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UMMA - Rex's & Monsters PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rambeau Balbeaua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Ryan 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
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rambeau Balbeaua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balbeaua lands a jab.
Balbeaua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryan.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balbeaua scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Balbeaua is out of range.
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan drives through and clinches with Balbeaua against the cage.
Balbeaua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Balbeaua misses with some punches.
Balbeaua working hard to break the clinch.
Balbeaua pushes Ryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Balbeaua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Balbeaua.
Balbeaua gets through Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan misses with an elbow over the top.
Balbeaua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Balbeaua.
Balbeaua stalling in the clinch.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balbeaua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ryan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Balbeaua's brow.
Ryan tries to work over Balbeaua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Balbeaua, as that shot connected.
Balbeaua keeps the fight on the outside.
Balbeaua dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Good work by Balbeaua as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to clinch.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Nice body kick there by Balbeaua.
Ryan throws a push kick but Balbeaua slaps the foot to one side.
Balbeaua lands a high kick!
Ryan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balbeaua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Balbeaua finish him?
Ryan looks gassed!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Balbeaua! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rambeau Balbeaua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mukassa Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Korpisuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korpisuo has chosen Eläkeläiset - Humpparaakki as his entrance music. Mukassa Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mukassa Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Korpisuo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Mukassa Jones has been cut.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korpisuo's elbow.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Korpisuo has him pressed against the cage.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Korpisuo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korpisuo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Korpisuo.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Korpisuo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Korpisuo's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
Korpisuo being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Korpisuo.
Jonesis looking to pass into half guard but Korpisuo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Korpisuo is in guard.
Korpisuo throwing strikes but missing.
Korpisuo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Korpisuo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Korpisuo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo postures up.
Korpisuo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Korpisuo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Korpisuo stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Korpisuo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mukassa Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Korpisuo closes the distance and clinches.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Korpisuo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Korpisuo throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Korpisuo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Risto Korpisuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Korpisuo or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Korpisuo seems unphased.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korpisuo swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Korpisuo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Korpisuo checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Korpisuo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones tries to break free but Korpisuo pushes him back against the cage.
Korpisuo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korpisuo blocks a jab.
Korpisuo misses with a wild body shot.
Korpisuo misses with a wild combination.
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 Mukassa Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mukassa Jones's cut.
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.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Korpisuo tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Korpisuo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Korpisuo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mukassa Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Korpisuo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Korpisuo walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Korpisuo.
Korpisuo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Korpisuos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo blocks a leg kick.
Korpisuo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Mukassa Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Risto Korpisuo.
Korpisuo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Risto Korpisuo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korpisuo tries to clinch up.
Korpisuo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korpisuo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Korpisuo misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Korpisuo doesn't seem bothered though.
Korpisuo thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Korpisuo misses.
Korpisuo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones avoids the body shot from Korpisuo.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Korpisuo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Korpisuo's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korpisuo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Korpisuo works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Korpisuo with a nice body shot.
Korpisuo is breathing heavily.
Korpisuo tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Korpisuo backwards.
Korpisuo is rocked!
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Korpisuo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jones is unloading with more strikes now! Korpisuo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mukassa Jones!
A relieved looking Mukassa Jones 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derka Derka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derka Derka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Gambino!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino stuffs the takedown attempt from Derka. Derka gets slowly back to his feet.
Gambino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gambino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Derka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gambino!
Derka controlling from the full mount.
Derka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Derka misses with a head shot.
Derka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gambino can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Derka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Frankie Gambino has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Derka trying to control but Gambino is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Derka.
Derka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Derka throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gambino is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Derka landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derka thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Derka misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
A nice elbow there by Derka.
That has opened up Frankie Gambino's cut even more.
Derka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Derka with the ground and pound from mount.
Frankie Gambino's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frankie Gambino's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Derka Derka!
Derka Derka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Nut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xocoyotzin comes to the cage accompanied by Leverage - Sentenced. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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197 lbs
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Nut!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xocoyotzin tries a head kick but it misses.
Xocoyotzin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nut.
Xocoyotzin misses with a head kick.
Xocoyotzin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xocoyotzin tries a head kick but it misses.
Nut avoids a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xocoyotzin checks a leg kick.
Xocoyotzin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nut if he has to take too many more of those.
Xocoyotzin misses with a wild combination.
Xocoyotzin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nut looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xocoyotzin misses with a wild body shot.
Nut throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Xocoyotzin is predictable there
and Nut counters with a low kick, right behind Xocoyotzin 's knee.
Nut misses with a hook
enabling Xocoyotzin to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xocoyotzin.
Nut keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Xocoyotzin - just one landing.
Xocoyotzin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nut.
Xocoyotzin looks to throw the jab but Nut is out of range.
Nut throws a sloppy head kick and Xocoyotzin moves out of range easily.
Nut chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xocoyotzin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin shoots in but no luck this time.
Xocoyotzin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nut moves away.
A jab lands there for Xocoyotzin.
A shot to the liver by Xocoyotzin. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xocoyotzin avoids the head kick by Nut.
Xocoyotzin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nut lands a high kick!
Nut misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Xocoyotzin misses
and Nut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nut checks the leg kick.
Xocoyotzin throws the kick towards the body but Nut avoids it.
Xocoyotzin throws a body punch but Nut moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin scores with a sloppy right hand. Nut should have avoided that one.
Xocoyotzin misses the shot to the body.
Xocoyotzin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nut walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Xocoyotzin connects with a crisp jab.
Nut scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xocoyotzin misses with a left hand
and Nut counters with a stiff right hand.
Xocoyotzin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xocoyotzin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xocoyotzin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nut works over Xocoyotzin's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nut goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xocoyotzin misses with a hook. Nut ducked under it nicely.
Xocoyotzin looks for a takedown but Nut sprawls well.
Nut misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nut misses with an uppercut.
Xocoyotzin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nut blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xocoyotzin looks to land a body kick but Nut moved away.
Xocoyotzin misses with a lunging right hand
and Nut counters with a straight right hand.
Xocoyotzin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Xocoyotzin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xocoyotzin throws a push kick but Nut slaps the foot to one side.
Xocoyotzin swings for the body but Nut moves out of range.
Nut throws a wild body kick that Xocoyotzin sees coming a mile off.
Nut jabs Xocoyotzin right on the nose. Xocoyotzin blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick from Nut misses.
A low kick from Xocoyotzin is predictable there
and Nut counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Xocoyotzin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nut throws out a powerful jab.
Nut avoids the head kick by Xocoyotzin.
Nut throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nut thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin thows a body shot but no joy.
Xocoyotzin throws a series of punches but Nut moves out of range.
Nut misses with the body kick
and Nut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Xocoyotzin as he checks the leg kick.
Nut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xocoyotzin cracks Nut with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nut has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nut fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xocoyotzin is out of range.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xocoyotzin thows a leg kick but Nut checks it
and Nut counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nut tries a head kick but it misses.
Xocoyotzin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nut scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nut takes one on the button.
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!
Nut lands an overhand right.
Xocoyotzin tries for a takedown but Nut sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Xocoyotzin throws a jab but it's blocked by Nut.
Nut misses with a body kick.
Xocoyotzin feints and then cracks Nut's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nut down.
Xocoyotzin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A good leg kick by Nut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nut swings for the body but Xocoyotzin moves out of range.
Nut ducks under a wild hook from Xocoyotzin.
Nut looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nut moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xocoyotzin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin is winning the standup battle so far.
Xocoyotzin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xocoyotzin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nut throws a push kick but Xocoyotzin slaps the foot to one side.
Xocoyotzin shoots in but Nut avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xocoyotzin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Xocoyotzin as he checks the leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nut.
Xocoyotzin connects with a crisp jab.
Xocoyotzin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xocoyotzin moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nut.
Xocoyotzin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nut.
Xocoyotzin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xocoyotzin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nut was well out of range. Poor timing from Xocoyotzin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xocoyotzin moves out of range of the body kick.
Nut moves out of range as Xocoyotzin strikes.
Nut takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Nut will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nut misses with a body kick.
Nut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xocoyotzin was well out of range. Poor timing from Nut.
Xocoyotzin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Xocoyotzin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nut.
Nut looks to land a body kick but Xocoyotzin moved away.
Xocoyotzin misses the body punch
and Nut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xocoyotzin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Nut.
Xocoyotzin has a takedown stuffed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xocoyotzin throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nut moves out of range of the body kick from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nut dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xocoyotzin. That did some damage!
Xocoyotzin misses with a wild body shot.
Nut misses with a low kick as Xocoyotzin jumps back.
Nut throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nut looks for the body kick but Xocoyotzin saw that one coming.
Nut looks for the body kick but Xocoyotzin saw that one coming.
Xocoyotzin looks to score with a jab to the body but Nut is just out of range.
Nut scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nut thows a body kick. Xocoyotzin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nut looks for the body kick but Xocoyotzin saw that one coming.
Xocoyotzin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nut, right into the meat.
Nut lands a jab to the nose.
Nut looks to throw the jab but Xocoyotzin is out of range.
Xocoyotzin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nut thumps Xocoyotzin with a low kick.
Xocoyotzin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Xocoyotzin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Nut finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nut misses with a two punch combination.
Nut looks to land a left hand but Xocoyotzin moved out of range nicely.
Nut gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Xocoyotzin counter with a right hand.
Xocoyotzin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nut lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Xocoyotzin wants to slow Nut down by chopping away at his legs.
Xocoyotzin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nut is able to avoid easily.
Nut staying out of range there.
Nut misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nut connects with a leg kick. Xocoyotzin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nut throws the kick towards the body but Xocoyotzin avoids it.
Xocoyotzin lands a jab to the head.
Xocoyotzin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nut fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xocoyotzin checks it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Nut is predictable there
and Xocoyotzin counters with a low kick, right behind Nut 's knee.
Nut with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xocoyotzin to score with a decent uppercut.
Nut throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xocoyotzin scores with a sloppy right hand. Nut should have avoided that one.
Xocoyotzin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Xocoyotzin throws a shot from downtown. Nut moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Nut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nut has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Nut!
Sam Nut thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyr Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Duddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duddy has chosen Dropkick Murphys - 'Loyal to No One' as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
194 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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29
196 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyr Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Duddy!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi shoots in and drives through. Duddy sprawls well.
Tyr Uzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duddy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uzi is looking to clinch but Duddy is avoiding it.
Duddy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duddy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uzi.
Uzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duddy defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyr Uzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uzi scores with a hook to the body. Duddy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Uzi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uzi wants to clinch
and Duddy counters with a right hand to the body.
Duddy lands a glancing blow to the side of Uzi's head.
Uzi darts in trying to clinch
and Duddy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Duddy.
Uzi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Uzi looking to pass the guard.
Duddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uzi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duddy has his foot on Uzi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uzi works his way back into a safe position though.
Uzi wants to control from the top but Duddy keeps moving.
Uzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duddy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uzi has managed to get both his arms back between Duddy's legs - danger averted.
Uzi won't allow Duddy to sweep him here.
Uzi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uzi is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Duddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Uzi wants to control from the top but Duddy keeps moving.
Duddy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duddy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Uzi doesn't defend quickly enough and Duddy has managed to lock this one up! Can Uzi escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Duddy on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Duddy!
John Duddy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myint Htaike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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31
178 lbs
26 - 20 - 0 |
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179 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Myint Htaike!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Htaike scores with a takedown into Biller's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Htaike trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biller 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.
Htaike slips nicely into half guard.
Htaike prevents Biller from improving his position.
Biller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Htaike pulls his head out easily.
Htaike tries to pass the half guard into mount. Biller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Biller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Biller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Htaike working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Htaike must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Htaike passes Biller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Htaike passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Biller!
Htaike with a couple of short strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Htaike working Biller over with strikes here.
Biller tries to reverse the position but Htaike maintains control.
Biller takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Biller is trying to escape the mount.
Biller is working hard here to advance position.
Htaike postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Biller looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biller really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Htaike has hold of Biller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Biller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Biller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Htaike is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Biller can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Biller looking for submissions off his back.
Biller is not content to let Htaike control the position.
Biller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Htaike pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Biller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Htaike can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Biller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Biller looking for a guillotine here but Htaike defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Htaike thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Biller has his foot on Htaike's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Htaike works his way back into a safe position though.
Htaike lands a couple of elbows.
Biller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Htaike defends it easily.
Htaike stands and throws Biller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Htaike has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Biller!
Htaike with good strikes from the mount here!
Htaike is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Biller is surviving well by controlling Htaike's body position as best he can.
Htaike is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Biller can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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!
Biller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Htaike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller is desperately trying to improve his position but Htaike has a good base and remains in mount.
Htaike has control of Biller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Biller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Biller is working to get back to half guard.
Biller is trying to stand.
Htaike working for a guillotine from mount but Biller is in no mood to give up.
Htaike lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Biller gets back to half guard.
Biller tries to get to full guard but Htaike has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myint Htaike dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Biller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Htaike defends it nicely.
Htaike throws a poor cross that misses
and Biller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Biller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Biller passes Htaike's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Biller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Htaike is looking to control Biller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Htaike avoid being mounted?
Htaike is pressing down on Biller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Htaike escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biller 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.
Htaike is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Htaike is on top in guard.
Htaike distracts Biller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Biller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Htaike stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Htaike 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.
Htaike got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Htaike has managed to get both his arms back between Biller's legs - danger averted.
Biller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Htaike defends well.
Htaike connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Htaike avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Myint Htaike has got the better of the ground game so far.
Htaike passes Biller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Htaike takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Biller tries to roll over but Htaike keeps him under control.
Htaike is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Htaike seems to be looking for submissions.
Htaike scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Htaike prevents Biller from improving his position.
Htaike is looking for a kimura but Biller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Htaike to get the leverage.
Biller has hold of Htaike's hands but Htaike slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Biller is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Htaike is tapping! Great win for Biller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sten Biller!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sten Biller waved his t-shirt featuring Bushido Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kopylov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matto Luuttu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
180 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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30
175 lbs
19 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kopylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matto Luuttu!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luuttu cracks a nice hook into Kopylov's ribs.
Luuttu shoots in for a takedown but Kopylov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luuttu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kopylov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kopylov keeps the fight on the outside.
Luuttu's corner calls for a 1-2. Luuttu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luuttu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kopylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kopylov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kopylov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Luuttu blocks a head kick by Kopylov.
Luuttu connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Vladimir Kopylov has been cut.
Kopylov tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luuttu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kopylov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kopylov lands a two punch combo.
Kopylov lands a really nice looking cross but Luuttu seems unphased.
Luuttu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luuttu fails with a takedown attempt.
Vladimir Kopylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Luuttu.
Luuttu instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopylov manages to break the clinch.
Kopylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kopylov throws a sloppy head kick and Luuttu moves out of range easily.
Luuttu shoots in but no luck this time.
Kopylov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luuttu circles away quickly and effectively.
Luuttu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kopylov sprawls well. Kopylov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Luuttu gets slowly back to his feet.
Luuttu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kopylov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luuttu scrambles back to his feet.
Kopylov pushes Luuttu away with a front kick.
A combination from Kopylov does no damage.
Luuttu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kopylov.
Luuttu looks for a takedown but Kopylov sprawls well.
Kopylov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kopylov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kopylov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Luuttu is defended easily by Kopylov.
Luuttu looks gassed!
Luuttu looks for a takedown but Kopylov sprawls well.
Kopylov stuffs the takedown attempt from Luuttu. Luuttu gets slowly back to his feet.
Luuttu avoids the head kick by Kopylov.
Kopylov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Luuttu.
Kopylov lands a brutal head kick. Luuttu looks out on his feet and Kopylov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Vladimir Kopylov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flako Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adamh Pearse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Pull Me Under - Dream Theater blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
265 lbs
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32
265 lbs
21 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flako Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adamh Pearse!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Pearse is out of range.
Pearse tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Gracie.
Pearse wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pearse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Pearse tries to clinch up
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Pearse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Pearse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie is looking to chop away at Pearse's legs.
Gracie explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Pearse's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearse is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Pearse uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Pearse!
Pearse controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie 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.
Pearse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pearse defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working for a triangle but Pearse defends it easily.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie pushes a forearm under Pearse's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pearse is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Flako Gracie!
A very excited looking Flako Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spandex Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Jokinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Spandex Rex!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex keeps the fight on the outside.
Jokinen slips a jab and a cross from Rex.
Rex looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Rex shoots in but Jokinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rex throws a big shot that misses.
Spandex Rex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen moves in looking to clinch but Rex pushes him off.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Rex counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jokinen's guard now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rex loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rex in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rex lands a couple of elbows.
Rex throws a big right hand that misses.
Rex has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jokinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rex defends 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!
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rex's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rex trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rex throwing strikes but missing.
Rex sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Rex thows a huge punch but Jokinen dodges it nicely.
Rex looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rex sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though.
Rex wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
Rex is pressing down on Jokinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jokinen is holding on for now.
Rex tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking to control Rex's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jokinen avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen gets back to full guard.
Rex distracts Jokinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Rex passes Jokinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rex looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rex wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Rex.
Jokinen has hold of Rex's hands but Rex slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rex is trying to control the action in half guard but Jokinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen pushes Rex off looking to stand but Rex dives back in and keeps control.
Jokinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Rex being controlled here momentarily.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rex.
Rex is looking to stand up but Jokinen won't let him.
Rex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokinen controls Rex momentarily but Rex frees himself.
Rex wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to keep Rex in close.
Rex distracts Jokinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jokinen has his foot on Rex's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rex works his way back into a safe position though.
Rex throws a big right hand that misses.
Rex scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rex 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.
Rex throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rex in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rex trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rex cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spandex Rex dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rex looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rex throws a looping overhand right but Jokinen ducks down to avoid it.
Rex scores with a head kick.
Jokinen is looking to land body kicks.
Jokinen takes one to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Jokinen blocks the low kick.
Good work by Rex as he checks the leg kick.
Nice body kick from Rex.
Jokinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Rex ducks down to avoid it.
Jokinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Jokinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rex's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex connects with a looping right hand.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Rex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Rex swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen tries to move into range but Rex moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rex connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Rex misses
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Rex cracks Jokinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rex waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
Jokinen dodges the punch combination from Rex.
Otto Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jokinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rex thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rex.
Rex shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.
Rex avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rex lands a jab to Jokinen's midsection.
Jokinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rex shoots in looking for a takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl out of it but Rex keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jokinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Otto Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spandex Rex.
Rex misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Rex throws a poor cross that misses
and Jokinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Rex takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rex is breathing heavily.
Jokinen tries to clinch there but Rex circles away.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Rex.
Rex misses with a takedown attempt - Jokinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rex takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen misses with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jokinen - that will leave a mark!
Rex throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jokinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen has Rex up against the cage in a clinch.
Rex throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Rex misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rex.
Jokinen connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Spandex Rex has been cut.
Rex has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen drags the fight down to the ground.
Rex working some strikes from top position.
Rex would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rex postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Jokinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spandex Rex's cut.
That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jokinen.
Otto Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rex throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jokinen's waist but Jokinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rex off to one side.
Good work by Rex as he checks the leg kick.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rex.
Jokinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jokinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Rex avoids the damage to the body.
Rex scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rex jumps guard and drags Jokinen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen trying to control but Rex is working from the bottom.
Jokinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rex has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jokinen has managed to get both his arms back between Rex's legs - danger averted.
Rex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jokinen defends well.
Rex keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Rex can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jokinen controls the pace.
Rex is looking for a triangle here but Jokinen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rex tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jokinen advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jokinen trying to control but Rex is having none of it.
Rex tries to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Rex is looking to improve his position but Jokinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Rex looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jokinen doesn't have the hooks in and Rex manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokinen pulls Rex in to control the position.
Rex landing some decent shots from guard.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rex scoring with some ground and pound.
Rex lands a couple of elbows.
Rex missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rex wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Rex working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jokinen has momentary wrist control but Rex slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rex wants to take a breather but Jokinen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rex.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jokinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Rex advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rex winds up and cracks Jokinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rex seems to be working for a kimura but Jokinen defends the submission attempt.
Rex 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.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spandex Rex really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spandex Rex's cut.
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.
Rex thows a body shot but no joy.
Rex looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Rex fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rex lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jokinen scores with a head kick.
Jokinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rex darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jokinen throws a front kick aimed at Rex's knee but Rex avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rex misses with a head kick.
Rex feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jokinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Rex counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rex goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rex misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rex.
A slow jab from Rex misses its intended target.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jokinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rex doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Rex circles away.
Rex dips to his left and cracks Jokinen with an uppercut!
Rex misses with a hook
letting Jokinen counter with a right hand.
Rex is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rex circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Jokinen. Rex falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Jokinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Otto Jokinen!
Otto Jokinen retains his light heavyweight title!
Otto Jokinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Monsterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Topohanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Topohanta has chosen DJ Proteus : Illuminati as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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281 lbs
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275 lbs
32 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Monsterson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Topohanta!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsterson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Topohanta quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Topohanta gets back to full guard.
Monsterson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Monsterson throws a strike but Topohanta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Topohanta trying to control but Monsterson is working from the bottom.
Topohanta is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Monsterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Topohanta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Topohanta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monsterson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Topohanta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Topohanta wants to sweep but no luck.
Monsterson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Monsterson thows a huge punch but Topohanta dodges it nicely.
Monsterson stops Topohanta from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Topohanta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Monsterson is pressing down on Topohanta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Topohanta is holding on for now.
Monsterson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Monsterson wants to control but Topohanta is keeping him busy.
Topohanta is trying to get back to full guard.
Monsterson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Topohanta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Monsterson not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Monsterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Monsterson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Topohanta to counter with a crisp jab.
Pekka Topohanta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Topohanta slips a jab from Monsterson.
Topohanta misses with a low kick as Monsterson jumps back.
Monsterson has a takedown stuffed.
Monsterson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Monsterson avoids the head kick by Topohanta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monsterson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Monsterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monsterson is breathing heavily.
Monsterson ducks under a wild hook from Topohanta.
Monsterson throws a lazy right hand but Topohanta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monsterson throws a right hand that misses
and Topohanta makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Monsterson misses with a hook
and Topohanta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monsterson's knee momentarily.
Monsterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Monsterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Topohanta misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Topohanta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Monsterson misses with a hook
letting Topohanta counter with a right hand.
Monsterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Topohanta.
Topohanta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monsterson tried to score with a low kick but Topohanta checks it.
Monsterson throws a hook but Topohanta blocks it.
Topohanta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monsterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monsterson throws a hook to the side of Topohanta's head but Topohanta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Topohanta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Topohanta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topohanta gets caught napping as Monsterson dives in and scores a takedown. Topohanta manages to retain guard.
Monsterson controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Monsterson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Monsterson wants to control from the top but Topohanta keeps moving.
Monsterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Topohanta is retaining full guard.
Topohanta trying to keep a closed guard but Monsterson is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topohanta striking off his back but it's not causing Monsterson any problems.
Topohanta wants to stand but Monsterson is controlling the position.
Monsterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Topohanta is retaining full guard.
Monsterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Topohanta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monsterson shoots in but Topohanta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A leg kick checked by Monsterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monsterson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Topohanta is trying to defend but Monsterson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsterson trying to control from Topohanta's half guard. Topohanta has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Monsterson trying to control but Topohanta is working from the bottom.
Topohanta is looking to stand up but Monsterson isn't so interested in that idea.
Topohanta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monsterson passes Topohanta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Monsterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Topohanta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsterson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Monsterson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Topohanta avoids a strike by Monsterson and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Monsterson's guard! Fantastic escape!
Monsterson wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Topohanta trying to control the position from guard on top but Monsterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Monsterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Monsterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monsterson. Topohanta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Topohanta, right into the meat.
Monsterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Topohanta on the side of the head.
Topohanta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Monsterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Topohanta.
Topohanta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Topohanta moves out of range of the strikes.
Monsterson dives in and scores a takedown into Topohanta's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monsterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsterson advances to half guard.
Monsterson lands with a punch from half guard.
Topohanta won't allow Monsterson to pass to mount.
Topohanta is looking to control Monsterson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Topohanta avoid being mounted?
Kalle Monsterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Topohanta is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsterson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Topohanta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Monsterson is taking a breather. Topohanta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Topohanta has hold of Monsterson's hands but Monsterson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Topohanta trying to control but Monsterson postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monsterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Topohanta's head.
Monsterson is trying for a kimura here. Topohanta looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Monsterson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kalle Monsterson!
Kalle Monsterson is the new heavyweight champion!
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