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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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200 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henderson fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Henderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson.
Henderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones jabs Henderson right on the nose. Henderson blinks but takes it well.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Henderson's defenses.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Henderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
Henderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Henderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Henderson takes one to the side of the head.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henderson under the eye.
Henderson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a pinpoint strike between Henderson's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Henderson crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Jones scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kruzov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Przemyslaw Saleta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruzov's entrance music is All for the motherland. A fine choice. Przemyslaw Saleta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vladimir Kruzov's chin.
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265 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kruzov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Przemyslaw Saleta!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saleta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kruzov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kruzov.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kruzov wants to stand but Saleta is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kruzov wants to stand and escape but instead Saleta has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Saleta looks gassed!
Kruzov wriggles free and stands up.
Kruzov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kruzov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saleta looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruzov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kruzov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saleta to the ground. Kruzov is now in Saleta's guard.
Kruzov wanted to stand there but Saleta had control of the position.
Kruzov stands up from Saleta's guard - Kruzov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Przemyslaw Saleta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saleta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saleta wants it to stay on the feet.
Kruzov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saleta missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruzov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saleta wants to stand up but Kruzov is controlling him.
Kruzov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saleta's guard.
Kruzov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saleta, up you get!
Kruzov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kruzov stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kruzov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saleta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kruzov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kruzov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Kruzov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saleta enables Kruzov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saleta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kruzov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kruzov wanted to stand there but Saleta had control of the position.
Saleta wants to stand up but Kruzov is controlling him.
Kruzov wants to stand but Saleta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruzov stands and steps away. Saleta gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horrible takedown by Kruzov or perhaps it was just good defense by Saleta which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kruzov.
Kruzov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kruzov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kruzov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kruzov wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kruzov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Saleta lands a head kick. Kruzov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kruzov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kruzov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Saleta controls his leg.
Kruzov decides to stand and escape the position.
Kruzov shoots in but Saleta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saleta is breathing heavily.
Saleta gets caught napping as Kruzov dives in and scores a takedown. Saleta manages to retain guard.
Kruzov is looking to stand up but Saleta won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saleta is working an open guard so Kruzov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Saleta stuffs the takedown attempt from Kruzov. Kruzov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kruzov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Kruzov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saleta stuffs the takedown.
Saleta connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Saleta.
Kruzov shoots in but no luck this time.
Kruzov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruzov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Saleta is trying to keep an underhook but Kruzov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Saleta pushes Kruzov off looking to stand but Kruzov dives back in and keeps control.
Kruzov wants to stand up but Saleta is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saleta is trying to stand.
Kruzov tries to stand and escape but Saleta is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saleta is trying to stand back up but Kruzov is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kruzov dives in and grabs Saleta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saleta pushes down on Kruzov's head and hops out.
Kruzov fails with a takedown attempt.
Przemyslaw Saleta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saleta throws a head kick that half lands.
Kruzov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saleta can do to turn this around?
Saleta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kruzov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saleta's guard.
Kruzov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saleta, up you get!
Kruzov blocks a head kick by Saleta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruzov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saleta's waist but Saleta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kruzov off to one side.
Kruzov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saleta as he avoids it easily.
Saleta misses with a two punch combination.
Saleta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruzov.
Kruzov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saleta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kruzov somewhat.
Saleta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruzov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruzov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saleta defends it nicely.
Kruzov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saleta to the ground. Kruzov is now in Saleta's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruzov stands and steps away. Saleta gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saleta tries to bum rush Kruzov with a series of wild strikes but Kruzov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruzov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Saleta!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Kruzov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Saleta goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kruzov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saleta napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kruzov decides to stand back up.
Kruzov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saleta circles away.
Kruzov blocks a head kick by Saleta.
Kruzov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saleta swivels and escapes.
Saleta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saleta wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Kruzov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruzov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruzov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kruzov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saleta looks to land a combination. Kruzov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Przemyslaw Saleta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Kruzov with that takedown attempt.
Saleta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruzov dodges the punch combination from Saleta.
Nice sprawl there from Saleta as Kruzov shoots in.
Kruzov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saleta but Saleta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saleta throws a head kick but Kruzov moves out of range.
Kruzov dives in and scores a takedown into Saleta's guard.
Kruzov wants to stand but Saleta is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruzov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saleta, up you get!
Kruzov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Saleta is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruzov gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Kruzov blocks a head kick by Saleta.
Kruzov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saleta on his heels. He'll look to pass Saleta's guard now, I'm sure.
Kruzov wants to stand but Saleta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Saleta pushes Kruzov off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saleta misses with a head kick.
Kruzov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kruzov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kruzov get's back to his feet.
No joy there for Saleta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruzov moves out of range as Saleta throws a body kick.
Kruzov pushes Saleta up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruzov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saleta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saleta unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Saleta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruzov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruzov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saleta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kruzov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruzov is looking to stand but Kruzov has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Kruzov get's back to his feet.
Przemyslaw Saleta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Saleta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saleta misses with a series of wild punches.
Saleta stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kruzov fails with a takedown attempt.
Saleta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vladimir Kruzov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kruzov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Kruzov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruzov, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Kruzov!
A very excited looking Vladimir Kruzov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Moniz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reima Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Moniz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen misses with a double jab.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moniz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Moniz moves out of range easily.
Moniz shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.
Moniz scores with a takedown into Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moniz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moniz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moniz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moniz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Moniz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moniz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moniz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moniz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moniz 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.
Moniz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moniz shoots in but Jokinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moniz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Moniz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Moniz looks for a takedown but Jokinen sprawls well.
Jokinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moniz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moniz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jokinen wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moniz looks to land a strike but Jokinen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Moniz from controlling successfully.
Moniz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jokinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moniz passes Jokinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moniz thows a huge punch but Jokinen dodges it nicely.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep. Moniz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moniz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jokinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moniz.
Jokinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moniz stops Jokinen from getting back to his feet.
Moniz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Moniz throwing shots but Jokinen is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moniz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jokinen keeps working.
Moniz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Moniz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moniz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moniz lands in his opponent's guard.
Moniz wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Jokinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moniz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monizis looking to pass into half guard but Jokinen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jokinen is in guard.
Moniz has his hands on Jokinen's head, controlling the position.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Moniz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moniz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jokinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jokinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Moniz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Moniz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Moniz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moniz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Moniz throws a strike but Jokinen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moniz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moniz is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Jokinen has momentary wrist control but Moniz slips an elbow through the middle.
Moniz pushes down on Jokinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Moniz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though.
Jokinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moniz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moniz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moniz controlling the action here.
Moniz is nestled in close to Jokinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moniz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jokinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moniz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moniz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moniz thows a huge punch but Jokinen dodges it nicely.
Moniz lands strikes from half guard.
Moniz throwing shots but Jokinen is blocking nicely.
Jokinen is trying to maintain the position but Moniz is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moniz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jokinen defends it well.
Moniz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jokinen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Moniz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moniz lands a big shot there that rocks Jokinen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moniz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jokinen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jokinen and Moniz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Moniz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Moniz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jokinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Moniz blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Moniz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jokinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moniz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moniz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Moniz seems content to control.
Moniz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moniz throwing shots but Jokinen is blocking nicely.
Moniz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jokinen is looking to control Moniz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jokinen avoid being mounted?
Moniz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jokinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moniz.
Moniz trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moniz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moniz is controlling the pace.
Jokinen pushes Moniz off looking to stand but Moniz dives back in and keeps control.
Moniz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moniz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moniz looks to land a strike but Jokinen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Moniz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moniz stays in close to Jokinen's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moniz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moniz throws a strike but Jokinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Moniz pushes Jokinen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jokinen thumps Moniz with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Moniz or perhaps it was just good defense by Jokinen which made him look bad.
Moniz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Moniz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen throws a leg kick which misses Moniz's front leg but catches the back leg as Moniz tries to avoid it.
Moniz shoots and misses
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reima Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moniz dives in and grabs Jokinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jokinen pushes down on Moniz's head and hops out.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow Moniz down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Moniz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moniz shoots in looking for a takedown but Jokinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moniz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Moniz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moniz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Moniz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lazaros Vyntra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Booey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lazaros Vyntra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Booey!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booey shoots in for a double leg but Vyntra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vyntra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Booey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vyntra in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Booey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Booey is looking for a sweep.
Vyntra cracks Booey with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vyntra is looking to take a break and control but Booey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Booey tries to improve position but can't.
Vyntra working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Booey tries to improve position but can't.
Vyntra cracks Booey with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vyntra is trying to get an arm triangle but Booey is defending well.
Booey can't do much from the bottom here.
Vyntra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Booey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Booey tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booey wants to control but Vyntra postures up.
Booey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Booey regains half guard.
Booey trying to control from the bottom.
Booey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vyntra lands strikes from half guard.
Vyntra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vyntra lands strikes from half guard.
Vyntra is nestled in close to Booey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Booey is not content to let Vyntra control the position.
Vyntra thows a huge punch but Booey dodges it nicely.
Vyntra trying to control from half guard but Booey is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vyntra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Booey's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booey is staying active underneath Vyntra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vyntra prevents Booey from improving his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vyntra thows a huge punch but Booey dodges it nicely.
Booey tries to get to full guard but Vyntra has control of the leg.
Vyntra slips a nice elbow through Booey's hands, connecting with Booey's forehead.
Vyntra lands with a punch from half guard.
Booey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vyntra's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vyntra's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Booey controlling the positon.
Vyntra is trying to break free.
Booey wants to control but Vyntra manages to buck him off and is now in Booey's guard! Nice work there by Vyntra!
Vyntra stopping the sweep attempt from Booey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vyntra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Booey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Booey is pulling down on Vyntra's head. It's preventing any offense from Vyntra, at least for the moment.
Vyntra postures up and lands a big shot to Booey's brow.
Booey is trying to control the position but Vyntra postures up.
Booey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vyntra manages to get himself to full guard.
Booey looking to sit in guard and control but Vyntra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Booey wants to control the position but Vyntra says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vyntra winds up and cracks Booey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Booey tries to get to full guard but Vyntra has control of the leg.
Booey is refusing to be controlled, as Vyntra sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vyntra seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Booey is looking to improve his position.
Booey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vyntra is working away from the top position though.
Vyntra trying to control the action but Booey is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Booey gets full guard.
Vyntra is in close to Booey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Booey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vyntra is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vyntra tries to free his leg and advance position but Booey is retaining full guard.
Vyntra working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vyntra throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazaros Vyntra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vyntra forces Booey back against the cage and clinches.
Vyntra lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Booey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vyntra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lazaros Vyntra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Booey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Booey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Booey is trying to keep Vyntra in close.
Booey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vyntra defends it easily.
Booey looking for a sweep. Not yet Booey, not yet.
Vyntra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vyntra is in close to Booey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Booey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Booey is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vyntra scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vyntra looking to sit in guard and control but Booey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vyntra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Booey is one step ahead there.
Booey throwing strikes but missing.
Booey wants to control from the top but Vyntra keeps moving.
Booey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vyntra keeping moving, preventing Booey from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vyntra keeping full guard, as Booey tries to pass.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Robert Booey.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Booey enables Vyntra to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Booey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vyntra preventing the sweep.
Booey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vyntra.
Booey looking for a sweep. Not yet Booey, not yet.
Vyntra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vyntra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Booey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vyntra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vyntra trying to control the position from guard on top but Booey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vyntra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vyntra postures up and lands a big shot to Booey's brow.
Vyntra won't allow Booey to sweep him here.
Vyntra trying to control but Booey is working from the bottom.
Booey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vyntra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booey managing to control the position.
Vyntra works over Booey with some ground and pound from guard.
Vyntra postures up.
Booey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vyntra with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vyntra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Booey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vyntra is one step ahead there.
Booey trying to keep a closed guard but Vyntra is proving a slippery customer.
Vyntra trying to control but Booey is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vyntra tries to free his leg and advance position but Booey is retaining full guard.
Vyntra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Booey's head.
Booey trying to control the position here.
Vyntra postures up and lands a big shot to Booey's brow.
Booey keeping moving, preventing Vyntra from controlling successfully.
Booey pulls Vyntra in close to prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vyntra is working Booey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vyntra works over Booey with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Booey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vyntra manages to get himself to full guard.
Booey trying to control but Vyntra is working from the bottom.
Vyntra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazaros Vyntra dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Vyntra gets the takedown into side control.
Vyntra scoring with punches and elbows.
Vyntra works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Vyntra's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Booey is rocked!
Booey takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Booey is still in real trouble! Can Vyntra finish him?
Vyntra lands a nice forearm strike.
Booey is looking to regain half guard here but Vyntra keeps moving and retains side control.
Booey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Booey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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!
Vyntra wants to get back to full guard.
Vyntra trying to control from the bottom.
Booey seems to have recovered his senses.
Booey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Booey prevents Vyntra from improving his position.
Vyntra wants to control but Booey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vyntra is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Booey connects with a nice short shot to Vyntra's temple.
Vyntra is looking for a sweep. Booey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Booey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vyntra wants to improve his position but Booey is controlling well.
Booey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Booey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vyntra has hold of Booey's hands but Booey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vyntra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Booey is looking to take a break and control but Vyntra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Booey is taking a breather. Vyntra 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.
Robert Booey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Robert Booey was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Booey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lazaros Vyntra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vyntra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Booey to the ground. Vyntra is now in Booey's guard.
Vyntra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vyntra controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Booey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vyntra trying to control the position from guard on top but Booey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vyntra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vyntra slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Booey is trying to control Vyntra's posture but Vyntra avoids it.
Vyntra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Booey keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booey gets back to half guard.
Vyntra is trying to control. Booey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vyntra lands strikes from half guard.
Vyntra slows the pace down in half guard.
Booey wants to get back to full guard.
Booey trying to hold on to Vyntra's head to control him but Vyntra postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Booey is looking for a sweep. Vyntra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vyntra wants to control but Booey is keeping him busy.
Lazaros Vyntra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lazaros Vyntra just wasn't active enough.
Vyntra shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vyntra showed some decent athleticism there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lazaros Vyntra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vyntra has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazaros Vyntra!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tacius Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crash Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay comes to the cage accompanied by Forgot about dre. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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19
216 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tacius Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Crash Dummy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Dummy scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Tacius Clay has been cut.
Dummy misses the jab.
Dummy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dummy throws a jab but it's blocked by Clay.
Dummy jabs Clay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Clay tries to clinch
and Dummy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clay thinking.
Nice defenses there by Clay.
Dummy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dummy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dummy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dummy can't break the clinch.
Clay lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Crash Dummy has been cut.
Dummy works on Clay's body with a couple of short punches.
Clay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dummy breaks from the clinch.
Clay slips a straight right by Dummy.
Clay takes one to the chin there.
Dummy throws a series of punches but Clay avoids them all with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dummy, as that shot connected.
Clay tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dummy counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Clay! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Dummy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crash Dummy!
Crash Dummy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sampo Jampo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mago Tenorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampo Jampo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mago Tenorio!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jampo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tenorio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jampo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jampo tries to clinch but Tenorio is having none of it.
Jampo wants to clinch up but Tenorio keeps it at a distance.
Jampo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Mago Tenorio has been cut.
Jampo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jampo instigates a clinch.
Tenorio blocks a body shot from Jampo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jampo misses with a body punch.
Jampo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jampo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jampo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tenorio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jampo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jampo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jampo tries to clinch up.
Sampo Jampo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenorio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jampo tries to clinch
and Tenorio counters with a takedown into side control.
Tenorio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jampo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jampo tries to get out of the position.
Tenorio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jampo, who protects the arm well.
Tenorio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jampo, who protects the arm well.
Jampo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jampo is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jampo tries to improve position but can't.
Jampo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tenorio on the ground.
Jampo is working hard here to advance position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tenorio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jampo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tenorio is trying to get an arm triangle but Jampo is defending well.
Tenorio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jampo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tenorio's guard! Nice work there by Jampo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenorio has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jampo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tenorio.
Jampo stands up and beckons Tenorio to his feet.
Jampo looks to clinch
and Tenorio counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jampo's guard now.
Tenorio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jampo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tenorio, into his guard.
Tenorio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jampo is aware though and is defending well.
Jampo stays in close to Tenorio's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenorio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tenorio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jampo defends well.
Jampo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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 Sampo Jampo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mago Tenorio's cut.
That's time! Jampo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tenorio finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Jampo's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Tenorio falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampo Jampo!
Sampo Jampo retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McLachlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLachlan has chosen Lostprophets - 4:AM Forever as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate North!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John McLachlan!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLachlan throws out a loose jab but North uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLachlan misses with an uppercut.
North keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
North tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLachlan was well out of range. Poor timing from North.
North misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLachlan.
Nate North seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
North throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
North throws a front kick aimed at McLachlan's knee but McLachlan avoids it well.
North misses with a low kick.
North throws a solid leg kick but McLachlan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at North.
North tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLachlan was well out of range. Poor timing from North.
North misses with a low kick.
North throws a low kick but McLachlan avoids it.
North with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McLachlan to score with a decent uppercut.
North will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from North misses the target.
McLachlan throws a hook to the side of North's head but North sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
North misses with a looping right.
North misses with a wild body shot.
McLachlan throws a shot from downtown. North moves away and avoids it.
McLachlan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from North.
McLachlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
North is looking to chop away at McLachlan's legs.
North thows a body shot but no joy.
McLachlan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McLachlan looks to throw the jab but North is out of range.
North throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
North is looking to score with low kicks.
North thows a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by McLachlan there.
McLachlan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan checks a low kick from North.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from North misses.
North is looking to wear down McLachlan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
North misses with a leg kick.
North misses with a hook to the body
and McLachlan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McLachlan.
McLachlan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McLachlan distracts North with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLachlan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. North swivels though and keeps the full guard.
North has McLachlan pulled in close to control his posture.
McLachlan throws an elbow that misses. North uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McLachlan's guard. Nice move by North!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nate North.
North is looking to chop away at McLachlan's legs.
McLachlan checks a leg kick nicely.
North misses with a shot to the body
and McLachlan counters with a stiff right hand.
North thuds a left hand into McLachlan's body.
McLachlan checks the leg kick nicely there.
North takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
North is looking to chop away at McLachlan's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan moves out of range of the leg kick from North.
McLachlan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed North momentarily.
North ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
North throws a nice outside leg kick.
McLachlan looking to score a takedown here. North is defending well but McLachlan drives through and ends up in North's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLachlan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McLachlan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed North's guard.
McLachlan wants to take a breather but North is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
North regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McLachlan.
McLachlan wants to control from the top but North keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McLachlan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
North lands a leg kick that knocks McLachlan off balance momentarily.
North looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
North misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McLachlan counters with a series of strikes. North will be more careful next time no doubt.
North takes a swing at McLachlan's ribcage but misses.
McLachlan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McLachlan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
North uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLachlan.
North throws out a leg kick but McLachlan moves out of range and North only half commits.
McLachlan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by North.
North misses with a body shot.
North connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLachlan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from North.
North shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLachlan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from North.
North throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
North just misses with a punch to the body.
North pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLachlan is out of range and North settles back down.
North misses with a body shot.
North throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
North misses with a hook. McLachlan ducked under it nicely.
McLachlan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
North misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLachlan.
McLachlan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
North uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLachlan.
North gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McLachlan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as North works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McLachlan is stalling in the full guard.
McLachlan trying to control but North is working from the bottom.
North keeping full guard, as McLachlan tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
North keeping moving, preventing McLachlan from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John McLachlan.
A nice inside leg kick there by North. That's going to slow McLachlan down.
McLachlan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McLachlan checks the leg kick.
North cracks the inside of McLachlan's front leg.
McLachlan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. North defends it nicely.
North slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
North takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McLachlan misses with a wild combination.
North tried to score with a low kick but McLachlan checks it.
North swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLachlan throws a body punch but North moves out of range.
North is looking to slow McLachlan down with leg kicks.
McLachlan moves out of range of the leg kick from North.
North wants to land a leg kick but McLachlan is out of range.
North on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLachlan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from North.
McLachlan checks a low kick from North.
McLachlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. North sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McLachlan misses with a hook.
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 Nate North will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McLachlan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nate North is winning the standup battle so far.
McLachlan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
North bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown by McLachlan or perhaps it was just good defense by North which made him look bad.
McLachlan fails with the takedown
and North counters with a low kick, right behind McLachlan 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from North. McLachlan does a little dance to reset his feet.
North throws a quick inside leg kick.
North looks to score with a jab to the body but McLachlan is just out of range.
North throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
North throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
North throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by North.
McLachlan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
North sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLachlan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
North is looking to control McLachlan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can North avoid being mounted?
McLachlan is trying to control the action in half guard but North is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
North on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if North tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John McLachlan.
North swings and misses with a hook to the body.
North gets caught napping as McLachlan dives in and scores a takedown. North manages to retain guard.
McLachlan trying to control the position from guard on top but North is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
North has his hands on McLachlan's head, controlling the position.
McLachlan throws an elbow that misses. North uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McLachlan's guard. Nice move by North!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
North stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McLachlan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
John McLachlan has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nate North.
North misses with a wild body shot.
McLachlan scores with a jab. North acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLachlan fails with the takedown.
Nate North has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McLachlan.
North takes a swing at McLachlan's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
North does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McLachlan checks the leg kick nicely there.
North ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLachlan moves away.
North slaps away a takedown attempt from McLachlan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
North lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
North attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McLachlan works North's body with a nice hook.
North throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLachlan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by McLachlan as he checks the leg kick.
McLachlan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says North as he avoids it easily.
North lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLachlan's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nate North.
I think North has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nate North!
Nate North was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gab Bloodsport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peeta Paka Spiduhmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiduhmon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bob Marley - Three Little Birds. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gab Bloodsport!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peeta Paka Spiduhmon!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiduhmon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spiduhmon lands a head kick!
It looks like Gab Bloodsport has been cut.
Bloodsport shoots for a takedown but Spiduhmon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bloodsport closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spiduhmon circles away.
Spiduhmon misses with a head kick.
Bloodsport fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spiduhmon avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gab Bloodsport. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloodsport shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spiduhmon but Spiduhmon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spiduhmon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Spiduhmon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spiduhmon.
Spiduhmon stuffs the takedown attempt from Bloodsport. Bloodsport gets slowly back to his feet.
Peeta Paka Spiduhmon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spiduhmon lands with a kick to the temple. Bloodsport shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bloodsport tries for a takedown but Spiduhmon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spiduhmon motions for Bloodsport to come forward. Spiduhmon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spiduhmon tries a head kick but it misses.
Spiduhmon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Spiduhmon as Bloodsport shoots in.
Bloodsport shoots in but no luck this time.
Spiduhmon lands with a shot to the body.
Bloodsport is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiduhmon throws a sloppy head kick and Bloodsport moves out of range easily.
Spiduhmon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spiduhmon lands a big head kick that sends Bloodsport tumbling to the mat! Spiduhmon takes a step backwards and waves Bloodsport back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Spiduhmon throws a head kick but Bloodsport moves out of range.
Bloodsport has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bloodsport. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that Bloodsport semi-blocks.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spiduhmon dips to his left and cracks Bloodsport with an uppercut!
Bloodsport shoots in for a double leg but Spiduhmon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiduhmon lands a big head kick that sends Bloodsport tumbling to the mat! Spiduhmon takes a step backwards and waves Bloodsport back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bloodsport is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloodsport has his takedown stuffed
and Spiduhmon counters with a low kick, right behind Bloodsport 's knee.
Oh Bloodsport is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spiduhmon loads up on a big right hand but Bloodsport slips the punch.
Bloodsport seems to have got his legs back now.
Bloodsport avoids the head kick by Spiduhmon.
Spiduhmon tries to land a front kick but Bloodsport steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bloodsport.
Bloodsport is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Spiduhmon Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Bloodsport is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Peeta Paka Spiduhmon!
A very excited looking Peeta Paka Spiduhmon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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