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MMA HELSINKI 99 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paivi Rasanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Make Munalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasanen's entrance music is Uniikki - Pojat On Poikii. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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179 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paivi Rasanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Make Munalukko!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasanen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Munalukko connects with a body shot.
Rasanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rasanen shoots in for a takedown but Munalukko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Munalukko scores with a decent looking hook.
Munalukko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Munalukko as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munalukko throws a nice looking combination but Rasanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rasanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rasanen is rocked!
Rasanen staying out of range there.
Oh Rasanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Munalukko batters Rasanen with a massive right followed by a huge left! Rasanen is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Munalukko lands a final crushing right hand to drop Rasanen to the mat with a gruesome thud! Munalukko is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Make Munalukko!
During a confident post fight interview, Make Munalukko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Holy Diver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Matrix will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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193 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Holy Diver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Matrix. That snapped Diver's head back.
It looks like Holy Diver has been cut.
Matrix uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diver has time to react.
Diver shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matrix defends it nicely.
Diver looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diver tries for a takedown but Matrix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Holy Diver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matrix keeps the fight on the outside.
Diver shoots in for a takedown but Matrix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diver shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diver closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matrix did well to prevent Diver getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Diver throwing shots but Matrix is blocking nicely.
Matrix moves into full guard.
Matrix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matrix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diver manages to get himself to full guard.
Matrix postures up in Diver's guard and throws a big left but Diver blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix works over Diver with some ground and pound from guard.
Matrix has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matrix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matrix landing with the ground and pound.
Matrix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matrix.
Matrix seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Diver keeping moving, preventing Matrix from controlling successfully.
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.
Matrix content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matrix wants to control from the top but Diver keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Matrix wasn't active enough on the ground.
Matrix jabs Diver right on the nose. Diver blinks but takes it well.
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!
Diver needs to keep his hands up - Matrix had a free shot at his head there.
Diver slaps away a takedown attempt from Matrix, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matrix slaps away a takedown attempt from Diver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matrix throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix lands a head shot.
John Matrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diver misses with a takedown
and Matrix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matrix lands with an uppercut that bounces Diver off the cage and back into range.
Diver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matrix counters with a straight right hand.
Holy Diver's cut is getting worse.
Matrix is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diver is breathing heavily.
Diver closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Matrix's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matrix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diver's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matrix slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matrix makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Matrix is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matrix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matrix wants to control from the top but Diver keeps moving.
Matrix sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matrix wants to control from the top but Diver keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Holy Diver'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.
Jab from Matrix.
Diver moves forwards but Matrix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matrix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diver tries for a takedown but Matrix circles away easily
and Matrix counters with a right hand that sends Diver tumbling to the canvas! Can Matrix finish him? He dives into Diver's guard looking to do just that!
Diver is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matrix is one step ahead there.
Oh Diver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matrix throwing strikes but missing.
Matrix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diver keeping moving, preventing Matrix from controlling successfully.
Diver seems to have got his legs back now.
Diver looking to control.
Diver keeping moving, preventing Matrix from controlling successfully.
Matrix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diver trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matrix is one step ahead there.
Diver on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diver tries to get out of the position.
Matrix looking to sit in guard and control but Diver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Diver trying to control but Matrix is working from the bottom.
Diver would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Matrix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matrix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix looking for a sweep. Not yet Matrix, not yet.
Matrix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diver's guard.
Diver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Matrix looking to pass the guard.
Matrix throws a strike but Diver rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matrix is looking for a triangle but Diver pushes his legs off easily.
Diver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diver makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matrix is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diver is trying to control the position but Matrix postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix landing some decent shots from guard.
Matrix postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matrix postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Matrix advances position into side control!
Diver stops Matrix from passing to mount.
Diver regains half guard, as Matrix was trying to land strikes.
Diver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matrix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diver keeping moving, preventing Matrix from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matrix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matrix throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Holy Diver's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Diver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matrix avoids it really well and circles away.
Matrix misses with a hook.
Matrix throws the left hand but Diver avoids the punch easily.
Diver manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matrix on his heels. He'll look to pass Matrix's guard now, I'm sure.
Matrix 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.
Diver trying to control the position from guard on top but Matrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matrix is on top in guard.
Diver can't keep his opponent in guard - Matrix advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matrix missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diver is looking to control Matrix's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diver avoid being mounted?
Matrix is working for a kimura but Diver is defending it quite comfortably.
Matrix not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matrix 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.
Diver trying to control here.
Diver is in trouble now - Matrix has advanced to mount!
Diver is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diver takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Matrix is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Holy Diver's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matrix is landing with some decent strikes but Diver is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jeez, Holy Diver's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Holy Diver's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Matrix!
A relieved looking John Matrix thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roddy Piper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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187 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roddy Piper!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augusto gets caught napping as Piper dives in and scores a takedown. Augusto manages to retain guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Piper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Augusto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Piper trying to control the position from guard on top but Augusto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piper throws a big right hand that misses.
Piper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Augusto's head.
Piper throws a big right hand that misses.
Augusto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Piper.
Piper working some strikes from top position.
Piper trying to control the position from guard on top but Augusto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piper is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Piper throws a big elbow that misses.
Piper wants to control from the top but Augusto keeps moving.
Piper connects with a couple of short punches.
Piper throws a big elbow that misses.
Piper landing with the ground and pound.
Piper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Augusto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Piper postures up and lands a big shot to Augusto's brow.
Augusto can't keep his opponent in guard - Piper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Piper working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Augusto wants to get back to full guard.
Augusto regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augusto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Piper is stalling in the full guard.
Augusto keeping moving, preventing Piper from controlling successfully.
Augusto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper advances to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Piper connects with a nice short shot to Augusto's temple.
Piper working over Augusto with some ground and pound. Augusto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Piper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Augusto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Piper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Augusto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Piper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Augusto's head.
Augusto wants to improve his position but Piper is controlling well.
Augusto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Piper scores with a couple of nice shots.
Piper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Piper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Piper is looking to take a break and control but Augusto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piper trying to advance position but Augusto counters by regaining guard.
Piper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Piper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Piper trying to control but Augusto is working from the bottom.
Piper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Piper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Augusto keeping moving, preventing Piper from controlling successfully.
Augusto 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Piper dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Augusto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Piper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Augusto defending against the ground and pound.
Augusto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Piper's best efforts.
Augusto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Piper is working away from the top position though.
Augusto tries to roll over but Piper keeps him under control.
Augusto won't allow Piper to pass to mount.
Augusto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Piper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto keeping moving, preventing Piper from controlling successfully.
Piper looking to pass the guard.
Piper wants to control from the top but Augusto keeps moving.
Piper forces his way into half guard.
Piper lands with a punch from half guard.
Augusto trying to hold on to Piper's head to control him but Piper postures up.
Augusto won't allow Piper to pass to mount.
Piper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Augusto defending well though.
Piper is trying to control the action in half guard but Augusto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piper thows a huge punch but Augusto dodges it nicely.
Piper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roddy Piper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Piper 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.
Augusto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Piper.
Piper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piperis looking to pass into half guard but Augusto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Augusto is in guard.
Augusto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Augusto is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Piper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Piper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Augusto.
Augusto wants to pass the guard but Piper is keeping the position.
Augusto trying to control but Piper is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper wants to sweep here but Augusto controlling him for the moment.
Augusto trying to move into half guard but instead Piper has managed to sweep!
Augusto 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.
Augusto working for a triangle but Piper defends it easily.
Augusto looking for a sweep. Not yet Augusto, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piper looking to sit in guard and control but Augusto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Piper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Piper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Piper working over Augusto with some ground and pound. Augusto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Piper trying to advance position but Augusto counters by regaining guard.
Piper wants to control from the top but Augusto keeps moving.
Piper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Piper trying to control but Augusto is working from the bottom.
Piper postures up and lands a big shot to Augusto's brow.
Piper scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augusto is looking for a triangle here but Piper uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper cracks Augusto with a big elbow.
Augusto is rocked!
Piper creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Augusto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Piper working the body and head with strikes.
Augusto regains half guard.
Piper winds up and cracks Augusto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Piper is just content to waste time from the top position. Augusto takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Piper working some strikes from top position.
Augusto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Augusto keeping moving, preventing Piper from controlling successfully.
Piper cracks Augusto with a solid left hand.
Antonio Augusto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piper stands and throws Augusto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Augusto tries to buck Piper off but Piper is having none of it.
Piper working the head with strikes.
Augusto tries to buck Piper off but Piper is having none of it.
Augusto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Piper connects with a decent elbow.
Oh Augusto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Augusto tries to bench press Piper off him but Piper keeps the position.
Augusto seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Augusto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Piper scores with punches from side control.
Piper working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper landing a few strikes.
Piper lands a strong strike to the head of Augusto. That's dazed him! Piper looking to finish here. Augusto is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Piper lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roddy Piper!
Roddy Piper managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Lola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome to the Jungle. Don Lola has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brad Finley's chin.
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29
197 lbs
15 - 17 - 0 |
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198 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Finley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Lola!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good exchange - Finley coming out on top.
Finley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Finley moves in looking to clinch but Lola pushes him off.
Lola misses with a body shot.
Lola takes a swing at Finley's ribcage but misses.
Finley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lola throws out the jab.
Finley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Finley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finley pushes Lola up against the cage in a clinch.
Finley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lola is trying to break free.
Finley keeps control of Lola as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lola breaks from the clinch.
Lola jabs at Finley's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley avoids the body shot from Lola.
The crowd cheers as Lola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finley doesn't seem phased though.
Lola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finley manages to avoid it.
Lola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lola displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lola swats away the attempt to clinch by Finley.
Finley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lola connects with a body shot.
Lola connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Lola misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lola misses the body punch
letting Finley counter with a right hand.
Lola swings for the body but Finley moves out of range.
Lola keeps the fight on the outside.
Lola with a hook.
Lola looks to land a combination but Finley avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lola ducks under a wild hook from Finley.
Lola missing with a left hand there. Finley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lola throws a hook but Finley avoids it easily.
Finley fails to land with a series of punches.
Finley fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Finley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lola throws a body punch but Finley moves out of range.
Lola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Don Lola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finley counters by moving into the clinch.
Finley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Finley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Finley rather than just go for the knockout.
Finley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lola.
Lola misses with a shot to the body
and Finley moves into the clinch.
Finley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Finley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lola uses from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lola postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Finley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lola, into his guard.
Lola trying to keep a closed guard but Finley is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley throwing strikes but missing.
Finley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lola is trying to control the position but Finley postures up.
Finley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finley throws a big right hand that misses.
Lola has his foot on Finley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finley works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Finley gets to his feet. Lola looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck for Lola with that takedown attempt.
Finley doesn't manage to clinch there - Lola circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Lola dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Finley tries to clinch there but Lola circles away.
Lola misses the shot to the body.
Finley closes the distance but Lola moves to the side
and Lola counters with a right hand to the body.
Finley tries to close the distance and clinch but Lola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finley tries to score with a low kick but Lola moves his leg out of the way.
Lola thows a body shot but no joy.
Lola swings widly with a right hand
and Finley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lola's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Finley can't find room to land a body shot as Lola controls the action.
Lola working aggressively here.
Lola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lola wants to get back to striking at distance but Finley won't allow it.
Finley lands a body shot.
Finley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lola taking a bit of punishment here - Finley scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Finley is chipping away with strikes.
Lola is trying to improve his position.
Finley cracks Lola with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lola can't do much from the bottom here.
Lola is looking for a sweep.
Finley looks up at the clock and then as Lola takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Finley smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Finley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Finley working the ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Lola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Finley lands some shots froms side control.
Lola struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley wants to control but Lola is keeping him busy.
Lola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Finley scoring with punches and elbows.
Finley working the ground and pound.
Finley cracks Lola with a big right hand but Lola just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Finley working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here as Finley stalls from top position.
Finley landing strikes.
Finley lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Finley stalls from top position.
Finley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lola is avoiding damage well.
Lola manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Finley pushes Lola off looking to stand but Lola dives back in and keeps control.
Lola is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lola is looking for a kimura here.
Lola wants to take a breather but Finley is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley wants to control but Lola is keeping busy.
Lola is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finley is just riding it out for now. Lola eventually gives up the hold.
Lola wants to take a breather but Finley is having none of it.
Finley trying to control but Lola postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lola tries to pass to full mount but Finley defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Finley dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Finley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Finley.
Lola can't find room to land a body shot as Finley controls the action.
Lola tries to break free but Finley pushes him back against the cage.
Finley misses with a body punch.
Finley just leaning against Lola, taking a breather.
Lola wants to get back to striking at distance but Finley won't allow it.
Finley can't get the takedown.
Lola is trying to pull guard but Finley has him pressed against the cage.
Finley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Finley turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lola is trying to improve his position.
Lola defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley gets to mount! Lola was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Brad Finley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lola regains half guard.
Finley prevents Lola from improving his position.
Finley drops an elbow to the side of Lola's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lola manages to get to full guard.
Lola keeping moving, preventing Finley from controlling successfully.
Lola is trying to control the position but Finley postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lola keeping moving, preventing Finley from controlling successfully.
Lola lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Finley!
Finley tries to hold on but Lola pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lola goes for an armbar but Finley turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Finley.
Lola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley throwing strikes but missing.
Lola wants to sweep but no luck.
Finley wanted to stand there but Lola had control of the position.
Finley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lola's head.
Finley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finley trying to control but Lola is working from the bottom.
Finley tries to free his leg and advance position but Lola is retaining full guard.
Finley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finley wants to control from the top but Lola keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brad Finley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lola scores with a jab to the body.
Finley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lola gets back to full guard.
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!
Lola wants to sweep but no luck.
Finley advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from Finley there.
Lola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Finley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Finley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Finley 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Finley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Tong Panong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tong Panong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tetris Song (remix). Rausku is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Notkea Rotta - Taas Lähtee Taju . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
20 - 21 - 0 |
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32
190 lbs
15 - 19 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Tong Panong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rausku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tong Panong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rausku somewhat.
A combination from Tong Panong does no damage.
Tong Panong throws a right hand that misses
and Tong Panong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rausku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rausku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Marc Tong Panong has been cut.
Rausku with a poor takedown
enabling Tong Panong to counter with a crisp jab.
Tong Panong stuffs the takedown.
Marc Tong Panong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvi Rausku.
Tong Panong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tong Panong doesn't manage to clinch there - Rausku circles away.
Rausku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rausku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rausku shoots in for a takedown but Tong Panong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rausku swats away the attempt to clinch by Tong Panong.
Rausku tries for a takedown but Tong Panong circles away easily
and Tong Panong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rausku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rausku slips under a jab from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Tong Panong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rausku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tong Panong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tong Panong's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rausku is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tong Panong is defending well though. Rausku let's go of the attempt for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tong Panong manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rausku's guard. Nice work there by Tong Panong.
Rausku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tong Panong is one step ahead there.
Rausku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tong Panong is aware though and is defending well.
Rausku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tong Panong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rausku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tong Panong has managed to get both his arms back between Rausku's legs - danger averted.
Rausku looks gassed!
Tong Panong 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.
Tong Panong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tong Panong is putting a hurting on Rausku here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong landing strikes.
Tong Panong trying to control the position but Rausku is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rausku is looking for a sweep.
Tong Panong connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rausku some visible discomfort.
Rausku sneaks back into half guard.
Rausku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tong Panong pulls his head out easily.
Rausku is trying to get back to full guard.
Tong Panong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rausku is looking to improve his position.
Tong Panong is trying to work for a kimura but Rausku is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rausku tries to roll over but Tong Panong keeps him under control.
Rausku moves into full guard.
Tong Panong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rausku has his foot on Tong Panong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tong Panong works his way back into a safe position though.
Rausku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tong Panong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tong Panong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rausku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tong Panong is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rausku is looking for a triangle but Tong Panong pushes his legs off easily.
Rausku keeping full guard, as Tong Panong tries to pass.
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 Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marc Tong Panong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tong Panong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tong Panong prevents Rausku from getting the reversal.
Rausku regains half guard.
Rausku gets full guard.
Tong Panong working some strikes from top position.
Rausku wants to stand up but Tong Panong is controlling him.
Rausku has momentary wrist control but Tong Panong slips an elbow through the middle.
Tong Panong pushing down on Rausku's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tong Panong 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.
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!
Tong Panong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tong Panong wants to control but Rausku is keeping him busy.
Tong Panong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rausku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rausku is breathing heavily.
Tong Panong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tong Panong preventing the sweep.
Rausku working for a triangle but Tong Panong defends it easily.
Rausku has momentary wrist control but Tong Panong slips an elbow through the middle.
Tong Panong trying to control but Rausku is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong working some strikes from top position.
Tong Panong with a nice head shot there.
Marc Tong Panong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tong Panong tries to free his leg and advance position but Rausku is retaining full guard.
Rausku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tong Panong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rausku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tong Panong defends it easily.
Tong Panong trying to control but Rausku is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong works over Rausku with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tong Panong is working Rausku over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rausku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tong Panong manages to get himself to full guard.
Rausku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tong Panong wants to sweep here but Rausku controlling him for the moment.
Rausku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tong Panong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rausku is fighting to break Tong Panong's control of his arms but Tong Panong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rausku defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tong Panong is on top in guard.
Tong Panong is working Rausku over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tong Panong working some strikes from top position.
Tong Panong lands a couple of digs.
Tong Panong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tong Panong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tong Panong landing some decent shots from guard.
Tong Panong throws a big right hand that misses.
Rausku wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rausku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tong Panong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rausku with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Tong Panong can't handle though.
Rausku is looking for a triangle but Tong Panong pushes his legs off easily.
Rausku keeping moving, preventing Tong Panong from controlling successfully.
Rausku wants to sweep here but Tong Panong controlling him for the moment.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Rausku keeps moving.
Tong Panong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tong Panong working some strikes from top position.
Tong Panong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rausku's guard.
Tong Panong working the head and body with strikes.
Rausku is defending against the submission attempts here by Tong Panong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marc Tong Panong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tong Panong leaves Rausku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tong Panong moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rausku tries to pull guard but Tong Panong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tong Panong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rausku tries to pull guard but Tong Panong holds him up against the cage and eventually Rausku drops back down to his feet.
Marc Tong Panong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arvi Rausku.
Tong Panong jumps guard and drags Rausku to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rausku throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rausku trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rausku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tong Panong has an active guard here but Rausku has managed to pass into half guard.
Tong Panong is trying to control but can't.
Rausku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rausku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tong Panong is trying to get back to full guard.
Tong Panong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rausku is working for a submission of some sort.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong won't allow Rausku to pass to mount.
Rausku is working for a submission of some sort.
Rausku trying to mount his opponent but Tong Panong defends it.
Rausku is looking for a kimura here.
Tong Panong gets full guard.
Arvi Rausku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rausku postures up.
Tong Panong is pulling down on Rausku's head to control his posture.
Tong Panong trying to control the position.
Tong Panong 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.
Rausku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tong Panong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tong Panong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marc Tong Panong just wasn't active enough.
Tong Panong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tong Panong throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rausku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tong Panong avoids it really well and circles away.
Rausku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong tries to sprawl but Rausku drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rausku is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rausku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tong Panong defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tong Panong is looking to control Rausku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tong Panong avoid being mounted?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rausku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arvi Rausku.
Well Tong Panong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
A very excited looking Marc Tong Panong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sub Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hammer Fist was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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260 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sub Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hammer Fist!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Sub Artist has been cut.
A punch combination from Fist misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Artist misses the target.
Artist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Artist misses the target.
Artist just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist looks to land a combination but Artist avoids it well.
Hammer Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fist 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.
Fist is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Artist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fist is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fist is trying to control. Artist wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist trying to control the pace.
Fist seems to be working for a kimura but Artist defends the submission attempt.
Artist knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fist on the ground.
Fist is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer Fist has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sub Artist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Artist misses with a hook. Fist ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fist.
Artist tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fist wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fist taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fist's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hammer Fist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sub Artist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Artist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Artist wants to clinch up but Fist keeps it at a distance.
Artist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Artist moves out of range of the strikes.
Artist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist throws a combination that misses
and Fist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Hammer Fist has been cut.
Fist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Artist.
Hammer Fist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fist throws a nice looking combination but Artist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Fist misses.
Fist throws a nice looking combination but Artist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fist there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist slips under a jab from Artist.
Artist throws a looping overhand right but Fist ducks down to avoid it.
Fist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Artist swivels and escapes.
Artist misses with a lunging right hand
and Fist counters with a three punch combo that has Artist backing up. Artist nods at Fist to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fist is defended easily by Artist.
Artist misses with a straight right.
Fist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Artist lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Artist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fist moves out of range as Artist strikes.
Fist looks to land a combination but Artist avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artist misses with a straight right.
Artist lands the left hand.
Sub Artist is winning the standup battle so far.
Artist lands with a cross.
Artist ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Artist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Artist is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Artist misses with a hook. Fist ducked under it nicely.
Artist slips under a jab from Fist.
Artist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Artist there.
Artist lands a really nice looking cross but Fist seems unphased.
Artist tries to bum rush Fist with a series of wild strikes but Fist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fist throws a combination. Artist tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Artist there.
A jab lands there for Artist.
Artist dodges the punch combination from Fist.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Artist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fist.
Artist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Fist throws a series of punches but Artist avoids them all with ease.
Artist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Artist throws a hook but Fist avoids it easily.
Artist connects with a jab.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fist counters with a one-two to the body.
Artist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fist blocks a jab.
Fist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Artist clinches up against the cage.
Artist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fist.
Fist is breathing heavily.
Artist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Artist digs a good hook to Fist's body.
Artist doesn't manage to clinch there - Fist circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Artist stuffs the takedown attempt from Fist. Fist gets slowly back to his feet.
Sub Artist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Fist.
A left lands for Artist.
Artist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Artist dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Artist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Artist lands a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Artist finds it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fist.
Fist misses with a body shot.
A jab from Artist misses.
Nice shot lands for Fist.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Artist.
Artist swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Artist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Artist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Artist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fist.
Nice body punch from Artist - that landed with a thud.
Fist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Artist.
Artist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Artist digs a good hook to Fist's body.
Artist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Artist throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Artist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fist momentarily.
A jab lands there for Artist.
That has opened up Hammer Fist's cut even more.
A slow jab from Artist misses its intended target.
Fist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Artist drops Fist with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fist looks back up at him and smiles so Artist waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fist is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Artist! Fist is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sub Artist!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mocny Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Starim Stal Overdreem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Overdreem's choice of entrance music: Motorhead-Iron Fist. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Starim Stal Overdreem was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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276 lbs
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273 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mocny Vlad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Starim Stal Overdreem!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overdreem throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Overdreem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vlad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vlad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Overdreem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vlad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Overdreem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Overdreem rushes Vlad and presses him up against the cage.
Overdreem has Vlad pressed against the cage, preventing Vlad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Overdreem is leaning against Vlad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Overdreem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vlad manages to break the clinch.
Vlad tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Overdreem counters with a head kick. That will keep Vlad thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Overdreem lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vlad takes a step back to recover.
Vlad is breathing heavily.
Overdreem throws a head kick but Vlad moves out of range.
Overdreem takes a swing at Vlad's ribcage but misses.
Overdreem pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Overdreem throws a head kick that Vlad semi-blocks.
It looks like Mocny Vlad has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlad lands a front kick.
Overdreem misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Overdreem as Vlad shoots in.
Overdreem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Overdreem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vlad throws a head kick but Overdreem moves out of range.
Vlad tries a head kick but it misses.
Vlad takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Overdreem throws a sloppy head kick and Vlad moves out of range easily.
Overdreem looks to land a combination but Vlad avoids it well.
Vlad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vlad lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overdreem rushes Vlad and presses him up against the cage.
Vlad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vlad is trying to drag Overdreem to the mat but Overdreem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mocny Vlad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overdreem breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad tries to clinch but Overdreem is having none of it.
Overdreem connects with a leg kick. Vlad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good standup being displayed there by Overdreem as he connects with a hook.
Vlad misses with a lunging right hand
and Overdreem counters with a straight right hand.
Vlad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overdreem tries to clinch but Vlad moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Vlad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vlad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Vlad.
Starim Stal Overdreem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vlad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vlad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vlad.
Overdreem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Overdreem moves in looking to clinch but Vlad pushes him off.
Overdreem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vlad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overdreem has managed to clinch.
Overdreem taking a breather.
Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vlad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Overdreem.
Overdreem throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vlad is looking to clinch.
Vlad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Overdreem pushes Vlad away with a front kick.
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!
Overdreem closes the distance and pushes Vlad back into the cage.
Overdreem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vlad throws a sloppy head kick
and Overdreem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Overdreem tries to clinch there but Vlad circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overdreem misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vlad.
Vlad pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vlad digs a good body shot into Overdreem's ribs.
A head kick misses from Vlad.
Overdreem gets caught flat footed, as Vlad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vlad won't allow Overdreem to sweep him here.
Overdreem has control of Vlad's left arm, preventing Vlad from doing any damage.
Overdreem pushes Vlad off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Vlad.
Overdreem tries to clinch but Vlad moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starim Stal Overdreem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mocny Vlad's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vlad delivers a nice body kick.
Overdreem tries a head kick but it misses.
Overdreem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vlad.
Overdreem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Overdreem clinches up against the cage.
Overdreem avoiding damage.
Overdreem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Overdreem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vlad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overdreem is struggling to control the position.
Overdreem misses with a knee to the head.
Overdreem manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overdreem clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Overdreem lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdreem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Starim Stal Overdreem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Overdreem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Overdreem lands a nice shot to the body.
Overdreem unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Overdreem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Overdreem rushes Vlad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Overdreem lands an elbow inside that Vlad shrugs off.
Vlad can't break the clinch.
Overdreem is trying to stall.
Overdreem breaks from the clinch.
Overdreem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overdreem controlling the action here for a moment.
Overdreem lands an elbow inside.
Vlad is trying to drag Overdreem to the mat but Overdreem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vlad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Overdreem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Overdreem walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vlad.
Starim Stal Overdreem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overdreem lands a big head kick that sends Vlad tumbling to the mat! Overdreem takes a step backwards and waves Vlad back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vlad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mocny Vlad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overdreem avoids the head kick by Vlad.
Vlad throws a series of punches but Overdreem moves out of range.
Overdreem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overdreem tries to land a front kick but Vlad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Vlad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Overdreem tries to clinch but Vlad is having none of it.
Vlad tries to keep at a distance but Overdreem has taken the fight into the clinch.
Overdreem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vlad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Overdreem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Overdreem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vlad or not.
Overdreem scores a nice knee to the body.
Overdreem prevents Vlad from breaking the clinch.
Overdreem manages to break the clinch.
Overdreem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Overdreem closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Overdreem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Overdreem throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Overdreem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Overdreem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overdreem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Overdreem swinging wildly here.
Overdreem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vlad thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Overdreem if he has to take too many more of those.
A leg kick checked by Vlad.
Vlad tries to clinch up.
Vlad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vlad throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Overdreem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Overdreem tries to clinch up but Vlad circles away and keeps his distance.
Vlad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vlad is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Overdreem just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vlad's brow.
Vlad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Overdreem does no damage.
Overdreem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mocny Vlad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overdreem lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starim Stal Overdreem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mocny Vlad'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. This is the final round!
Vlad tries a head kick but it misses.
Overdreem moves into the clinch.
Overdreem tries to land knees in the clinch but Vlad avoids the damage to the body.
Vlad breaks from the clinch.
Vlad catches Overdreem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Overdreem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vlad.
Overdreem tries to clinch but Vlad moves out of range.
Overdreem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vlad.
Overdreem moves into the clinch successfully.
Overdreem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Vlad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Overdreem misses with a series of wild punches.
Vlad lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick from Overdreem lands but Vlad takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overdreem circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Vlad drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Overdreem follows Vlad to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Starim Stal Overdreem!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Starim Stal Overdreem waved his t-shirt featuring CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spede Jussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knock Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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144 lbs
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153 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spede Jussi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Knock Out!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jussi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Out misses the jab.
Jussi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jussi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Out is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jussi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jussi has an Americana. Out didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jussi is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jussi hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Spede Jussi!
A less than humble Spede Jussi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Turma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Turma might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Slipknot - Psychosocial. Berzevaco has chosen Kaksi vanhaa hinttaria as his entrance music. Hakeem Berzevaco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Turma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakeem Berzevaco!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turma's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turma duly obliges.
Turma shoots in looking for a takedown. Berzevaco tries to sprawl out of it but Turma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Berzevaco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berzevaco works Turma's body with a nice hook.
Berzevaco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Berzevaco lands with a good body shot.
Turma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turma digs a good hook to Berzevaco's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Berzevaco has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Berzevaco and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turma takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Turma tries to bum rush Berzevaco with a series of wild strikes but Berzevaco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berzevaco throws an overhand right that lands on Turma's shoulder, as Turma tries to avoid the shot.
Turma avoids a kick to the body.
Berzevaco thumps Turma with a low kick.
Berzevaco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turma is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turma misses with a straight left.
Turma fails to land the takedown.
Berzevaco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Turma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turma looks to land a combination but Berzevaco avoids it well.
Berzevaco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turma.
Berzevaco wants to slow Turma down by chopping away at his legs.
Berzevaco throws a low kick, looking for Turma's leg but Turma calmly moves out of range.
Turma scores with a jab. Berzevaco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Berzevaco does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Berzevaco checks a leg kick.
Berzevaco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick by Berzevaco misses
and Turma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berzevaco throws a leg kick
and Turma counters with a body kick.
Turma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco pushes Turma away with a front kick.
Turma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Turma finds it's target.
Turma moves out of range of the leg kick from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco misses with the body kick
letting Turma counter with a right hand.
Berzevaco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berzevaco scores with a push kick.
Nice body punch from Turma.
Turma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Berzevaco's sensitive parts.
Turma is looking to chop away at Berzevaco's legs.
Turma misses with a lunging right hand
and Berzevaco counters with a thumping low kick.
Turma checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by Berzevaco.
Berzevaco looks for the body kick but Turma saw that one coming.
Berzevaco scores with a nice right hand.
Turma misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco throws a low kick but Turma moves out of range easily.
Berzevaco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Berzevaco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Berzevaco misses the target.
Turma shoots in for a double leg but Berzevaco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Berzevaco jabs at Turma's body.
Berzevaco throws a body punch but Turma moves out of range.
Berzevaco connects with a leg kick. Turma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Berzevaco looks for the body kick but Turma saw that one coming.
Turma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berzevaco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Berzevaco misses the shot to the body.
Berzevaco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Berzevaco as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berzevaco lands a leg kick that knocks Turma off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turma misses with a leg kick.
Berzevaco misses with a low kick.
Berzevaco shoots in for a takedown but Turma shows good takedown defense.
Berzevaco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A clash of legs there as Turma blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Berzevaco lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turma is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Turma shoots in looking for a takedown. Berzevaco tries to sprawl out of it but Turma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Berzevaco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turma.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berzevaco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Turma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berzevaco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Berzevaco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hakeem Berzevaco will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Berzevaco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turma throws a leg kick but Berzevaco checks it.
Turma throws a jab but it's blocked by Berzevaco.
Turma moves out of range of the body kick from Berzevaco.
Turma tries a low kick but Berzevaco avoids it.
Turma misses with a hook. Berzevaco ducked under it nicely.
Berzevaco cracks the inside of Turma's front leg.
Turma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Berzevaco just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakeem Berzevaco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berzevaco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Berzevaco lunges at Turma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turma's hand.
Berzevaco misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Berzevaco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berzevaco's waist but Berzevaco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turma off to one side.
Berzevaco attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Berzevaco lands a front kick.
Berzevaco fakes the leg kick and cracks Turma in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Berzevaco throws a front kick that sends Turma stumbling back into the cage.
Berzevaco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Turma sprawls well initially but Berzevaco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Turma is looking for a sweep. Berzevaco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berzevaco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Turma trying to hold on to Berzevaco's head to control him but Berzevaco postures up.
Turma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzevaco is looking to advance position but Turma won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turma is trying to control but Berzevaco manages to pass to mount!
Turma is desperately trying to improve his position but Berzevaco has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berzevaco trying to control but Turma is having none of it.
Berzevaco cracks Turma with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Turma wants to control but Berzevaco is having none of it.
Berzevaco cracks Turma with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Berzevaco connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Berzevaco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turma is looking to escape.
Turma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berzevaco tries to control but Turma wriggling away.
Berzevaco cracks Turma with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco raining down shots from the mount!
Turma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turma sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Berzevaco wants to take a breather but Turma is having none of it.
Turma is looking for a sweep. Berzevaco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berzevaco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berzevaco postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Turma to stand up.
Berzevaco throws a solid leg kick but Turma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Berzevaco.
Berzevaco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turma misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Berzevaco.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berzevaco tries to land a front kick but Turma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Turma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Berzevaco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turma doesn't seem bothered though.
Berzevaco wants to slow Turma down by chopping away at his legs.
Turma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Turma throws out a powerful jab.
Berzevaco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Berzevaco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Berzevaco tries to work over Turma's front leg with a kick but Turma checks it.
Berzevaco throws a low kick but Turma moves out of range easily.
Berzevaco wants to slow Turma down by chopping away at his legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Berzevaco - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berzevaco pushes Turma away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berzevaco throws a good cross that connects.
Berzevaco looks to land a body kick but Turma moved away.
Turma works Berzevaco's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Berzevaco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Turma throws a nice inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Turma both land. Nice combination.
Berzevaco connects with a leg kick. Turma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turma misses with a body shot.
Berzevaco digs a good hook to Turma's body.
Berzevaco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turma misses with a body shot.
Berzevaco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Berzevaco throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Berzevaco.
Berzevaco lands a lovely overhand right.
Turma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Berzevaco.
Turma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berzevaco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Berzevaco pushes Turma away with a front kick.
Berzevaco scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Berzevaco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Berzevaco frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berzevaco working for a guillotine from mount but Turma is in no mood to give up.
Turma takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Berzevaco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Berzevaco with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turma tries to hold on but Berzevaco pushes him away.
Turma is trying desperately to improve position.
Berzevaco working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco landing strikes, looking to finish!
Berzevaco landing punches.
Turma is rocked!
Berzevaco landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Turma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berzevaco postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Turma in real trouble here! The ref calls for Turma to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakeem Berzevaco!
Hakeem Berzevaco really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brute logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Batson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keke Pummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keke Pummel acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Batson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Pummel!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pummel is just out of range.
Pummel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pummel throws a head kick that misses.
Batson throws a right and a left that Pummel avoids nicely.
Good work by Batson as he checks the leg kick.
Batson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Batson throws a solid leg kick but Pummel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Batson.
Batson misses with a looping right.
Batson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Batson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pummel. Batson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pummel misses with a double jab
and Batson counters with a left to the body.
Batson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Batson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pummel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pummel staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pummel checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Pummel misses.
Pummel punishes Batson's body with a nice straight punch.
Batson throws a looping overhand right but Pummel ducks down to avoid it.
Pummel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Batson misses with a wild body shot.
Batson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Batson throws a body punch but Pummel moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batson. Pummel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batson misses with a body shot.
Pummel lands a jab.
Batson misses the shot to the body.
Batson throws a leg kick
and Pummel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Batson is predictable there
and Pummel counters with a good low kick that Batson was not able to check.
Pummel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pummel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Batson connects with a leg kick. Pummel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batson lands with a nice body punch.
Batson walks into a straight right hand from Pummel.
Pummel thumps Batson with a low kick.
Pummel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pummel lands with a shot to the body.
Batson throws a jab when Pummel was well out of range.
Batson looks to land a combination. Pummel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Batson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pummel lands a jab to Batson's midsection.
Batson is looking to wear down Pummel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pummel ducks under a wild hook from Batson.
Bill Batson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pummel scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good work by Pummel as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from Batson misses.
Pummel leaves Batson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Batson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Batson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pummel cracks Batson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Batson loads up on a big right hand but Pummel slips the punch.
Pummel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Batson is looking to clinch but Pummel is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batson. Pummel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pummel dips to his left and cracks Batson with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pummel. Batson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pummel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Batson is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pummel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Pummel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Batson misses.
Pummel slips under a jab.
Pummel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batson circles away quickly and effectively.
Batson scores with a body shot.
Batson looks to land a left hand but Pummel moved out of range nicely.
Pummel thuds a left hand into Batson's body.
Pummel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Batson fails to land with a series of punches.
Batson misses with a leg kick
and Pummel counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pummel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batson misses with a leg kick
and Pummel counters with a left and a right that stings Batson.
Pummel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pummel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Pummel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pummel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pummel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batson throws a jab when Pummel was well out of range.
Batson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batson lands with a nice body punch.
Keke Pummel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batson takes a swing at Pummel's ribcage but misses.
Pummel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pummel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batson lands with a cross.
Pummel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pummel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batson loads up on a big right hand but Pummel slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Pummel.
Batson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pummel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pummel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Batson finds it's way round the side to connect with Pummel's head.
Batson throws a leg kick that misses.
Batson looks to land a left hand but Pummel moved out of range nicely.
Batson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pummel was well out of range. Poor timing from Batson.
Batson misses with a hook.
Keke Pummel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batson throws a leg kick
and Pummel counters with a left and a right that stings Batson.
Pummel checks a leg kick.
Batson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pummel.
Pummel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Batson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pummel is just out of range.
Pummel lands with a cross.
Pummel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batson dodges the punch combination from Pummel.
Batson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Batson.
Batson lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pummel avoids a kick to the body.
Pummel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pummel feints and then cracks Batson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Batson down.
Pummel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Batson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Batson thows a leg kick but Pummel checks it
and Pummel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batson throws a lazy right hand but Pummel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pummel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pummel misses with an uppercut.
Pummel thumps Batson with a low kick.
Batson throws a leg kick but Pummel moved away.
Nice body punch from Batson.
Pummel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pummel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pummel duly obliges.
Pummel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Batson misses with a hook to the body
and Pummel counters with an inside leg kick.
Batson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Batson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pummel. Batson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pummel.
Pummel avoids the body shot from Batson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batson misses with a series of wild punches.
Batson misses with a leg kick.
Batson misses with a leg kick
and Pummel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Batson's knee momentarily.
Batson lands with a straight right. Pummel didn't see that one coming.
Pummel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Batson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Pummel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pummel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pummel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batson.
Batson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pummel was well out of range. Poor timing from Batson.
Pummel blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keke Pummel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pummel tries to score with a low kick but Batson moves his leg out of the way.
Pummel throws a good cross that connects.
Batson tries to land a front kick but Pummel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pummel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Batson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pummel misses with a series of wild punches.
Pummel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Batson does it's job there.
Pummel throws a leg kick which misses Batson's front leg but catches the back leg as Batson tries to avoid it.
Batson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pummel tries to bum rush Batson with a series of wild strikes but Batson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pummel staying out of range there.
Batson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Batson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batson scores with a jab to the body.
Batson misses with a hook. Pummel ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pummel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pummel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pummel scores with a hook.
Batson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pummel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Batson throws a jab when Pummel was well out of range.
Batson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Batson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pummel is just out of range.
Batson scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Pummel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Batson misses its intended target.
Pummel scores with a jab to the body.
Batson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batson swings for the body but Pummel moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batson. Pummel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Batson wants to clinch.
Pummel lands with a nice combination. Batson backs away looking to recover.
Pummel moves out of range as Batson strikes.
A low kick from Batson is predictable there
and Pummel counters with a two punch combo.
Batson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pummel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Pummel.
Batson avoids the head kick by Pummel.
Pummel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pummel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Batson.
A big left from Pummel misses.
Batson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pummel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batson tests Pummel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Batson throws a lazy body kick
and Pummel counters with a one-two to the body.
Pummel scores with a jab. Batson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Batson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pummel on the side of the head.
Pummel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Batson.
Pummel jabs at Batson's body.
Batson misses the jab.
Batson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pummel throws a sloppy head kick and Batson moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pummel. That's going to slow Batson down.
Pummel ducks right into an uppercut from Batson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Pummel.
Batson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Pummel.
Nice shot by Batson.
Pummel throws a leg kick
and Batson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pummel thuds a left hand into Batson's body.
A swing and a miss from Batson.
Batson misses the shot to the body.
Batson scores with a punch to the head.
Batson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pummel.
Pummel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Batson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Pummel really 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.
Batson throws a shot to the body.
Pummel lands with a right hand.
Batson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pummel.
Pummel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Batson has time to react.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Batson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pummel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pummel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pummel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Batson misses with a right hand
and Pummel counters with an inside leg kick.
Pummel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Batson ducks under a wild hook from Pummel.
Batson misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Batson misses.
Batson misses with a hook.
Pummel walks into a left hand.
Batson moves in looking to clinch but Pummel pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batson scores with a takedown into Pummel's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pummel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Batson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pummel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batson landing with the ground and pound.
Pummel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pummel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pummel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pummel is trying to control the position but Batson postures up.
Batsonis looking to pass into half guard but Pummel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pummel is in guard.
Pummel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Batson's guard.
Pummel is looking to advance position but Batson won't allow it.
Pummel throws a strike but Batson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batson looking for a sweep. Not yet Batson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pummel wants to control from the top but Batson keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Keke Pummel wasn't active enough on the ground.
Batson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Batson moves out of range of the body kick from Pummel.
Batson swings for the body but Pummel moves out of range.
Pummel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Batson thuds his right hand into Pummel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pummel throws a leg kick which misses Batson's front leg but catches the back leg as Batson tries to avoid it.
Batson connects with a body shot that sends Pummel's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pummel cracks Batson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pummel is looking to chop away at Batson's legs.
Batson slips under a jab.
Batson is looking to slow Pummel down with leg kicks.
Pummel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batson.
Batson tries to clinch up.
Batson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pummel.
Batson throws a body punch but Pummel moves out of range.
Pummel throws a sloppy head kick and Batson moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Batson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pummel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pummel scores with a three punch combo!
Decent striking displayed by Batson there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bill Batson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Pummel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Batsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pummel throws a sloppy head kick and Batson moves out of range easily.
Batson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Batson throws out a leg kick but Pummel moves out of range and Batson only half commits.
Pummel defending well as Batson loads up on a big left hand.
Pummel throws out a powerful jab.
Pummel missing with a left hand there. Batson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batson throws out a leg kick but Pummel moves out of range and Batson only half commits.
Batson misses with a left hand
and Pummel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Batson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Batson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pummel checks it well.
Batson is looking to slow Pummel down with leg kicks.
Batson misses with a looping right.
Pummel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batson jabs Pummel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Batson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pummel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Batson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batson lands a leg kick that knocks Pummel off balance momentarily.
Pummel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Batson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pummel. Pummel obviously looking to wear him down.
Batson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pummel is just out of range.
Batson cracks Pummel with a good jab.
Batson wants to land a leg kick but Pummel is out of range.
Bill Batson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Pummel misses.
Batson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pummel throws a hook to the side of Batson's head but Batson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pummel ducks right into an uppercut from Batson.
Pummel walks into a stiff left hand from Batson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pummel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Batson's hands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pummel, right into the meat.
Batson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pummel.
Pummel looks for the body kick but Batson saw that one coming.
Batson misses with an uppercut. Pummel saw that one coming.
Batson misses with a lunging right hand
and Pummel counters with a good low kick that Batson was not able to check.
Pummel moves out of range of the leg kick from Batson.
Batson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pummel, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pummel checks it well.
Batson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pummel checks it well.
Batson swings for the body but Pummel moves out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Pummel lands the left hand.
Batson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pummel connects with a body shot that sends Batson's belly button to the back.
Batson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pummel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Batson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pummel moves out of range as Batson throws a body kick.
Pummel misses the jab.
Batson thows a body shot but no joy.
Batson misses with a lunging right hand
and Pummel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pummel throws a head kick that misses.
Batson throws a leg kick but Pummel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Batson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pummel checks it well.
Batson connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batson throws a lazy right hand but Pummel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Batson thows a body shot but no joy.
Pummel cracks Batson with a good jab.
Pummel dips to his left and cracks Batson with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pummel counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Pummel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pummel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keke Pummel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pummel scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bill Batson.
I think Pummel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keke Pummel!
Keke Pummel is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Keke Pummel, 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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