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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mertsi Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Zyuzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mertsi Peltola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konstantin Zyuzin!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltola scores with a nice head shot.
Zyuzin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zyuzin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peltola as he avoids it easily.
A left lands for Peltola.
Peltola lands the left hand.
Peltola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zyuzin closes the distance and clinches up with Peltola, looking for a takedown. Zyuzin pushes Peltola against the cage but Peltola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peltola connects with a nice looking jab.
Zyuzin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut there from Peltola.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peltola jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zyuzin misses with a body shot.
Zyuzin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peltola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zyuzin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Peltola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping body kick lands there for Peltola.
A lazy left from Peltola finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zyuzin tries to move into range but Peltola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Peltola digs a good hook to Zyuzin's body.
Zyuzin looks gassed!
Zyuzin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peltola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zyuzin momentarily.
Peltola lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peltola moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Zyuzin goes down! Can Peltola finish him!?
Zyuzin is rocked!
Peltola advances to half guard.
Peltola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peltola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peltola winds up and cracks Zyuzin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Peltola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Peltola controlling the action here.
Peltola in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zyuzin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Peltola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mertsi Peltola!
Mertsi Peltola thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arttu Attila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Attila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avon Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attila clinches.
Barksdale goes for a takedown in the clinch but Attila prevents it.
Barksdale is trying to trip Attila. He has hold of a leg but Attila is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barksdale persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Barksdale won't allow Attila to get back to his feet.
Barksdale drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Attila manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barksdale has Attila in his guard.
Attila knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barksdale on the ground.
Attila is posturing up here but Barksdale has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Attila tries to roll out but it's too tight and Attila has to tap! Slick submission there by Barksdale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Avon Barksdale!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aku Juhtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Talentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Talentti has chosen Metallica - Ecstasy Of Gold as his entrance music. Tommi Talentti has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Juhtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Talentti!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talentti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Juhtanen sprawls well. Juhtanen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Talentti gets slowly back to his feet.
Juhtanen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Juhtanen misses with a looping right.
Talentti shoots in for a double leg but Juhtanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Juhtanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Talentti misses with a straight right.
Juhtanen throws out a loose jab but Talentti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juhtanen with a hook.
Juhtanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Tommi Talentti has been cut.
Juhtanen missing with a left hand there. Talentti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juhtanen throws a body punch but Talentti moves out of range.
Juhtanen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Talentti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Juhtanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Talentti scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juhtanen throws a right hand that Talentti ducks under and follows up with a left that Talentti also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juhtanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juhtanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Talentti counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Juhtanen!
Talentti throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Talentti has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Juhtanen's face.
Talentti is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Juhtanen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Talentti is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Juhtanen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Juhtanen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Talentti is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Juhtanen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Talentti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juhtanen tries to hold on but Talentti postures up.
Juhtanen is looking to get to half guard.
Talentti throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Juhtanen because Talentti loaded up on that one.
Talentti throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Talentti wants to finish this one by submission but Juhtanen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Talentti.
Juhtanen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Talentti.
Juhtanen tries to hold on but Talentti postures up.
Juhtanen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Juhtanen tries to roll over but Talentti keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talentti wants to pass the guard but Juhtanen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juhtanen has his hands clasped together around Talentti's back. He's all about the action.
Talentti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Juhtanen controlling the position well.
Talentti seems to be looking for submissions.
Talentti throwing shots but Juhtanen is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juhtanen is trying to get back to full guard.
Talentti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Juhtanen defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juhtanen kicks off Talentti and gets to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Talentti is defended easily by Juhtanen.
Aku Juhtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Talentti.
Juhtanen missing with a left hand there. Talentti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juhtanen misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Talentti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juhtanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aku Juhtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juhtanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommi Talentti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommi Talentti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Talentti needs to keep his hands up - Juhtanen had a free shot at his head there.
Juhtanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Talentti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juhtanen throws an off balance right hand
and Talentti counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Juhtanen's guard now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Talentti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Talentti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Juhtanen keeping full guard, as Talentti tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juhtanen wants to get back to his feet but Talentti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Juhtanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Talentti manages to get himself to full guard.
Juhtanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talentti trying to keep a closed guard but Juhtanen is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juhtanen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Talentti is trying to keep Juhtanen in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Talentti checks a low kick from Juhtanen.
Juhtanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Juhtanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Talentti at a distance.
Aku Juhtanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talentti fails with a takedown attempt.
Juhtanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Talentti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juhtanen lands a nice hook to Talentti's body. Talentti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice combination there by Juhtanen.
Juhtanen lands with a cross.
Talentti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Talentti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juhtanen throws a push kick but Talentti slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talentti shoots in but Juhtanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Juhtanen lands a head shot.
Juhtanen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juhtanen throws a hook but Talentti blocks it.
Juhtanen lands the left hand.
Talentti is rocked!
Juhtanen misses with a double jab
and Talentti counters with a shoot takedown. Juhtanen fights it but they end up in guard.
Talentti is still in real trouble! Can Juhtanen finish him?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juhtanen is on top in guard.
Juhtanen pushing down on Talentti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juhtanen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Talentti to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juhtanen misses with a hook
and Talentti counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Juhtanen!
Juhtanen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tommi Talentti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Talentti being controlled here, momentarily.
Juhtanen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Talentti's guard.
Talentti seems to have recovered his senses.
Juhtanen won't allow Talentti to get back to his feet.
Juhtanen preventing the sweep.
Talentti wants to stand but Juhtanen is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juhtanen stays in close to Talentti's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aku Juhtanen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Juhtanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Talentti shoots in and drives through. Juhtanen sprawls well.
Aku Juhtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Talentti.
Juhtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Juhtanen throws a shot from downtown. Talentti moves away and avoids it.
Talentti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Juhtanen counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juhtanen scores with a sloppy right hand. Talentti should have avoided that one.
Juhtanen misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Juhtanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommi Talentti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Juhtanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Juhtanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Talentti blocks a head kick by Juhtanen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Talentti.
Left hook, right uppercut from Juhtanen.
Talentti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juhtanen misses with a few strikes there.
Juhtanen loads up on a big right hand but Talentti slips the punch.
Juhtanen misses with a wild body shot.
Aku Juhtanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Talentti has a takedown stuffed.
Juhtanen throws a push kick but Talentti slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juhtanen throws out a powerful jab.
Juhtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juhtanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juhtanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Talentti is just out of range.
Juhtanen lands with a hook. Talentti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Juhtanen throws a nice looking combination but Talentti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Juhtanen as Talentti shoots in.
Aku Juhtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Talentti.
Horrible takedown by Talentti or perhaps it was just good defense by Juhtanen which made him look bad.
Talentti checks a leg kick.
Juhtanen throws a hook but Talentti blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Juhtanen enables Talentti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Juhtanen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Juhtanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Talentti.
Talentti is looking to work some ground and pound but Juhtanen has wrist control.
Juhtanen is looking to sweep but instead, Talentti has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Juhtanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juhtanen wants to get back to his feet but Talentti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talentti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Talentti is trying to work for a kimura but Juhtanen is defending well.
Juhtanen kicks Talentti off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talentti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the liver by Juhtanen. Beautiful body shot.
Juhtanen leaves Talentti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Talentti defending well as Juhtanen loads up on a big left hand.
Talentti dives in and grabs Juhtanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juhtanen pushes down on Talentti's head and hops out.
Talentti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Juhtanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juhtanen jabs Talentti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Talentti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Juhtanen sprawls well. Juhtanen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Talentti gets slowly back to his feet.
Talentti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Juhtanen.
Talentti shoots in but Juhtanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Juhtanen throws a shot from downtown. Talentti moves away and avoids it.
Talentti walks into a stiff left hand from Juhtanen.
Juhtanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Talentti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juhtanen swivels and escapes.
A lazy left from Juhtanen finds it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juhtanen swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juhtanen lands with a nice combination. Talentti backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aku Juhtanen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Juhtanen 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aku Juhtanen!
Aku Juhtanen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joonas Muikku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muikku comes to the cage accompanied by Ruudolf - Leijonakuningaslaulu. 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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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonas Muikku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy West!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Muikku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muikku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
West throws out a loose jab but Muikku uses good head movement to avoid it.
West avoids a kick to the body.
West on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muikku. Muikku obviously looking to wear him down.
Muikku is looking to land body kicks.
Muikku thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on West if he has to take too many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muikku.
Muikku takes one to the side of the head.
Joonas Muikku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muikku lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West throws a jab when Muikku was well out of range.
Muikku scores with a jab to the body.
Muikku is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West throws a leg kick
and Muikku counters with a good low kick that West was not able to check.
West checks a leg kick.
Muikku lands a lovely overhand right.
Muikku tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West misses with a right hand
and Muikku counters with a stiff right hand.
West scores with a hook.
Muikku throws a low kick but West moves out of range easily.
Muikku throws a push kick but West slaps the foot to one side.
Muikku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from West misses.
Muikku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Muikku, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West looks to land a right hand but Muikku moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Muikku.
West is rocked!
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Muikku is just out of range.
West with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Muikku to score with a decent uppercut.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Muikku finish him?
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muikku.
Muikku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muikku throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by West.
Muikku lunges at West with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by West's hand.
Muikku is looking to slow West down with leg kicks.
West throws a solid leg kick but Muikku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at West.
Muikku throws a leg kick which misses West's front leg but catches the back leg as West tries to avoid it.
Muikku thows a body kick. West tries to catch it but that hurt him.
West throws a lazy uppercut
and Muikku counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muikku lands a nice leg kick that just misses West's sensitive parts.
Jab by Muikku.
West is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Muikku is looking to slow West down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muikku.
Muikku tries a low kick but West avoids it.
West takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Muikku throws a nice outside leg kick.
West looks gassed!
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Muikku counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muikku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muikku throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muikku.
Muikku misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muikku lands with a kick to the ribs.
Muikku connects with an inside leg kick.
Muikku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Muikku slips under a jab from West.
An inside leg kick lands from Muikku.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muikku. That's going to slow West down.
Muikku explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
West takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muikku connects with a right hand. West shakes it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muikku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muikku connects with a leg kick. West looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Muikku scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Muikku dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Muikku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Muikku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
Muikku misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! West crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Muikku - the referee stops the clock and West gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Muikku. West manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Muikku drops West with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but West looks back up at him and smiles so Muikku waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muikku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though.
West throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Muikku scores with a counter punch that sends West to the canvas! Muikku smells blood - he's punishing West with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! West has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joonas Muikku!
Joonas Muikku took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I fear no man. I will fight whoever boss decides to put against me, but i promise you, i will get my revenge and beat that boring, leg humping Jango Fett in the future. I dont care if i have to beat one, two or ten guys to get my rematch, but i will get that rematch. I hate that guy.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaheli Sonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teemu Yumma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonni comes to the cage accompanied by Chica. Yumma is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Poison. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
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179 lbs
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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, Kaheli Sonni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teemu Yumma!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yumma takes a swing at Sonni's ribcage but misses.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Yumma is just out of range.
Yumma misses with a hook.
Sonni loads up on a big right hand but Yumma slips the punch.
Yumma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sonni stuffs the takedown.
Sonni scores with a jab. Yumma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yumma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sonni throws a hook but Yumma blocks it.
Yumma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sonni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yumma throws out the jab.
Sonni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yumma is out of range and Sonni settles back down.
Yumma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sonni as he avoids it easily.
Kaheli Sonni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teemu Yumma.
Sonni misses the shot to the body.
Sonni wants to slow Yumma down by chopping away at his legs.
Sonni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yumma darts in and clinches Sonni up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yumma throws a leg kick but Sonni sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yumma slips a straight right by Sonni.
Yumma staying out of range there.
Sonni tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yumma is able to avoid easily.
Yumma moves out of range of the body kick.
Yumma is looking to clinch.
Yumma closes the distance and clinches.
Yumma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sonni misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yumma.
Yumma has Sonni pressed against the cage, preventing Sonni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sonni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yumma has Sonni pressed against the cage.
Yumma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sonni has him pressed against the cage.
Sonni dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sonni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Yumma or perhaps it was just good defense by Sonni which made him look bad.
Yumma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yumma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yumma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sonni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yumma shoots in but no luck this time.
Yumma staying out of range there.
Yumma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonni's hands.
Sonni thows a body shot but no joy.
Sonni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yumma throws a low kick, looking for Sonni's leg but Sonni calmly moves out of range.
Sonni throws a leg kick which misses Yumma's front leg but catches the back leg as Yumma tries to avoid it.
Teemu Yumma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumma looks to land a combination but Sonni avoids it well.
A jab from Sonni misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yumma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonni.
Yumma misses with a straight left.
Yumma throws the left hand but Sonni avoids the punch easily.
Yumma feints and then cracks Sonni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sonni down.
Sonni looks for the body kick but Yumma saw that one coming.
Yumma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Yumma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sonni is out of range.
Sonni blocks a head kick by Yumma.
Yumma throws a head kick but Sonni moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Sonni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaheli Sonni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yumma closes the distance and clinches.
Sonni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sonni throws a body punch but Yumma moves out of range.
Yumma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yumma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sonni is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yumma.
Yumma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yumma wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yumma.
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!
Sonni throws a leg kick but Yumma checks it.
Sonni is looking to score with low kicks.
Yumma avoids the body shot from Sonni.
Yumma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sonni swings for the body but Yumma moves out of range.
Yumma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sonni creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yumma's defenses.
It looks like Teemu Yumma has been cut.
Yumma creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yumma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yumma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yumma breaks from the clinch.
Sonni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Yumma is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teemu Yumma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teemu Yumma's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yumma.
Yumma tries to clinch up.
Sonni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yumma's sensitive parts.
Yumma lands a head shot.
Yumma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yumma misses with a looping left.
Sonni motions for Yumma to come forward. Sonni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sonni throws a wild body kick that Yumma sees coming a mile off.
Sonni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yumma. That did some damage!
Yumma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sonni throws a leg kick but Yumma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yumma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sonni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sonni throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sonni.
Yumma blocks a jab.
Sonni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni throws a chopping leg kick but Yumma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sonni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yumma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yumma throws a leg kick
and Sonni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sonni.
Yumma moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonni scores with a body shot.
A jab from Sonni misses.
Yumma gets a clinch.
Sonni lands an uppercut.
Yumma stalling in the clinch but Sonni improves position.
Yumma blocks the elbow strike.
Yumma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sonni misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yumma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yumma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yumma can't break the clinch.
Sonni throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sonni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yumma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sonni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonni throws a chopping leg kick but Yumma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yumma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonni misses with a body shot.
Yumma tries to clinch up.
Sonni jabs at Yumma's body.
Sonni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sonni misses the jab.
Sonni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yumma.
Sonni thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni throws a leg kick but Yumma checks it.
Yumma fails with a takedown attempt.
Yumma is looking to clinch.
Yumma throws a leg kick but Sonni moved away.
The fighters circling - Sonni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonni avoids the head kick by Yumma.
Yumma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonni misses with a hook. Yumma ducked under it nicely.
Yumma delivers a nice body kick.
Sonni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yumma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaheli Sonni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teemu Yumma.
Yumma defending well as Sonni loads up on a big left hand.
Yumma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sonni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sonni throws a jab but it's blocked by Yumma.
Yumma avoids the body shot from Sonni.
Sonni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yumma manages to avoid it.
Yumma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Yumma is just out of range.
Sonni misses with a head kick.
Yumma takes one on the button.
Sonni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yumma avoids the body shot from Sonni.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Sonni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yumma throws a lazy right hand but Sonni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yumma fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yumma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yumma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sonni sprawls well initially but Yumma persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yumma postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sonni to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaheli Sonni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Teemu Yumma's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sonni avoids the head kick by Yumma.
Yumma misses with a head kick.
Yumma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Yumma as he connects with a hook.
Yumma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yumma tries a head kick but it misses.
Yumma moves away from the strike by Sonni.
Yumma staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sonni. That's going to slow Yumma down.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonni misses the target.
Sonni throws a hook but Yumma blocks it.
Yumma throws a head kick that misses.
Sonni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yumma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sonni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yumma scrambles back to his feet.
Yumma defending well as Sonni loads up on a big left hand.
Sonni is looking to chop away at Yumma's legs.
Yumma blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yumma throws a body punch but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni looks to land a right hand but Yumma moved out of range.
Yumma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sonni is out of range.
Sonni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yumma checks it well.
Yumma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sonni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yumma.
Sonni misses with a wild body shot.
Sonni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yumma tries to clinch up but Sonni circles away and keeps his distance.
Yumma has Sonni up against the cage in a clinch.
Sonni breaks the clinch.
Sonni throws a leg kick which misses Yumma's front leg but catches the back leg as Yumma tries to avoid it.
Sonni thows a body kick. Yumma tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yumma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sonni throws a shot from downtown. Yumma moves away and avoids it.
Sonni jabs Yumma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sonni tries to keep at a distance but Yumma has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yumma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sonni manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Sonni. That snapped Yumma's head back.
Sonni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Yumma is just out of range.
Yumma doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonni circles away.
A head kick misses from Yumma.
Yumma throws a front kick aimed at Sonni's knee but Sonni avoids it well.
Sonni misses with an uppercut. Yumma saw that one coming.
Sonni pushes Yumma away with a front kick.
Yumma tries to clinch up.
Sonni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Yumma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yumma misses with a leg kick.
Sonni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yumma lands with a nice body kick.
Sonni throws out a powerful jab.
Sonni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sonni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yumma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yumma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sonni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sonni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yumma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonni misses with an uppercut. Yumma saw that one coming.
Yumma slips a jab from Sonni.
Yumma ducks under a wild hook from Sonni.
Sonni explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sonni avoids the head kick by Yumma.
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!
Yumma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Yumma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sonni throws a front kick aimed at Yumma's knee but Yumma avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Sonni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yumma dives in and grabs Sonni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sonni pushes down on Yumma's head and hops out.
Kaheli Sonni is winning the standup battle so far.
Yumma throws a head kick that misses.
Sonni misses with a hook. Yumma ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Yumma.
Sonni lands a leg kick that knocks Yumma off balance momentarily.
Yumma blocks the body kick.
Sonni misses with a hook. Yumma ducked under it nicely.
Sonni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yumma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonni defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yumma.
Sonni thows a body shot but no joy.
Sonni throws a leg kick which misses Yumma's front leg but catches the back leg as Yumma tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sonni thows a body shot but no joy.
Yumma swings for the body but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaheli Sonni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sonni 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaheli Sonni!
A relieved looking Kaheli Sonni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pyry Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Heinola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkele kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Perkele . Markus Heinola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pyry Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markus Heinola!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heinola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Heinola throws a lazy right hand but Perkele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heinola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heinola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heinola throws a head kick that half lands.
Heinola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heinola with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heinola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perkele slips a jab and a cross from Heinola.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Markus Heinola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heinola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A cross from Perkele lands.
Heinola misses with an uppercut. Perkele saw that one coming.
Perkele motions for Heinola to come forward. Perkele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heinola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heinola misses with a kick to the body.
Perkele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Heinola.
Perkele blocks a head kick by Heinola.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heinola.
Heinola throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele throws a front kick aimed at Heinola's knee but Heinola avoids it well.
Heinola misses with the combination.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Heinola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele with a hook.
Perkele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perkele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heinola. That did some damage!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Heinola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Perkele - the referee stops the clock and Heinola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Perkele. Heinola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Heinola looks gassed!
Perkele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heinola missing with a left hand there. Perkele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perkele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perkele connects with a leg kick. Heinola looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Heinola.
Perkele is looking to clinch.
Perkele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heinola is rocked!
Perkele throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Heinola crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pyry Perkele!
Pyry Perkele made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Any Sponsors out there!!Perkele!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gomi Bakanori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasara Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bakanori comes to the cage accompanied by Robinson. On his way into the cage it seems that Gomi Bakanori has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gomi Bakanori seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gomi Bakanori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasara Hai!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hai tries to sprawl but Bakanori drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bakanori preventing the sweep.
Hai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bakanori looking to pass the guard.
Hai 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.
Hai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakanori.
Hai is looking for a triangle but Bakanori pushes his legs off easily.
Hai trying to keep a closed guard but Bakanori is proving a slippery customer.
Bakanori working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bakanori throwing strikes from guard but Hai blocks nicely.
Bakanori has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hai is looking to sinch up a triangle. Bakanori throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hai's body to avoid the submission. Hai has instead reached around Bakanori's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hai arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vasara Hai!
Vasara Hai decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joonas Mustonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos has chosen Sugar We Going Down as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Juan Dos Santos was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonas Mustonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Dos Santos !
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Mustonen. Beautiful body shot.
Mustonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Santos .
Mustonen scores with a nice right hand.
Mustonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mustonen tries to bum rush Dos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Mustonen.
Mustonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Mustonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mustonen manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Mustonen's guard.
Mustonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dos Santos defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mustonen's guard.
Mustonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mustonen.
Mustonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Mustonen, not yet.
Mustonen managing to control the position.
Dos Santos has gone for a leg lock! Mustonen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dos Santos 's guard.
Dos Santos has his foot on Mustonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mustonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Dos Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Mustonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mustonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dos Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mustonen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen wants to pass to mount but Dos Santos is defending the position.
Mustonen is looking for a kimura but Dos Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mustonen to get the leverage.
Mustonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Santos is just riding it out for now. Mustonen eventually gives up the hold.
Mustonen is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dos Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mustonen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mustonen wants to free his trapped foot but Dos Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mustonen is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dos Santos is staying active underneath Mustonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Santos is just riding it out for now. Mustonen eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Mustonen dominated that round.
That's time! Mustonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mustonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dos Santos .
Mustonen has Dos Santos pressed against the cage.
Mustonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mustonen is defending well.
Mustonen manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mustonen.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Mustonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mustonen looks to throw a body kick
and Dos Santos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mustonen is looking to improve his position.
Dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mustonen sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mustonen.
Mustonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mustonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dos Santos won't allow Mustonen to pass to mount.
Mustonen is trying to work for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Mustonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dos Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Joonas Mustonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mustonen is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen prevents Dos Santos from improving his position.
Mustonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dos Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Mustonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dos Santos tries to get to full guard but Mustonen has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mustonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mustonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dos Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Mustonen stalling away here and it's allowed Dos Santos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mustonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mustonen is trying to work for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mustonen pulls his head out easily.
Mustonen 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dos Santos .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Mustonen 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!
Mustonen looks to land a combination but Dos Santos avoids it well.
Mustonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mustonen moves into range and clinches up with Dos Santos .
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mustonen digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos 's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mustonen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mustonen stops a takedown attempt from Dos Santos .
Mustonen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mustonen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Dos Santos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mustonen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mustonen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mustonen!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustonen trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mustonen swings around for an armbar but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mustonen's guard.
Mustonen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dos Santos !
Mustonen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dos Santos is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dos Santos and Mustonen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen tries to advance to mount but Dos Santos denies him.
Mustonen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dos Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dos Santos tries to bench press Mustonen off him but Mustonen keeps the position.
Mustonen controls the position from side control.
Mustonen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dos Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to buck Mustonen off but Mustonen is having none of it.
Mustonen tries for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos is not content to let Mustonen control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mustonen looking to control but instead Dos Santos has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mustonen stalling.
Juan Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mustonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dos Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mustonen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joonas Mustonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mustonen 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joonas Mustonen!
Joonas Mustonen made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnSubs in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Werkka Easterlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rambo Kalervo Kukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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191 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Werkka Easterlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rambo Kalervo Kukkonen!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukkonen misses with a double jab.
Kukkonen throws a hook but Easterlund blocks it.
Kukkonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kukkonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Easterlund looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kukkonen shoots in for a takedown but Easterlund shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kukkonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Easterlund was well out of range. Poor timing from Kukkonen.
Easterlund moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kukkonen misses with a body shot.
Kukkonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Easterlund.
Easterlund keeps the fight on the outside.
Kukkonen digs a good body shot into Easterlund's ribs.
Easterlund wants to clinch but Kukkonen slips to the side
and Kukkonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Werkka Easterlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kukkonen tried to score with a low kick but Easterlund checks it.
Kukkonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Easterlund blocks the low kick.
Kukkonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Easterlund circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kukkonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kukkonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Easterlund.
Easterlund darts in and clinches Kukkonen up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kukkonen.
Easterlund presses Kukkonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Easterlund misses with the head strike.
Easterlund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kukkonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Easterlund tries to bum rush Kukkonen with a series of wild strikes but Kukkonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kukkonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Easterlund.
Kukkonen looks to land a left hand but Easterlund moved out of range nicely.
Kukkonen throws a lazy right hand but Easterlund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kukkonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Easterlund lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Easterlund misses with a wild body shot.
Easterlund lands with a right hand.
Easterlund darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Easterlund lands with a nice combination. Kukkonen backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukkonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kukkonen pushes down on Easterlund's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kukkonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easterlund trying to control from the bottom.
Kukkonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kukkonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kukkonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukkonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kukkonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kukkonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kukkonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Easterlund is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Easterlund knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kukkonen on the ground.
Easterlund keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kukkonen with the ground and pound but Easterlund uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Easterlund will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kukkonen pushes down on Easterlund's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukkonen tries to pass to full mount but Easterlund defends it.
Kukkonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Easterlund defending well though.
Easterlund regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kukkonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kukkonen trying to control but Easterlund is working from the bottom.
Kukkonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Easterlund has wrist control.
Easterlund wants to stand and escape but Kukkonen is having none of it.
Kukkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Easterlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kukkonen advances position into side control!
Kukkonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Easterlund keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Easterlund is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kukkonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Easterlund has one foot on Kukkonen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Easterlund throws a body punch but Kukkonen moves out of range.
Easterlund tries to clinch but Kukkonen is having none of it.
Kukkonen throws a looping overhand right but Easterlund ducks down to avoid it.
Kukkonen misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kukkonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Easterlund moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Easterlund defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kukkonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Easterlund. Kukkonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Easterlund keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kukkonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Easterlund.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rambo Kalervo Kukkonen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kukkonen slips under a jab from Easterlund.
Easterlund lands with a cross.
Easterlund tries to clinch there but Kukkonen circles away.
Kukkonen tries to clinch but Easterlund moves out of range.
Easterlund wants to clinch up but Kukkonen keeps it at a distance.
Kukkonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Easterlund misses its intended target.
Easterlund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Easterlund is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kukkonen is defended easily by Easterlund.
Easterlund avoids the body shot from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kukkonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Werkka Easterlund is winning the standup battle so far.
Easterlund scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukkonen ducks under a wild hook from Easterlund.
Kukkonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Easterlund scores with a one two! Kukkonen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kukkonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Easterlund ducks under a wild hook from Kukkonen.
Werkka Easterlund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kukkonen misses the shot to the body.
Kukkonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Easterlund should have avoided that one.
Easterlund swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Easterlund lands a head shot.
Kukkonen defending well as Easterlund loads up on a big left hand.
Easterlund scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kukkonen is rocked!
Kukkonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Easterlund rather than just go for the knockout.
Easterlund ducks under a wild hook from Kukkonen.
Kukkonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Easterlund finish him?
Easterlund scores with a hook to the body. Kukkonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Easterlund is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Easterlund circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kukkonen to the canvas! Kukkonen doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Easterlund keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Werkka Easterlund!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniels comes to the cage accompanied by Tubthumping by Chumbawamba. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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138 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shazaam McDaniels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Olson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Olson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Olson fails with the takedown
letting McDaniels counter with a right hand.
Olson dodges the punch combination from McDaniels.
Olson throws a lazy uppercut
and McDaniels counters with a one-two to the body.
Olson misses with a hook
and McDaniels counters with a series of strikes. Olson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Olson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDaniels circles away.
McDaniels shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Olson eats them both and turns towards McDaniels to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McDaniels scores with a shot to the body.
Olson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDaniels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shazaam McDaniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Olson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson fails to land the takedown.
Olson lands a jab.
Olson misses with a right hand
and McDaniels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDaniels misses with a series of wild punches.
Olson fails with the takedown.
Olson shoots for a takedown but McDaniels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDaniels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDaniels really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck for Olson with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson slips a jab and a cross from McDaniels.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Olson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDaniels has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDaniels and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hans Olson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDaniels dodges the punch combination from Olson.
Olson throws a right hand that misses
and McDaniels counters with a left and a right that stings Olson.
McDaniels moves out of range of the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDaniels checks a leg kick.
Olson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDaniels.
Olson fails with the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from McDaniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDaniels counters with a straight right hand.
McDaniels checks a low kick from Olson.
McDaniels checks a leg kick.
Olson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Olson throws a lazy uppercut
and Olson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shazaam McDaniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olson. McDaniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDaniels is working the combinations to good effect here.
McDaniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Olson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels moves out of range of the strikes.
Olson misses with a right hand
and McDaniels counters with a left and a right that stings Olson.
Olson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDaniels but McDaniels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McDaniels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Olson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olson shoots for a double leg takedown but McDaniels sprawls well. He's pushed Olson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McDaniels throws a series of punches but Olson moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDaniels throws a series of punches but Olson moves out of range.
Olson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Olson tries to score with a low kick but McDaniels moves his leg out of the way.
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 Shazaam McDaniels will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Olson misses with a hook to the body
and McDaniels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Olson throws a lazy uppercut
and Olson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Olson throws a looping overhand right but McDaniels ducks down to avoid it.
McDaniels's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDaniels duly obliges.
Olson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDaniels checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Olson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDaniels is out of range.
Olson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Olson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Olson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Olson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels lands a jab to the head.
Shazaam McDaniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDaniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDaniels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice sprawl there from McDaniels as Olson shoots in.
Olson tries for a takedown but McDaniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shazaam McDaniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Olson.
Olson takes one to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Olson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDaniels has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDaniels and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Olson fails with a takedown attempt.
Olson is breathing heavily.
Olson loads up on a big right hand but McDaniels slips the punch.
Olson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels throws a right and a left that Olson avoids nicely.
Nice straight punches there by McDaniels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDaniels.
McDaniels connects with a body shot that sends Olson's belly button to the back.
Olson misses with a leg kick
and McDaniels counters with a two punch combo.
Olson misses with a double jab.
McDaniels misses with a two punch combination.
Olson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Olson does no damage.
Olson swings widly with a right hand
enabling McDaniels to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels thuds a left hand into Olson's body.
McDaniels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Olson tries to land a leg kick but McDaniels saw it coming and moves away.
Olson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Olson misses with an uppercut
and McDaniels counters with a left and a right that stings Olson.
Olson swings widly with a right hand
and McDaniels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDaniels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Olson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Olson misses with a lunging right hand
and McDaniels counters with a nice body shot.
McDaniels takes one on the button.
Olson misses with a hook
and Olson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDaniels stuffs the takedown attempt from Olson. Olson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson ducks right into an uppercut from McDaniels.
McDaniels throws a series of strikes that have Olson backpedaling.
Olson misses with a hook
and McDaniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDaniels leaves Olson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Olson throws a hook but McDaniels blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olson slips a jab and a cross from McDaniels.
Olson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDaniels finds it's way round the side to connect with Olson's head.
Nice sprawl there from McDaniels as Olson shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shazaam McDaniels dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McDaniels smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Olson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Olson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling McDaniels to counter with a crisp jab.
Olson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDaniels lands a jab to Olson's midsection.
Olson tries a head kick but it misses.
Olson swings widly with a right hand
and McDaniels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Olson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDaniels tries to avoid it but Olson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDaniels to the ground. McDaniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Olson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shazaam McDaniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Olson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDaniels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olson thinking.
Olson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDaniels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDaniels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Olson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Olson throws a lazy uppercut
and McDaniels counters with a one-two to the body.
Olson shoots and misses
enabling McDaniels to counter with a crisp jab.
Shazaam McDaniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Olson.
McDaniels lands a two punch combo.
Olson misses with a lunging right hand
and Olson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDaniels lands a nice shot to the body.
Olson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Olson is trying desperately to land a takedown but McDaniels is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Olson.
Olson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Olson prevents McDaniels from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olson tries to score with some ground and pound. McDaniels controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McDaniels tries to escape but Olson is in control.
McDaniels bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Olson throws a hook but McDaniels avoids it easily.
Olson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Olson misses with a right hand
and McDaniels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olson thinking.
Nice straight punches there by McDaniels. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDaniels.
Olson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDaniels counters with a series of strikes. Olson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Olson missing with a left hand there. McDaniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olson throws a right hand that misses
and McDaniels counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDaniels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olson.
Olson misses with a left hand
and McDaniels counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Olson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDaniels kicks Olson off and gets back to his feet.
Jab from McDaniels.
McDaniels scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson throws a leg kick but McDaniels checks it.
Olson lands a head shot.
McDaniels avoids the body shot from Olson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olson lands a nice shot that snaps McDaniels's head back.
Olson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Olson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDaniels as he jumps to the side.
Olson misses with an uppercut
and McDaniels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olson misses with a hook
and McDaniels counters with a stiff right hand.
Olson throws an off balance right hand
and McDaniels counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as McDaniels lands an impressive looking overhand right. Olson doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shazaam McDaniels clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Olson throws a right hand that misses
and McDaniels counters with a left and a right that stings Olson.
Olson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Olson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDaniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Olson throws a head kick but McDaniels moves out of range.
Olson misses with a left hand
and McDaniels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olson lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDaniels's sensitive parts.
Olson throws a poor cross that misses
and McDaniels counters with a left and a right that stings Olson.
McDaniels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olson doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson swings widly with a right hand
and McDaniels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDaniels clobbers Olson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Olson shoots in but no luck this time.
Olson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sloppy strikes from McDaniels. Those never looked like landing.
Olson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDaniels counters with a nice body shot.
McDaniels scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McDaniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDaniels lands with a nice combination. Olson backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson throws a hook but McDaniels avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Olson.
Olson shoots and misses
and McDaniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shazaam McDaniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Olson.
Olson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Olson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDaniels sprawls well. McDaniels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olson gets slowly back to his feet.
McDaniels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Olson throws a lazy uppercut
and McDaniels counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson misses with a jab to the body
enabling McDaniels to counter with a crisp jab.
Olson misses with a looping left.
McDaniels with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Olson to score with a decent uppercut.
McDaniels throws a one two combo.
Olson misses with a left hand
and McDaniels counters with a nice body shot.
McDaniels lands a glancing blow to the side of Olson's head.
McDaniels looks to land a combination but Olson avoids it well.
Olson throws a solid leg kick but McDaniels takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Olson.
McDaniels lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Olson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDaniels to the ground. Olson is now in McDaniels's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Olson misses with a hook
and McDaniels counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDaniels circles away.
McDaniels lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McDaniels throws a combination. Olson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McDaniels digs a good body shot into Olson's ribs.
Olson throws a hook but McDaniels avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDaniels checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDaniels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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 Shazaam McDaniels 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!
Olson misses with a takedown attempt
and McDaniels counters with a right hand to the body.
Olson throws an off balance right hand
and McDaniels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Olson misses with a takedown attempt - McDaniels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McDaniels connects with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from McDaniels.
Olson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Olson connects with the punch.
McDaniels works over Olson's head and body with a nice combination.
Olson fails with the takedown.
Shazaam McDaniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Olson.
Olson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson misses with a hook
and McDaniels counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Olson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McDaniels.
Olson misses with a takedown
and McDaniels counters with a two punch combo.
Olson misses with an uppercut
and McDaniels counters with a left to the body.
McDaniels cracks Olson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Olson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDaniels as he avoids it easily.
Olson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDaniels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olson doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson throws an off balance right hand
and McDaniels counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Olson throws a head kick that misses.
McDaniels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDaniels wants it to stay on the feet.
Olson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDaniels works the jab nicely.
McDaniels connects with a body shot that sends Olson's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from McDaniels.
McDaniels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDaniels wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from McDaniels. Those never looked like landing.
Olson wants to land a leg kick but McDaniels is out of range.
Olson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Olson misses with a right hand
and McDaniels counters with a left and a right that stings Olson.
Olson misses with an uppercut
and McDaniels counters with a straight right hand.
Olson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Olson swings widly with a right hand
and McDaniels counters with a series of strikes. Olson will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDaniels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shazaam McDaniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hans Olson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olson tries for a takedown but McDaniels circles away easily
and McDaniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting McDaniels counter with a right hand.
McDaniels misses with a two punch combination.
Olson dives in and grabs McDaniels's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDaniels pushes down on Olson's head and hops out.
Olson misses with a left hand
and McDaniels counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olson walks into a left hand.
Olson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDaniels as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shazaam McDaniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDaniels, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:47
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shazaam McDaniels!
Shazaam McDaniels retains his bantamweight title!
After the big win, Shazaam McDaniels made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Outkast Clothing Line and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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