashid's ribcage. al Rashid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from al Rashid fails to land.
A right hand to the body from al Rashid.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kareem al Rashid will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
al Rashid 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.
al Rashid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cero.
Cero throws a right and a left that both miss.
al Rashid tries to clinch up but Cero circles away and keeps his distance.
al Rashid misses with a wild body shot.
al Rashid tries to clinch but Cero moves out of range.
al Rashid takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
al Rashid is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Cero finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oh al Rashid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
al Rashid bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Cero comes at him with an uppercut from hell! al Rashid falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! al Rashid was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Numero Cero!
A very excited looking Numero Cero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osama Robins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Mercurius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robins comes to the cage accompanied by Strippekikk. Mercurius is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Amplifier - The Wave. 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
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Robins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Mercurius!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercurius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Robins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mercurius. That did some damage!
Robins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mercurius is out of range.
Robins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercurius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robins is out of range.
A cross from Mercurius lands.
Mercurius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Robins 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.
Mercurius looks to land a right hand but Robins moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Mercurius blocks the low kick.
Robins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercurius manages to avoid it.
Mercurius misses with a hook.
Mercurius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercurius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mercurius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mercurius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Robins's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercurius thumps Robins with a low kick.
Robins throws a head kick that misses.
Robins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mercurius avoids the head kick by Robins.
Mercurius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mercurius looks to score with a jab to the body but Robins is just out of range.
Mercurius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A cross from Mercurius lands.
Mercurius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mercurius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Robins.
Mercurius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mercurius's calf.
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!
Robins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercurius was well out of range. Poor timing from Robins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mercurius lunges at Robins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robins's hand.
Mercurius lands a leg kick that knocks Robins off balance momentarily.
Robins misses with an uppercut. Mercurius saw that one coming.
Mercurius dives in and scores a takedown into Robins's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mercurius won't allow Robins to sweep him here.
Robins is trying to control the position but Mercurius postures up.
Robins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mercurius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mercurius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robins is trying to control the position but Mercurius postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mercurius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mercurius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robins seems keen to control Mercurius's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Osama Robins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Robins dives in and scores a takedown into Mercurius's guard.
Robins stopping the sweep attempt from Mercurius.
Mercurius looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercurius trying to keep a closed guard but Robins is proving a slippery customer.
Mercurius lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Robins!
Mercurius sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercurius lands a big shot there that rocks Robins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Mercurius 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.
Mercurius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robins misses with a straight left.
Robins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercurius.
Mercurius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mercurius misses with an uppercut
and Robins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mercurius thinking.
Mercurius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robins moves out of range as Mercurius throws a body kick.
Robins ducks under a wild hook from Mercurius.
Robins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Rocky Mercurius has been cut.
Mercurius throws a shot to the body.
Robins slips a jab from Mercurius.
Robins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercurius throws a low kick but Robins moves out of range easily.
Mercurius throws a leg kick
and Robins counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Mercurius!
Mercurius is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robins decides to stand up.
Mercurius is still on wobbly legs! Can Robins finish him?
Robins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robins pounces like a tiger and cracks Mercurius with a vicious hook! Mercurius is down but not out! Robins follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Osama Robins!
During a confident post fight interview, Osama Robins 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlito Brigante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentti Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brigante comes to the cage accompanied by LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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201 lbs
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196 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlito Brigante !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pentti Hirvonen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirvonen misses with a low kick.
Hirvonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brigante counters with a nice leg kick.
Brigante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brigante s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carlito Brigante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brigante gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brigante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirvonen.
Brigante throws a hook but Hirvonen avoids it easily.
Hirvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Brigante .
Brigante misses with a low kick.
Hirvonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brigante swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hirvonen. Brigante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brigante slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hirvonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brigante doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brigante . That's going to slow Hirvonen down.
Brigante goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hirvonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirvonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirvonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brigante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brigante connects with a nice looking jab.
Brigante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brigante lands with a kick to the temple. Hirvonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hirvonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Brigante misses with a looping right.
Hirvonen takes a swing at Brigante 's ribcage but misses.
Brigante misses the jab.
Brigante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brigante lands with a good body shot.
Brigante misses with a hook. Hirvonen ducked under it nicely.
Hirvonen misses the shot to the body.
Hirvonen avoids the head kick by Brigante .
Hirvonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigante throws a body punch but Hirvonen moves out of range.
Brigante throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brigante throws a body punch but Hirvonen moves out of range.
Hirvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carlito Brigante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Brigante throws a leg kick but Hirvonen moved away.
Brigante changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brigante fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hirvonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brigante throws out the jab.
Brigante stalks Hirvonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hirvonen's face. Hirvonen staggers backwards, shaken.
Hirvonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hirvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brigante .
Brigante throws a looping overhand right but Hirvonen ducks down to avoid it.
Hirvonen throws a shot from downtown. Brigante moves away and avoids it.
Brigante misses with a hook. Hirvonen ducked under it nicely.
Hirvonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Brigante misses.
Brigante misses with a head kick.
Brigante slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hirvonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen misses with a looping right.
Hirvonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hirvonen avoids a kick to the body.
Brigante thuds his right hand into Hirvonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brigante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirvonen.
Brigante misses with a looping right.
Brigante misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brigante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirvonen manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen wants to clinch up but Brigante keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hirvonen.
Brigante throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hirvonen looks to land a combination but Brigante avoids it well.
A lazy left from Brigante finds it's target.
Brigante gets caught napping as Hirvonen dives in and scores a takedown. Brigante manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brigante seems keen to control Hirvonen's posture.
Hirvonen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hirvonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hirvonen moves into full mount! Brigante won't be happy about that!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hirvonen landing strikes from the mount.
Hirvonen breaks from Brigante 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carlito Brigante will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brigante will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brigante lands with a nice body punch.
Brigante moves out of range as Hirvonen strikes.
Hirvonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Hirvonen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hirvonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brigante swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirvonen preventing the sweep.
Hirvonen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hirvonen works his way into full mount!
Hirvonen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brigante tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Brigante that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hirvonen punching from mount but Brigante doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hirvonen with the ground and pound from mount.
Brigante is rocked!
Hirvonen breaks from Brigante 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Brigante is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pentti Hirvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hirvonen looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Brigante 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 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pentti Hirvonen!
Pentti Hirvonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nahka Vitonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitonen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Klamydia - Junttihinttirunkkari. Meridius has chosen Now We Are Free as his entrance music. Maximus Meridius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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238 lbs
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nahka Vitonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Vitonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meridius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vitonen in his tracks.
A jab lands there for Vitonen.
Vitonen connects with a leg kick. Meridius looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vitonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meridius was well out of range. Poor timing from Vitonen.
Vitonen throws a series of punches but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Meridius cracks Vitonen with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vitonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meridius avoids the body shot from Vitonen.
Vitonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Meridius misses with a low kick.
Meridius throws a body punch but Vitonen moves out of range.
Vitonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meridius moves away.
Vitonen throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Meridius to counter with a crisp jab.
Vitonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meridius manages to avoid it.
Meridius throws a body kick that misses.
Meridius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vitonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Vitonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vitonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meridius manages to avoid it.
Vitonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Meridius.
Vitonen misses with a left hand
and Meridius counters with a low kick, right behind Vitonen 's knee.
Vitonen throws the kick towards the body but Meridius avoids it.
Vitonen throws a low kick, looking for Meridius's leg but Meridius calmly moves out of range.
Vitonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meridius connects with a leg kick. Vitonen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vitonen is looking to wear down Meridius with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Meridius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vitonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nahka Vitonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meridius misses with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Meridius. That's going to slow Vitonen down.
Vitonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Meridius lands with a kick to the temple. Vitonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meridius.
Vitonen takes a swing at Meridius's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Meridius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vitonen throws the left hand but Meridius avoids the punch easily.
Meridius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vitonen quickly recovers to half guard.
Meridius working the head and body with strikes.
Vitonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Meridius is working away from the top position though.
Meridius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vitonen has hold of Meridius's hands but Meridius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Meridius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Meridius wants to advance to full mount but Vitonen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Meridius stopping the sweep attempt from Vitonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius wants to control from the top but Vitonen keeps moving.
Meridius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meridius scoring with some ground and pound.
Meridius postures up in Vitonen's guard and throws a big left but Vitonen blocks it.
Meridius trying to control but Vitonen is working from the bottom.
Meridius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meridius tries to free his leg and advance position but Vitonen is retaining full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Maximus Meridius hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Meridius tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Meridius dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vitonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vitonen jabs Meridius to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vitonen throws a shot to the body.
Vitonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vitonen walks into a stiff left hand from Meridius.
Vitonen throws the left hand but Meridius avoids the punch easily.
Vitonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meridius's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vitonen lands a jab to Meridius's midsection.
Vitonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Meridius looks to land a left hand but Vitonen moved out of range nicely.
Meridius defending well as Vitonen loads up on a big left hand.
Vitonen misses with a hook. Meridius ducked under it nicely.
Meridius throws a wild body kick that Vitonen sees coming a mile off.
Vitonen throws a head kick that misses.
Meridius throws a front kick aimed at Vitonen's knee but Vitonen avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Vitonen.
Vitonen blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Meridius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Meridius fails in his attempt to clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Meridius. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vitonen throws a body punch but Meridius moves out of range.
Vitonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vitonen drops his hands momentarily and Meridius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Meridius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vitonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Nahka Vitonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meridius.
Nice sprawl there from Vitonen as Meridius shoots in.
Vitonen throws a lazy right hand but Meridius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meridius tries to clinch but Vitonen moves out of range.
Meridius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vitonen can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius lands a head shot.
Vitonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Meridius is just out of range.
Vitonen misses with a straight right.
Vitonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Meridius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Meridius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vitonen misses the shot to the body.
Meridius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vitonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vitonen misses with a body shot.
Vitonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Meridius avoids the body shot from Vitonen.
Vitonen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Meridius. That one must have hurt.
Vitonen throws a big shot that misses.
Vitonen throws a body punch but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius checks a low kick from Vitonen.
Meridius scoring well with a low kick there.
Meridius has managed to clinch.
Vitonen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vitonen being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen misses with some punches.
Meridius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vitonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vitonen working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Meridius.
Vitonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Vitonen gets through Meridius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vitonen.
Meridius blocks a body shot from Vitonen.
Meridius lands with a short shot to the head.
Meridius lands an elbow just above Vitonen 's eye.
Nice body punch from Vitonen - that landed with a thud.
Vitonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meridius blocks a body shot from Vitonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius lands a good knee to the midsection. Vitonen won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Vitonen.
Vitonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vitonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vitonen is looking to control Meridius's arms but Meridius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vitonen has his back to the cage.
Vitonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meridius pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vitonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Meridius.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meridius is working for takedown but Vitonen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Meridius blocking some punches.
Meridius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nahka Vitonen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vitonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meridius was well out of range. Poor timing from Vitonen.
Vitonen misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Vitonen misses its intended target.
Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Vitonen.
Meridius moves out of range of the body kick.
Vitonen misses with a straight left.
Vitonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vitonen gets caught napping as Meridius dives in and scores a takedown. Vitonen manages to retain guard.
Meridius wants to control from the top but Vitonen keeps moving.
Meridius stands and throws Vitonen'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.
Meridius tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitonen can't do much from the bottom here.
Meridius in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Meridius with the ground and pound but Vitonen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Meridius is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vitonen!
Vitonen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Meridius wants to control the pace but Vitonen is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Meridius lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vitonen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Meridius is trying to control the action in half guard but Vitonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maximus Meridius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vitonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vitonen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Meridius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Meridius is looking to take a break and control but Vitonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius wants to pass to mount but Vitonen is defending the position.
Meridius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Meridius wants to pass to mount but Vitonen is defending the position.
Meridius prevents Vitonen from improving his position.
Meridius looks to land a strike but Vitonen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius controls from within his opponent's guard.
Meridius trying to control but Vitonen is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vitonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meridius being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Meridius really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vitonen works the jab nicely.
Meridius misses with a low kick.
Vitonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Meridius tenderised Vitonen's leg. Vitonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Meridius lands the left hand.
Nahka Vitonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Vitonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitonen throws an overhand right that lands on Meridius's shoulder, as Meridius tries to avoid the shot.
Vitonen 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.
Meridius lands a really nice looking cross but Vitonen seems unphased.
Vitonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vitonen lands a body shot.
Meridius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vitonen misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius scores with a shot to the body.
Meridius throws a hook but Vitonen avoids it easily.
Meridius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vitonen throws a body punch but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vitonen.
Meridius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meridius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Meridius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vitonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meridius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vitonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meridius throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vitonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Meridius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Meridius blocks a low kick nicely.
Vitonen misses with a straight left.
Vitonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vitonen throws an overhand right that lands on Meridius's shoulder, as Meridius tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Vitonen as Meridius shoots in.
Meridius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vitonen. Vitonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good standup being displayed there by Vitonen as he connects with a hook.
Vitonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vitonen needs to keep his hands up - Meridius had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Vitonen misses its intended target.
Meridius cracks Vitonen with a good jab.
Vitonen scores with a jab. Meridius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Meridius punishes Vitonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Meridius scores with a decent looking hook.
Meridius lands with a nice body kick.
Vitonen misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vitonen looks to throw the jab but Meridius is out of range.
The fighters circling - Vitonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vitonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Meridius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vitonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Meridius is just out of range.
Vitonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vitonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Meridius throws a series of punches but Vitonen moves out of range.
Vitonen throws a big shot that misses.
Vitonen throws an overhand right that lands on Meridius's shoulder, as Meridius tries to avoid the shot.
Meridius throws a body kick that misses.
Vitonen throws a lazy right hand but Meridius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meridius throws a body kick that misses.
A left lands for Vitonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Meridius lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meridius has gone for a leg lock! Vitonen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Meridius's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meridius keeping moving, preventing Vitonen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Maximus Meridius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Vitonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Meridius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meridius, as that shot connected.
Meridius swings for the body but Vitonen moves out of range.
Vitonen moves out of range of the body kick from Meridius.
Meridius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vitonen throws out the jab.
No luck for Meridius with that takedown attempt.
Vitonen scores with a jab. Meridius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Meridius blocks the leg kick.
Meridius rushes Vitonen and presses him up against the cage.
Meridius lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Meridius.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vitonen letting Meridius take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meridius tries to stall but Vitonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Meridius drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vitonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vitonen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Vitonen as he connects with a hook.
Meridius moves out of range as Vitonen strikes.
Meridius throws a jab but it's blocked by Vitonen.
Vitonen throws a good cross that connects.
Meridius blocks a jab.
Meridius wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Vitonen. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen misses with a double jab.
Vitonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Meridius!
Vitonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Meridius counter with a right hand.
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius avoids the body shot from Vitonen.
Vitonen missing with a left hand there. Meridius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vitonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meridius was well out of range. Poor timing from Vitonen.
Meridius displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Meridius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vitonen defends it nicely.
Nahka Vitonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Meridius.
Meridius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vitonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maximus Meridius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meridius, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meridius.
Meridius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vitonen.
Meridius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Meridius. Those never looked like landing.
Vitonen throws out a powerful jab.
Meridius takes one on the button.
Meridius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vitonen.
Meridius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Meridius.
Meridius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vitonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Meridius slips a jab from Vitonen.
Vitonen misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius dodges the punch combination from Vitonen.
Meridius gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vitonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Meridius misses with a low kick.
Vitonen throws a leg kick but Meridius sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vitonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vitonen stuffs the takedown.
Jab by Meridius.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vitonen throws the left hand but Meridius avoids the punch easily.
Vitonen misses with a hook
and Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vitonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vitonen tries to score with a low kick but Meridius moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meridius moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Vitonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meridius doesn't seem phased though.
Jab by Vitonen.
Nahka Vitonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitonen lands a lovely overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maximus Meridius.
I think Meridius 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Meridius!
Maximus Meridius is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Maximus Meridius took to the microphone: 'Are you not entertained? Are you not entertained? Is this not why you are here? I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.'.
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