 |
CEC 238 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mingan Napayshni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
26
220 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
|
195 cm
30
217 lbs
9 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mingan Napayshni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Country!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napayshni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Country.
Country closes the distance and clinches up with Napayshni, looking for a takedown. Country pushes Napayshni against the cage but Napayshni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Country. Napayshni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Napayshni. Those never looked like landing.
Napayshni throws a jab when Country was well out of range.
Country waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Napayshni.
Country uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Country moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Country shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Country was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Country sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Napayshni wants to control but Country is having none of it.
Napayshni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Country on the ground.
Country throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Country prevents Napayshni from getting the reversal.
Country looking to finish Napayshni with some ground and pound. This is bad for Napayshni!
Country trying to control but Napayshni is having none of it.
Country sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Country looking to control but Napayshni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Country looking to secure an arm triangle but Napayshni defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napayshni wants to try and get back to his feet.
Country working for a guillotine from mount but Napayshni is in no mood to give up.
Napayshni is looking to get to half guard.
Napayshni is bucking up trying to escape but Country cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Country can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Napayshni is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Country might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
A nice elbow there by Country.
Country landing strikes, looking to finish!
Country controlling from mount.
Country throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Napayshni because Country loaded up on that one.
Country tries to control but Napayshni wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Country looking to finish Napayshni with some ground and pound. This is bad for Napayshni!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Napayshni can't escape the position.
Country looking to control but Napayshni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Country takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Roy Country hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Napayshni misses with a hook. Country ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Country dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Country blocks a jab.
Napayshni lands a head kick!
Napayshni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Napayshni throws an off balance right hand
and Country counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Country thows a body shot but no joy.
Napayshni misses with a looping right.
Napayshni tries a low kick but Country avoids it.
Napayshni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Napayshni takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Napayshni throws a head kick that half lands.
Napayshni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Napayshni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mingan Napayshni is winning the standup battle so far.
Country fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napayshni throws a front kick that sends Country stumbling back into the cage.
Napayshni keeps Country at a distance using the push kick.
Napayshni throws a lazy right hand but Country sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Napayshni scores with a punch to the head.
Napayshni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Napayshni stuffs the takedown attempt from Country. Country gets slowly back to his feet.
Napayshni misses with a looping right.
Napayshni wants to clinch up but Country keeps it at a distance.
Napayshni throws out a leg kick but Country moves out of range and Napayshni only half commits.
Nice body punch from Country.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Country defending well as Napayshni loads up on a big left hand.
Napayshni catches Country with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Country throws a good cross that connects.
Mingan Napayshni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Napayshni lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Napayshni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Country to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Napayshni misses.
Napayshni misses with a straight right.
Napayshni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Country counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Napayshni loads up on a big right hand but Country slips the punch.
Napayshni defending well as Country loads up on a big left hand.
Country keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Napayshni tries a head kick but it misses.
Country has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Napayshni.
Mingan Napayshni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Country.
Napayshni managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Country.
Country has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Country tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Country slows the pace down.
Napayshni regains half guard there - taking advantage of Country's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napayshni won't allow Country to pass to mount.
Country trying to control from Napayshni's half guard. Napayshni has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Country trying to control but Napayshni is working from the bottom.
Napayshni can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Country controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Country wants to pass the guard but Napayshni is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Country trying to control but Napayshni is working from the bottom.
Country postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mingan Napayshni will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Napayshni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Country makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Country drops his hands momentarily and Napayshni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Country misses.
Country swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Napayshni.
That kick from Napayshni tenderised Country's leg. Country is trying to keep his angry face on.
Country misses with a hook. Napayshni ducked under it nicely.
Country slips under a jab.
Country takes a swing at Napayshni's ribcage but misses.
Napayshni throws an overhand right that lands on Country's shoulder, as Country tries to avoid the shot.
Country staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Country misses its intended target.
Napayshni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Napayshni connects with a body shot that sends Country's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Country moves out of range as Napayshni strikes.
Country bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Napayshni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Country shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Napayshni pinned against the cage. Napayshni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big left from Napayshni misses.
Country lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Napayshni scores with a kick to the midsection.
Napayshni missing with a left hand there. Country was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Country ducks under a wild hook from Napayshni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napayshni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Country loads up on a big right hand but Napayshni slips the punch.
Country looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Country throws the left hand but Napayshni avoids the punch easily.
Napayshni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Country's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Napayshni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Country scrambles back to his feet.
Country ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Napayshni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Country counters with a stiff right hand.
Country checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Country is defended easily by Napayshni.
Country misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mingan Napayshni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Country.
Country throws a jab when Napayshni was well out of range.
Country scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Napayshni misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Napayshni.
Napayshni scores with a jab to the head.
Napayshni uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Napayshni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Napayshni throws a lazy uppercut
and Country counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Napayshni looks to land a body kick but Country moved away.
Country cracks a nice hook into Napayshni's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napayshni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Napayshni misses.
Napayshni misses with a right hand
and Country counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Country lands with a shot to the body.
Jab by Country.
Napayshni misses with a hook
and Country counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Napayshni misses with a looping right.
Country drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Country sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roy Country.
I think Country has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
82% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chumbawamba - English Rebel Songs. This should be fireworks!
 |
|
 |
| 192 cm
25
205 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
|
190 cm
31
217 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob White!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregory scores with a jab to the head.
Gregory closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into White's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
White 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.
White is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
White misses with a punch to the body.
White working aggressively here.
White working aggressively here.
Good body shot from White.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from White.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gregory's elbow.
Gregory misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from White.
White tries to stall but Gregory uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Gregory controls his hands.
White misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gregory.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gregory prevents a body shot from White.
Gregory blocks a body shot from White.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from White.
White misses with some punches.
White working aggressively here.
Gregory lands a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
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!
Gregory is looking for a takedown.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gregory has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries to work over Gregory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gregory prevents a body shot from White.
White misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregory.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White tries to throw a body punch but Gregory avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White lands a right hand.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gregory has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but White regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregory trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory preventing the sweep.
Gregory tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
White is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gregory looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Paul Gregory just wasn't active enough.
Gregory misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands with a shot to the body.
Gregory moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
Gregory moves into range and clinches up with White.
Gregory blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
White misses with the head strike.
Gregory blocks an uppercut.
Gregory drops down looking for an ankle pick but White pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by White.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gregory walks into a jab.
Bob White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Gregory.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob White dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
White takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Gregory does a little dance to reset his feet.
White misses the shot to the body.
White connects with a jab.
Gregory shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gregory's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregory fails with an attempt to clinch.
White scores with a jab. Gregory acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gregory checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gregory shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by White there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
White will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gregory on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
White lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gregory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gregory takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White lands a body shot.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
White cracks Gregory with an open hand slap.
White scores with a body shot.
White lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Gregory 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White swings for the body but Gregory moves out of range.
Gregory doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gregory thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gregory looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
White stuns Gregory with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gregory takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
White lands with a nice body punch.
White feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gregory sprawling to the canvas! Gregory rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can White finish him?!
Gregory is rocked!
White connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Gregory out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob White!
Bob White made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
84% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flo Wer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Yellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is My Sweet Lord by George Harrison. Tom Yellow is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
25
175 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
28
180 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Wer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Yellow!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yellow moves away from the strike by Wer.
Yellow tries a head kick but it misses.
Yellow tries a head kick but it misses.
Yellow throws a low kick but Wer moves out of range easily.
Wer cracks Yellow with a good jab.
Yellow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yellow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wer lands with a straight right. Yellow didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Yellow misses.
Wer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yellow throws a head kick that misses.
Wer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yellow.
Wer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yellow's hands.
Yellow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yellow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yellow misses with a head kick.
Yellow throws a sloppy head kick
and Wer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yellow misses with a body kick.
Yellow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yellow throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yellow ducks under a wild hook from Wer.
Wer digs a good hook to Yellow's body.
A big right from Wer misses.
Wer misses the jab.
Wer blocks the body kick.
Yellow misses with a hook. Wer ducked under it nicely.
Wer connects with a single shot there.
Yellow looks to land a left hand but Wer moved out of range nicely.
Yellow connects with the punch.
Yellow swats away the attempt to clinch by Wer.
Yellow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yellow scores with a shot to the body.
Wer is looking to slow Yellow down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wer motions for Yellow to come forward. Wer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yellow looks to land a right hand but Wer moved out of range.
Yellow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wer staying out of range there.
Wer blocks a head kick by Yellow.
Yellow swings for the body but Wer moves out of range.
Wer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Yellow.
Wer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yellow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yellow defending well as Wer loads up on a big left hand.
Wer clinches up against the cage.
Yellow swings wildly with an uppercut but Wer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yellow pushes Wer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wer blocks an uppercut.
Yellow blocks a body shot from Wer.
Yellow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yellow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wer tries to clinch up but Yellow circles away and keeps his distance.
Yellow drops his hands momentarily and Wer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wer blocks a low kick nicely.
Wer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yellow scores with a nice head shot.
Wer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wer lands with a straight right. Yellow didn't see that one coming.
Wer throws a leg kick but Yellow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yellow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wer.
Tom Yellow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yellow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yellow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yellow is looking to land body kicks.
Yellow swinging wildly here.
Yellow lands an overhand right.
Wer misses with a low kick.
Wer throws an overhand right that lands on Yellow's shoulder, as Yellow tries to avoid the shot.
Wer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yellow at a distance.
Wer throws a hook but Yellow avoids it easily.
Yellow misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wer throws a chopping leg kick but Yellow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Yellow blocks the low kick.
Yellow lands with an overhand left.
Yellow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yellow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yellow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yellow connects with the punch.
Yellow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wer.
Wer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yellow. That did some damage!
Yellow misses with a looping left.
Yellow looks to score with a jab to the body but Wer is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Yellow misses.
Wer lands a nice shot that snaps Yellow's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wer ducks under a wild hook from Yellow.
Wer just misses with a punch to the body.
Yellow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wer throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flo Wer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Tom Yellow has been cut.
Wer lands a nice looking body shot.
Yellow throws the left hand but Wer avoids the punch easily.
Wer misses with an uppercut.
Yellow checks a leg kick nicely.
Wer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yellow at a distance.
Wer throws the left hand but Yellow avoids the punch easily.
Yellow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yellow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wer misses with a low kick.
A big right from Yellow misses.
Wer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yellow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wer tries a low kick but Yellow avoids it.
A big right from Wer misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wer.
A big left from Wer misses.
Yellow blocks a jab.
Yellow throws a chopping leg kick but Wer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wer just misses with a punch to the body.
Yellow moves out of range of the body kick.
Yellow connects with a leg kick. Wer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yellow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yellow tries to clinch up but Wer circles away and keeps his distance.
Wer throws a head kick but Yellow moves out of range.
Yellow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yellow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wer finds it's way round the side to connect with Yellow's head.
Yellow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yellow punishes Wer's body with a nice straight punch.
Yellow connects with a right hand. Wer shakes it off.
Wer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yellow misses the shot to the body.
Wer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yellow misses with a hook.
Yellow throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yellow.
Yellow throws a hook to the side of Wer's head but Wer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yellow walks into a straight right hand from Wer.
Yellow looks to land a left hand but Wer moved out of range nicely.
Yellow throws a wild body kick that Wer sees coming a mile off.
Wer throws a head kick but Yellow moves out of range.
Wer throws a leg kick
and Yellow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yellow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yellow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yellow scores with a hook to the body. Wer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yellow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wer has Yellow up against the cage in a clinch.
Yellow misses with some punches.
Yellow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wer backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yellow is trying to push Wer away but Wer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yellow has had enough of the clinch but Wer keeps him there for the moment.
Yellow swings wildly with an uppercut but Wer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yellow.
Wer misses with the head strike.
Wer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yellow backwards.
Wer misses with a punch to the body.
Yellow throws a punch but it's blocked by Wer.
Yellow misses with a punch on the inside.
Yellow working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Wer.
Yellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yellow backwards.
Wer blocks an uppercut.
Wer lands a body shot.
Wer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wer blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yellow's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wer blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wer.
Yellow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yellow tries to break free but Wer pushes him back against the cage.
Wer lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wer.
Wer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yellow.
Yellow is breathing heavily.
Wer lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Wer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yellow backwards.
Wer struggles to land a body shot inside as Yellow controls his hands.
Wer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yellows head.
Yellow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wer misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yellow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wer lands a body punch.
Wer digs a right hand underneath Yellow's ribcage. Yellow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yellow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flo Wer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Yellow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wer misses with a low kick.
Wer swings for the body but Yellow moves out of range.
Yellow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yellow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wer avoids the body shot from Yellow.
Wer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yellow.
Yellow throws a body kick that misses.
Wer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yellow manages to avoid it.
Yellow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wer blocks a head kick by Yellow.
Wer throws a head kick but Yellow moves out of range.
Wer blocks a head kick by Yellow.
Yellow throws a lazy right hand but Wer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yellow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wer.
Wer throws a wild body kick that Yellow sees coming a mile off.
Yellow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wer misses with a hook. Yellow ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wer blocks a head kick by Yellow.
Wer tries to clinch up.
Wer throws a leg kick but Yellow moved away.
Yellow throws a jab but it's blocked by Wer.
Wer throws a low kick but Yellow avoids it.
A low kick from Wer misses
and Yellow counters with a body kick.
Yellow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yellow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yellow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yellow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wer throws out the jab.
Wer cracks Yellow with an open hand slap.
Wer throws a solid leg kick but Yellow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wer.
Flo Wer is winning the standup battle so far.
Yellow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wer is looking to slow Yellow down with leg kicks.
Yellow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wer.
Wer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tom Yellow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wer throws a jab when Yellow was well out of range.
Wer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Yellow.
Wer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wer.
Yellow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wer manages to avoid it.
Yellow doesn't manage to clinch there - Wer circles away.
Yellow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wer. Yellow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wer lands with a hook. Yellow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wer scores with a decent looking hook.
Wer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yellow checks it well.
Wer moves away from the strike by Yellow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wer takes the fight into the clinch.
Wer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yellow breaks from the clinch.
Wer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yellow has time to react.
Wer fakes the leg kick and cracks Yellow in the body.
Yellow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wer slips a jab from Yellow.
Yellow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yellow is rocked!
Yellow throws a head kick that misses.
Yellow is still on wobbly legs! Can Wer finish him?
Yellow tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yellow seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice uppercut there from Wer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yellow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yellow can do to turn this around?
Yellow is looking to slow Wer down with leg kicks.
Yellow throws a head kick that misses.
Wer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yellow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wer with a hook.
Yellow misses with a leg kick.
Yellow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yellow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yellow walks into a stiff left hand from Wer.
Wer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Yellow.
Wer drops Yellow with a naaaaasty hook - Yellow is in real trouble here! Wer dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flo Wer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Flo Wer made sure he mentioned GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Flashlighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flashlighter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ocoai - La Main d'Electrique kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
33
180 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
|
181 cm
32
175 lbs
30 - 17 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Flashlighter!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flashlighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kala throws a jab but it's blocked by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter cracks a nice hook into Kala's ribs.
Flashlighter tried to score with a low kick but Kala checks it.
Kala looks to land a left hand but Flashlighter moved out of range nicely.
Flashlighter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flashlighter sprawls well. Flashlighter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kala gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Kala misses.
Flashlighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kala counters with a stiff right hand.
Flashlighter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kala is out of range.
Flashlighter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Flashlighter misses with a body kick.
Flashlighter avoids the body shot from Kala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Flashlighter tries to score with a low kick but Kala moves his leg out of the way.
Flashlighter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flashlighter misses with a low kick.
Kala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Flashlighter counter with a right hand.
Kala looks to throw the jab but Flashlighter is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Flashlighter misses the target.
Kala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flashlighter lands with a hook. Kala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Flashlighter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flashlighter takes a swing at Kala's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flashlighter.
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!
Flashlighter throws a body kick that misses.
Kala takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Flashlighter cracks a nice hook into Kala's ribs.
Kala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kala throws a looping overhand right but Flashlighter ducks down to avoid it.
Kala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flashlighter swivels and escapes.
Kala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kala slips a straight right by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kala.
Flashlighter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kala.
Flashlighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala lands with an overhand left.
Flashlighter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kala's sensitive parts.
Kala moves out of range of the leg kick from Flashlighter.
Kala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flashlighter.
Kala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flashlighter in his tracks.
Kala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kala staying out of range there.
Kala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalle Kala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Flashlighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kala.
A left lands for Flashlighter.
Kala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kala throws a jab but it's blocked by Flashlighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kala misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kala looks to land a left hand but Flashlighter moved out of range nicely.
Kala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Flashlighter tries a low kick but Kala avoids it.
Kala blocks a low kick nicely.
Flashlighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kala manages to avoid it.
Kala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Flashlighter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kala had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flashlighter.
Felix Flashlighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flashlighter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kala lands a jab.
Flashlighter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Flashlighter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flashlighter throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Kala misses.
Flashlighter connects with a solid leg kick.
Kala is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kala moves out of range as Flashlighter strikes.
Kala checks a leg kick.
Flashlighter tries to work over Kala's front leg with a kick but Kala checks it.
Kala fails to land with a series of punches.
Flashlighter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flashlighter.
Kala misses the shot to the body.
Flashlighter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Kalle Kala has been cut.
Flashlighter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kala is out of range.
Flashlighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Kala.
Kala scores with a jab to the body.
Flashlighter throws the kick towards the body but Kala avoids it.
Flashlighter gets caught napping as Kala dives in and scores a takedown. Flashlighter manages to retain guard.
Kala throws an elbow that misses. Flashlighter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kala's guard. Nice move by Flashlighter!
Kala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flashlighter's guard.
Flashlighter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kala passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Flashlighter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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!
Kala trying to control the action but Flashlighter is working from the bottom.
Kala misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Flashlighter wants to control but Kala postures up.
Kala is trying to ground and pound but Flashlighter uses the momentary lack of control by Kala to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kala throwing shots but Flashlighter is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flashlighter keeping hold of Kala's head, controlling as best he can.
Kala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flashlighter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kala.
Kala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flashlighter defending well though.
Flashlighter is staying active underneath Kala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flashlighter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kala distracts Flashlighter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kala loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kala stopping the sweep attempt from Flashlighter.
Flashlighter pulls Kala in to control the position.
Kala wants to pass the guard but Flashlighter is keeping the position.
Flashlighter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kala.
Flashlighter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kala.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flashlighter is pulling down on Kala's head. It's preventing any offense from Kala, at least for the moment.
Kala throwing strikes from guard but Flashlighter blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kalle Kala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kala'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kala misses with a takedown attempt - Flashlighter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flashlighter motions for Kala to come forward. Flashlighter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flashlighter.
Felix Flashlighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flashlighter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flashlighter loads up on a big right hand but Kala slips the punch.
Kala tests Flashlighter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flashlighter is looking to slow Kala down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flashlighter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kala moves out of range of the body kick from Flashlighter.
Kala throws a lazy right hand but Flashlighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kala lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flashlighter backs up against the cage.
Kala throws a looping overhand right but Flashlighter ducks down to avoid it.
Kala swings for the body but Flashlighter moves out of range.
Flashlighter misses with a leg kick.
Flashlighter leaves Kala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Flashlighter misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kala scores with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flashlighter.
Flashlighter scores with a spinning back kick!
Flashlighter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Flashlighter misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flashlighter.
Flashlighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flashlighter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Flashlighter moves out of range as Kala strikes.
Kala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kala fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kala misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Kala.
Flashlighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Flashlighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Flashlighter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Flashlighter punishes Kala's body with a nice straight punch.
Kala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flashlighter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Flashlighter wants to land a leg kick but Kala is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kala blocks the body kick.
Kala throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Flashlighter was covering up waiting for the punch and Kala finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Flashlighter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kala is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kala throws an elbow that misses. Flashlighter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kala's guard. Nice move by Flashlighter!
Kala has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kala manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Flashlighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flashlighter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Flashlighter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Felix Flashlighter waved his t-shirt featuring PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% )'s logo in front of the cameras.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
66% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mag Ne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ne's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blå and Black - Nephew. Kulakov has chosen Lube-Shparu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
32
182 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
|
184 cm
28
186 lbs
14 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mag Ne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Kulakov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulakov throws a series of punches but Ne avoids them all with ease.
Ne lands with a nice body punch.
Kulakov misses with a looping left.
Viktor Kulakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulakov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kulakov. Ne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ne throws a leg kick but Kulakov moved away.
Donk. Ne catches Kulakov right on the button with a cross.
Ne moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Kulakov.
Kulakov misses with an uppercut.
Kulakov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Ne.
Kulakov takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulakov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kulakov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ne on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulakov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kulakov checks a leg kick.
Kulakov keeps the fight on the outside.
Ne throws an overhand right that lands on Kulakov's shoulder, as Kulakov tries to avoid the shot.
Ne misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Ne misses.
Kulakov throws a right and a left that Ne avoids nicely.
Kulakov misses with a combination
and Ne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kulakov throws a right hand that Ne ducks under and follows up with a left that Ne also avoids with ease.
Ne throws an overhand right that has Kulakov reeling! Ne follows up with more punches and Kulakov is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mag Ne!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mag Ne waved his t-shirt featuring Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsten Ostergaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stout comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Criminal. Ostergaard has chosen Bad Street, Atlanta, GA as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
29
168 lbs
20 - 16 - 0 |
|
183 cm
26
165 lbs
14 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Torsten Ostergaard!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout tries to work over Ostergaard's front leg with a kick but Ostergaard checks it.
A jab from Stout misses.
Stout tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ostergaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Stout.
Stout misses with a leg kick
and Ostergaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ostergaard misses with a body kick.
Ostergaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stout swings for the body but Ostergaard moves out of range.
Ostergaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Stout is just out of range.
Stout misses with a two punch combination.
Ostergaard connects with a right hand. Stout shakes it off.
Ostergaard connects with the punch.
Ostergaard scores with a sloppy right hand. Stout should have avoided that one.
Stout keeps Ostergaard at a distance using the push kick.
Stout swinging wildly here.
Stout misses with a lunging right hand
and Ostergaard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostergaard blocks a low kick nicely.
Ostergaard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stout takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stout throws a lazy head kick
and Ostergaard counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostergaard misses with a straight left.
Stout throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ostergaard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stout looks for the body kick but Ostergaard saw that one coming.
Ostergaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stout throws a lazy right hand but Ostergaard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ostergaard lands a head shot.
It looks like Sam Stout has been cut.
Ostergaard checks a low kick from Stout.
Ostergaard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ostergaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Stout is just out of range.
Stout throws a leg kick
and Ostergaard counters with a nice leg kick.
Ostergaard throws a leg kick but Stout moved away.
Ostergaard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ostergaard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stout throws a series of punches but Ostergaard moves out of range.
Ostergaard throws a leg kick but Stout checks it.
Stout throws an off balance right hand
and Ostergaard counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ostergaard.
Nice defenses there by Stout.
Stout needs to keep his hands up - Ostergaard had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Stout. Beautiful body shot.
Stout misses with a body shot.
Stout takes one on the button.
Ostergaard misses with an uppercut. Stout saw that one coming.
Stout throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ostergaard moves out of range of the body kick from Stout.
Ostergaard slips under a jab from Stout.
Stout is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ostergaard's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Some wild striking there from Ostergaard.
Stout throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stout lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ostergaard circles away quickly and effectively.
Stout is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ostergaard.
Stout dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ostergaard. That did some damage!
Stout throws a shot from downtown. Ostergaard moves away and avoids it.
Stout throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ostergaard scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout avoids the body shot from Ostergaard.
Stout lands with a shot to the body.
Stout connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ostergaard's hands.
Ostergaard lands with a hook. Stout tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ostergaard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stout on the side of the head.
Ostergaard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stout lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ostergaard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ostergaard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ostergaard throws a lazy right hand but Stout sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Stout finds it's target.
Ostergaard ducks under a wild hook from Stout.
Ostergaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stout.
Stout is looking to clinch.
Ostergaard lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stout misses with a kick to the body.
Ostergaard moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard tries to land knees in the clinch but Stout avoids the damage to the body.
Ostergaard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ostergaard trying to land knees to the body.
Ostergaard has a couple of punches blocked by Stout.
Stout wants to break free but Ostergaard has control.
Ostergaard works on Stout's body with a couple of short punches.
Ostergaard throws a punch but it's blocked by Stout.
Stout misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ostergaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ostergaard can't find room to land a body shot as Stout controls the action.
Stout tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ostergaard tries a body shot but Stout blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stout swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stout avoiding damage as Ostergaard throws knees to the body.
Stout misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ostergaard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stout is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torsten Ostergaard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Stout's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ostergaard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ostergaard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stout.
Ostergaard scores with a body shot.
Ostergaard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stout 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 Ostergaard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ostergaard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ostergaard throws a push kick but Stout slaps the foot to one side.
Stout misses with a low kick.
Ostergaard tries a head kick but it misses.
Ostergaard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ostergaard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ostergaard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stout fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ostergaard checks it well.
Ostergaard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ostergaard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stout stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stout misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stout steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ostergaard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stout fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ostergaard manages to avoid it.
Stout throws a front kick aimed at Ostergaard's knee but Ostergaard avoids it well.
Stout misses the shot to the body.
Stout throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ostergaard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ostergaard tries a head kick but it misses.
Ostergaard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stout misses with a hook.
Good work by Stout as he checks the leg kick.
Ostergaard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stout is out of range and Ostergaard settles back down.
Stout lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ostergaard will feel that in the morning.
Stout throws a leg kick
and Ostergaard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stout's knee momentarily.
Stout takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ostergaard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stout throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ostergaard misses with a low kick.
Stout throws a lazy right hand but Ostergaard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Ostergaard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ostergaard.
Ostergaard throws a low kick but Stout moves out of range easily.
Stout misses with a leg kick
and Ostergaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ostergaard tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard wants to clinch up but Stout keeps it at a distance.
Stout scores with a shot to the body.
Stout misses with a body shot.
Ostergaard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stout throws a leg kick but Ostergaard checks it.
Stout avoids the body shot from Ostergaard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard connects with a looping right hand.
Ostergaard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stout connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stout pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ostergaard is out of range and Stout settles back down.
Torsten Ostergaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Stout.
Ostergaard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stout is out of range.
The fighters circling - Ostergaard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stout tries to clinch but Ostergaard moves out of range.
Stout uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ostergaard.
Good shot there by Stout.
A swing and a miss from Stout.
Stout fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ostergaard is out of range.
Stout tries to score with a low kick but Ostergaard moves his leg out of the way.
Ostergaard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ostergaard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stout swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostergaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stout was well out of range. Poor timing from Ostergaard.
Stout slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stout avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stout scores with a kick to the midsection.
A combination from Stout does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ostergaard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stout has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stout takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ostergaard.
Ostergaard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ostergaard throws a combination. Stout tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stout pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ostergaard thuds his right hand into Stout's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stout tries to move into range but Ostergaard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torsten Ostergaard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Stout'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stout dodges the punch combination from Ostergaard.
Stout tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ostergaard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard punishes Stout's body with a nice straight punch.
Stout connects with an inside leg kick.
Stout finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ostergaard lands a high kick!
Stout misses with a leg kick.
Stout ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ostergaard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stout fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ostergaard misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Stout.
A good leg kick by Ostergaard.
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!
Stout takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostergaard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard throws out a leg kick but Stout moves out of range and Ostergaard only half commits.
Stout scores with a decent looking hook.
Stout is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ostergaard throws a leg kick but Stout moved away.
Ostergaard avoids the body shot from Stout.
Stout ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ostergaard moves away.
Ostergaard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ostergaard takes the fight into the clinch.
Stout wants to get back to striking at distance but Ostergaard won't allow it.
Stout is looking to break free of the clinch but Ostergaard has double underhooks.
Ostergaard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ostergaard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ostergaard gets through Stout's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout stalls.
Stout letting Ostergaard take a breather here.
Stout is trying to push Ostergaard away but Ostergaard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stout lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostergaard swings wildly with an uppercut but Stout uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ostergaard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ostergaard trying to control the position but instead, Stout has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ostergaard into the cage.
Stout doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Stout fails to land.
Ostergaard struggles to land a body shot inside as Stout controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout blocks an uppercut.
Ostergaard trying to stall but Stout improves his position.
Ostergaard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stout is trying to break the clinch but Ostergaard is controlling him.
Stout misses with a punch on the inside.
Ostergaard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sam Stout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stout has had enough of the clinch but Ostergaard keeps him there for the moment.
Stout doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ostergaard swings wildly with an uppercut but Stout uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Ostergaard as the two fighters clinch.
Ostergaard avoiding damage.
Ostergaard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stout misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ostergaard pushes Stout back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Stout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout swings wildly with an uppercut but Ostergaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stout misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ostergaard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Ostergaard misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Stout.
Stout has a couple of punches blocked by Ostergaard.
Ostergaard scores with a hook to the body.
Ostergaard misses with a body punch.
Torsten Ostergaard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ostergaard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stout backwards.
Ostergaard scores with a hook to the body.
Ostergaard effectively controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ostergaard tries a body shot but Stout blocks it.
Stout manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stout is trying to push Ostergaard away but Ostergaard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torsten Ostergaard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ostergaard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torsten Ostergaard!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darius Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Sammakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudzianowski comes into the arena with Tanzdiktator by Nachtmahr blaring out of the sound system. Sammakko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Saku Sammakko. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
|
|
 |
| 175 cm
32
164 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
|
171 cm
30
168 lbs
20 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Good wrestler
Great elbows
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darius Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saku Sammakko!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pudzianowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sammakko throws a right and a left that Pudzianowski avoids nicely.
Sammakko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Pudzianowski misses.
Darius Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sammakko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sammakko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sammakko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pudzianowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pudzianowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sammakko off and has taken his back!
Pudzianowski controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pudzianowski thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Sammakko trying to control the action but Pudzianowski just sinks the hooks in.
Pudzianowski slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sammakko can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Sammakko is looking for a way out.
Sammakko trying to control the position but Pudzianowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Sammakko tries to break free.
Pudzianowski trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sammakko doesn't escape.
Pudzianowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sammakko tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sammakko to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzianowski controls the action.
Sammakko tries to escape but Pudzianowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pudzianowski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sammakko's body.
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!
Sammakko is keeping busy.
Sammakko just trying to survive but Pudzianowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sammakko wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski controls the action.
Pudzianowski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pudzianowski tries to get the hooks in deep but Sammakko pushed the leg off.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Darius Pudzianowski just wasn't active enough.
Pudzianowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Sammakko counters with a nice body kick.
Sammakko lands with an uppercut that bounces Pudzianowski off the cage and back into range.
Sammakko blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sammakko swats away the attempt to clinch by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pudzianowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pudzianowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sammakko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pudzianowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pudzianowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pudzianowski tries to keep at a distance but Sammakko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sammakko blocking some punches.
Sammakko is working Pudzianowski over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Pudzianowski.
Sammakko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sammakko throws a head punch that misses.
Pudzianowski is leaning against Sammakko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pudzianowski avoiding damage as Sammakko throws knees to the body.
Pudzianowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Sammakko backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sammakko fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Pudzianowski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pudzianowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Sammakko is just out of range.
Pudzianowski misses the shot to the body.
Pudzianowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sammakko tries to clinch but Pudzianowski is having none of it.
Pudzianowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Sammakko.
Pudzianowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sammakko manages to avoid it.
A big right from Pudzianowski misses.
A jab lands there for Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski lands with a nice body punch.
Pudzianowski throws a shot from downtown. Sammakko moves away and avoids it.
Sammakko rushes Pudzianowski and presses him up against the cage.
Pudzianowski scores with a knee to the head.
Sammakko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pudzianowski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sammakko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Sammakko throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammakko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pudzianowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Pudzianowski fails to land.
Pudzianowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pudzianowski misses with the head strike.
Sammakko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sammakko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sammakko jumps guard but Pudzianowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pudzianowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pudzianowski misses with a body punch.
Pudzianowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Sammakko controls his hands.
Pudzianowski dodges an elbow strike from Sammakko.
Sammakko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Sammakko working aggressively here.
Pudzianowski lands with a light punch inside.
Sammakko lands an elbow just above Pudzianowski 's eye.
It looks like Darius Pudzianowski has been cut.
Pudzianowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pudzianowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko misses with an elbow over the top.
Pudzianowski lands with a light punch inside.
Pudzianowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sammakko prevents a body shot from Pudzianowski.
Darius Pudzianowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pudzianowski tries to throw a body punch but Sammakko avoids it by throwing Pudzianowski back against the cage.
Sammakko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pudzianowski's elbow.
Pudzianowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sammakko backwards.
Sammakko pushes off an throws an elbow but Pudzianowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pudzianowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sammakko struggles to land a body shot inside as Pudzianowski controls his hands.
Pudzianowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sammakko tries to work over Pudzianowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pudzianowski misses with the head strike.
Pudzianowski lands with a right to the head.
Pudzianowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pudzianowski blocks a body shot from Sammakko.
Sammakko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sammakko working aggressively here.
Sammakko missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski lands a nice uppercut.
Pudzianowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sammakko's elbow.
Pudzianowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pudzianowski tries to land a knee to the head but Sammakko blocks with his arms.
Pudzianowski can't find room to land a body shot as Sammakko controls the action.
Sammakko is working Pudzianowski over against the cage.
Pudzianowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sammakko's elbow.
Pudzianowski lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Pudzianowski.
Sammakko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sammakko blocks a body shot from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pudzianowski scores with a shot to the side of Sammakko's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski blocks an uppercut.
Pudzianowski misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Pudzianowski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pudzianowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pudzianowski tries to throw a body punch but Sammakko avoids it by throwing Pudzianowski back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski misses with some punches.
Pudzianowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sammakko backwards.
Sammakko misses with a punch on the inside.
Sammakko can't get the takedown.
Pudzianowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pudzianowski misses with some punches.
Sammakko decides to pull guard.
Sammakko controls Pudzianowski momentarily but Pudzianowski frees himself.
Darius Pudzianowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pudzianowski stays in close to Sammakko's body and controls the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Darius Pudzianowski just wasn't active enough.
Pudzianowski clinches up with Sammakko and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sammakko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Pudzianowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darius Pudzianowski'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pudzianowski lands a head shot.
A shot to the body from Pudzianowski misses
and Sammakko counters with a leg kick.
Pudzianowski scores with a jab to the body.
Sammakko is looking to clinch.
Pudzianowski keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sammakko lands a nice elbow.
Pudzianowski blocks an uppercut.
Pudzianowski lands a shoulder strike.
Pudzianowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sammakko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pudzianowski misses with a body punch.
Pudzianowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pudzianowski tries to land a knee to the head but Sammakko blocks with his arms.
Sammakko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pudzianowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sammakko backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sammakko.
Pudzianowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pudzianowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pudzianowski misses with a punch to the body.
Pudzianowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Sammakko scores with a knee to the head.
Sammakko lands a damaging elbow.
Sammakko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sammakko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pudzianowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sammakko prevents a body shot from Pudzianowski.
Sammakko is working for takedown but Pudzianowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammakko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sammakko blocks a body shot from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski tries a body shot but Sammakko blocks it.
Sammakko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski is defending well.
Sammakko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pudzianowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saku Sammakko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Pudzianowski.
Sammakko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pudzianowski working aggressively here.
Pudzianowski avoids the elbow strike from Sammakko, against the cage.
Sammakko wants to take the fight to the mat but Pudzianowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Darius Pudzianowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Sammakko.
Pudzianowski lands an uppercut.
Pudzianowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pudzianowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sammakko misses with a punch on the inside.
Sammakko lands with a short shot to the head.
Sammakko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sammakko trying to land knees to the body.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Sammakko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pudzianowski can't find room to land a body shot as Sammakko controls the action.
Sammakko scores with a shot to the side of Pudzianowski's head.
Sammakko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski dodges an elbow strike from Sammakko.
Pudzianowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sammakko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski connects with a knee to the head.
Pudzianowski is leaning against Sammakko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pudzianowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sammakko backwards.
Pudzianowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sammakko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Pudzianowski.
A right hand to the body from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a knee strike.
Pudzianowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sammakko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pudzianowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sammakko backwards.
Sammakko misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pudzianowski.
Darius Pudzianowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pudzianowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sammakkos head.
Sammakko blocks a body shot from Pudzianowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pudzianowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sammakko's face.
Pudzianowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sammakko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pudzianowski managing to block the knees to the body from Sammakko.
Pudzianowski misses with a knee strike.
Sammakko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pudzianowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pudzianowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sammakko backwards.
Sammakko tries to throw a body punch but Pudzianowski avoids it by throwing Sammakko back against the cage.
Sammakko lands an elbow that stopped Pudzianowski in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sammakko pushes off an throws an elbow but Pudzianowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sammakko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pudzianowski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Pudzianowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pudzianowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Pudzianowski!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Sarsola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarsola kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mono - 16.12. Leo Sarsola had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
28
197 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
|
180 cm
30
196 lbs
22 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Sarsola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ass!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ass scores with a one two! Sarsola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ass throws a nice looking combination but Sarsola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sarsola lands a jab to the head.
Ass avoids a kick to the body.
Sarsola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ass closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sarsola counters with a nice body kick.
Ass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarsola.
Horrible takedown by Ass or perhaps it was just good defense by Sarsola which made him look bad.
Sarsola throws out a leg kick but Ass moves out of range and Sarsola only half commits.
Sarsola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ass at a distance.
Sarsola swings for the body but Ass moves out of range.
Ass misses with a looping left.
Sarsola throws out a leg kick but Ass moves out of range and Sarsola only half commits.
Sarsola misses with a straight right.
Ass wants to clinch.
Ass circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Ass does no damage.
Ass lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Sarsola. That snapped Ass's head back.
Sarsola throws a hook but Ass avoids it easily.
Ass blocks a leg kick.
Ass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown but Ass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack Ass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ass.
Nice straight punches there by Sarsola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sarsola.
Ass tries to clinch but Sarsola is having none of it.
Ass throws a series of punches but Sarsola moves out of range.
Ass misses with a takedown
and Sarsola counters with an inside leg kick.
Ass scores with a nice head shot.
Sarsola throws a low kick, looking for Ass's leg but Ass calmly moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ass looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarsola is just out of range.
Ass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sarsola but Sarsola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leo Sarsola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ass.
Sarsola loads up on a big right hand but Ass slips the punch.
Sarsola slaps away a takedown attempt from Ass, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ass has closed the distance and engaged Sarsola in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Sarsola - that landed with a thud.
Sarsola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarsola tries to work over Ass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sarsola is working Ass over against the cage.
Ass looks gassed!
Sarsola has Ass pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sarsola pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ass tumbling to the mat - Sarsola dives into Ass's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sarsola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sarsola throws a big right hand that misses.
Ass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sarsola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sarsola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sarsola trying to control the position from guard on top but Ass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sarsola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ass wants to sweep but no luck.
Ass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sarsola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sarsola postures up.
Sarsola trying to control the position from guard on top but Ass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarsola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sarsola has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ass looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sarsola wants to control from the top but Ass keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sarsola wants to control from the top but Ass keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sarsola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ass's sensitive parts.
Sarsola moves into range and clinches up with Ass.
Sarsola blocks an uppercut.
Ass lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ass taking a breather.
Sarsola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ass backwards.
Ass looking to slow down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Ass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Sarsola.
Sarsola blocks a body shot from Ass.
Sarsola works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sarsola dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sarsola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ass.
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown but Ass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sarsola lands a jab to Ass's midsection.
Sarsola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ass moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ass jabs Sarsola right on the nose. Sarsola blinks but takes it well.
Ass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sarsola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ass manages to avoid it.
Ass is looking to land body kicks.
Leo Sarsola is winning the standup battle so far.
Sarsola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ass's sensitive parts.
Sarsola takes the fight into the clinch.
Sarsola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sarsola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sarsola lands with a short shot to the head.
Sarsola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sarsola.
Ass is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Sarsola fails to land.
Sarsola lands with a light punch inside.
Leo Sarsola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ass blocking some punches.
Sarsola tries to throw a body punch but Ass avoids it by throwing Sarsola back against the cage.
Good body shot from Sarsola.
A hook to the body from Sarsola.
Ass lands a nice uppercut.
Sarsola works on Ass's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarsola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sarsola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarsola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ass wants to stall.
Ass takes a shot to the head.
Ass prevents a body shot from Sarsola.
Sarsola tries a body shot but Ass blocks it.
Sarsola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Sarsola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola wants a takedown but no success here.
Sarsola tries a body shot but Ass blocks it.
Ass is trying to drag Sarsola to the mat but Sarsola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sarsola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sarsola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ass fails with a takedown attempt.
Ass shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sarsola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ass sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ass looking to sit in guard and control but Sarsola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ass is trying to keep Sarsola in close.
Ass trying to control the position here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ass looking to control.
Jack Ass has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ass checks the leg kick.
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown but Ass shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Sarsola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarsola misses with a low kick as Ass jumps back.
Sarsola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ass's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sarsola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ass scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass throws a body punch but Sarsola moves out of range.
Sarsola misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ass.
Sarsola gets the takedown into side control.
Sarsola misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarsola trying to control the action but Ass is working from the bottom.
Leo Sarsola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ass is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sarsola off and has taken his back!
Sarsola rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sarsola gets full guard.
Sarsola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ass's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sarsola dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sarsola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sarsola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ass.
Sarsola throws a looping overhand right but Ass ducks down to avoid it.
Jack Ass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sarsola keeps the fight on the outside.
Ass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ass clobbers Sarsola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sarsola thuds his right hand into Ass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sarsola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ass blocks a jab.
Ass connects with a leg kick. Sarsola looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sarsola throws a lazy right hand but Ass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarsola closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ass struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarsola misses with the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Sarsola stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ass for as long as he can get away with.
Ass takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ass is trying to get back to half guard.
Ass is trying to control Sarsola's posture but Sarsola avoids it.
Ass takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ass defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola is putting a hurting on Ass here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sarsola lands some shots froms side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarsola throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sarsola landing strikes.
Ass tries to bench press Sarsola off him but Sarsola keeps the position.
Sarsola connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ass some visible discomfort.
Ass struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ass manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sarsola's best efforts.
Ass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sarsola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ass is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola throwing shots but Ass is blocking nicely.
Sarsola working Ass over with strikes.
Ass wants to control but Sarsola is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sarsola trying to control the pace.
Ass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sarsola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ass defending well though.
Ass is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ass defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sarsola.
Sarsola connects with a solid leg kick.
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ass as he avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sarsola.
Ass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Ass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ass misses with a wild body shot.
Sarsola throws a low kick but Ass moves out of range easily.
Ass throws a shot from downtown. Sarsola moves away and avoids it.
Sarsola cracks Ass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sarsola scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sarsola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ass but Ass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Sarsola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarsola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ass.
Sarsola misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sarsola clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ass misses with a body shot.
Sarsola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ass.
Ass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Ass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ass fails with a takedown attempt.
Ass is looking to clinch.
A big right from Ass misses.
Sarsola tries to land a front kick but Ass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sarsola misses with a two punch combination.
Sarsola throws out a leg kick but Ass moves out of range and Sarsola only half commits.
Ass lands the left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sarsola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ass misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Sarsola as he connects with a hook.
Sarsola feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ass's calf.
Ass is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarsola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sarsola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sarsola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarsola misses with a low kick.
Ass connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sarsola momentarily.
Ass slips under a jab.
Sarsola throws a looping overhand right but Ass ducks down to avoid it.
Ass throws a hook but Sarsola avoids it easily.
Ass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Sarsola misses.
Sarsola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ass.
Sarsola throws out a loose jab but Ass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sarsola blocks a leg kick.
Ass throws the left hand but Sarsola avoids the punch easily.
Ass shoots in looking for a takedown but Sarsola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ass's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good work by Sarsola as he checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Ass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid body kick from Sarsola.
Ass is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ass.
Ass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sarsola tries to score with a low kick but Ass moves his leg out of the way.
Sarsola fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sarsola.
Sarsola jabs Ass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sarsola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ass can do to turn this around?
Sarsola walks into a stiff left hand from Ass.
Ass moves into range and clinches up with Sarsola.
Sarsola struggles to land a body shot inside as Ass controls his hands.
Ass blocks an uppercut.
Sarsola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sarsola lands a nice uppercut.
Ass working aggressively here.
Sarsola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sarsola misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarsola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sarsola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sarsola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarsola has Ass pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ass manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Sarsola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sarsolas head.
Ass displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sarsola up against the cage.
Ass has a couple of punches blocked by Sarsola.
Sarsola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sarsola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ass prevents it.
Ass is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sarsola has a couple of punches blocked by Ass.
A right handed body shot lands from Sarsola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarsola pushes Ass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Sarsola.
Sarsola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sarsola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asss head.
Sarsola tightens his grip and picks Ass up, before dumping him to the ground. Ass manages to land in guard.
Sarsola stands up over Ass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sarsola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sarsola trying to control but Ass is working from the bottom.
Ass is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ass working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sarsola.
Sarsola throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Sarsola had his way with Jack Ass in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sarsola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ass at a distance.
Ass scores with a jab to the head.
Sarsola throws a leg kick but Ass sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sarsola defending well as Ass loads up on a big left hand.
Sarsola wants to slow Ass down by chopping away at his legs.
Sarsola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sarsola tries to keep at a distance but Ass has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ass holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sarsola misses with a punch to the body.
Ass jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sarsola walks away with a smile on his face. Ass gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ass moves out of range of the leg kick from Sarsola.
Ass throws a lazy right hand but Sarsola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarsola closes the distance and clinches up with Ass, looking for a takedown. Sarsola pushes Ass against the cage but Ass circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sarsola takes one on the button.
Sarsola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ass.
Ass misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Sarsola or perhaps it was just good defense by Ass which made him look bad.
Ass looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ass shoots in and drives through. Sarsola sprawls well.
Leo Sarsola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ass.
Ass throws a right hand that Sarsola ducks under and follows up with a left that Sarsola also avoids with ease.
Ass looks to land a combination but Sarsola avoids it well.
Ass is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ass on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ass has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sarsola.
Sarsola drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sarsola trying to control the action but Ass is working from the bottom.
Sarsola tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ass wants to control but Sarsola postures up.
Ass manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ass trying to hold on to Sarsola's head to control him but Sarsola postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarsola drops an elbow to the side of Ass's head.
Sarsola is looking to advance position but Ass won't allow it.
Ass is looking for a sweep. Sarsola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ass is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ass manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarsola is one step ahead there.
Sarsola trying to control the position from guard on top but Ass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarsola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jack Ass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ass trying to strike off his back.
Sarsola stopping the sweep attempt from Ass.
Sarsola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sarsola's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Leo Sarsola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ass keeping moving, preventing Sarsola from controlling successfully.
Sarsola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sarsola wants to control from the top but Ass keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sarsola is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leo Sarsola.
Sarsola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ass checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Sarsola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sarsola 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Sarsola!
Leo Sarsola retains his middleweight title!
Leo Sarsola took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Umberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umberto has chosen Perry Como - Magic Moments as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
32
216 lbs
26 - 7 - 0 |
|
182 cm
33
204 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Umberto!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulqvist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umberto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mulqvist moves out of range of the strikes.
Umberto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mulqvist is looking to clinch but Umberto is avoiding it.
Mulqvist throws the left hand but Umberto avoids the punch easily.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick that is checked
and Umberto counters with a nice uppercut.
Mulqvist throws a body punch but Umberto moves out of range.
Mulqvist throws a poor cross that misses
and Umberto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umberto lands with a nice body punch.
Mulqvist defending well as Umberto loads up on a big left hand.
A solid body kick from Mulqvist.
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!
Mulqvist's corner calls for a 1-2. Mulqvist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mulqvist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Umberto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mulqvist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist throws a push kick but Umberto slaps the foot to one side.
Umberto shoots in for a takedown but Mulqvist shows good takedown defense.
Umberto throws a poor cross that misses
and Mulqvist counters with a nice leg kick.
Mulqvist throws the left hand but Umberto avoids the punch easily.
Umberto misses with an uppercut.
Umberto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mulqvist closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Umberto did well to prevent Mulqvist getting side control.
Mulqvist thows a huge punch but Umberto dodges it nicely.
Umberto wants to get back to full guard but Mulqvist has passed into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mulqvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Umberto keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulqvist in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Umberto is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulqvist wants to control but Umberto is keeping him busy.
Umberto is looking for a sweep.
Mulqvist tries to score with some ground and pound. Umberto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Umberto is looking to reverse the position.
Mulqvist looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Umberto is avoiding damage well.
Mulqvist taking a breather here.
Mulqvist is looking to take a break and control but Umberto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umberto struggling a bit here.
Umberto tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Mulqvist easily slips into full mount!
Umberto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Umberto wants to control but Mulqvist is having none of it.
Mulqvist controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Umberto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mulqvist looking to control but Umberto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Umberto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mulqvist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mulqvist is landing with some decent strikes but Umberto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Umberto is trying desperately to improve position.
Umberto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mulqvist with shots to the head and body - Umberto looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Mulqvist dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mulqvist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Umberto gets a double leg takedown into Mulqvist's guard.
Umberto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umberto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mulqvist manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Umberto taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulqvist fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mulqvist connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mulqvist avoids the attempt from Umberto to control.
Mulqvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Umberto is looking to escape.
Mulqvist landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist with a couple of short strikes.
Mulqvist is landing with some decent strikes but Umberto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mulqvist has control of Umberto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Umberto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Umberto is trying to escape the mount.
Mulqvist has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mulqvist dominating with strikes here.
Mulqvist with good strikes from the mount here!
Mulqvist lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Mulqvist connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umberto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mulqvist controlling the pace for now.
Mulqvist has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Umberto's face.
Mulqvist looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Umberto is looking to get to half guard.
Mulqvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Umberto is looking to escape.
Mulqvist prevents Umberto from getting the reversal.
Harri Mulqvist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist is landing with some decent strikes but Umberto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mulqvist landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mulqvist looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Umberto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
Umberto is trying desperately to improve position.
Umberto is squirming around, avoiding Mulqvist's attempts to control the action.
Umberto is looking to get to half guard.
Mulqvist wants to control the pace but Umberto is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umberto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mulqvist looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mulqvist looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mulqvist landing strikes from the mount and Umberto is in trouble!
Mulqvist controlling from mount.
Mulqvist scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mulqvist lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mulqvist avoids the attempt from Umberto to control.
BOOM! Mulqvist connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Mulqvist dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Umberto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Umberto jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Umberto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mulqvist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umberto can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Umberto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mulqvist throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulqvist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Umberto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mulqvist scores with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mulqvist. That's going to slow Umberto down.
Good leg kick by Mulqvist there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Umberto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab by Mulqvist.
It looks like Roberto Umberto has been cut.
Mulqvist steps into range and cracks Umberto with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Umberto flops backwards and Mulqvist dives into his guard looking to finish!
Umberto is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Umberto is still in real trouble! Can Mulqvist finish him?
Mulqvist passes Umberto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mulqvist trying to control the action but Umberto is working from the bottom.
Umberto seems to have recovered his senses.
Mulqvist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mulqvist sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mulqvist prevents Umberto from improving his position.
Mulqvist is looking for a kimura but Umberto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mulqvist to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist blocks the strikes from Umberto.
Umberto is looking for a sweep. Mulqvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mulqvist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Umberto defending well though.
Mulqvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Umberto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Umberto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mulqvist scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mulqvist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mulqvist is trying to control. Umberto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Umberto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Umberto wants to control but Mulqvist is keeping busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulqvist not doing much here.
Umberto tries to roll over but Mulqvist keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist is looking to take a break and control but Umberto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mulqvist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Umberto sees it coming and defends easily.
Umberto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mulqvist is working away from the top position though.
Mulqvist frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mulqvist landing punches.
Mulqvist has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Umberto's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umberto is squirming around, avoiding Mulqvist's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mulqvist cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulqvist controlling the pace for now.
Umberto swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mulqvist content just to control the position here.
Umberto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mulqvist raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Mulqvist clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Umberto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Umberto misses with a hook. Mulqvist ducked under it nicely.
Umberto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mulqvist is fending him off so far but Umberto persists. Nope, Mulqvist circles away and we're back to standing.
Umberto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mulqvist counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick which misses Umberto's front leg but catches the back leg as Umberto tries to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Mulqvist.
Harri Mulqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulqvist throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulqvist fakes the leg kick and cracks Umberto in the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mulqvist.
Umberto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mulqvist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mulqvist in side control lands a decent elbow.
Umberto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mulqvist in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mulqvist scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mulqvist working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Umberto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mulqvist wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mulqvist working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mulqvist tries to move into full mount but can't pass Umberto's legs.
Mulqvist working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Umberto is looking for a sweep.
Umberto takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Umberto is trying to control Mulqvist's posture but Mulqvist avoids it.
Umberto is trying to escape the position but Mulqvist is controlling the position.
Mulqvist in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mulqvist tries to advance to mount but Umberto denies him.
Mulqvist trying to control the position but Umberto is working away.
Umberto is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mulqvist is looking to take a break and control but Umberto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umberto is being controlled here.
Mulqvist lands some shots froms side control.
Umberto is looking to reverse the position.
Umberto wants to control but Mulqvist postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Mulqvist.
Umberto is looking for a sweep.
Mulqvist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mulqvist wants to control for a moment but Umberto uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umberto wants to improve his position but Mulqvist is controlling well.
Mulqvist is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mulqvist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Umberto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Mulqvist had his way with Roberto Umberto in that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Umberto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Umberto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mulqvist throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Umberto was covering up waiting for the punch and Mulqvist finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mulqvist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Umberto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mulqvist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mulqvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Umberto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Umberto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mulqvist trying to control but Umberto is working from the bottom.
Umberto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Umberto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mulqvist wants to control from the top but Umberto keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mulqvist landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist trying to control but Umberto is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Harri Mulqvist just wasn't active enough.
Mulqvist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mulqvist showed some decent athleticism there.
Mulqvist slows the pace down in half guard.
Umberto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harri Mulqvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umberto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mulqvist controls the pace.
Mulqvist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Umberto is trying to control the position but Mulqvist postures up.
Umberto keeping moving, preventing Mulqvist from controlling successfully.
Umberto working a defensive guard but Mulqvist manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Umberto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Umberto is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist taking a breather here.
Mulqvist seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Umberto for as long as he can get away with.
Roberto Umberto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umberto is not content to let Mulqvist control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umberto throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harri Mulqvist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mulqvist 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harri Mulqvist!
Harri Mulqvist retains his light heavyweight title!
Harri Mulqvist managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, •• Beast Mode ••, into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
