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MMA HELSINKI 110 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valdemar Friman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friman comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Damage Inc.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valdemar Friman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Collins!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friman misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Collins misses
and Friman counters with a head kick.
Collins lands a really nice looking cross but Friman seems unphased.
Collins is looking to slow Friman down with leg kicks.
Friman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Friman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good shot there by Friman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Collins throws a right hand that misses
and Friman counters with a crisp one two that drops Collins! Friman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Collins to his feet! Collins is in big trouble!
Collins is rocked!
Steve Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Friman counters with a big right hand! Oh Collins is in trouble here! Friman follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valdemar Friman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Blachovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sluggo Brott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blachovich comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. Brott has chosen So What as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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18 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Blachovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sluggo Brott!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Brott.
Blachovich takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brott moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blachovich.
Brott gets caught napping as Blachovich dives in and scores a takedown. Brott manages to retain guard.
Blachovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blachovich advances to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brott is defending against the submission attempts here by Blachovich.
Blachovich is trying to work for a kimura but Brott is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blachovich is trying to work for a kimura but Brott is defending well.
Blachovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blachovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brott is just riding it out for now. Blachovich eventually gives up the hold.
Blachovich is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Brott to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blachovich drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brott dives on top into guard.
Blachovich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brott trying to control the position from guard on top but Blachovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brott seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Blachovich has his foot on Brott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brott works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blachovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blachovich manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Blachovich swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brott is now in Blachovich's guard. A big mistake from Blachovich there, giving up the dominant position!
Brott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blachovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brott is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blachovich is looking for a triangle but Brott pushes his legs off easily.
Brott looking to pass the guard.
Blachovich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brott passes into side control.
Blachovich tries to bench press Brott off him but Brott keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blachovich sneaks back into half guard.
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 John Blachovich will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blachovich misses with a takedown attempt
and Brott counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blachovich thinking.
Good leg kick by Brott there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blachovich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brott. Brott obviously looking to wear him down.
Brott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brott feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blachovich's calf.
Blachovich blocks a head kick by Brott.
A bone on bone clash there as Blachovich blocks the leg kick.
Blachovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blachovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brott buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brott throws a leg kick which misses Blachovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Blachovich tries to avoid it.
Blachovich ducks right into an uppercut from Brott.
A jab from Brott finds it's way through Blachovich's defenses.
Brott misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blachovich moves out of range of the body kick.
Brott throws a head kick that misses
and Blachovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brott moves into the clinch.
Brott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Blachovich misses with a knee to the head.
Brott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brott misses with a punch to the body.
Brott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brott as Blachovich tries to tie him up.
Brott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blachovich prevents it.
Brott is trying to drag Blachovich to the mat but Blachovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blachovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brott backwards.
Brott misses with a punch on the inside.
Brott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brott fails to land.
Brott is looking to take this one to the mat.
John Blachovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sluggo Brott.
Blachovich lands with a right to the head.
Blachovich can't find room to land a body shot as Brott controls the action.
Brott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brott.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brott.
Brott has a couple of punches blocked by Blachovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blachovich blocks an uppercut.
Brott misses with some punches.
Brott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blachovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blachovich can't get the takedown.
Brott dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brott misses with a punch 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!
Brott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Brott.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brott misses with some punches.
Brott leaning against his opponent.
Blachovich looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sluggo Brott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Blachovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brott.
Brott throws a lazy head kick
and Blachovich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blachovich.
Brott controlling the position.
Blachovich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brott is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brott has escaped and now he's on top!
Brott landing some decent shots from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brott throws a big right hand that misses.
Blachovich wants to sweep here but Brott controlling him for the moment.
Brott postures up.
John Blachovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blachovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brott trying to control but Blachovich is working from the bottom.
Brott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blachovich is keeping the position for now.
Brott stands up over Blachovich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blachovich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blachovich working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brott has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brott controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brott trying to advance position but Blachovich counters by regaining guard.
Brott passes Blachovich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brott is looking to advance position but Blachovich won't allow it.
Blachovich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brott passes Blachovich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blachovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blachovich looking for submissions off his back.
Blachovich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blachovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brott lands strikes from half guard.
Brott trying to control the action but Blachovich is working from the bottom.
Blachovich trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brott content to control rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blachovich is trying to control but can't.
Blachovich tries to get to full guard but Brott has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brott is controlling the pace.
Brott is looking to advance position but Blachovich won't allow it.
Blachovich tries to get to full guard but Brott has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brott throws a head kick but Blachovich moves out of range.
Sluggo Brott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brott throws a head kick but Blachovich moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Brott. No joy for Blachovich on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sluggo Brott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brott 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sluggo Brott!
Sluggo Brott was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soz Sztrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mieszko Grzmotojad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sztrova's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In Flames - Delight and Anger. Grzmotojad is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Power Metal . On his way into the cage it seems that Soz Sztrova has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Soz Sztrova seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soz Sztrova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mieszko Grzmotojad!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sztrova gets tackled into the cage by Grzmotojad. Grzmotojad maintains the clinch.
Sztrova tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Grzmotojad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sztrova looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad tries to throw a body punch but Sztrova avoids it by throwing Grzmotojad back against the cage.
Sztrova throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grzmotojads head.
Grzmotojad lands a shot to the body.
Grzmotojad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sztrova tries to keep at a distance but Grzmotojad has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sztrova drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grzmotojad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grzmotojad throws a nice looking combination but Sztrova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sztrova.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soz Sztrova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sztrova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grzmotojad circles away.
Sztrova tries for a takedown but Grzmotojad circles away easily
and Grzmotojad counters by clinching up.
Sztrova has Grzmotojad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grzmotojad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sztrova works on Grzmotojad's body with a couple of short punches.
Grzmotojad missing with knees to the body.
Grzmotojad is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grzmotojad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sztrova shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sztrova showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grzmotojad has his hands on Sztrova's head, controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sztrova prevents Grzmotojad from getting back to his feet.
Grzmotojad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sztrova controls the pace.
Grzmotojad wants to sweep here but Sztrova controlling him for the moment.
Sztrova trying to control the position from guard on top but Grzmotojad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sztrova won't allow Grzmotojad to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soz Sztrova has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sztrova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grzmotojad lands a good knee to the midsection. Sztrova won't want to take too many of those.
Sztrova manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grzmotojad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sztrova or not.
Grzmotojad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sztrova blocks a body shot from Grzmotojad.
Sztrova trying to control the position but instead, Grzmotojad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sztrova into the cage.
Sztrova drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grzmotojad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sztrova has Grzmotojad up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad stalling in the clinch but Sztrova improves position.
Grzmotojad tries to land knees in the clinch but Sztrova avoids the damage to the body.
Sztrova tries to score a body lock takedown but Grzmotojad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grzmotojad stops a takedown attempt from Sztrova.
Sztrova drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grzmotojad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grzmotojad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grzmotojad pulls Sztrova into guard.
Sztrova stops Grzmotojad from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mieszko Grzmotojad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grzmotojad closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sztrova is trying to improve his position.
Sztrova regains half guard.
Grzmotojad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sztrova gets back to full guard.
Sztrova wants to stand but Grzmotojad is controlling the position.
Grzmotojad throwing strikes from guard but Sztrova blocks nicely.
Grzmotojad postures up in Sztrova's guard and throws a big left but Sztrova blocks it.
Grzmotojad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grzmotojad passes Sztrova's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sztrova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grzmotojad is working Sztrova over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grzmotojad working some strikes from top position.
Sztrova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grzmotojad throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grzmotojad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grzmotojad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grzmotojad throwing strikes but missing.
Sztrova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grzmotojad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sztrova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grzmotojad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sztrova trying to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grzmotojad throwing strikes from guard but Sztrova blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova pushes Grzmotojad off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Grzmotojad shoots in and drives through. Sztrova sprawls well.
Sztrova fails with a takedown attempt.
Grzmotojad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sztrova at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova rushes Grzmotojad and presses him up against the cage.
Mieszko Grzmotojad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sztrova taking a breather.
Grzmotojad breaks from the clinch.
Grzmotojad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sztrova tries for a takedown but Grzmotojad circles away easily
and Grzmotojad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sztrova thinking.
Grzmotojad dives in and scores a takedown into Sztrova's guard.
Grzmotojad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grzmotojad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sztrova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sztrova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzmotojad connects with a couple of short punches.
Sztrova working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad stands up over Sztrova, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grzmotojad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grzmotojad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grzmotojad postures up.
Grzmotojad is in close to Sztrova's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grzmotojad is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sztrova trying to keep a closed guard but Grzmotojad is proving a slippery customer.
Sztrova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grzmotojad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grzmotojad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grzmotojad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sztrova's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mieszko Grzmotojad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Grzmotojad clinches with his opponent.
Grzmotojad trying to control the position but instead, Sztrova has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grzmotojad into the cage.
Grzmotojad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sztrova is defending well for now.
Grzmotojad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sztrova is defending well for now.
A short left from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grzmotojad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grzmotojad lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grzmotojad.
Grzmotojad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sztrova or not.
Grzmotojad prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grzmotojad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grzmotojad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sztrova.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzmotojad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sztrova closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grzmotojad quickly recovers to half guard.
Sztrova thows a huge punch but Grzmotojad dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grzmotojad regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sztrova prevents Grzmotojad from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grzmotojad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sztrova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grzmotojad pulls Sztrova in close to prevent any damage.
Grzmotojad's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mieszko Grzmotojad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grzmotojad looking for a sweep. Not yet Grzmotojad, not yet.
Grzmotojad wants to get back to his feet but Sztrova is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mieszko Grzmotojad has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sztrova fails to land the takedown.
Sztrova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grzmotojad's waist but Grzmotojad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sztrova off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soz Sztrova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grzmotojad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sztrova avoids it.
Grzmotojad turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sztrova is looking for a sweep.
Sztrova wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sztrova managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Grzmotojad.
Sztrova taking a bit of punishment here - Grzmotojad scoring with strikes.
Grzmotojad looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sztrova is avoiding damage well.
Grzmotojad tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Grzmotojad working the ground and pound.
Grzmotojad throws an elbow but Sztrova slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mieszko Grzmotojad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grzmotojad works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Grzmotojad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Grzmotojad scoring with punches from side control.
Sztrova is not content to let Grzmotojad control the position.
Grzmotojad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sztrova down.
That's four 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!
Sztrova prevents Grzmotojad from improving position.
Grzmotojad is staying tight to Sztrova's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grzmotojad throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Grzmotojad taking a breather here.
Sztrova regains half guard there - taking advantage of Grzmotojad's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sztrova moves into full guard.
Soz Sztrova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grzmotojad slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mieszko Grzmotojad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grzmotojad 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mieszko Grzmotojad!
A relieved looking Mieszko Grzmotojad 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Neponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roddy Piper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
187 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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177 lbs
15 - 16 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roddy Piper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Neponen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Piper stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neponen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Piper is working away from the top position though.
Piper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Piper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Piper working Neponen over with strikes.
Neponen trying to control here.
Piper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Piper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neponen trying to control but Piper postures up.
Piper working Neponen over with strikes.
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!
Piper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper lands strikes from half guard.
Neponen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Piper is working away from the top position though.
Piper tries to pass to full mount but Neponen defends it.
Neponen trying to hold on to Piper's head to control him but Piper postures up.
Piper controlling the action here.
Neponen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Piper.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neponen is looking to improve his position.
Piper slows the pace down in half guard.
Piper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Piper passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neponen is trying desperately to improve position.
Piper connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neponen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Piper raining down hammerfists from mount.
Piper avoids the attempt from Neponen to control.
Piper unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Neponen wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Piper celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roddy Piper!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Roddy Piper made sure he mentioned Just Fight, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulric Hallestrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jusma Siltanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hallestrom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to With Oden On Our Side - Amon Amarth. Jusma Siltanen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
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283 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulric Hallestrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jusma Siltanen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallestrom swinging wildly here.
Hallestrom walks into a left hand.
Hallestrom jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good work by Siltanen as he checks the leg kick.
Siltanen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Ulric Hallestrom has been cut.
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!
Siltanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallestrom.
Hallestrom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice combination there by Siltanen.
Siltanen loads up on a big right hand but Hallestrom slips the punch.
Siltanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Siltanen loads up on a big right hand but Hallestrom slips the punch.
Hallestrom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hallestrom throws a nice head kick!
Hallestrom avoids the body shot from Siltanen.
Siltanen wants to clinch up but Hallestrom keeps it at a distance.
Siltanen loads up on a big right hand but Hallestrom slips the punch.
Hallestrom wants to slow Siltanen down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siltanen misses the jab.
Hallestrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hallestrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siltanen throws a body punch but Hallestrom moves out of range.
Hallestrom throws a sloppy head kick and Siltanen moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Hallestrom.
Hallestrom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Siltanen jabs Hallestrom right on the nose. Hallestrom blinks but takes it well.
Siltanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallestrom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hallestrom blocks a head kick by Siltanen.
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!
Hallestrom misses with a hook.
Siltanen connects with a body shot.
Siltanen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Siltanen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siltanen scores with a jab.
Hallestrom is rocked!
Hallestrom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Hallestrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Siltanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hallestrom is breathing heavily.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Siltanen knocks Hallestrom out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jusma Siltanen!
Jusma Siltanen very nearly forgot to thank FinnSubs amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wazz Dakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Kunnas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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32
155 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Dakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Kunnas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dakka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kunnas eats them both and turns towards Dakka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Karl Kunnas has been cut.
Kunnas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dakka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kunnas scrambles back to his feet.
Dakka throws a head kick that Kunnas semi-blocks.
Dakka lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kunnas throws a jab but it's blocked by Dakka.
Dakka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kunnas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dakka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kunnas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Kunnas misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Kunnas misses.
Dakka throws a poor cross that misses
and Kunnas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kunnas throws a body punch but Dakka moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Kunnas misses.
Kunnas looks to throw the jab but Dakka is out of range.
Kunnas connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Kunnas.
Kunnas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dakka manages to avoid it.
Kunnas avoids the head kick by Dakka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakka defending well as Kunnas loads up on a big left hand.
Kunnas throws a hook to the side of Dakka's head but Dakka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kunnas misses with a hook
and Dakka counters with a nice leg kick.
Dakka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kunnas.
Kunnas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dakka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dakka misses with a head kick.
Dakka throws a right and a left that Kunnas avoids nicely.
Dakka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dakka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dakka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dakka throws a hook to the side of Kunnas's head but Kunnas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dakka looks to throw the jab but Kunnas is out of range.
Dakka throws a combination that misses
and Kunnas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dakka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dakka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dakka lands with an uppercut that bounces Kunnas off the cage and back into range.
Dakka lands with a straight right. Kunnas didn't see that one coming.
Dakka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dakka scores with a hook.
Dakka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kunnas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dakka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kunnas scrambles back to his feet.
Kunnas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dakka.
Dakka throws a series of punches but Kunnas moves out of range.
Dakka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kunnas doesn't seem bothered though.
Kunnas throws an overhand right that lands on Dakka's shoulder, as Dakka tries to avoid the shot.
Kunnas misses the jab.
Kunnas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dakka, right into the meat.
Dakka tries to clinch there but Kunnas circles away.
Dakka throws a series of punches but Kunnas avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dakka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dakka throws a sloppy head kick and Kunnas moves out of range easily.
Kunnas cracks Dakka with an open hand slap.
Kunnas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dakka moves away.
Dakka takes a swing at Kunnas's ribcage but misses.
Kunnas scores with a jab to the body.
Dakka swinging wildly here.
Kunnas throws a looping overhand right but Dakka ducks down to avoid it.
Kunnas missing with a left hand there. Dakka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dakka throws a head kick but Kunnas moves out of range.
Kunnas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dakka back to the cage. Kunnas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kunnas looks to land a left hand but Dakka moved out of range nicely.
Kunnas looks to throw the jab but Dakka is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dakka slips under a jab from Kunnas.
Dakka clinches up against the cage.
Dakka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dakka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kunnas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kunnas swings wildly with an uppercut but Dakka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dakka misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kunnas struggles to land a body shot inside as Dakka controls his hands.
Dakka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kunnas's elbow.
Kunnas is trying to break the clinch but Dakka is controlling him.
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 Wazz Dakka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Kunnas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kunnas looks to land a right hand but Dakka moved out of range.
Dakka lands a head kick. Kunnas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kunnas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dakka. Dakka obviously looking to wear him down.
Kunnas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dakka scores with a one two! Kunnas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dakka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kunnas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dakka throws a head kick that misses.
Kunnas lunges at Dakka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dakka's hand.
Dakka lands a head kick. Kunnas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kunnas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dakka was well out of range. Poor timing from Kunnas.
A slow jab from Kunnas misses its intended target.
Dakka throws a head kick but Kunnas moves out of range.
Dakka misses with a wild combination.
Wazz Dakka is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dakka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunnas throws a sloppy head kick and Dakka moves out of range easily.
A jab from Kunnas misses.
Dakka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dakka ducks under a wild hook from Kunnas.
Kunnas misses with an uppercut.
Dakka tries a head kick but it misses.
Kunnas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kunnas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wazz Dakka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dakka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kunnas.
Dakka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dakka throws a hook to the side of Kunnas's head but Kunnas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dakka scores with a nice body kick.
Kunnas swings for the body but Dakka moves out of range.
Dakka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kunnas misses with a few strikes there.
Kunnas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Dakka. Those never looked like landing.
Kunnas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dakka moves away.
Dakka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Kunnas blocks the low kick.
Dakka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dakka fails to land with a series of punches.
Kunnas fails to land with a series of punches.
Kunnas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dakka's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kunnas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dakka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dakka walks into a straight right hand from Kunnas.
Kunnas works over Dakka's head and body with a nice combination.
Dakka lands a nice looking body shot.
Dakka misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kunnas.
Dakka moves to clinch but Kunnas breaks away
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kunnas lands a right hook to the body.
Dakka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dakka thows a body kick. Kunnas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kunnas's corner calls for a 1-2. Kunnas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kunnas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dakka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kunnas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kunnas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dakka tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Kunnas misses.
Kunnas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dakka moves away.
Kunnas misses with a hook
and Dakka counters with a head kick. That will keep Kunnas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dakka tries to clinch but Kunnas is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dakka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dakka throws a one two combo.
Kunnas throws a front kick aimed at Dakka's knee but Dakka avoids it well.
Kunnas throws a poor cross that misses
and Dakka counters with a head kick. That will keep Kunnas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice body kick there by Dakka.
Dakka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kunnas throws the left hand but Dakka avoids the punch easily.
Kunnas thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Kunnas tenderised Dakka's leg. Dakka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kunnas throws out a powerful jab.
Dakka misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kunnas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dakka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kunnas scrambles back to his feet.
Dakka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kunnas swings for the body but Dakka moves out of range.
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 Wazz Dakka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Kunnas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kunnas throws an overhand right that lands on Dakka's shoulder, as Dakka tries to avoid the shot.
Dakka scores a takedown into full mount!
Dakka tries to control but Kunnas wriggling away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kunnas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kunnas is desperately trying to improve his position but Dakka has a good base and remains in mount.
Kunnas is squirming around, avoiding Dakka's attempts to control the action.
Dakka punching from mount but Kunnas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dakka misses with a head shot.
Dakka controlling from the full mount.
Dakka dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakka landing strikes from the mount and Kunnas is in trouble!
Dakka thowing shots but they're missing.
Kunnas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dakka.
Dakka unloads with some shots from mount but Kunnas bucks and avoids them well.
Kunnas is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Dakka.
Dakka raining down shots from the mount!
Kunnas blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunnas wants to hold on but Dakka pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dakka with a couple of short strikes.
Kunnas's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kunnas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kunnas wants to control but Dakka is having none of it.
Dakka throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dakka misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wazz Dakka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kunnas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dakka thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kunnas wants to control but Dakka is having none of it.
Dakka punching from mount but Kunnas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dakka landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kunnas is looking to escape.
Kunnas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dakka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dakka tries to control but Kunnas wriggling away.
Dakka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kunnas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kunnas is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dakka trying to control but Kunnas is having none of it.
Dakka unloads with some shots from mount but Kunnas bucks and avoids them well.
Karl Kunnas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dakka prevents Kunnas from getting the reversal.
Dakka lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kunnas is trying desperately to improve position.
Dakka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kunnas is looking to improve his position but Dakka isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dakka misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dakka scoring with strikes but Kunnas is staying in there.
Kunnas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wazz Dakka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dakka 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 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wazz Dakka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Turma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turma comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - Psychosocial. Berzevaco is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kaksi vanhaa hinttaria. On his way into the cage it seems that Teppo Turma has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Teppo Turma seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Turma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakeem Berzevaco!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turma tries to clinch but Berzevaco moves out of range.
Berzevaco thows a body shot but no joy.
Berzevaco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turma.
Berzevaco throws a hook to the side of Turma's head but Turma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turma tries for a takedown but Berzevaco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berzevaco lands a nice shot to the body.
Turma shoots in but no luck this time.
Turma throws a low kick, looking for Berzevaco's leg but Berzevaco calmly moves out of range.
A cross from Berzevaco lands.
Turma shoots in for a double leg but Berzevaco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Turma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turma ducks under a wild hook from Berzevaco.
Turma's corner calls for a 1-2. Turma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice jab there from Turma.
Turma wants to clinch up but Berzevaco keeps it at a distance.
Berzevaco lands with 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!
A leg kick checked by Berzevaco.
Turma tries to clinch but Berzevaco moves out of range.
Turma motions for Berzevaco to come forward. Turma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teppo Turma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turma connects with a jab.
Berzevaco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turma tries to clinch but Berzevaco is having none of it.
Berzevaco blocks a low kick nicely.
Berzevaco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turma manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco throws a head kick that misses.
Turma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turma is looking to clinch.
Berzevaco throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berzevaco, right into the meat.
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!
Berzevaco gets a double leg takedown into Turma's guard.
Berzevaco wants to get up but he can't break Turma's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Turma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Berzevaco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berzevaco has managed to get both his arms back between Turma's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berzevaco is one step ahead there.
Turma trying to keep a closed guard but Berzevaco is proving a slippery customer.
Turma has his foot on Berzevaco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berzevaco works his way back into a safe position though.
Berzevaco passes Turma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turma won't allow Berzevaco to pass to mount.
Turma is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Berzevaco trying to mount his opponent but Turma defends it.
Turma trying to control from the bottom.
Turma is defending against the submission attempts here by Berzevaco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco drops an elbow to the side of Turma's head.
Turma is trying to get back to full guard.
Turma is working hard here to advance position.
Berzevaco decides to return to a standing position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Berzevaco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turma tries to clinch up.
Berzevaco 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.
Turma looking for a sweep. Not yet Turma, not yet.
Berzevaco wants to pass the guard but Turma is keeping the position.
Berzevaco passes into half guard.
Turma wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco is keen to just control but Turma is a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turma is trying to control but can't.
Berzevaco is pressing down on Turma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turma is holding on for now.
Turma gets back to full guard.
Turma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berzevaco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berzevaco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berzevaco trying to control but Turma is working from the bottom.
Turma looking for a sweep. Not yet Turma, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berzevaco tries to free his leg and advance position but Turma is retaining full guard.
Turma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turma can't keep his opponent in guard - Berzevaco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Berzevaco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Berzevaco throws a one two combo.
Berzevaco dips to his left and cracks Turma with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Berzevaco.
Hakeem Berzevaco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berzevaco loads up on a big right hand but Turma slips the punch.
Berzevaco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Berzevaco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Turma throws a shot to the body.
Turma lands a jab.
Berzevaco scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turma enables Berzevaco to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turma manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Berzevaco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hakeem Berzevaco has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turma is looking for a sweep.
Turma is not content to let Berzevaco control the position.
Turma sneaks back into half guard.
Turma looking for submissions off his back.
Berzevaco trying to control the action but Turma is working from the bottom.
Berzevaco trying to mount his opponent but Turma defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turma trying to hold on to Berzevaco's head to control him but Berzevaco postures up.
Turma gets full guard.
Turma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berzevaco defends it easily.
Berzevaco is stalling in the full guard.
Turma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berzevaco's guard.
Turma stopping the sweep attempt from Berzevaco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berzevaco has control of Turma's left arm, preventing Turma from doing any damage.
Turma trying to control but Berzevaco is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turma looking to pass the guard.
Turma stopping the sweep attempt from Berzevaco.
Turma wants to control from the top but Berzevaco keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Turma tried to score with a low kick but Berzevaco checks it.
Berzevaco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berzevaco connects with an inside leg kick.
Berzevaco misses with a body kick.
Turma scores with a leg kick.
Berzevaco misses with a looping left.
Turma shoots in and drives through. Berzevaco sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco slips a straight right by Turma.
Turma scores with a leg kick.
Berzevaco avoids a kick to the body.
Berzevaco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turma takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Berzevaco tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turma's legs.
Berzevaco scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Turma to see if he's OK.
Berzevaco is looking to take a break and control but Turma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berzevaco moves into full mount! Turma won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Berzevaco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Berzevaco misses with a looping left.
Berzevaco swats away the attempt to clinch by Turma.
Turma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berzevaco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Berzevaco misses with a shot to the body
and Turma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berzevaco throws a body punch but Turma moves out of range.
Berzevaco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Berzevaco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Berzevaco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turma keeps working.
Turma moves into full guard.
Turma keeping full guard, as Berzevaco tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berzevaco with a nice head shot there.
Berzevaco pushes down on Turma's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berzevaco uses his free foot to push down on Turma's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Turma.
Berzevaco connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Berzevaco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Turma looks a forlorn figure.
Berzevaco looking to control but Turma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turma takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Turma is desperately trying to improve his position but Berzevaco has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berzevaco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Berzevaco lands a big elbow.
Berzevaco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Turma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Berzevaco controlling from the full mount.
Berzevaco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turma manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Turma is not content to let Berzevaco control the position.
Turma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Teppo Turma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turma trying to control but Berzevaco postures up.
Berzevaco passes the guard and advances to mount!
Turma slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Berzevaco looks to land a strike but Turma avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Turma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turma controls Berzevaco momentarily but Berzevaco frees himself.
Berzevaco trying to control the position from guard on top but Turma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berzevaco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Turma, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turma 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 Berzevaco has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Berzevaco and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Berzevaco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berzevaco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turma.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berzevaco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Berzevaco trying to control but Turma is working from the bottom.
Berzevaco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berzevaco postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berzevaco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berzevaco is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Berzevaco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Berzevaco 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Berzevaco!
Hakeem Berzevaco made sure to mention his sponsor, Brute in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keke Pummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock has chosen PSY - Gangnam Style as his entrance music. Lance Rock acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Pummel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lance Rock!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pummel's sensitive parts.
Pummel connects with a solid leg kick.
Rock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pummel manages to avoid it.
Pummel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
Both fighters circling a little - Pummel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pummel throws a series of punches but Rock avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Pummel.
Pummel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rock ducks right into an uppercut from Pummel.
Pummel throws a nice head kick!
Rock gets the takedown 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!
Pummel can't do much from the bottom here.
Rock throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rock throws an elbow but Pummel slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pummel tries to improve position but can't.
Pummel is not content to let Rock control the position.
Pummel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rock trying to mount his opponent but Pummel defends it.
Rock thows a huge punch but Pummel dodges it nicely.
Rock throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pummel to regain full guard.
Rock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pummel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pummel manages to get himself to full guard.
Rock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock looking to sit in guard and control but Pummel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pummel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pummel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rock looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Keke Pummel just wasn't active enough.
Pummel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pummel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pummel counters with a thumping low kick.
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 Keke Pummel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pummel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pummel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pummel feints and then cracks Rock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rock down.
Keke Pummel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Pummel misses.
Pummel fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock thumps Pummel with a low kick.
Rock jabs at Pummel's body.
Pummel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rock is looking to clinch.
Pummel punishes Rock's body with a nice straight punch.
Pummel scores with a one two! Rock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Lance Rock has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pummel.
Keke Pummel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Pummel. No joy for Rock on that attempt.
Rock blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pummel just misses with a punch to the body.
Pummel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from Rock lands.
Rock is looking to clinch but Pummel is avoiding it.
Rock missing with a left hand there. Pummel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pummel as he jumps to the side.
Pummel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pummel lands a nice shot to the body.
Keke Pummel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pummel misses with a head kick.
Rock throws a lazy right hand but Pummel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pummel lands a jab to Rock's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rock throws a low kick but Pummel moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pummel.
Pummel throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Rock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pummel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pummel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
Rock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pummel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rock is in Pummel's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pummel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pummel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rock is stalling in the full guard.
Rock throws an elbow that misses. Pummel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rock's guard. Nice move by Pummel!
Rock looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Keke Pummel.
Pummel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid body kick from Rock.
Pummel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pummel misses with a body shot.
Pummel throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pummel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Rock misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Pummel. That's going to slow Rock down.
Pummel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rock back to the cage. Pummel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab from Pummel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Pummel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lance Rock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pummel misses with a leg kick.
Rock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock 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.
Rock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pummel is pulling down on Rock's head to control his posture.
Pummel looking for a sweep. Not yet Pummel, not yet.
Rock throwing strikes from guard but Pummel blocks nicely.
Pummel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rock manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Keke Pummel.
Pummel looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Pummel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rock tries to clinch but Pummel is having none of it.
Pummel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pummel.
Pummel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rock misses with an uppercut
and Pummel counters with a straight right hand.
Pummel misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Rock.
Good leg kick by Pummel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pummel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pummel checks the leg kick.
Pummel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pummel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rock's head.
Keke Pummel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pummel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pummel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pummel is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks.
Rock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A clash of legs there as Rock blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock shoots for a takedown but Pummel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keke Pummel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Rock.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pummel.
Rock tries for a takedown but Pummel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pummel cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
Pummel scores with a hook.
Rock throws a hook but Pummel blocks it.
Rock wants to clinch.
Rock wants to clinch up but Pummel keeps it at a distance.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pummel.
Rock tries to clinch but Pummel is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pummel connects with an inside leg kick.
Rock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pummel can pounce on him.
Pummel throws out a powerful jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pummel checks a leg kick.
Pummel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pummel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rock.
Rock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pummel's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rock wants to control from the top but Pummel keeps moving.
Rock throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keke Pummel clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Rock's cut.
That's time! Pummel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pummel jabs at Rock's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pummel.
Rock tries to clinch but Pummel moves out of range.
Pummel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pummel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pummel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pummel lands a nice shot to the body.
Pummel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pummel throws a good cross that connects.
Rock is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rock shoots in for a double leg but Pummel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rock is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pummel scores with a kick to the body.
Pummel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pummel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pummel lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pummel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pummel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock wants to clinch up but Pummel keeps it at a distance.
Rock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rock is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pummel lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rock falls backwards - clearly groggy! Pummel dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keke Pummel!
Keke Pummel retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Keke Pummel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Nykanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Couture might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mama said knock you out. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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156 lbs
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133 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Couture!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Nykanen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A shot to the liver by Nykanen. Beautiful body shot.
Couture misses the shot to the body.
Nykanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Couture walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nykanen dives in and grabs Couture's left leg, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes down on Nykanen's head and hops out.
Nykanen jabs at Couture's body.
Nykanen misses with a body shot.
Nykanen jabs Couture to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Couture scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Nykanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Couture can pounce on him.
Nykanen defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Nykanen misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Nykanen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Couture misses with a lunging right hand
and Nykanen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nykanen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nykanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couture wants to stand and escape but Nykanen is having none of it.
Couture keeping full guard, as Nykanen tries to pass.
Nykanen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Nykanen from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matti Nykanen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Couture lands with a nice body kick.
Couture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Couture.
Nykanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nykanen throws a looping overhand right but Couture ducks down to avoid it.
Couture throws a jab when Nykanen was well out of range.
Nykanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couture circles away quickly and effectively.
Nykanen lands a nice hook to Couture's body. Couture takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Couture looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nykanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nykanen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Couture rather than just go for the knockout.
Nykanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nykanen. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nykanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nykanen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a jab to the head.
Nykanen is rocked!
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Nykanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?
Nykanen throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Brandon Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture connects with a leg kick. Nykanen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nykanen seems to have recovered his senses.
Couture staying out of range there.
Couture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Nykanen misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nykanen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Couture - the referee stops the clock and Nykanen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Couture. Nykanen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nykanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Couture changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nykanen avoids the body shot from Couture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with the combination.
Nykanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nykanen throws a series of strikes that have Couture backpedaling.
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!
Couture misses with a low kick as Nykanen jumps back.
Nykanen jabs Couture to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nykanen throws a looping overhand right but Couture ducks down to avoid it.
Nykanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Couture lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nykanen jabs Couture to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Couture blocks a jab.
Nykanen misses with a left hand
and Couture counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nykanen thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Couture dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nykanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couture doesn't seem bothered though.
Nykanen throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nykanen.
Nykanen swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Couture avoids the body shot from Nykanen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Couture checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Nykanen misses the target.
Couture looks to score with a jab to the body but Nykanen is just out of range.
Couture slips a jab from Nykanen.
Couture moves away from the strike by Nykanen.
Nykanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Couture waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Nykanen. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Nykanen to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture trying to control but Nykanen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon Couture has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nykanen misses with a wild body shot.
Nykanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen misses with a body shot.
Couture fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nykanen.
Nykanen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Couture throws a body kick that misses.
Nykanen slips a jab from Couture.
Nykanen takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Couture slips a jab from Nykanen.
Nykanen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Couture looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nykanen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Couture to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a hook but Nykanen blocks it.
Couture misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Couture checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nykanen scores with the left hand. Couture knows he should have avoided that one.
Nykanen moves out of range as Couture throws a body kick.
Nykanen misses with a straight left.
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nykanen.
Nykanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Nykanen misses with a body shot
and Couture counters with a leg kick.
Nykanen throws a big shot that misses.
Nykanen swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Nykanen misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to bum rush Nykanen with a series of wild strikes but Nykanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nykanen takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Nykanen throws a big shot that misses.
Couture throws a hook but Nykanen avoids it easily.
Couture lands a nice looking body shot.
Nykanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Couture counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Couture moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nykanen misses the shot to the body.
Couture scores with a one two! Nykanen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nykanen shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense.
Brandon Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Nykanen.
Couture finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Couture throws a hook but Nykanen avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Couture dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nykanen swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Couture.
Nykanen fails with the takedown.
Nykanen takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Couture, right into the meat.
Nykanen misses the jab.
Couture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nykanen.
Nykanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nykanen throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Couture lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Couture lands with an uppercut that bounces Nykanen off the cage and back into range.
Nykanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nykanen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nykanen throws a low kick but Couture moves out of range easily.
Nykanen moves out of range as Couture throws a body kick.
Nykanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nykanen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nykanen misses with a jab to the body
and Couture counters with a nice leg kick.
Nykanen misses with a right hand
and Couture connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Couture swings for the body but Nykanen moves out of range.
Nykanen lunges at Couture with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Couture's hand.
Nykanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen moves out of range as Couture throws a body kick.
Couture thows a body shot but no joy.
Couture stuffs the takedown.
Brandon Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Nykanen.
Couture is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nykanen.
Nykanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Couture counters with a good low kick that Nykanen was not able to check.
Nykanen misses with a straight right.
Couture tests Nykanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nykanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brandon Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Nykanen has a takedown stuffed.
Nykanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nykanen misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Couture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nykanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Couture.
Nykanen throws out a loose jab but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nykanen misses the jab.
Nykanen misses with a wild body shot.
Couture avoids the body shot from Nykanen.
A swing and a miss from Nykanen.
Couture throws a good cross that connects.
Nykanen misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Couture. Nykanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nykanen. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nykanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matti Nykanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Nykanen throws a leg kick
and Couture counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nykanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Couture was well out of range. Poor timing from Nykanen.
Couture scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nykanen misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nykanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nykanen throws a one two combo.
Nykanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Couture clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Couture scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Couture takes a swing at Nykanen's ribcage but misses.
Couture avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nykanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
Nykanen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Couture checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Nykanen misses.
Nykanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Couture.
Nykanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Couture off the cage and back into range.
Nykanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nykanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Couture.
Nykanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couture doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nykanen scores with a jab. Couture acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nykanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Couture throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nykanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Couture throws a leg kick which misses Nykanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Nykanen tries to avoid it.
Nykanen misses with a wild body shot.
Couture missing with a left hand there. Nykanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nykanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen throws a hook but Couture avoids it easily.
Nykanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nykanen digs a good body shot into Couture's ribs.
Nykanen swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Nykanen.
Couture fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nykanen on the side of the head.
Nykanen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nykanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Nykanen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nykanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couture dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nykanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Couture throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nykanen scores with a nice head shot.
Nykanen misses with a right hand
and Couture counters with an outside leg kick.
Nykanen swinging wildly here.
Nykanen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A big right from Nykanen misses.
Nykanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Couture connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nykanen misses with a body shot.
Couture takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nykanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Couture swivels and escapes.
Couture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nykanen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nykanen is countered with a crisp right hand from Couture that sends him to the canvas! Couture follows him to the mat into side control.
That's four 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!
Couture wants to control but Nykanen is keeping him busy.
Couture stands up and beckons Nykanen to his feet.
Couture cracks Nykanen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nykanen falls backwards against the cage. Couture follows up with more strikes that drop Nykanen to his knees. Couture keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nykanen! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Couture!
Brandon Couture retains his featherweight title!
Brandon Couture managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zbermat Serlal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serlal comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat . 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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265 lbs
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258 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zbermat Serlal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Kemp!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serlal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Serlal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kemp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adam Kemp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kemp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serlal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serlal misses with a wild combination.
Serlal scores with a hook to the body. Kemp takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Serlal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kemp is trying to defend but Serlal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kemp is pressing down on Serlal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Serlal is fighting to break Kemp's control of his arms but Kemp is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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!
Kemp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serlal is one step ahead there.
Serlal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kemp, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kemp. Serlal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serlal avoids the body shot from Kemp.
Kemp lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kemp throws a half hearted mid kick.
Serlal slips under a jab.
Kemp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kemp scores with the left hand. Serlal knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Kemp.
Serlal throws a series of punches but Kemp moves out of range.
Jab from Serlal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serlal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Serlal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kemp tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp jabs Serlal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kemp lands a nice hook to Serlal's body. Serlal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kemp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serlal manages to avoid it.
Serlal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kemp walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Serlal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kemp misses with an attempted mid kick.
A left lands for Serlal.
Kemp throws a right and a left that Serlal avoids nicely.
Serlal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kemp. Serlal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serlal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kemp looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kemp is trying to control the position but Serlal postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serlal is looking to stand up but Kemp won't let him.
Serlal prevents Kemp from getting back to his feet.
Serlal wants to get up but he can't break Kemp's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kemp pulls Serlal in close to his closed guard and prevents Serlal from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adam Kemp.
Kemp misses with a shot to the body
and Serlal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Serlal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Serlal cracks Kemp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Serlal misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kemp to counter with a crisp jab.
Kemp lands a nice shot that snaps Serlal's head back.
Good leg kick by Kemp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kemp lands a jab to Serlal's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Kemp misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Serlal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serlal misses with a left hand
and Kemp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kemp lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kemp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Serlal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kemp misses the shot to the body.
Serlal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kemp can pounce on him.
Kemp throws a front kick aimed at Serlal's knee but Serlal avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kemp. Serlal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kemp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Serlal rather than just go for the knockout.
Serlal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Serlal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kemp lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Serlal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Serlal cracks Kemp with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Kemp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Kemp dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Serlal digs a good body shot into Kemp's ribs.
Kemp swings for the body but Serlal moves out of range.
Kemp scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Kemp.
Kemp lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Kemp.
Serlal misses with a hook. Kemp ducked under it nicely.
Serlal misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Serlal misses
and Kemp counters with a nice body shot.
Serlal cracks Kemp with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kemp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kemp throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemp just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serlal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Serlal connects with a single shot there.
Kemp lands a nice hook to Serlal's body. Serlal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kemp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serlal.
An inside leg kick lands from Kemp.
Kemp lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serlal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Serlal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kemp to score with a decent uppercut.
Kemp lands a nice looking body shot.
Kemp lands a big right hand that sends Serlal crashing to the mat! Kemp stays standing though and waves Serlal back to his feet!
Serlal is rocked!
Kemp throws a pinpoint strike between Serlal's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Serlal crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Kemp scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Kemp!
Adam Kemp is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Adam Kemp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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