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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Pearsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Susi's choice of entrance music: Metallica - Hero of the Day. Keni Susi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mitchell Pearsen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitchell Pearsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pearsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Susi.
Pearsen closes the distance and clinches.
Susi jumps into guard, dragging Pearsen to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pearsen has picked Susi up and slammed him! Susi can't keep hold of the triangle and Pearsen manages to pass to side control!
Pearsen has control of an arm but Susi manages to advance to Pearsen's back!
Pearsen tries to escape but Susi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Susi working for the choke.
Pearsen controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Pearsen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Susi's guard. Nice work there by Pearsen.
Pearsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Susi has his foot on Pearsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pearsen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pearsen defends well.
Pearsen wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
Susi has his feet on Pearsen's thighs here. He's pushed Pearsen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pearsen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keni Susi!
Keni Susi made sure to mention his sponsor, Untouchable Fight Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kid Kamakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tuhkasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakazi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cooking by the book. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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130 lbs
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149 lbs
25 - 11 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Kamakazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Teppo Tuhkasaari!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuhkasaari throws a chopping leg kick but Kamakazi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tuhkasaari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamakazi.
Tuhkasaari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tuhkasaari slips a jab and a cross from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari feints and as Kamakazi raises his hands in defense, Tuhkasaari changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kamakazi looking to control.
Tuhkasaari won't allow Kamakazi to sweep him here.
Tuhkasaari tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamakazi is retaining full guard.
Kamakazi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kamakazi wants to control the position but Tuhkasaari says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tuhkasaari missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kamakazi wants to get back to his feet.
Kamakazi is looking to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuhkasaari wants to pass the guard but Kamakazi is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi tries to kick Tuhkasaari off but Tuhkasaari keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tuhkasaari is looking to take a break and control but Kamakazi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamakazi wants to control but Tuhkasaari is keeping busy.
Kamakazi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kamakazi wants to get back to his feet.
Tuhkasaari scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tuhkasaari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamakazi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamakazi wants to get back to full guard.
Tuhkasaari lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari trying to control the action but Kamakazi is working from the bottom.
Kamakazi trying to control here.
Tuhkasaari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamakazi desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tuhkasaari moves nicely into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuhkasaari trying to control the position but Kamakazi is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamakazi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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.
Kamakazi can't do much from the bottom here.
Tuhkasaari is trying to get an arm triangle but Kamakazi is defending well.
Tuhkasaari prevents Kamakazi from escaping the position.
Tuhkasaari working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kamakazi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tuhkasaari fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tuhkasaari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kamakazi, who protects the arm well.
Kamakazi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tuhkasaari.
Kamakazi regains half guard.
Tuhkasaari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kamakazi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tuhkasaari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi trying to control here.
Tuhkasaari is trying to work for a kimura but Kamakazi is defending well.
Tuhkasaari seems to be working for a kimura but Kamakazi defends the submission attempt.
Kamakazi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tuhkasaari pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuhkasaari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kamakazi defending well though.
Tuhkasaari thows a huge punch but Kamakazi dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tuhkasaari dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tuhkasaari dips to his left and cracks Kamakazi with an uppercut!
Tuhkasaari shoots for a takedown but Kamakazi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tuhkasaari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamakazi tries to avoid it but Tuhkasaari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamakazi to the ground. Kamakazi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tuhkasaari looks to throw the jab but Kamakazi is out of range.
Kamakazi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tuhkasaari. That did some damage!
Tuhkasaari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamakazi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kid Kamakazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tuhkasaari.
Good work by Kamakazi as he checks the leg kick.
Kamakazi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kamakazi slips a straight right by Tuhkasaari.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tuhkasaari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kid Kamakazi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamakazi throws a low kick, looking for Tuhkasaari's leg but Tuhkasaari calmly moves out of range.
Tuhkasaari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kamakazi can pounce on him.
Tuhkasaari checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kamakazi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kamakazi throws a head kick that misses.
Tuhkasaari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuhkasaari. Kamakazi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamakazi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tuhkasaari pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamakazi is out of range and Tuhkasaari settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kamakazi in his tracks.
Tuhkasaari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice jab there from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari's corner calls for a 1-2. Tuhkasaari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tuhkasaari moves out of range of the leg kick from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tuhkasaari. That's going to slow Kamakazi down.
Kamakazi checks a leg kick nicely.
Tuhkasaari pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kamakazi is out of range and Tuhkasaari settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuhkasaari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kamakazi counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari is trying to push Kamakazi away but Kamakazi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kamakazi is trying to maintain a safe position but Tuhkasaari gets an underhook and turns Kamakazi into the cage.
Kamakazi taking a breather.
Kamakazi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tuhkasaari is keeping busy.
Kamakazi trying to land knees to the body.
Tuhkasaari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamakazi throws a combination that misses
and Tuhkasaari counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamakazi walks into a left hand.
Kamakazi tried to score with a low kick but Tuhkasaari checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tuhkasaari with a jab.
Tuhkasaari thows a body shot but no joy.
Kamakazi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuhkasaari connects with a body shot that sends Kamakazi's belly button to the back.
Tuhkasaari feints and as Kamakazi raises his hands in defense, Tuhkasaari changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tuhkasaari trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kamakazi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamakazi stands up from Tuhkasaari's guard - Kamakazi perhaps looking for a knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by Tuhkasaari as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tuhkasaari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Tuhkasaari misses with an uppercut.
Tuhkasaari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tuhkasaari checks the leg kick.
Tuhkasaari throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Tuhkasaari
and Kamakazi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tuhkasaari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tuhkasaari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tuhkasaari has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kamakazi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tuhkasaari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kamakazi's sensitive parts.
Tuhkasaari tries a head kick but it misses.
Tuhkasaari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamakazi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari throws a solid leg kick but Kamakazi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tuhkasaari.
Kamakazi misses with a series of wild punches.
Tuhkasaari connects with the punch.
Tuhkasaari blocks a low kick nicely.
Kamakazi throws out a leg kick but Tuhkasaari moves out of range and Kamakazi only half commits.
Tuhkasaari jabs Kamakazi right on the nose. Kamakazi blinks but takes it well.
Kid Kamakazi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamakazi wants to clinch up but Tuhkasaari keeps it at a distance.
Kamakazi moves out of range of the body kick from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kid Kamakazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi being controlled here, momentarily.
Tuhkasaari won't allow Kamakazi to sweep him here.
Tuhkasaari works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kamakazi is trying to stand back up but Tuhkasaari is controlling him
Tuhkasaari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamakazi sees it coming and defends easily.
Tuhkasaari is looking to advance position but Kamakazi won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuhkasaari working Kamakazi over with strikes.
Kamakazi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kamakazi.
Tuhkasaari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kamakazi is trying to control the position but Tuhkasaari postures up.
Tuhkasaari landing some decent shots from guard.
Teppo Tuhkasaari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi 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.
Tuhkasaari prevents Kamakazi from getting back to his feet.
Tuhkasaari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tuhkasaari tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamakazi is retaining full guard.
Tuhkasaari wants to control from the top but Kamakazi keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuhkasaari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tuhkasaari tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamakazi is retaining full guard.
Kamakazi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tuhkasaari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tuhkasaari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tuhkasaari is stalling in the full guard.
Tuhkasaari wants to control from the top but Kamakazi keeps moving.
Kamakazi striking off his back but it's not causing Tuhkasaari any problems.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamakazi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuhkasaari is one step ahead there.
Kamakazi keeping moving, preventing Tuhkasaari from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Tuhkasaari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tuhkasaari winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Tuhkasaari!
A relieved looking Teppo Tuhkasaari thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cees Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor) . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cees Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem slips a jab and a cross from Riseman.
Riseman lands a nice shot to the body.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riseman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Overeem scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Arne Riseman has been cut.
Riseman misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riseman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Overeem lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Riseman falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cees Overeem!
A victorious Cees Overeem thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mosse Vormisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Shadie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vormisto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Walk . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mosse Vormisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Shadie!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadie looks to throw the jab but Vormisto is out of range.
Shadie misses with a hook. Vormisto ducked under it nicely.
Vormisto swings for the body but Shadie moves out of range.
Vormisto leaves Shadie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vormisto moves out of range as Shadie strikes.
Vormisto scores with a nice head shot.
Shadie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shadie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vormisto.
Vormisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shadie to counter with a crisp jab.
Vormisto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shadie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vormisto is in Shadie's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shadie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vormisto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vormisto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shadie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vormisto has managed to get both his arms back between Shadie's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shadie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shadie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vormisto lands a couple of digs.
Vormisto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vormisto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shadie working a defensive guard here.
Vormisto trying to control but Shadie is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadie wants to control but Vormisto passes easily into half guard.
Vormisto is looking to take a break and control but Shadie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vormisto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vormisto prevents Shadie from improving his position.
Vormisto is thwarting Shadie's attempts to control the position.
Vormisto is trying to control the action in half guard but Shadie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vormisto tries to pass to full mount but Shadie defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mosse Vormisto wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vormisto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vormisto cracks Shadie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vormisto. Shadie shrugs it off though.
Shadie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shadie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mosse Vormisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vormisto keeps Shadie at a distance using the push kick.
Vormisto misses with a takedown attempt
and Shadie finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Shadie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vormisto lands the left hand.
Vormisto with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vormisto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Vormisto. No joy for Shadie on that attempt.
Vormisto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shadie as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mosse Vormisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shadie slips under a jab.
Vormisto cracks Shadie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vormisto shoots for a double leg takedown but Shadie sprawls well. He's pushed Vormisto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vormisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shadie moves away.
Vormisto slaps away a takedown attempt from Shadie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Vormisto finds it's way through Shadie's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mosse Vormisto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shadie looks for a takedown but Vormisto sprawls well.
Shadie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shadie is rocked!
Vormisto throws a pinpoint strike between Shadie's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Shadie crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Vormisto scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mosse Vormisto!
Mosse Vormisto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flako Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Falcon Falconowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Pull Me Under - Dream Theater. On his way into the cage it seems that Flako Gracie has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Flako Gracie seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flako Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Falcon Falconowski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Falconowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flako Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falconowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie shoots in but Falconowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
A big left from Falconowski misses.
The fighters circling - Falconowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falconowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falconowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Falconowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie slips a jab from Falconowski.
Falconowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Falconowski does it's job there.
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gracie.
Falconowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falconowski staying out of range there.
A left and a right from Falconowski both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Falconowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Falconowski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Falconowski to keep the fight standing.
Falconowski trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
Gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie pulls Falconowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Falconowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Falconowski uses it to pass to side control.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Falconowski wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Falconowski lands an elbow.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Falconowski is working away from the top position though.
Falconowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Falconowski moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Falconowski keeps him under control.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Falconowski is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falconowski controlling the pace.
Falconowski stops Gracie from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Flako Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Falconowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A clash of legs there as Falconowski blocks the low kick.
Gracie throws a jab when Falconowski was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Falconowski checks it well.
Gracie is looking to slow Falconowski down with leg kicks.
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Falconowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Falconowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falconowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Falconowski misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Falconowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Falconowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Falconowski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Falconowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie slips a jab from Falconowski.
Falconowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie slips under a jab from Falconowski.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Falconowski quickly recovers to half guard.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Falconowski to regain full guard.
Falconowski keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie postures up in Falconowski's guard and throws a big left but Falconowski blocks it.
Gracie throws a strike but Falconowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Falconowski controlling him for the moment.
Flako Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie has an active guard here but Falconowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Falconowski is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Falconowski controlling the action here.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Falconowski is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Falconowski manages to move to mount!
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falconowski controlling the pace for now.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flako Gracie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falconowski.
Falconowski checks a leg kick.
Falconowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Falconowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Falconowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
A jab from Falconowski finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Falconowski misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falconowski misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falconowski throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Falconowski throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Falconowski.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Falconowski keeps it at a distance.
Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Falconowski. Falconowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Falconowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Falconowski throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falconowski.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Falconowski's head but Falconowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Falconowski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falconowski misses with a straight left.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Falconowski staying out of range there.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Falconowski looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falconowski connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Falconowski misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Falconowski.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falconowski but Falconowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flako Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie defending well as Falconowski loads up on a big left hand.
Falconowski misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie cracks Falconowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Falconowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Falconowski looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Falconowski misses with an uppercut
and Falconowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Gracie.
Good shot there by Gracie.
Falcon Falconowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flako Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falconowski parries the strikes from Gracie easily there. Gracie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Falconowski to escape.
Gracie cracks Falconowski with a big right hand but Falconowski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Falconowski!
Falconowski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Falconowski actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flako Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flako Gracie!
Flako Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Yermolai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yermolai comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead: UNDEAD . The crowd seem to be enjoying Uzi's choice of entrance music: Top dog feat. Chuck Norris. Aleksandr Yermolai is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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29
269 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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34
278 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksandr Yermolai !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Uzi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uzi avoids the head kick by Yermolai .
Uzi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uzi is looking to clinch.
Yermolai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yermolai misses with a takedown attempt - Uzi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Uzi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uzi throws a sloppy head kick and Yermolai moves out of range easily.
Yermolai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Kalle Uzi has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi throws a head kick that misses.
Yermolai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Uzi!
Yermolai goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Uzi is on top in guard.
Yermolai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yermolai wants to sweep but no luck.
Uzi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yermolai is pulling down on Uzi's head. It's preventing any offense from Uzi, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yermolai wants to sweep here but Uzi controlling him for the moment.
Yermolai being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Aleksandr Yermolai .
Left hook, right uppercut from Yermolai .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Uzi.
Yermolai throws a series of punches but Uzi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yermolai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yermolai content to stall in guard here.
Yermolai looking to sit in guard and control but Uzi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Uzi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yermolai trying to control the position.
Yermolai pulls Uzi in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksandr Yermolai wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Uzi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uzi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yermolai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uzi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yermolai . Yermolai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Aleksandr Yermolai has been cut.
Kalle Uzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uzi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Yermolai dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Uzi misses the target.
Uzi avoids the head kick by Yermolai .
Yermolai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yermolai throws a head kick that misses.
Aleksandr Yermolai is winning the standup battle so far.
Uzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yermolai shoots in looking for a takedown but Uzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yermolai 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Uzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uzi tries a head kick but it misses.
Yermolai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uzi.
Uzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Uzi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yermolai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Uzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uzi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yermolai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Uzi misses
and Uzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uzi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uzi tries a head kick but it misses.
Uzi loads up on a big right hand but Yermolai slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yermolai misses with a kick to the body.
Uzi misses with a head kick.
Aleksandr Yermolai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yermolai shoots in looking for a takedown but Uzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yermolai 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Uzi cracks Yermolai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yermolai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yermolai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yermolai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yermolai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uzi clinches up with Yermolai and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi is trying to break free.
Uzi blocking some punches.
Yermolai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Uzi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Yermolai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yermolai has had enough of the clinch but Uzi keeps him there for the moment.
Uzi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yermolai misses with a body kick.
Uzi avoids the head kick by Yermolai .
Yermolai fails with a takedown attempt.
Uzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Yermolai circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Yermolai .
Uzi lands a big head kick that sends Yermolai tumbling to the mat! Uzi takes a step backwards and waves Yermolai back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Yermolai is rocked!
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!
Uzi doesn't manage to clinch there - Yermolai circles away.
Oh Yermolai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uzi cracks Yermolai with a left hook right on the temple and Yermolai goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Uzi lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Yermolai is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Uzi!
Kalle Uzi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demian Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Metaxa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metaxa has chosen •99• The Haunted🔫 as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Demian Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Metaxa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Metaxa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Metaxa backwards.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva is trying to push Metaxa away but Metaxa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Metaxa lands a shoulder strike.
Metaxa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metaxa missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Metaxa.
Metaxa can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Metaxa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Metaxa misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva tries to circle away but Metaxa has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Metaxa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Metaxa tries to tie him up.
Metaxa misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Metaxa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Metaxa avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metaxa.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Metaxa is keeping busy.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Metaxa in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Martin Metaxa has been cut.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metaxa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Metaxa tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metaxa is looking to clinch.
Silva looks to land a combination but Metaxa avoids it well.
Metaxa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva throws a body punch but Metaxa moves out of range.
Metaxa avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metaxa moves away.
Martin Metaxa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metaxa manages to avoid it.
Metaxa has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Metaxa.
Metaxa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva looking to stall.
Metaxa lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metaxa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Metaxa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Metaxa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metaxa pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Metaxa lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Metaxa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Metaxa stalling against the cage.
Metaxa blocks an elbow strike.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Metaxa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Metaxa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Metaxa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Metaxa.
A left hand lands to the body for Metaxa.
Metaxa lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Metaxa as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Metaxa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Metaxa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Metaxa moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Silva punishes Metaxa's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Silva.
Metaxa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Metaxa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silva misses the jab.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Silva is looking to wear down Metaxa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metaxa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Metaxa ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Metaxa defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Metaxa wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva throws a right hand that Metaxa ducks under and follows up with a left that Metaxa also avoids with ease.
Silva cracks Metaxa with an open hand slap.
Metaxa swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Metaxa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Metaxa moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva misses with a double jab
and Metaxa counters with a body kick that stops Silva in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Metaxa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva digs a good body shot into Metaxa's ribs.
Silva throws a series of punches but Metaxa moves out of range.
Silva slips a straight right by Metaxa.
That kick from Metaxa tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Metaxa throws a leg kick but Silva moved away.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metaxa.
Metaxa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva throws a push kick but Metaxa slaps the foot to one side.
Metaxa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metaxa was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metaxa on the side of the head.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva swings for the body but Metaxa moves out of range.
Metaxa tries to clinch up.
Metaxa wants to clinch.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metaxa.
Metaxa is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Metaxa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Metaxa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Metaxa.
Metaxa throws an elbow that misses.
Metaxa blocks the elbow strike.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva checks a leg kick.
Metaxa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metaxa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Metaxa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metaxa slips under a jab.
Metaxa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metaxa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Metaxa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Demian Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Metaxa'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. This is the final round!
Metaxa tries to clinch up.
Metaxa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Metaxa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Metaxa throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Metaxa.
Demian Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metaxa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Metaxa tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Metaxa tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxa throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metaxa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metaxa tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Silva throws the left hand but Metaxa avoids the punch easily.
Metaxa throws a head kick that misses
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Metaxa throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Metaxa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metaxa is looking to clinch.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Metaxa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa tries to clinch up.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Metaxa is out of range.
Silva walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metaxa tries to clinch
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Metaxa ducks down to avoid it.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Metaxa moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Metaxa does no damage.
Metaxa staying out of range there.
Metaxa moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Metaxa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metaxa blocks an uppercut.
Silva prevents a body shot from Metaxa.
Metaxa misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Metaxa's defenses.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Metaxa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Metaxa on the inside.
Metaxa pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Metaxa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silva stalling.
Metaxa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Metaxa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Metaxa, against the cage.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Metaxa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Metaxa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metaxa pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Metaxa misses with a body punch.
Metaxa blocks the elbow strike.
Metaxa takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Metaxa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Metaxa missing with knees to the body.
Metaxa 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!
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Metaxa, against the cage.
Metaxa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metaxa lands a body shot.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Metaxa, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martin Metaxa.
I think Metaxa 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Metaxa!
A very excited looking Martin Metaxa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Lionheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Microscopic Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lionheart comes to the cage accompanied by Van Damme - Lion Heart (Final Fight). Hunt has chosen Bad to The Bone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Lionheart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Microscopic Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lionheart drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Lionheart keeps it at a distance.
Lionheart misses with a body shot.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Lionheart moved out of range.
Hunt misses the jab.
Lionheart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt stuffs the takedown.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lionheart.
Lionheart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Lionheart.
Lionheart misses the shot to the body.
Lionheart looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Lionheart just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lionheart misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Lionheart circles away.
Lionheart avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lionheart is looking to wear down Hunt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Lionheart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lionheart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lionheart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Lionheart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lionheart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt controls Lionheart momentarily but Lionheart frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lionheart preventing the sweep.
Lionheart wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Lionheart preventing the sweep.
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Lionheart chips away with some ground and pound.
Lionheart postures up and lands a big shot to Hunt's brow.
Hunt wants to hit a switch here but Lionheart passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hunt there!
Lionheart with shots to the head and body - Hunt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lionheart with the ground and pound from mount.
Hunt is rocked!
Hunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt is still in real trouble! Can Lionheart finish him?
Lionheart fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lionheart putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hunt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt trying to control here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lionheart lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lionheart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lionheart throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hunt to regain full guard.
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lionheart is aware though and is defending well.
Lionheart won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Lionheart lands a couple of digs.
Hunt 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.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lionheart.
Lionheart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lionheart landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lionheart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Lionheart controlling him for the moment.
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lionheart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lionheart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lionheart is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Hunt has his foot on Lionheart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lionheart works his way back into a safe position though.
Lionheart trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lionheart pushing down on Hunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lionheart's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lionheart's back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunt doesn't have the hooks in and Lionheart manages to turn into his guard.
Hunt has his foot on Lionheart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lionheart works his way back into a safe position though.
Lionheart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lionheart's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Lionheart dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lionheart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Hunt.
Lionheart lands with a right hand.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lionheart.
Lionheart throws a series of punches but Hunt avoids them all with ease.
Lionheart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lionheart feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hunt blocks a jab.
Lionheart connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Lionheart misses with a double jab.
Lionheart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lionheart, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt is pressed up against the cage. Lionheart has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hunt down to the mat. Hunt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Richard Lionheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lionheart counters with a nice uppercut.
Richard Lionheart is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Lionheart comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Lionheart misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lionheart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lionheart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Microscopic Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lionheart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lionheart misses the shot to the body.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Lionheart pushes him off.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Lionheart scores with a body shot.
Lionheart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Lionheart's head but Lionheart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Lionheart sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunt thows a body shot but no joy.
Hunt slaps away a takedown attempt from Lionheart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lionheart throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Lionheart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Lionheart keeps it at a distance.
Lionheart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lionheart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Lionheart.
Lionheart misses with a double jab
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lionheart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lionheart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt.
Lionheart scores with a jab.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lionheart throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Lionheart.
Lionheart digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Lionheart looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Lionheart scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lionheart.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Lionheart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Lionheart digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lionheart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lionheart connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's 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!
A big left from Hunt misses.
Lionheart throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Lionheart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lionheart scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lionheart.
Lionheart misses the shot to the body.
Lionheart shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hunt eats them both and turns towards Lionheart to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lionheart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Lionheart loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Lionheart misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Lionheart dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Lionheart slips the punch.
Lionheart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lionheart misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Lionheart.
Lionheart checks a low kick from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lionheart missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt stuffs the takedown attempt from Lionheart. Lionheart gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lionheart misses with a body shot.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lionheart is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hunt's half guard.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Lionheart has control of the leg.
Lionheart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunt's head.
Lionheart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Lionheart preventing the sweep.
Lionheart is in close to Hunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lionheart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lionheart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Lionheart advances to half guard.
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lionheart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lionheart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Lionheart scoring with some ground and pound.
Lionheart advances position into side control!
Lionheart wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lionheart connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lionheart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Lionheart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lionheart working the head and body with strikes.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Richard Lionheart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lionheart is trying to control. Hunt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lionheart lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Hunt quite badly. Hunt pulls Lionheart in close trying to recover. Lionheart postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Hunt on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Hunt doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Lionheart!
Richard Lionheart retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Richard Lionheart, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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