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UMMA - Hail to the king PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mosse Vormisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destruction kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Earth Sized Microwave by Japanese Torture Comedy Hour. Vormisto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Walk . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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32
165 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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25
167 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mosse Vormisto!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destruction misses with a head kick.
Vormisto lands with a hook. Destruction tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Vormisto misses the target.
Vormisto lands a nice shot that snaps Destruction's head back.
Vormisto lands with a cross.
Vormisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destruction.
Dick Destruction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destruction misses with a low kick.
Vormisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destruction moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vormisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vormisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Destruction lands a front kick.
Vormisto moves out of range as Destruction throws a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Destruction, right into the meat.
Destruction connects with an inside leg kick.
Destruction gets tackled into the cage by Vormisto. Vormisto maintains the clinch.
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!
Vormisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Destruction lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Destruction throws an elbow but misses.
Vormisto is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Destruction can't fight it off and eventually Vormisto manages to take the fight to the floor. Destruction looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vormisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vormisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vormisto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vormisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vormisto trying to control but Destruction is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vormisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vormisto looking to sit in guard and control but Destruction gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vormisto working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto keeping moving, preventing Destruction from controlling successfully.
Vormisto trying to keep a closed guard but Destruction is proving a slippery customer.
Destruction avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Destruction won't allow Vormisto to sweep him here.
Destruction is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vormisto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Destruction escapes and throws Vormisto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Destruction is looking to take a break and control but Vormisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Destruction grinds an elbow into Vormisto's temple.
Vormisto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Destruction working the strikes but Vormisto uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Vormisto is pressing down on Destruction's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vormisto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Destruction's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto tries to free his leg and advance position but Destruction is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vormisto wants to control from the top but Destruction keeps moving.
Destruction wants to sweep here but Vormisto controlling him for the moment.
Vormisto is looking to work some ground and pound but Destruction has wrist control.
Destruction trying to keep a closed guard but Vormisto is proving a slippery customer.
Destruction looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vormisto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vormisto with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vormisto throws a strike but Destruction rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mosse Vormisto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vormisto throws a jab when Destruction was well out of range.
Vormisto throws a body punch but Destruction moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Destruction.
Destruction misses with an uppercut.
Vormisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Destruction.
A shot to the liver by Vormisto. Beautiful body shot.
Vormisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Destruction throws out a loose jab but Vormisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destruction throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vormisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Destruction.
Vormisto avoids a kick to the body.
Destruction lands a lovely overhand right.
Vormisto feints and as Destruction raises his hands in defense, Vormisto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vormisto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vormisto throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vormisto looking to sit in guard and control but Destruction gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vormisto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Destruction 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.
Vormisto looking to control.
Vormisto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vormisto keeping moving, preventing Destruction from controlling successfully.
Destruction stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vormisto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vormisto is on top in guard.
Vormisto tries to free his leg and advance position but Destruction is retaining full guard.
Vormisto landing some decent shots from guard.
Vormisto wants to control from the top but Destruction keeps moving.
Vormisto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Destruction working a defensive guard here.
Destruction is really struggling to control Vormisto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mosse Vormisto has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dick Destruction just wasn't active enough.
Destruction throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vormisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vormisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Destruction.
Destruction throws out a leg kick but Vormisto moves out of range and Destruction only half commits.
Vormisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Destruction.
Destruction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vormisto.
Vormisto jabs at Destruction's body.
Destruction lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vormisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destruction.
Vormisto tests Destruction's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Destruction lands a nice looking body kick.
Vormisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Destruction uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vormisto.
Vormisto scores with a jab to the body.
Vormisto avoids a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Destruction - that will leave a mark!
Vormisto lands a body shot.
Vormisto misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Destruction looks to score with a jab to the body but Vormisto is just out of range.
Vormisto moves out of range of the body kick from Destruction.
Destruction lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dick Destruction is winning the standup battle so far.
Vormisto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Destruction on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mosse Vormisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Vormisto. Beautiful body shot.
Destruction walks into a stiff left hand from Vormisto.
Vormisto lands with a right hand.
Destruction jabs Vormisto right on the nose. Vormisto blinks but takes it well.
Destruction throws a low kick but Vormisto moves out of range easily.
Destruction smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vormisto moves out of range of the body kick from Destruction.
Vormisto cracks Destruction with a good jab.
Destruction comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vormisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vormisto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Destruction lands a slapping body shot.
Vormisto blocks a jab.
Vormisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Destruction doesn't seem bothered though.
Vormisto avoids a kick to the body.
Destruction gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction throws a lazy right hand but Vormisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Destruction lands a body shot.
Destruction looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jab from Destruction.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Destruction.
Destruction looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Destruction pushes Vormisto away with a front kick.
Destruction tries to clinch up.
Vormisto blocks the body kick.
Destruction looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Destruction throws the kick towards the body but Vormisto avoids it.
Destruction misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vormisto counters with a one-two to the body.
Destruction looks to score with a jab to the body but Vormisto is just out of range.
Vormisto checks a low kick from Destruction.
Vormisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Destruction doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto moves out of range as Destruction throws a body kick.
Destruction blocks a jab.
Destruction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vormisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Destruction.
Vormisto ducks under a wild hook from Destruction.
Destruction goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vormisto shoots for a takedown but Destruction saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destruction shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Destruction tried to score with a low kick but Vormisto checks it.
Vormisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destruction manages to avoid it.
Destruction throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dick Destruction is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Destruction tries to land a front kick but Vormisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vormisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Destruction swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vormisto shoots in and gets a takedown into Destruction's guard.
Destruction tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto passes into half guard.
Vormisto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dick Destruction has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Destruction avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vormisto.
Vormisto working over Destruction with some ground and pound. Destruction looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vormisto has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Destruction defend it? Vormisto steps over the head and cranks it - Destruction is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Vormisto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mosse Vormisto!
After winning the bout, Mosse Vormisto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingdom Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Lagove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Darkthrone - Under a Funeral Moon. Lagove is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by What you say. This should be fireworks!
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209 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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210 lbs
20 - 18 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kingdom Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sid Lagove!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagove shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lagove pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lagove is defended easily by Jackson.
Lagove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson motions for Lagove to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lagove's head.
Lagove throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lagove shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kingdom Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Lagove.
Lagove misses the shot to the body.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson cracks Lagove with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Donk. Jackson catches Lagove right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Lagove will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Lagove. Lagove gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Lagove lands a nice looking body kick.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lagove shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Lagove misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Lagove goes down! Can Jackson finish him!?
Lagove is rocked!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lagove is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Lagove keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lagove seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Lagove is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lagove manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Lagove's guard.
Lagove has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Lagove manages to get to full guard.
Lagove looking for a sweep. Not yet Lagove, not yet.
Lagove bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lagove avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lagove lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Lagove from controlling successfully.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lagove is one step ahead there.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lagove doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lagove manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lagove!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Lagove is squirming around nicely.
Lagove regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lagove is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Lagove looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jackson pushes past his half guard into mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Lagove swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lagove is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingdom Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lagove blocks a low kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Lagove misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lagove is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jackson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lagove.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson throws a right hand that Lagove ducks under and follows up with a left that Lagove also avoids with ease.
Lagove closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Lagove getting side control.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Lagove got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lagove has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lagove working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Lagove is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson pushes Lagove off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kingdom Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Lagove blocks a jab.
Lagove thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Lagove tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lagove somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Lagove shoots in.
Kingdom Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Lagove.
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lagove.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lagove.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Lagove bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lagove takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lagove slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Lagove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a one two! Lagove had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Lagove misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lagove throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Lagove looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Lagove persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Lagove avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagove misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Lagove tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Lagove moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Lagove shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Kingdom Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lagove.
Jackson slips under a jab from Lagove.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lagove circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lagove.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lagove back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lagove blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagove moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Lagove checks it.
Lagove shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lagove fails with the takedown.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lagove shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Lagove ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingdom Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Lagove. Lagove gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Lagove counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lagove has him pressed against the cage.
Lagove drags the fight down to the ground.
Lagove controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson trying to control but Lagove is working from the bottom.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lagove manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jackson's best efforts.
Jackson decides to return to a standing position.
Lagove avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lagove delivers a nice body kick.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lagove is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Lagove.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove throws a body kick that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lagove is just out of range.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Lagove moves out of range.
Kingdom Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a right hand that Lagove ducks under and follows up with a left that Lagove also avoids with ease.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Lagove backs away looking to recover.
Lagove swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lagove circles away quickly and effectively.
Lagove avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lagove is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson gets caught napping as Lagove dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is looking to stand up but Lagove isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lagove gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lagove stops Jackson from standing up.
Lagove lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lagove connects with a couple of short punches.
Lagove working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Lagove from controlling successfully.
Lagove with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lagove has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lagove's guard.
Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lagove, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lagove misses with a low kick.
Lagove tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lagove.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Lagove saw that one coming.
Lagove shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Lagove's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kingdom Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Lagove.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lagove moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lagove shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Lagove has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lagove looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Lagove or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagove dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Lagove closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Lagove pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Kingdom Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Jackson throws a right and a left that Lagove avoids nicely.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson moves out of range as Lagove throws a body kick.
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lagove with a poor takedown
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lagove misses the shot to the body.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sid Lagove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson looks to land a combination but Lagove avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kingdom Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kingdom Jackson!
Kingdom Jackson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dru Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juska Timoska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
195 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
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196 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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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
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dru Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juska Timoska!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timoska tries to clinch up.
Rivers cracks Timoska with a good jab.
Timoska takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Timoska looks to land a left hand but Rivers moved out of range nicely.
Timoska closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivers circles away.
Timoska shoots in for a double leg but Rivers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Timoska looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivers is fending him off so far but Timoska persists. Nope, Rivers circles away and we're back to standing.
Dru Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juska Timoska.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rivers.
Horrible takedown by Timoska or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivers which made him look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timoska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timoska tries to clinch up but Rivers circles away and keeps his distance.
Timoska throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers throws a leg kick that misses.
Rivers throws a leg kick but Timoska checks it.
Timoska looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Timoska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers wants to land a leg kick but Timoska is out of range.
Timoska walks into a left hand.
It looks like Juska Timoska has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Timoska. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timoska looks for a takedown but Rivers sprawls well.
Timoska tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Timoska somewhat.
Timoska misses the jab.
Timoska cracks Rivers with a good jab.
Timoska looks for a takedown but Rivers sprawls well.
Rivers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Rivers. No joy for Timoska on that attempt.
Timoska checks the leg kick.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dru Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timoska is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timoska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Timoska shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rivers regains half guard.
Timoska is looking to take a break and control but Rivers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers tries to roll over but Timoska keeps him under control.
Timoska is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers has hold of Timoska's hands but Timoska slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rivers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Timoska is taking a breather. Rivers 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.
Timoska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Timoska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivers's head.
Timoska is keen to just control but Rivers is a slippery customer.
Rivers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Timoska.
Timoska is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoska is looking to advance position but Rivers won't allow it.
Rivers controlling the position for now.
Timoska 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.
Timoska thows a huge punch but Rivers dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timoska throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Timoska is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Timoska seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juska Timoska will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juska Timoska's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rivers throws a low kick but Timoska moves out of range easily.
Timoska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rivers finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Timoska instigates a clinch.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Timoska lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Timoska struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Rivers blocks an uppercut.
Timoska has Rivers pressed against the cage.
Timoska is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rivers to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rivers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rivers lands a body punch.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Timoska misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timoska.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Rivers on the inside.
Rivers tries a body shot but Timoska blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timoska.
A short body shot lands from Rivers as the two fighters clinch.
Timoska blocking some punches.
Timoska takes a shot to the head.
Timoska gets through Rivers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rivers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Timoskas head.
Timoska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timoska has Rivers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rivers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Timoska uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rivers.
Timoska is breathing heavily.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Timoska blocks a body shot from Rivers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timoska.
Timoska wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.
Rivers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Timoska backwards.
Timoska is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Rivers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoska is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rivers can't fight it off and eventually Timoska manages to take the fight to the floor. Rivers looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Timoska being controlled here momentarily.
Timoska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Timoska is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Timoska postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timoska is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivers has wrist control.
Timoska wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Rivers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Timoska from controlling successfully.
Timoska throwing strikes from guard but Rivers blocks nicely.
Timoska throws a strike but Rivers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Timoska has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rivers has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoska tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Timoska is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Timoska does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Timoska tries to get to full guard but Rivers has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dru Rivers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juska Timoska's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Timoska tries to clinch but Rivers moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Timoska - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Rivers.
Timoska throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Timoska lands the left hand.
Timoska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Timoska shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rivers sprawls well. Rivers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Timoska gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rivers wants it to stay on the feet.
Timoska connects with a body shot that sends Rivers's belly button to the back.
Timoska tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivers swivels and escapes.
Dru Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juska Timoska.
Rivers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rivers counters with a body kick.
Dru Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.
Timoska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers throws a wild body kick that Timoska sees coming a mile off.
Rivers staying out of range there.
Timoska tries to clinch but Rivers moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rivers.
Rivers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juska Timoska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers cracks Timoska with a good jab.
Timoska bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rivers's head.
Timoska misses with a body shot.
Timoska moves forwards but Rivers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Timoska tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Timoska somewhat.
Timoska avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoska blocks the body kick.
Timoska throws a big shot that misses.
Timoska bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Timoska.
Timoska works Rivers's body with a nice hook.
Timoska avoids the body shot from Rivers.
Horrible takedown by Timoska or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivers which made him look bad.
Rivers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rivers throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timoska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Timoska misses the target.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses.
Timoska scores with a punch to the head.
Timoska throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rivers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Timoska is in Rivers's guard.
Timoska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Timoska wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
Timoska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Timoska throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rivers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Timoska's guard.
Timoska trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Juska Timoska hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Timoska misses with a leg kick
and Rivers counters with an outside leg 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!
Rivers tries to work over Timoska's front leg with a kick but Timoska checks it.
Timoska tries to bum rush Rivers with a series of wild strikes but Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juska Timoska.
I think Timoska has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juska Timoska!
An out of breath and clearly excited Juska Timoska thanked Key Clothing LLC for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. Wolfe has chosen The Ramones - Blitzkreig Bop! as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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32
178 lbs
27 - 21 - 0 |
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26
186 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junior Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe looks to land a body kick but Biller moved away.
Biller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Biller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wolfe is fending him off so far but Biller persists. Nope, Wolfe circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolfe misses with a body punch
and Biller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wolfe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Biller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wolfe keeping full guard, as Biller tries to pass.
Biller pushes down on Wolfe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfe tries to roll over but Biller keeps him under control.
Biller is looking for a kimura here.
Biller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe pushes Biller off and gets back to his feet.
Wolfe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfe throws a head kick but Biller moves out of range.
Wolfe tries to keep at a distance but Biller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Biller wants to take the fight to the mat but Wolfe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wolfe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Biller is looking to improve his position.
Biller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolfe trying to control from half guard but Biller is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller tries to roll over but Wolfe keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Biller actively working from the bottom here.
Biller won't allow Wolfe to pass to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wolfe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wolfe is looking to take a break and control but Biller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wolfe forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Biller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wolfe trying to control the position from guard on top but Biller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfe cracks Biller with a solid left hand.
Biller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolfe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wolfe wants to control from the top but Biller keeps moving.
Biller is looking for a triangle but Wolfe pushes his legs off easily.
Biller has his foot on Wolfe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wolfe works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wolfe wants to control from the top but Biller keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe cracks Biller with a solid left hand.
Wolfe landing some decent shots from guard.
Biller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolfe defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolfe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Biller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wolfe trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
Wolfe stands up over Biller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolfe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolfe has managed to get both his arms back between Biller's legs - danger averted.
Wolfe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biller working for a triangle but Wolfe defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Junior Wolfe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Biller shoots and misses
and Wolfe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wolfe scores with a jab to the head.
Wolfe lands a glancing blow to the side of Biller's head.
Wolfe throws a series of punches but Biller avoids them all with ease.
Wolfe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolfe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Biller moves out of range as Wolfe throws a body kick.
Wolfe misses with an uppercut.
Biller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wolfe.
Wolfe throws a solid leg kick but Biller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wolfe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wolfe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Biller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Biller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Biller works his way into full mount!
BOOM! Biller connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wolfe can't escape the position.
Biller connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Biller moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wolfe has worked his arm free - good work by Wolfe!
Wolfe wants to control but Biller postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wolfe wants to pass to mount but Biller is defending the position.
Biller flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wolfe slips a nice elbow through Biller's hands, connecting with Biller's forehead.
Wolfe wants to control but Biller is keeping him busy.
Wolfe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Biller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Biller pushes Wolfe off and gets back to his feet.
Wolfe throws out a leg kick but Biller moves out of range and Wolfe only half commits.
Biller shoots in and gets a takedown into Wolfe's guard.
Biller working some strikes from top position.
Wolfe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biller manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wolfe tries to pass to full mount but Biller defends it.
Biller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolfe trying to control the action but Biller is working from the bottom.
Biller wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wolfe in particular looking to stall.
Wolfe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Biller wants to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wolfe is looking to advance position but Biller won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Biller wants to improve his position but Wolfe is controlling well.
Biller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Biller gets full guard.
Wolfe wants to control from the top but Biller keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Biller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Biller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolfe is aware though and is defending well.
Wolfe is in close to Biller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolfe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Biller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wolfe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wolfe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Junior Wolfe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Biller moves out of range of the body kick from Wolfe.
Wolfe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Biller keeps Wolfe at a distance using the push kick.
Wolfe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wolfe lands a slapping body shot.
Biller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Biller looks for a takedown but Wolfe sprawls well.
Wolfe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Biller's calf.
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick
and Biller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller tries to clinch up but Wolfe circles away and keeps his distance.
Wolfe throws a leg kick but Biller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wolfe.
Sten Biller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolfe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Junior Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biller shoots for a takedown but Wolfe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe is looking to land body kicks.
Biller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wolfe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wolfe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Biller checks a leg kick nicely.
Junior Wolfe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe throws a right hand that misses
and Biller counters by moving into the clinch.
Biller is trying to pull guard but Wolfe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Biller gets control of Wolfe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Biller will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sten Biller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolfe trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
Wolfe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wolfe is looking to take a break and control but Biller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biller taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biller keeps working.
Biller regains half guard.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolfe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wolfe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wolfe slips a nice elbow through Biller's hands, connecting with Biller's forehead.
Wolfe trying to mount his opponent but Biller defends it.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolfe tries to pass to full mount but Biller defends it.
Biller looking for submissions off his back.
Biller won't allow Wolfe to pass to mount.
Biller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolfe pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Biller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Biller is looking to get back to full guard here but Wolfe has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sten Biller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolfe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Biller, who protects the arm well.
Junior Wolfe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfe trying to control the action but Biller is working from the bottom.
Wolfe passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Biller!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolfe controlling his opponent.
Biller is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Wolfe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wolfe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Wolfe!
An out of breath Junior Wolfe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flako Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pull Me Under - Dream Theater. Arne Riseman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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280 lbs
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flako Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Riseman which made him look bad.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
and Riseman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riseman lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Riseman misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab lands there for Gracie.
Riseman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Flako Gracie has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Riseman bucks and avoids them well.
Gracie misses with a head shot.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Riseman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Riseman is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman regains half guard.
Gracie prevents Riseman from improving his position.
Gracie prevents Riseman from standing back up.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Riseman is defending the position.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riseman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Riseman is looking to escape.
Riseman is looking to improve his position.
Riseman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Riseman is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riseman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riseman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riseman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riseman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Riseman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Riseman!
Gracie manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Riseman throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riseman as he jumps to the side.
Gracie shoots in but Riseman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flako Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Riseman which made him look bad.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Riseman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Riseman misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riseman ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Riseman throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Riseman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riseman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riseman throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Riseman swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Riseman counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Riseman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Arne Riseman has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie avoids the body shot from Riseman.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Riseman.
Riseman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Flako Gracie will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Riseman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Riseman shows good takedown defense.
Riseman scores with a three punch combo!
Riseman checks the leg kick.
Riseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riseman misses with a wild combination.
Riseman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riseman misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie moves out of range as Riseman strikes.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riseman.
Riseman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Riseman ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
A punch combination from Riseman misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gracie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Riseman scrambles back to his feet.
Riseman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Riseman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riseman misses with a straight right.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie cracks Riseman with a hook to the temple - Riseman is on wobbly legs here! Gracie swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Riseman falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Gracie wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Flako Gracie!
Flako Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esoj Aicrag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Marilyn Manson - Sweet Dreams. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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210 lbs
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24
218 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
16 - 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esoj Aicrag!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aicrag.
A head kick misses from Aicrag.
Aicrag throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen motions for Aicrag to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aicrag misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aicrag swats away the attempt to clinch by Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Aicrag takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aicrag connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen tries to land a leg kick but Aicrag saw it coming and moves away.
Aicrag fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aicrag looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aicrag blocks the body kick.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aicrag was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jokinen motions for Aicrag to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aicrag dives in and scores a takedown into Jokinen's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aicrag throws a sloppy strike and Jokinen has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Aicrag is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Jokinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Otto Jokinen!
Otto Jokinen retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Otto Jokinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Lionheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key's entrance music is Till I Collapse - Eminem. A fine choice. Lionheart is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Van Damme - Lion Heart (Final Fight). Tim Key has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Key!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Lionheart!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Key tries to close the distance and clinch but Lionheart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lionheart shoots in looking for a takedown but Key manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lionheart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lionheart misses with a body shot.
Key throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lionheart lands a jab to Key's midsection.
Lionheart looks to land a right hand but Key moved out of range.
Key on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Key lands with a nice body punch.
Lionheart gets tackled into the cage by Key. Key maintains the clinch.
Key doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lionheart misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Key.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lionheart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lionheart throws an overhand right that lands on Key's shoulder, as Key tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Lionheart.
Key avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lionheart swings for the body but Key moves out of range.
Lionheart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lionheart scores with a jab to the head.
Lionheart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Key ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lionheart moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Lionheart.
Lionheart lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lionheart.
Lionheart missing with a left hand there. Key was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lionheart.
Key tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lionheart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lionheart lands a jab to the nose.
Key throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lionheart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lionheart throws a hook to the side of Key's head but Key sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Key is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lionheart.
Lionheart slips under a jab from Key.
Key has Lionheart up against the cage in a clinch.
Key tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lionheart's elbow.
Lionheart lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Key misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lionheart has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Key is trying to keep an underhook but Lionheart manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Key is refusing to be controlled, as Lionheart sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lionheart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Key manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lionheart trying to move into half guard but instead Key has managed to sweep!
Key is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lionheart is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lionheart has escaped and now he's on top!
Key keeping moving, preventing Lionheart from controlling successfully.
Lionheart throwing strikes from guard but Key blocks nicely.
Lionheart works over Key with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Key is on top in guard.
Key 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key throwing strikes from guard but Lionheart blocks nicely.
Lionheart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Key wants to control from the top but Lionheart keeps moving.
Key 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.
Lionheart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Key can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lionheart had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Key defends it easily.
Key is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Key gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Key tries to free his leg and advance position but Lionheart is retaining full guard.
Lionheart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Key is aware though and is defending well.
Key showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Key pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lionheart is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lionheart keeping moving, preventing Key from controlling successfully.
Key slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Lionheart will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lionheart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lionheart throws a nice looking combination but Key bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lionheart's corner calls for a 1-2. Lionheart obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Key misses with a hook. Lionheart ducked under it nicely.
Lionheart misses with a body shot.
Key throws a lazy right hand but Lionheart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Key tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lionheart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Key clobbers Lionheart with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Key takes a swing at Lionheart's ribcage but misses.
Key loads up on a big right hand but Lionheart slips the punch.
Lionheart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Key manages to avoid it.
Lionheart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Key displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lionheart throws out the jab.
Key misses with the combination.
Key rushes Lionheart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Key.
Key letting Lionheart take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key misses with some punches.
Lionheart misses with a punch to the body.
Lionheart blocking some punches.
Key lands with a left to the head.
Key struggles to land a body shot inside as Lionheart controls his hands.
Lionheart prevents a body shot from Key.
Key lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lionheart is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Key pushes off an throws an elbow but Lionheart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Key misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lionheart is working for takedown but Key is calmly controlling the position for now.
Key digs a right hand into Lionheart's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lionheart's gas tank.
Lionheart blocks an uppercut.
Lionheart breaks from the clinch.
Key looks to score with a jab to the body but Lionheart is just out of range.
Key takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lionheart.
Lionheart just misses with a punch to the body.
Key lands a jab to the head.
Key misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Key misses.
Key moves in looking to clinch but Lionheart pushes him off.
Key connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lionheart momentarily.
Lionheart listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Key dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lionheart slips a straight right by Key.
Key closes the distance and clinches.
Key lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lionheart.
Key works on Lionheart's body with a couple of short punches.
Lionheart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Key backwards.
Lionheart manages to break the clinch.
Richard Lionheart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Key wants to clinch up but Lionheart keeps it at a distance.
Key thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lionheart's head backwards.
Key cracks a nice hook into Lionheart's ribs.
A left lands for Key.
Lionheart staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lionheart misses the target.
Key rushes Lionheart and presses him up against the cage.
Lionheart drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Key gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Key blocks an uppercut.
Key doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Key tries to throw a body punch but Lionheart avoids it by throwing Key back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Key.
Key misses with a short punch on the inside.
Key tries a body shot but Lionheart blocks it.
Lionheart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Key has managed to clinch.
Lionheart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Key is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tim Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Lionheart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lionheart is trying to break free.
Key lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lionheart backwards.
Lionheart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Key tries a body shot but Lionheart blocks it.
Key is leaning against Lionheart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lionheart dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Key tries to throw a body punch but Lionheart avoids it by throwing Key back against the cage.
Key misses with the head strike.
Key pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lionheart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Key was well out of range. Poor timing from Lionheart.
Key uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lionheart.
Lionheart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lionheart ducks under a wild hook from Key.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lionheart blocks a head kick by Key.
Lionheart staying out of range there.
Key uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lionheart.
Key tries to clinch but Lionheart moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Key dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lionheart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Key on his heels. He'll look to pass Key's guard now, I'm sure.
Key is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lionheart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Key is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lionheart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Key wants to stand up but Lionheart is controlling him.
Lionheart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Richard Lionheart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Key manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Key working for a submission but Lionheart is keeping him at bay.
Key wants to control the pace but Lionheart is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lionheart is desperately trying to improve his position but Key has a good base and remains in mount.
Lionheart really wants to buck Key off and get back to his feet.
Lionheart tries to lock up and control but Key gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lionheart is in all sorts of trouble here.
Key wants to control the pace but Lionheart is squirming around nicely.
Key is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Key misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Key takes one to the chin there.
Key takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Key.
Key takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Key takes a swing at Lionheart's ribcage but misses.
Lionheart slips a straight right by Key.
Lionheart misses with a body shot.
Lionheart keeps the fight on the outside.
Key looks to throw the jab but Lionheart is out of range.
Lionheart just misses with a punch to the body.
Lionheart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Key uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lionheart.
Lionheart looks to score with a jab to the body but Key is just out of range.
Lionheart lands a two punch combo.
Key wants to clinch up but Lionheart keeps it at a distance.
Lionheart fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Lionheart misses.
Key takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Key swings away with a body shot that misses
and Key takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lionheart slips a jab from Key.
Key scores with a hook.
Lionheart takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Key misses with a wild body shot.
Lionheart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tim Key is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lionheart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Key struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Lionheart crashes against the mat.
Lionheart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lionheart in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Key manages to get back to half guard.
Lionheart lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lionheart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lionheart is fighting to break Key's control of his arms but Key is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lionheart is looking to work some ground and pound but Key has wrist control.
Key controls Lionheart momentarily but Lionheart frees himself.
Lionheart prevents Key from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lionheart showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lionheart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Key's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lionheart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Key looking to control.
Key seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Lionheart really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Key defending well as Lionheart loads up on a big left hand.
Key instigates a clinch.
Lionheart has Key pushed against the cage.
Key lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Key swings wildly with an uppercut but Lionheart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lionheart has Key pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Key manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Key misses with a body punch.
Key prevents the takedown attempt.
Lionheart wants a takedown but no success here.
Tim Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Lionheart.
Key has a couple of punches blocked by Lionheart.
Key is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Key.
Lionheart is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Key working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Key lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lionheart has had enough of the clinch but Key keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lionheart is trying to break the clinch but Key has him pressed against the cage.
Lionheart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Key is defending well.
Key cracks Lionheart with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Key.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Key.
Key tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lionheart avoids it.
Lionheart struggles to land a body shot inside as Key controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lionheart.
Lionheart has hold of one of Key's legs. Key is fighting the takedown attempt but Lionheart gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Key wants to stand up but Lionheart is controlling him.
Key preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Key looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Key is working hard here to advance position.
Key wants to stand and escape but Lionheart is having none of it.
Key seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lionheart throws a big elbow that misses.
Key lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lionheart!
Lionheart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Key stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Key looks to score with a jab to the body but Lionheart is just out of range.
Key waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lionheart.
Key closes the distance and clinches.
Lionheart lands a body punch.
Key can't find room to land a body shot as Lionheart controls the action.
Key's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lionheart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart throws a shot from downtown. Key moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Key.
Lionheart lands a body shot.
A big left from Lionheart misses.
Lionheart throws a body punch but Key moves out of range.
Key is looking to clinch.
Lionheart with a jab.
Lionheart shoots for a takedown but Key saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Key needs to keep his hands up - Lionheart had a free shot at his head there.
Key misses with an uppercut. Lionheart saw that one coming.
Key waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lionheart.
Lionheart lands with an uppercut that bounces Key off the cage and back into range.
Key is looking to clinch.
Key throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Key takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Key throws a hook but Lionheart avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key misses with a body shot
so Lionheart counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lionheart postures up.
Lionheart chips away with some ground and pound.
Lionheart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Key avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Key keeping moving, preventing Lionheart from controlling successfully.
Lionheart postures up in Key's guard and throws a big left but Key blocks it.
Key manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lionheart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Key cracks Lionheart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Key cracks the inside of Lionheart's front leg.
Key gets caught flat footed, as Lionheart shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lionheart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lionheart tries to free his leg and advance position but Key is retaining full guard.
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 Tim Key will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Key looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Key cracks Lionheart with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lionheart misses with a looping left.
Lionheart with a hook.
Key misses with a wild body shot.
Lionheart looks to throw the jab but Key is out of range.
Key ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lionheart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Key slips a jab from Lionheart.
Lionheart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Key throws a shot to the body.
Lionheart looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Key is trying to keep Lionheart in close.
Lionheart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lionheart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Key wants to sweep but no luck.
Key looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Key looking for a sweep. Not yet Key, not yet.
Lionheart trying to control but Key is working from the bottom.
Lionheart throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lionheart engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lionheart scores with a jab. Key acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Key takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lionheart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Key looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key misses with a right hand
and Lionheart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lionheart on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Key takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lionheart keeps the fight on the outside.
Lionheart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice straight punches there by Key. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Key.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Key punishes Lionheart's body with a nice straight punch.
Lionheart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Key.
Lionheart scores with a jab to the body.
Lionheart cracks Key with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lionheart with a jab.
Key scores with a leg kick.
Key tries to clinch up.
Lionheart thuds a left hand into Key's body.
Key throws a hook but Lionheart blocks it.
Key looks to score with a jab to the body but Lionheart is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Key.
Lionheart fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Key manages to avoid it.
Key connects with a jab.
Key comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lionheart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Key's half guard.
Lionheart is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lionheart prevents Key from improving his position.
Key keeping hold of Lionheart's head, controlling as best he can.
Key avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lionheart.
Key wants to improve his position but Lionheart is controlling well.
Key is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Key's head.
Lionheart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Key defending well though.
Key tries to get to full guard but Lionheart has control of the leg.
Lionheart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Key defending well though.
Lionheart wants to control but Key is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lionheart is nestled in close to Key, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lionheart working Key over with strikes.
Key keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Key is refusing to be controlled, as Lionheart sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Key pushes Lionheart off looking to stand but Lionheart dives back in and keeps control.
Lionheart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Lionheart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lionheart has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Lionheart!
Richard Lionheart is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Lionheart 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Microscopic Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bad to The Bone . Puska has chosen You Ain't Stoppin Me !!!! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Microscopic Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Puska!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Puska is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puska connects with a looping right hand.
Puska tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puska throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunt takes a swing at Puska's ribcage but misses.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Puska takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Puska checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Puska.
Puska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a nice head shot.
Puska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Puska looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Puska saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Puska.
Puska misses with a straight left.
Puska gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puska backwards.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Puska controls his hands.
Puska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Puska misses.
Puska throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Puska.
Puska misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puska manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hunt on his heels. He'll look to pass Hunt's guard now, I'm sure.
Puska trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puska tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puska forces his way into half guard.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Hunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puska can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt working for a triangle but Puska defends it easily.
Puska throws a big right hand that misses.
Puska forces his way into half guard.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Puska is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Puska eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Puska is looking for a kimura here.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Puska has control of the leg.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Puska 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.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska is looking for a kimura here.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puska is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puska is working away from the top position though.
Puska stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Puska dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Puska throws a combination. Hunt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.
Hunt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Puska to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puska gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puska passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Puska is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Puska stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Puska takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Puska.
Puska shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Puska showed some decent athleticism there.
Puska is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Puska.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Puska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to control Puska's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted?
Puska working Hunt over with strikes.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Puska drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hunt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Puska has Hunt in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puska not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puska looking for a sweep. Not yet Puska, not yet.
Puska controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Mike Puska has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puska keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Puska is keeping the position.
Puska keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Puska is keeping the position.
Puska pushes Hunt off and gets back to his feet.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puska throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Puska misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt is looking to wear down Puska with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Puska connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Puska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
A punch lands to the side of Hunt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
Puska shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hunt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hunt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Puska's best efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puska is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Puska is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puska's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puska's back!
Puska trying to get back to his feet but Hunt is in full control for now.
Hunt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hunt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Puska knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Puska for a finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt looking to break Puska's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Puska remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hunt will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Puska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Puska misses the target.
Puska tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Puska takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Puska shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Puska scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hunt?
Hunt is looking to improve his position but Puska isn't that keen on the idea.
Puska jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hunt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hunt and Puska has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Puska stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Puska.
Hunt scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mike Puska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puska shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hunt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hunt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Puska off and has taken his back!
Hunt patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Puska manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hunt's guard. Nice work there by Puska.
Puska trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Puska pushes his legs off easily.
Puska won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Puska tries to pass.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Puska controlling him for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puska wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Puska is pushing down on Hunt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunt is fighting to maintain full guard but Puska has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Puska is controlling well.
Puska is looking for a kimura here.
Hunt trying to control but Puska postures up.
Puska wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puska is one step ahead there.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Puska tries to pass.
Microscopic Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Puska stacks Hunt on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Puska!
Puska wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Puska is controlling well.
Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puska is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Puska is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puska is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Puska.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Puska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Puska 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Puska!
Mike Puska made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It's been a looong looong time for nigga to eat! '.
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
93% |
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