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MMA HELSINKI 98 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Nye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by AnSchanz. 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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195 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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187 lbs
7 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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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
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leon Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Nye!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nye looking to score a takedown here. Garcia is defending well but Nye drives through and ends up in Garcia's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Nye pushes his legs off easily.
Nye stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Garcia avoids the body shot from Nye.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Nye swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nye fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage.
Nye is struggling to control the position.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nye avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Nye.
Garcia avoids the elbow strike from Nye, against the cage.
Garcia tries to stall but Nye uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Nye avoids a wild elbow strike from Garcia.
Nye lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nye breaks the clinch.
Nye pushes Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Nye has picked Garcia up - he's going for a ride! Nye dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Nye wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garcia wants to control but Nye is keeping busy.
Nye content to control rather than advance.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nye controlling the pace.
Nye wants to stand up but Garcia is controlling the position.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Nye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nye in particular looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bill Nye hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A punch combination from Nye misses.
Nye darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Nye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nye gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Garcia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nye is trying to push Garcia away but Garcia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Nye holds him up against the cage and eventually Garcia drops back down to his feet.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Nye forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nye rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nye is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Garcia to the mat. Garcia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nye showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Nye dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nye shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nye closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garcia misses with a knee strike.
Garcia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nye to keep the fight standing.
Garcia lands a knee to the body.
Nye successfully pulls guard.
Nye 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nye keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Nye wants to stand but Garcia is controlling the position.
Garcia throwing strikes from guard but Nye blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Nye keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leon Garcia.
Nye fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia avoids a wild elbow strike from Nye.
Garcia trying to land knees to the body.
Nye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nye has closed the distance and engaged Garcia in a clinch.
Nye wants a takedown.
Nye has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leon Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Nye.
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nye walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nye rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nye wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Nye as the two fighters clinch.
Garcia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Garcia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Nye has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia blocks the elbow strike.
Nye is trying to pull guard but Garcia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nye managing to block the knees to the body from Garcia.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Nye won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Nye - that landed with a thud.
Nye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia tries to keep at a distance but Nye has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Nye.
Nye dodges an elbow strike from Garcia.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Nye forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but Nye blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Nye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Garcia misses.
Nye looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Bill Nye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nye drives through and clinches with Garcia against the cage.
Nye pushes Garcia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bill Nye seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nye effectively controlling the action here.
Garcia throws an elbow but it misses.
Nye lands an elbow inside.
Nye looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Garcia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nye managing to block the knees to the body from Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nye.
Nye tries to pull guard but Garcia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but Nye blocks it.
Nye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Nye pushes him off.
Nye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nye rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nye breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Nye shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nye moves into range and clinches up with Garcia.
Garcia working Nye over with knees to the body.
Nye softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garcia prevents Nye from breaking the clinch.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nye just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nye jumps guard and drags Garcia to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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!
Garcia wanted to stand there but Nye had control of the position.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nye is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to stand but Nye is controlling from the bottom.
Bill Nye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nye pulls Garcia in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nye clinches with his opponent.
Nye working aggressively here.
Garcia misses with an elbow strike.
Garcia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to work over Nye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia controlling the action here for a moment.
Nye misses with a knee to the head.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Leon Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia jumps guard but Nye turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Nye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nye 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Nye!
Bill Nye seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konsta Pylkkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leather Slammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konsta Pylkkanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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265 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
Powerful |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konsta Pylkkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leather Slammer!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slammer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pylkkanen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pylkkanen stands up and waves to Slammer to follow him.
Slammer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pylkkanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Slammer has a takedown stuffed.
Pylkkanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pylkkanen.
Sloppy strikes from Pylkkanen. Those never looked like landing.
Pylkkanen tests Slammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pylkkanen counters with a nice body shot.
Konsta Pylkkanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leather Slammer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slammer tries to sprawl but Pylkkanen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pylkkanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slammer defending well though.
Pylkkanen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slammer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pylkkanen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pylkkanen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Konsta Pylkkanen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pylkkanen stuffs the takedown.
Slammer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pylkkanen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Slammer wants to pass the guard but Pylkkanen is keeping the position.
Pylkkanen trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Slammer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slammer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pylkkanen lands a left and a right that send Slammer crashing to the mat, dazed. Pylkkanen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Leather Slammer has been cut.
Slammer looking to score a takedown here. Pylkkanen is defending well but Slammer drives through and ends up in Pylkkanen's guard.
Slammer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pylkkanen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pylkkanen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pylkkanen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slammer looks gassed!
Pylkkanen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Slammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slammer is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slammer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Slammer is looking for a sweep. Pylkkanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pylkkanen wants to stand but Slammer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pylkkanen prevents Slammer from improving his position.
Slammer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pylkkanen pulls his head out easily.
Slammer trying to control from the bottom.
Slammer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pylkkanen pulls his head out easily.
Pylkkanen is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Slammer actively working from the bottom here.
Pylkkanen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Slammer.
Slammer wants to improve his position but Pylkkanen is controlling well.
Pylkkanen wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slammer trying to get back to full guard but Pylkkanen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Slammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konsta Pylkkanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leather Slammer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pylkkanen sends Slammer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pylkkanen is motioning to the referee to let Slammer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slammer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slammer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pylkkanen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pylkkanen is trying to improve his position.
Slammer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pylkkanen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Slammer's guard! Nice work there by Pylkkanen!
Slammer keeping full guard, as Pylkkanen tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slammer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pylkkanen trying to control but Slammer is working from the bottom.
Slammer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pylkkanen wants to try and get back to his feet.
Slammer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pylkkanen is looking to escape.
Pylkkanen wants to hold on but Slammer pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen is desperately trying to improve his position but Slammer has a good base and remains in mount.
Slammer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Slammer lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slammer content just to control the position here.
Slammer is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Pylkkanen is in real trouble.
Slammer is riding his opponent, not letting Pylkkanen buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slammer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pylkkanen.
Pylkkanen looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Pylkkanen trying to control the hands but Slammer won't let him.
Pylkkanen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Slammer's arms.
Slammer has the hooks in. Pylkkanen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slammer has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pylkkanen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Slammer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pylkkanen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Slammer gets his way!
Pylkkanen trying to control the action but Slammer just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pylkkanen tries to roll but Slammer sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leather Slammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leather Slammer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Pylkkanen misses.
Konsta Pylkkanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Slammer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pylkkanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slammer scrambles back to his feet.
Pylkkanen cracks Slammer with a good jab.
Pylkkanen throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Slammer stumbling backwards into the cage! Slammer bounces back off the cage towards Pylkkanen, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Pylkkanen lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Pylkkanen celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Konsta Pylkkanen!
Our winner, Konsta Pylkkanen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob comes into the arena with Notkea rotta - Itä meidän 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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278 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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225 lbs
18 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Miller!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bob working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bob has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bob is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miller is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miller has escaped and now he's on top!
Bob trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bob looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller stands up and waves to Bob to follow him.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bob.
Miller misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands with an overhand left.
Bob tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller tries to clinch there but Bob circles away.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Bob.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bob.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Oooooh!!! Miller has knocked Bob down with a huge combo! Miller steps away and waves a wobbly Bob back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Billy Bob has been cut.
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bob takes a shot to the head.
Bob drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Miller no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bob's guard.
Miller gets to his feet - Bob follows without any prompting.
Miller rushes Bob and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Miller.
Miller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bob is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bob's guard. Nice move by Miller!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller tries to stand but Bob is controlling from the bottom.
Bob will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miller stands up and waves to Bob to follow him.
Bob shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller pushes Bob off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bob fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miller avoids it really well and circles away.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Bob.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bob avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob has his takedown stuffed
and Miller counters with a right hand to the body.
Bob fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Bob's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bob takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Billy Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bob.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Bob, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bob closes the distance and clinches up with Miller, looking for a takedown. Bob pushes Miller against the cage but Miller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bob blocks a head kick by Miller.
Bob takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Bob swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bob fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob shoots and misses
and Miller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Miller as he connects with a hook.
Bob is rocked!
Miller circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bob to the canvas! Bob doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Miller keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Miller!
Matt Miller took some time post fight to say the following; 'Message to everybody: expect me!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiilopaa comes to the cage accompanied by Extreme Ways. Miles is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Assasins creed 3 trailer. . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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31
211 lbs
17 - 16 - 1 |
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24
213 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Desmond Miles!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Kiilopaa both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Desmond Miles has been cut.
Miles lands a glancing blow to the side of Kiilopaa's head.
It looks like Pertti Kiilopaa has been cut.
Miles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiilopaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiilopaa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miles eats them both and turns towards Kiilopaa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiilopaa throws a nice looking combination but Miles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab by Miles.
Miles lands a nice shot that snaps Kiilopaa's head back.
Miles forces Kiilopaa back against the cage and clinches.
Miles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miles tries a body shot but Kiilopaa blocks it.
Miles misses with some punches.
Miles manages to break the clinch.
Kiilopaa gets tackled into the cage by Miles. Miles maintains the clinch.
Kiilopaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kiilopaa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miles is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pertti Kiilopaa's cut is getting worse.
Miles lands a nice uppercut.
Kiilopaa is trying to pull guard but Miles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miles can't find room to land a body shot as Kiilopaa controls the action.
Miles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miles takes a swing at Kiilopaa's ribcage but misses.
Miles misses with an uppercut.
Miles gets caught napping as Kiilopaa dives in and scores a takedown. Miles manages to retain guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Miles managing to control the position.
Kiilopaa postures up in Miles's guard and throws a big left but Miles blocks it.
Kiilopaa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa advances to half guard.
Kiilopaa is thwarting Miles's attempts to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiilopaa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kiilopaa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kiilopaa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kiilopaa working over Miles with some ground and pound. Miles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Miles wants to control but Kiilopaa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miles has hold of Kiilopaa's hands but Kiilopaa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kiilopaa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kiilopaa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa with the ground and pound but Miles uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Miles controlling Kiilopaa's posture.
Kiilopaa trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
Kiilopaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kiilopaa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kiilopaa is looking to work some ground and pound but Miles has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miles is pulling down on Kiilopaa's head. It's preventing any offense from Kiilopaa, at least for the moment.
Kiilopaa trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kiilopaa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kiilopaa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kiilopaa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kiilopaa has Miles in his guard.
Kiilopaa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miles wants to pass the guard but Kiilopaa is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Desmond Miles will probably get the nod.
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!
Kiilopaa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Desmond Miles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Kiilopaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miles dodges the punch combination from Kiilopaa.
Miles moves into the clinch.
Kiilopaa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kiilopaa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kiilopaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kiilopaa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miles!
Miles tries to lock up and control but Kiilopaa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kiilopaa throwing strikes here but Miles is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kiilopaa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa punching from mount but Miles doing a good job of avoiding damage.
A nice elbow there by Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Miles can't escape the position.
Kiilopaa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Miles avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kiilopaa.
Miles tries to reverse the position but Kiilopaa maintains control.
Kiilopaa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Miles can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiilopaa wants to control the pace but Miles is squirming around nicely.
Kiilopaa working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Miles slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiilopaa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kiilopaa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiilopaa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kiilopaa.
Miles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kiilopaa is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa wants to work for an arm triangle but Miles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kiilopaa lands with a punch from half guard.
Miles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kiilopaa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kiilopaa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kiilopaa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kiilopaa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa wants to control but Miles is keeping him busy.
Miles gets full guard.
Miles keeping full guard, as Kiilopaa tries to pass.
Kiilopaa throws an elbow that misses. Miles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kiilopaa's guard. Nice move by Miles!
Kiilopaa controls Miles momentarily but Miles frees himself.
Kiilopaa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Kiilopaa dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Miles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That has opened up Desmond Miles's cut even more.
Miles digs a good body shot into Kiilopaa's ribs.
Miles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miles misses with a body punch.
Miles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiilopaa throws a nice looking combination but Miles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Kiilopaa does no damage.
Miles scores with a shot to the body.
Kiilopaa wants to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles lands with a right to the head.
Kiilopaa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kiilopaa wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiilopaa backwards.
Miles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiilopaa's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Miles as the two fighters clinch.
Kiilopaa is trying to pull guard but Miles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Kiilopaa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles lands with a short shot to the head.
Miles tries a body shot but Kiilopaa blocks it.
Miles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miles lands a shoulder strike.
Pertti Kiilopaa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Miles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiilopaa backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles scores with a shoulder strike.
Jeez, Pertti Kiilopaa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles tries to work over Kiilopaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miles lands a nice shot to the body.
Miles lands a right hand.
Miles lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miles.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pertti Kiilopaa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Desmond Miles!
Desmond Miles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byczynski's entrance music is War is My Destiny. A fine choice. Krzysztof Zakrzewski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
260 lbs
18 - 19 - 0 |
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24
287 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nataniel Byczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byczynski tries to clinch but Zakrzewski is having none of it.
A slow jab from Byczynski misses its intended target.
Zakrzewski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Byczynski avoids it really well and circles away.
Byczynski tests Zakrzewski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Byczynski.
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!
Byczynski clinches up with Zakrzewski and pushes him back against the cage.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Zakrzewski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zakrzewski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byczynski lands a nice knee to the body.
Zakrzewski looks gassed!
Byczynski landing knees to the body.
Byczynski crunches a lovely knee into Zakrzewski's ribcage.
Byczynski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Byczynski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Byczynski lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zakrzewski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zakrzewski managing to block the knees to the body from Byczynski.
Byczynski trying to land knees to the body.
Zakrzewski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees to the body from Byczynski.
Byczynski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Byczynski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zakrzewski managing to block the knees to the body from Byczynski.
Byczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zakrzewski.
Byczynski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Byczynski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zakrzewski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Byczynski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.
Knees in the clinch landing for Byczynski.
Byczynski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zakrzewski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Byczynski trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski crunches a lovely knee into Zakrzewski's ribcage.
Zakrzewski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Byczynski crunches a lovely knee into Zakrzewski's ribcage.
Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Zakrzewski avoids the damage to the body.
Byczynski landing knees to the body.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Byczynski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zakrzewski avoids it.
Byczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zakrzewski.
Byczynski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zakrzewski avoids it.
Zakrzewski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Zakrzewski avoids the damage to the body.
Byczynski manages to break the clinch.
Zakrzewski 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.
Sloppy strikes from Byczynski. Those never looked like landing.
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Byczynski but Byczynski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski clinches up against the cage.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Byczynski breaks the clinch.
Zakrzewski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byczynski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zakrzewski avoiding damage as Byczynski throws knees to the body.
Zakrzewski can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Byczynski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zakrzewski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Byczynski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byczynski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zakrzewski avoids it.
Byczynski scores with a knee to the head.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zakrzewski is defending well for now.
Byczynski manages to break the clinch.
Byczynski gets a clinch.
Zakrzewski jumps guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Byczynski trying to move into half guard but instead Zakrzewski has managed to sweep!
Byczynski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zakrzewski is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nataniel Byczynski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Zakrzewski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Byczynski feints and then cracks Zakrzewski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zakrzewski down.
Byczynski darts in and clinches Zakrzewski up against the cage.
Zakrzewski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Byczynski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zakrzewski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Byczynski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zakrzewski avoiding damage as Byczynski throws knees to the body.
Byczynski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nataniel Byczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Byczynski moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Byczynski obliges.
Byczynski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byczynski with a knee to the head.
Zakrzewski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Byczynski scores with a knee to the head.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
Zakrzewski avoiding damage as Byczynski throws knees to the body.
Zakrzewski managing to block the knees to the body from Byczynski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Byczynski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Byczynski lands a nice knee to the body.
Zakrzewski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zakrzewski avoiding damage as Byczynski throws knees to the body.
Byczynski trying to land knees to the body.
Zakrzewski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Byczynski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Byczynski lands a knee to the head.
Zakrzewski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Byczynski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.
Byczynski connects with a jab.
Byczynski gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zakrzewski managing to block the knees to the body from Byczynski.
Byczynski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zakrzewski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Byczynski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zakrzewski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Byczynski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zakrzewski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byczynski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zakrzewski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zakrzewski is defending well for now.
Byczynski manages to break the clinch.
Zakrzewski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Byczynski pushes Zakrzewski up against the cage in a clinch.
Zakrzewski looking for a takedown.
Byczynski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zakrzewski can do to turn this around?
Zakrzewski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byczynski crunches a lovely knee into Zakrzewski's ribcage.
Byczynski scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zakrzewski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zakrzewski is trying to push Byczynski away but Byczynski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Byczynski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zakrzewski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Zakrzewski avoiding damage as Byczynski throws knees to the body.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Byczynski lands a nice knee to the body.
Byczynski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Byczynski has Zakrzewski pressed against the cage, preventing Zakrzewski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Byczynski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Zakrzewski avoids the damage to the body.
Zakrzewski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zakrzewski.
Byczynski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zakrzewski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byczynski blocks an elbow strike.
Zakrzewski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zakrzewski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Byczynski misses with a knee to the head.
Zakrzewski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byczynski, right into the meat.
Zakrzewski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Byczynski!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zakrzewski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zakrzewski tries to control but Byczynski wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nataniel Byczynski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Zakrzewski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Byczynski clinches.
Byczynski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zakrzewski blocks it with crossed arms.
Nataniel Byczynski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zakrzewski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Byczynski is defending well.
Zakrzewski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Byczynski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Byczynski breaks the clinch.
Byczynski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zakrzewski, pushing him back against the cage.
Byczynski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zakrzewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byczynski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zakrzewski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zakrzewski managing to block the knees to the body from Byczynski.
Byczynski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zakrzewski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Byczynski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Byczynski duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski avoids the head kick by Byczynski.
Byczynski moves into the clinch successfully.
Byczynski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Zakrzewski avoids the damage to the body.
Byczynski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zakrzewski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Byczynski landing knees to the body.
Zakrzewski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byczynski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byczynski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zakrzewski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Byczynski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Byczynski.
Zakrzewski managing to block the knees to the body from Byczynski.
Byczynski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski clinches up with Zakrzewski and pushes him back against the cage.
Zakrzewski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byczynski trying to land knees to the body.
Byczynski is pressed up against the cage. Zakrzewski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Byczynski down to the mat. Byczynski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Zakrzewski.
Byczynski lands a jab to the nose.
Nataniel Byczynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byczynski thuds his right hand into Zakrzewski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Byczynski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zakrzewski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Byczynski but Byczynski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Byczynski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Byczynski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zakrzewski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Byczynski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski managing to block the knees to the body from Byczynski.
Zakrzewski jumps guard but Byczynski stands there with Zakrzewski around his waist. Zakrzewski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Byczynski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zakrzewski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zakrzewski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but Zakrzewski avoids the damage to the body.
Byczynski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zakrzewski avoids it.
Nataniel Byczynski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zakrzewski is trying to force a seperation but Byczynski has the dominant position.
Byczynski breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Byczynski tenderised Zakrzewski's leg. Zakrzewski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice sprawl there from Byczynski as Zakrzewski shoots in.
Byczynski stalks Zakrzewski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zakrzewski's face. Zakrzewski staggers backwards, shaken.
Good work by Byczynski as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski fails to land the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Byczynski. That's going to slow Zakrzewski down.
Byczynski drives through and clinches with Zakrzewski against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Byczynski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zakrzewski takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Byczynski.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zakrzewski misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nataniel Byczynski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Byczynski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nataniel Byczynski!
Nataniel Byczynski very nearly forgot to thank Happy Pills amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Baginski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonzo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baginski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is WALECZNE SERCE. Piotr Baginski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
170 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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29
183 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Baginski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alonzo Harris!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Baginski misses.
Harris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Harris sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Baginski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Harris in side control, throwing shots but Baginski defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Baginski is holding Harris down, trying to stall.
Baginski is looking to reverse the position.
Baginski dodges the ground and pound from Harris.
Harris trying to control the action but Baginski is working from the bottom.
Harris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harris in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Baginski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baginski tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baginski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Baginski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Harris throws an elbow but Baginski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Harris misses with the ground and pound.
Baginski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Baginski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Harris prevents Baginski from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Harris seems content to control.
Baginski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris.
Baginski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Baginski trying to control but Harris postures up.
Harris wants to take a breather but Baginski is having none of it.
Baginski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baginski seems keen to control Harris's posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baginski misses with a body kick.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Baginski cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Baginski shows good takedown defense.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Baginski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baginski misses the shot to the body.
Harris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baginski's head backwards.
Baginski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris connects with a right hand. Baginski shakes it off.
Harris misses with a left hand
and Baginski counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski wants to clinch.
Baginski lands a head shot.
Harris lands a jab to the head.
Baginski throws a wild body kick that Harris sees coming a mile off.
Baginski instigates a clinch.
Baginski misses with a body punch.
Harris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baginski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Piotr Baginski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonzo Harris.
Harris wants a takedown.
Baginski misses with a punch on the inside.
Baginski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baginski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baginski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baginski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris looking for a takedown.
Baginski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris working hard to break the clinch.
Baginski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
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 Harris fails to land.
Baginski prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baginski.
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 Piotr Baginski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baginski is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, Baginski circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baginski.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Alonzo Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baginski throws a good cross that connects.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Baginski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
A solid body kick from Baginski.
Baginski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baginski is looking to clinch.
Piotr Baginski is winning the standup battle so far.
Baginski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Baginski looks to land a body kick but Harris moved away.
Harris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baginski ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Baginski connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Baginski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris slips under a jab.
Baginski gets a clinch.
Harris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baginski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baginski scores with a shoulder strike.
Baginski lands an uppercut.
Baginski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harris is rocked!
Baginski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Baginski finish him?
A right hand to the body from Baginski.
Baginski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baginski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baginski lands a nice uppercut.
Baginski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baginski has picked Harris up - he's going for a ride! Baginski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Alonzo Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris is staying active underneath Baginski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baginski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baginski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baginski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Baginski throws a big elbow that misses.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.
Baginski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Piotr Baginski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Baginski lands a head shot.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baginski looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harris crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baginski - the referee stops the clock and Harris gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baginski. Harris manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Baginski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Baginski tries to control but Harris wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baginski is working for a guillotine from mount but Harris frees his head quite easily.
Baginski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Baginski looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baginski sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Baginski tries to control but Harris wriggling away.
Baginski is really struggling to control Harris but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baginski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Harris's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Baginski dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Baginski throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris stalks Baginski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baginski's face. Baginski staggers backwards, shaken.
Baginski moves into the clinch.
Baginski blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baginski as Harris tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
A short right from Baginski.
Baginski wants to stall.
Baginski misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baginski.
Harris misses with some punches.
Baginski lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris misses with some punches.
Baginski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harris walks away with a smile on his face. Baginski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baginski looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baginski.
Harris works Baginski's body with a nice hook.
Harris moves out of range as Baginski throws a body kick.
Baginski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harris throws a series of punches but Baginski moves out of range.
Harris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Baginski.
Baginski looks for the body kick but Harris saw that one coming.
Harris lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Baginski as he connects with a hook.
Baginski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baginski is looking to land body kicks.
Baginski scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baginski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baginski is pressed up against the cage. Harris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baginski down to the mat. Baginski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harris slips a jab from Baginski.
Baginski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baginski wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Baginski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baginski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harris manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baginski is on top in guard.
Baginski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to sweep here but Baginski controlling him for the moment.
Baginski wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baginski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baginski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baginski trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Alonzo Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baginski's guard.
Piotr Baginski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baginski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baginski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
Baginski stays in close to Harris's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris is looking to stand up but Baginski isn't so interested in that idea.
Baginski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harris keeping full guard, as Baginski tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Baginski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baginski 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Baginski!
Piotr Baginski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mingan Napayshni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
215 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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26
220 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mingan Napayshni!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa just misses with a punch to the body.
Napayshni avoids the body shot from Balboa.
Napayshni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Balboa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Balboa misses.
Balboa misses the jab.
Balboa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
Napayshni rushes Balboa and presses him up against the cage.
Napayshni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balboa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Balboa.
Napayshni tries to break free but Balboa pushes him back against the cage.
Napayshni wants to get back to striking at distance but Balboa won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Balboa struggles to land a body shot inside as Napayshni controls his hands.
Balboa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Napayshni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balboa lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napayshni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Balboa misses its intended target.
Napayshni connects with a leg kick. Balboa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balboa looks to throw the jab but Napayshni is out of range.
Balboa looks to land a combination. Napayshni sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Mingan Napayshni has been cut.
Napayshni moves out of range of the strikes.
Napayshni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balboa.
Balboa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa misses the jab.
Balboa throws a hook but Napayshni blocks it.
Balboa throws a hook to the side of Napayshni's head but Napayshni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Balboa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Balboa missing with a left hand there. Napayshni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Napayshni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Napayshni.
Balboa misses with a body shot
and Napayshni counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Napayshni moves away.
Balboa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Napayshni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Napayshni clinches up with Balboa and pushes him back against the cage.
Balboa has Napayshni pressed against the cage, preventing Napayshni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balboa lands a nice uppercut.
Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Napayshni is looking to chop away at Balboa's legs.
Balboa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Napayshni fakes the leg kick and cracks Balboa in the body.
Napayshni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Napayshni.
Napayshni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balboa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Balboa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Napayshni throws a front kick that sends Balboa stumbling back into the cage.
Napayshni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balboa. Napayshni does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napayshni throws a push kick but Balboa slaps the foot to one side.
Balboa looks to land a left hand but Napayshni moved out of range nicely.
Napayshni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balboa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Napayshni!
Balboa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Balboa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Napayshni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Napayshni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balboa.
Napayshni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balboa.
Napayshni ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Napayshni.
Napayshni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balboa. Napayshni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Napayshni moves forwards but Balboa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Napayshni there.
Balboa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Napayshni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Balboa finds it's way through Napayshni's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa misses the shot to the body.
Napayshni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Napayshni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Balboa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Balboa tries to circle away but Napayshni has him pinned against the cage.
Napayshni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Napayshni connects with a jab.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Balboa counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the body from Balboa misses
and Napayshni counters with a leg kick.
Balboa misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mingan Napayshni's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Balboa ducks under a wild hook from Napayshni.
A punch combination from Napayshni misses.
Napayshni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Napayshni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balboa.
Balboa avoids the body shot from Napayshni.
Rocky Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Napayshni.
Balboa thows a body shot but no joy.
Balboa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Balboa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balboa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balboa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Napayshni moves away.
A lazy left from Balboa finds it's target.
Balboa cracks a nice hook into Napayshni's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Napayshni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Balboa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Napayshni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napayshni misses with a straight right.
Napayshni lands with an uppercut that bounces Balboa off the cage and back into range.
Balboa looks to score with a jab to the body but Napayshni is just out of range.
Balboa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Balboa throws a big shot that misses.
Napayshni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Balboa misses the target.
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Napayshni throws a right hand that Balboa ducks under and follows up with a left that Balboa also avoids with ease.
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Napayshni slips a jab from Balboa.
Balboa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balboa misses with a body shot.
Balboa misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napayshni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balboa.
Balboa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Napayshni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Napayshni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balboa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Balboa misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Balboa!
Balboa misses with a looping right.
Balboa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Balboa throws an overhand right that lands on Napayshni's shoulder, as Napayshni tries to avoid the shot.
Balboa throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Balboa catches Napayshni right on the button with a cross.
Good exchange - Balboa coming out on top.
Some wild striking there from Balboa.
Napayshni throws a lazy right hand but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napayshni thuds a left hand into Balboa's body.
Napayshni lands with an uppercut that bounces Balboa off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Napayshni.
Napayshni slips a straight right by Balboa.
Napayshni ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
Napayshni connects with a right hand. Balboa shakes it off.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Napayshni jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Napayshni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Balboa throws a looping overhand right but Napayshni ducks down to avoid it.
Balboa fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Napayshni ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balboa. Napayshni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Napayshni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Balboa on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napayshni tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Napayshni throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Napayshni.
Napayshni scores with a jab.
Balboa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Napayshni throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Balboa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Napayshni cracks Balboa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Napayshni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Balboa throws a body punch but Napayshni moves out of range.
Balboa 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Napayshni throws the left hand but Balboa avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Balboa.
Napayshni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Balboa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Balboa thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rocky Balboa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mingan Napayshni's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Napayshni lands with a straight right. Balboa didn't see that one coming.
Napayshni tries a head kick but it misses.
Napayshni throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Balboa.
Napayshni avoids the body shot from Balboa.
Napayshni moves out of range of the strikes.
Napayshni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Napayshni slips a straight right by Balboa.
Napayshni misses with a head kick.
Balboa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Napayshni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid body kick from Napayshni.
Balboa takes a swing at Napayshni's ribcage but misses.
Balboa throws a jab when Napayshni was well out of range.
Balboa misses with a shot to the body
and Napayshni counters with a thumping low kick.
Napayshni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napayshni scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Napayshni.
Balboa defending well as Napayshni loads up on a big left hand.
Napayshni with a hook.
Balboa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balboa staying out of range there.
Balboa misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Napayshni lands with a straight right. Balboa didn't see that one coming.
Napayshni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Napayshni slips a straight right by Balboa.
A big right from Balboa misses.
Balboa misses with a looping right.
Balboa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Napayshni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Napayshni missing with a left hand there. Balboa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balboa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Balboa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa avoids a kick to the body.
Balboa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Napayshni lands with a right hand.
Napayshni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balboa.
Napayshni throws a leg kick which misses Balboa's front leg but catches the back leg as Balboa tries to avoid it.
Napayshni lands a head kick!
Balboa throws an overhand right that lands on Napayshni's shoulder, as Napayshni tries to avoid the shot.
Napayshni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Balboa.
Napayshni throws a push kick but Balboa slaps the foot to one side.
Balboa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rocky Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Napayshni throws a hook to the side of Balboa's head but Balboa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napayshni connects with a jab.
A big left from Napayshni misses.
Napayshni throws a lazy right hand but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balboa lands a slapping body shot.
Balboa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Napayshni looks to throw the jab but Balboa is out of range.
Napayshni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Balboa throws a lazy right hand but Napayshni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Balboa misses.
Balboa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balboa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Napayshni.
Balboa slips under a jab.
Balboa looks to score with a jab to the body but Napayshni is just out of range.
Napayshni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Balboa on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napayshni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Napayshni's corner calls for a 1-2. Napayshni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Napayshni lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Napayshni scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Napayshni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balboa.
Napayshni defending well as Balboa loads up on a big left hand.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa missing with a left hand there. Napayshni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Balboa misses.
Balboa connects with a looping right hand.
Balboa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Balboa lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Napayshni tries to clinch up.
Napayshni tries to bum rush Balboa with a series of wild strikes but Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mingan Napayshni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Napayshni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Balboa finds it's way round the side to connect with Napayshni's head.
Napayshni lands a nice looking kick to the body. Balboa takes a step back to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mingan Napayshni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balboa 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa!
Rocky Balboa gave a mention to Adrenaline in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Columbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Harjakainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harjakainen has chosen Let's Go Fiesta as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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199 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Columbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Harjakainen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Columbar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Columbar lands a leg kick that knocks Harjakainen off balance momentarily.
Columbar fails with the takedown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Columbar - that will leave a mark!
Columbar tries to land a front kick but Harjakainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Columbar takes a swing at Harjakainen's ribcage but misses.
Jan Columbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbar fails to land with a series of punches.
Columbar misses with a low kick.
Harjakainen lands with a right hand.
Harjakainen jabs at Columbar's body.
Columbar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harjakainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Columbar. Columbar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harjakainen ducks under a wild hook from Columbar.
Columbar scores with a punch to the head.
Columbar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harjakainen misses with a straight left.
Columbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Harjakainen as he checks the leg kick.
Columbar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Columbar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Columbar lands a nice looking body shot.
Harjakainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Columbar.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Columbar.
Timo Harjakainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Harjakainen tenderised Columbar's leg. Columbar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harjakainen misses the shot to the body.
Harjakainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Columbar's head backwards.
Columbar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harjakainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harjakainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Columbar tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Columbar blocks the leg kick.
Columbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbar throws a lazy body kick
and Harjakainen counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harjakainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Columbar should have avoided that one.
Columbar throws a chopping leg kick but Harjakainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Columbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harjakainen moves away.
Columbar throws a lazy head kick
and Harjakainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Columbar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harjakainen looks to land a right hand but Columbar moved out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Columbar!
Columbar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Columbar misses with a body shot.
Harjakainen misses with a low kick as Columbar jumps back.
Harjakainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Columbar.
Columbar moves out of range as Harjakainen throws a body kick.
Harjakainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harjakainen slips under a jab from Columbar.
Columbar is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Harjakainen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Harjakainen misses with an uppercut.
Columbar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Columbar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Columbar throws a leg kick that misses.
Columbar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Columbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Columbar lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Columbar misses the target.
Harjakainen scores with a three punch combo!
Columbar wants to clinch up but Harjakainen keeps it at a distance.
Columbar misses the shot to the body.
Columbar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Harjakainen as he connects with a hook.
Columbar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harjakainen checks it well.
Harjakainen staying out of range there.
Harjakainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Columbar throws out the jab.
Harjakainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Columbar. Harjakainen shrugs it off though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Columbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Harjakainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harjakainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harjakainen lunges at Columbar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Columbar's hand.
Columbar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harjakainen checks the leg kick.
Harjakainen throws a low kick, looking for Columbar's leg but Columbar calmly moves out of range.
Columbar throws a head kick that misses.
Harjakainen ducks under a wild hook from Columbar.
Columbar thuds a left hand into Harjakainen's body.
Columbar throws a low kick but Harjakainen moves out of range easily.
Columbar takes one to the side of the head.
Harjakainen thumps Columbar with a low kick.
Harjakainen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Harjakainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbar.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Columbar.
Columbar misses with a lunging right hand
letting Harjakainen counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harjakainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harjakainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Columbar throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timo Harjakainen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab by Columbar.
Columbar walks into a straight right hand from Harjakainen.
Harjakainen lands a lovely overhand right.
Harjakainen blocks a leg kick.
Harjakainen scores with a leg kick.
Columbar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harjakainen avoids the body shot from Columbar.
Harjakainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Columbar.
Harjakainen moves out of range as Columbar throws a body kick.
Columbar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harjakainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Columbar.
Harjakainen throws a push kick but Columbar slaps the foot to one side.
Columbar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Columbar tries a head kick but it misses.
Columbar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Columbar dives in and grabs Harjakainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harjakainen pushes down on Columbar's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harjakainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harjakainen throws out a loose jab but Columbar uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbar tries to land a leg kick but Harjakainen saw it coming and moves away.
Columbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harjakainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbar.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harjakainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Columbar lands a nice looking body kick.
Harjakainen throws a head kick but Columbar moves out of range.
Harjakainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Harjakainen lands a nice hook to Columbar's body. Columbar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Columbar takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Harjakainen.
Harjakainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harjakainen lands with a left to the head.
Harjakainen lands with a light punch inside.
Harjakainen lands with a light punch inside.
Harjakainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harjakainen has a couple of punches blocked by Columbar.
Harjakainen gets through Columbar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harjakainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Columbar misses with some punches.
Harjakainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Columbar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harjakainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Columbar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Harjakainen finds it's way through Columbar's defenses.
Harjakainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harjakainen cracks Columbar with a good jab.
Harjakainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbar.
A leg kick checked by Columbar.
Columbar looks to land a body kick but Harjakainen moved away.
Harjakainen is looking to chop away at Columbar's legs.
Columbar throws a front kick that sends Harjakainen stumbling back into the cage.
Columbar throws a wild body kick that Harjakainen sees coming a mile off.
Columbar misses with a straight left.
Harjakainen wants to land a leg kick but Columbar is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Columbar throws a sloppy body shot
and Harjakainen counters with a left to the body.
Harjakainen tries to land a leg kick but Columbar saw it coming and moves away.
Columbar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Harjakainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Columbar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harjakainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Columbar. That did some damage!
Harjakainen throws a body punch but Columbar moves out of range.
A punch combination from Harjakainen misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Columbar misses the target.
Columbar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harjakainen cracks a nice hook into Columbar's ribs.
Harjakainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbar.
Harjakainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harjakainen lands with a right hand.
Timo Harjakainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harjakainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harjakainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Columbar misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Columbar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Columbar throws a jab when Harjakainen was well out of range.
Harjakainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harjakainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Columbar on the side of the head.
Columbar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch combination from Columbar misses.
Harjakainen sizes up Columbar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Columbar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harjakainen circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Columbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harjakainen throws a body punch but Columbar moves out of range.
Columbar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A bone on bone clash there as Columbar blocks the leg kick.
Columbar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harjakainen scores with the left hand. Columbar knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Columbar throws a chopping leg kick but Harjakainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Columbar throws a hook but Harjakainen avoids it easily.
Columbar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harjakainen.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harjakainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Harjakainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Harjakainen throws a chopping leg kick but Columbar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Columbar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harjakainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Columbar is looking to slow Harjakainen down with leg kicks.
Columbar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Columbar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Columbar there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Harjakainen lands.
Columbar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harjakainen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Columbar feints and as Harjakainen raises his hands in defense, Columbar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harjakainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Columbar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harjakainen wants to stand and escape but Columbar is having none of it.
Columbar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harjakainen's head.
Columbar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harjakainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Columbar wants to pass the guard but Harjakainen is keeping the position.
Harjakainen trying to keep a closed guard but Columbar is proving a slippery customer.
Columbar trying to control but Harjakainen is working from the bottom.
Harjakainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Columbar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Columbar lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Columbar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harjakainen keeping full guard, as Columbar tries to pass.
Columbar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Columbar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Columbar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Columbar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Columbar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harjakainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Columbar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Columbar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Columbar throws a strike but Harjakainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jan Columbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harjakainen!
Columbar lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Columbar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Columbar raining down shots from the mount!
Jan Columbar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbar lands a big shot there that rocks Harjakainen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Columbar raining down shots from the mount!
Harjakainen taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harjakainen tries to hold on but Columbar postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Columbar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harjakainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Harjakainen!
Timo Harjakainen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lukottaja Bart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spede Jussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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27
144 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lukottaja Bart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spede Jussi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bart throws a poor cross that misses
and Jussi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jussi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jussi wants it to stay on the feet.
Jussi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bart.
Jussi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jussi circles away quickly and effectively.
Bart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left and a right from Bart both land. Nice combination.
Bart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice combination there by Bart.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jussi.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jussi is putting a hurting on Bart here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bart gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bart is looking to improve his position.
Bart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bart has hold of Jussi's hands but Jussi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bart looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Jussi.
Jussi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bart sees it coming and defends easily.
Jussi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jussi prevents Bart from improving his position.
Bart is defending against the submission attempts here by Jussi.
Jussi wants to work for an arm triangle but Bart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bart is pressing down on Jussi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bart wants to hit a switch here but Jussi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bart there!
Bart working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jussi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jussi trying to control but Bart is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bart working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jussi landing strikes from the mount.
Jussi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bart is working to get back to half guard.
Bart regains half guard.
Jussi is working for a kimura but Bart is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bart manages to get to full guard.
Jussi connects with a couple of short punches.
Jussi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bart keeping moving, preventing Jussi from controlling successfully.
Bart lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jussi!
Bart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bart with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jussi can't escape the position.
Bart swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jussi is now in Bart's guard. A big mistake from Bart there, giving up the dominant position!
Bart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jussi working some strikes from top position.
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!
Jussi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bart's head.
Jussi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bart looking for a sweep. Not yet Bart, not yet.
Jussi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jussi throws a big elbow that misses.
Bart is looking to stand up but Jussi isn't so interested in that idea.
Jussi trying to control but Bart is working from the bottom.
Jussi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jussi is in close to Bart's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Spede Jussi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bart works the jab nicely.
Jussi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bart. Bart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lukottaja Bart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jussi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jussi lands a nice hook to Bart's body. Bart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jussi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jussi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jussi's back!
Bart is hanging on to Jussi's back as he tries to escape.
Bart is persistently looking for the submission but Jussi is defending it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jussi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jussi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jussi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jussi is squirming around, avoiding Bart's attempts to control the action.
Bart is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jussi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bart looking for a guillotine from mount but Jussi is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussi is trying to reverse the position but instead Bart has taken his back - oops!
Jussi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bart's guard. Nice work there by Jussi.
Bart looking for a guillotine here but Jussi defends easily.
Bart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jussi is one step ahead there.
Jussi trying to control but Bart is working from the bottom.
Bart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jussi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jussi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jussi distracts Bart with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bart keeping moving, preventing Jussi from controlling successfully.
Jussi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jussi passes Bart's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jussi wants to control but Bart is keeping him busy.
Bart gets back to full guard.
Jussi postures up and lands a big shot to Bart's brow.
Lukottaja Bart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jussi lands a couple of elbows.
Bart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jussi cracks Bart with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jussi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jussi postures up and lands a big shot to Bart's brow.
Jussi landing with the ground and pound.
Bart lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jussi!
Jussi is trying to escape the mount.
Bart working for a guillotine from mount but Jussi is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jussi gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bart is looking for a kimura here.
Bart trying to control from half guard but Jussi is working away.
Jussi tries to get to full guard but Bart has control of the leg.
Bart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jussi is just riding it out for now. Bart eventually gives up the hold.
Jussi tries to roll over but Bart keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukottaja Bart dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jussi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jussi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jussi defends well.
Bart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jussi defends it easily.
Bart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jussi is aware though and is defending well.
Bart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jussi's guard.
Bart won't allow Jussi to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bart wants to pass the guard but Jussi is keeping the position.
Bart pushes down on Jussi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jussi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jussi.
Bart advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jussi.
Bart drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bart jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bart wants to pass the guard but Jussi is keeping the position.
Bart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jussi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bart is one step ahead there.
Bart wants to pass the guard but Jussi is keeping the position.
Jussi wants to sweep here but Bart controlling him for the moment.
Bart drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jussi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jussi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jussi!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bart manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Jussi there.
Jussi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bart is just riding it out for now. Jussi eventually gives up the hold.
Bart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jussi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jussi's back!
Jussi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bart is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bart extends the arm and Jussi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lukottaja Bart!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onanias Runkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runkman comes to the cage accompanied by Anderson Silva DANCING Justin Bieber SONG. Perkele is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Danzig - I Don't Mind The Pain . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
214 lbs
26 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onanias Runkman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runkman connects with a body shot.
Runkman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Runkman moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Runkman works the jab nicely.
Perkele throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Runkman was covering up waiting for the punch and Perkele finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Runkman 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.
Perkele throwing strikes from guard but Runkman blocks nicely.
Perkele controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Runkman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perkele defends it easily.
Runkman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perkele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perkele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Perkele stopping the sweep attempt from Runkman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Perkele stopping the sweep attempt from Runkman.
Runkman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perkele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perkele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Runkman 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.
Runkman keeping moving, preventing Perkele from controlling successfully.
Runkman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Runkman keeping moving, preventing Perkele from controlling successfully.
Runkman looking for a guillotine here but Perkele defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Runkman 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkele controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Runkman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Runkman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Runkman tries to pass to full mount but Perkele defends it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele tries to get to full guard but Runkman has control of the leg.
Perkele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Runkman.
Perkele is trying to stand back up but Runkman is controlling him
Perkele is trying to maintain the position but Runkman is very close to passing his half guard.
Runkman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman tries to pass to full mount but Perkele defends it.
Runkman wants to control but Perkele is keeping him busy.
Runkman works his way into full mount!
Perkele tries to hold on but Runkman postures up.
Runkman raining down shots from the mount!
Perkele wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Runkman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Runkman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Runkman is looking to take a break and control but Perkele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Runkman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Runkman wants to pass to mount but Perkele is defending the position.
Perkele is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perkele is refusing to be controlled, as Runkman sits in half guard.
Runkman works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onanias Runkman 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.
Runkman shoots in but Perkele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runkman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Runkman throws a right hand that Perkele ducks under and follows up with a left that Perkele also avoids with ease.
A slapping body kick lands there for Perkele.
Perkele tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Runkman swivels and escapes.
Crunch! Perkele slams his shin into Runkman's torso.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runkman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Runkman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele closes the distance and pushes Runkman back into the cage.
Runkman tries to pull guard but Perkele forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Onanias Runkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perkele manages to break the clinch.
Pekka Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Runkman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele connects with a single shot there.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Runkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runkman misses with a wild body shot.
Runkman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Runkman showed some decent athleticism there.
Perkele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Perkele keeping full guard, as Runkman tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele keeping moving, preventing Runkman from controlling successfully.
Perkele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Perkele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perkele trying to control the position.
Onanias Runkman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Runkman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Runkman looking to pass the guard.
Runkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runkman passes Perkele's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Perkele is positioning himself well to prevent Runkman advancing to mount.
Perkele is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Runkman in particular looking to stall.
Runkman winds up and cracks Perkele with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Runkman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Runkman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkman raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele avoids a series of strikes thrown by Runkman.
Perkele is working to get back to half guard.
Runkman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Perkele is surviving well by controlling Runkman's body position as best he can.
Runkman avoids the attempt from Perkele to control.
Perkele is desperately trying to improve his position but Runkman has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Runkman with shots to the head and body - Perkele looks very uncomfortable down there.
Perkele is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Onanias Runkman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Runkman lands a slapping body shot.
Perkele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Runkman is defended easily by Perkele.
Perkele tries to clinch but Runkman moves away
and Runkman counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Perkele's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Perkele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Perkele's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Perkele is not content to let Runkman control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runkman tries to score with some ground and pound. Perkele controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Perkele's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Runkman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Runkman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perkele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Runkman cracks Perkele with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Runkman is chipping away with strikes.
Runkman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Perkele is not content to let Runkman control the position.
Runkman wants to control for a moment but Perkele uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkman wants to pass the guard but Perkele is defending well.
Perkele has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Runkman is working away from the top position though.
Perkele is trying to get back to full guard.
Runkman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Runkman winds up and cracks Perkele with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele is looking to control Runkman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perkele avoid being mounted?
Runkman trying to advance position but Perkele counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perkele working a defensive guard here.
Runkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perkele trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pekka Perkele.
Runkman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runkman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Runkman.
Perkele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele drives through with a takedown into Runkman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Runkman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Perkele won't allow Runkman to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perkele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Runkman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perkele wants to control from the top but Runkman keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runkman looking for a sweep. Not yet Runkman, not yet.
Runkman working for a triangle but Perkele defends it easily.
Runkman keeping moving, preventing Perkele from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perkele lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onanias Runkman clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Runkman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkele.
Perkele cracks Runkman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Perkele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perkele lands a glancing blow to the side of Runkman's head.
Runkman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele thows a body shot but no joy.
Perkele motions for Runkman to come forward. Perkele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele lands a nice looking kick to the body. Runkman takes a step back to recover.
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!
Runkman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Runkman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Perkele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Runkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Runkman lands a nice hook to Perkele's body. Perkele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Runkman blocks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Perkele finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Runkman avoids the head kick by Perkele.
Runkman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Runkman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Perkele.
Runkman walks into a left hand.
Perkele throws the kick towards the body but Runkman avoids it.
Perkele lands with a nice body kick.
Runkman is looking to wear down Perkele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A good leg kick by Perkele.
Runkman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perkele sprawls well. Perkele wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Runkman gets slowly back to his feet.
Runkman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Perkele cracks Runkman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perkele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perkele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Perkele lands with an uppercut that bounces Runkman off the cage and back into range.
Perkele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Perkele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Runkman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perkele.
Perkele throws out a powerful jab.
Good leg kick by Perkele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Runkman throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Perkele shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Runkman defends it nicely.
Perkele thows a body shot but no joy.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Runkman moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a leg kick which misses Runkman's front leg but catches the back leg as Runkman tries to avoid it.
Runkman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Runkman.
Runkman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both fighters circling a little - Perkele finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Perkele fails with the takedown.
Runkman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Runkman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Runkman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runkman.
Runkman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Perkele dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!
Perkele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Runkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Runkman scores with a jab.
Runkman scores with a jab to the body.
Runkman misses with a body shot.
Runkman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Runkman scores with a hook.
Perkele throws a right hand that misses
letting Runkman counter with a right hand.
Runkman scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele misses with a straight left.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runkman moves away.
Runkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perkele. That's going to slow Runkman down.
Perkele lands with a slapping head kick.
Perkele closes the distance and clinches.
Runkman pulls guard.
Runkman is trying to keep Perkele in close.
Perkele working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Runkman's head.
Perkele trying to control the position from guard on top but Runkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runkman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Perkele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perkele throwing strikes from guard but Runkman blocks nicely.
Perkele content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Perkele stopping the sweep attempt from Runkman.
Pekka Perkele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele trying to control the position from guard on top but Runkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runkman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Perkele!
Runkman landing strikes from the mount.
Runkman wants to control the pace but Perkele is squirming around nicely.
Runkman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Perkele working to try and regain half guard.
Runkman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perkele is looking to escape.
Runkman throwing strikes here but Perkele is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman trying to control but Perkele is having none of it.
Runkman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Perkele hang on?
Perkele tries to reverse the position but Runkman maintains control.
Runkman throwing strikes here but Perkele is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Runkman landing punches.
Runkman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Perkele can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Runkman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Perkele swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Runkman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Runkman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Runkman working the ground and pound effectively.
Runkman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Perkele can't escape the position.
Runkman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perkele is looking to escape.
Runkman lands a heavy elbow.
Onanias Runkman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perkele flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Onanias Runkman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Runkman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onanias Runkman!
Onanias Runkman is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Onanias Runkman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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