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HERO Fight Night 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Keinonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Uusivirta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarmo Uusivirta acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Keinonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Uusivirta!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keinonen misses with the body kick
and Uusivirta counters with a straight right hand.
Uusivirta throws an overhand right that lands on Keinonen's shoulder, as Keinonen tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Uusivirta.
Keinonen tries a low kick but Uusivirta avoids it.
Keinonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uusivirta.
Uusivirta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Uusivirta has Keinonen up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Uusivirta on the inside.
Uusivirta lands with a short shot to the head.
Uusivirta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keinonen is trying to break the clinch but Uusivirta has him pressed against the cage.
Uusivirta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uusivirta misses with some punches.
Keinonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uusivirta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uusivirta lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusivirta working aggressively here.
Uusivirta throws a head punch that misses.
Keinonen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Uusivirta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Uusivirta misses with some punches.
Uusivirta swings wildly with an uppercut but Keinonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keinonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Uusivirta won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uusivirta.
Keinonen is trying to break the clinch but Uusivirta is controlling him.
Uusivirta misses with a punch on the inside.
Uusivirta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keinonen is rocked!
Uusivirta keeps control of Keinonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oh Keinonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uusivirta breaks from the clinch.
Keinonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Keinonen swings widly with a right hand
and Uusivirta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keinonen.
Keinonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Uusivirta as he checks the leg kick.
Keinonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uusivirta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Keinonen throws a shot from downtown. Uusivirta moves away and avoids it.
Uusivirta throws a right hand that Keinonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Keinonen also avoids with ease.
Keinonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Uusivirta avoids it really well and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Uusivirta blocks the leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Keinonen
and Uusivirta counters with a right hand to the body.
Uusivirta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Kalle Keinonen has been cut.
Keinonen throws a low kick, looking for Uusivirta's leg but Uusivirta calmly moves out of range.
Uusivirta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uusivirta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keinonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Uusivirta throws a looping overhand right but Keinonen ducks down to avoid it.
Keinonen scores a takedown into full mount!
Keinonen is breathing heavily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Keinonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta is looking to improve his position but Keinonen isn't that keen on the idea.
Keinonen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Uusivirta is surviving well by controlling Keinonen's body position as best he can.
Keinonen fails to move to back control.
Keinonen trying to control but Uusivirta is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uusivirta is looking to get to half guard.
Keinonen with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keinonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Uusivirta is looking to escape.
Keinonen prevents Uusivirta from getting the reversal.
Keinonen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Uusivirta manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Uusivirta wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keinonen trying to control the position but Uusivirta is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uusivirta avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Keinonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarmo Uusivirta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Keinonen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Uusivirta misses with a straight right.
Keinonen looks to land a right hand but Uusivirta moved out of range.
Keinonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uusivirta throws out a loose jab but Keinonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keinonen misses with a looping right.
Keinonen misses with a low kick.
Keinonen throws a sloppy head kick and Uusivirta moves out of range easily.
Keinonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Keinonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good shot there by Uusivirta.
Uusivirta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keinonen.
Uusivirta drops Keinonen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Uusivirta follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarmo Uusivirta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into Oliver's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Oliver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miller stands up and waves to Oliver to follow him.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Oliver moved away.
Miller tries for a takedown but Oliver circles away easily
and Oliver counters with a solid body kick.
Miller with a poor takedown
enabling Oliver to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Miller shoots and misses
and Oliver counters with a head kick. That will keep Miller thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oliver throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oliver drives through with a takedown into Miller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Oliver prevents Miller from getting back to his feet.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Miller trying to control the position.
Oliver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oliver trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliver is one step ahead there.
Oliver trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to control the position but Oliver postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Oliver counters with a good low kick that Miller was not able to check.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Oliver counters with a one-two to the body.
Oliver drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliver wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Oliver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oliver distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oliver trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miller's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oliver works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard.
Oliver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliver keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head.
Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliver can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliver working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miller's head.
Miller controls Oliver momentarily but Oliver frees himself.
Miller has control of Oliver's left arm, preventing Oliver from doing any damage.
Oliver lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver slips nicely into half guard.
Oliver works his foot free and advances to mount.
Oliver has hold of Miller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Miller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oliver cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oliver breaks from Miller's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oliver raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller regains half guard.
Miller is controlling Oliver's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Oliver dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oliver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Oliver to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliver misses with a head kick.
Jack Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller clinches.
Oliver blocks a body shot from Miller.
Oliver trying to control the position but instead, Miller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oliver into the cage.
Miller effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliver smiles and moves away.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliver.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oliver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller shoots and misses
and Oliver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver misses with an uppercut.
Oliver's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Oliver duly obliges.
Miller throws a leg kick
letting Oliver counter with a right hand.
Oliver darts in and clinches Miller up against the cage.
Oliver breaks from the clinch.
Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oliver to the mat! Oliver manages to get full guard.
Oliver pulls Miller in to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliver wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.
Oliver is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Oliver eventually gives up the hold.
Nice strikes from Oliver there.
Oliver is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
Oliver is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oliver is working away from the top position though.
Oliver working over Miller with some ground and pound. Miller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oliver is looking to advance position but Miller won't allow it.
Oliver misses with a head shot. Miller uses the momentum to regain guard.
Miller wants to sweep here but Oliver controlling him for the moment.
Oliver distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miller scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliver looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oliver counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Greg Oliver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Oliver makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miller really felt that one!
Oliver misses with a body shot.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Oliver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliver lands a right hook to the body.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliver sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oliver misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oliver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliver plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oliver connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miller. Miller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller swinging wildly here.
Oliver scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oliver lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Oliver lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
Miller dives in and grabs Oliver's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oliver pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Miller tries to clinch up but Oliver circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oliver.
Greg Oliver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miller at a distance.
Oliver is looking to land body kicks.
Miller throws a right and a left that Oliver avoids nicely.
Miller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oliver connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miller scrambles back to his feet.
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oliver counters with a leg kick.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oliver closes the distance and clinches.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oliver prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Oliver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oliver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Oliver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller tries to clinch up
and Oliver counters with a nice body kick.
Oliver throws a good cross that connects.
Miller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oliver counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliver is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miller's half guard.
Oliver is trying to control the action in half guard but Miller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Greg Oliver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliver tries to stand and escape but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller is trying to stand.
Greg Oliver is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Oliver has control of the leg.
Oliver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliver is looking to advance position but Miller won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Oliver is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Oliver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oliver 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Oliver!
After the big win, Greg Oliver made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Key Clothing LLC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Haavisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannu Haavisto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Haavisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haavisto throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haavisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haavisto lands with a cross.
It looks like Jason Rogers has been cut.
Haavisto lands a jab to the nose.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Haavisto is just out of range.
Haavisto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rogers on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Haavisto misses.
Rogers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Haavisto.
Haavisto throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
Rogers takes a jab right on the kisser.
That has opened up Jason Rogers's cut even more.
Rogers looks up at the clock. Bad move! Haavisto lands a right hand from hell, dropping Rogers. Haavisto pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannu Haavisto!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gomi Bakanori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bakanori comes to the cage accompanied by Robinson. Gomi Bakanori has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gomi Bakanori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lewis Lee!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakanori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Bakanori on that attempt.
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Gomi Bakanori has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bakanori lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bakanori tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Bakanori tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Bakanori is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bakanori is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee lands a nice 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!
Lee decides to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bakanori throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakanori in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bakanori throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakanori wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Bakanori tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.
Bakanori is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lee lands a big shot there that rocks Bakanori but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lee prevents Bakanori from getting the reversal.
Lee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bakanori has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lee lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee landing strikes from the mount and Bakanori is in trouble!
Lee looking to finish Bakanori with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bakanori!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lee cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bakanori is rocked!
Bakanori is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh Bakanori is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bakanori covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Lee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cortland Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cortland Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cartwright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Cartwright.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cartwright enables Barksdale to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cartwright manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cartwright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barksdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartwright working for a triangle but Barksdale defends it easily.
Barksdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
Barksdale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Barksdale prevents Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barksdale advances position into side control!
Barksdale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cartwright gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cartwright blocking the ground and pound.
Barksdale is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barksdale.
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Barksdale is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barksdale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barksdale tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cartwright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barksdale wants to free his trapped foot but Cartwright is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cartwright is looking to escape.
Barksdale passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cartwright stops Barksdale from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale 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.
Cartwright is looking to get to half guard.
Cartwright is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Barksdale is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cartwright is surviving well by controlling Barksdale's body position as best he can.
Barksdale moves to back control.
Cartwright holding both Barksdale 's hands and preventing any damage.
Cartwright is trying to defend against the choke here but Barksdale has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Barksdale Tightens the hold and Cartwright taps out furiously! Barksdale displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Avon Barksdale!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii comes to the cage accompanied by Knocksville Girl. The crowd seem to be enjoying Peltola's choice of entrance music: Biggest & The Best. Atte Peltola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliod Bunkley Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Peltola!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown but Peltola shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Peltola misses.
Peltola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Peltola misses the target.
Peltola moves into the clinch.
Peltola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peltola taking a breather.
Peltola swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunkley Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Bunkley Iii.
Peltola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunkley Iii tries to score a body lock takedown but Peltola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peltola prevents a body shot from Bunkley Iii.
A short body shot lands from Peltola as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunkley Iii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peltola smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliod Bunkley Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunkley Iii scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Peltola wants to control but Bunkley Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peltola is pressing down on Bunkley Iii's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii forces his way into half guard.
Peltola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii is looking to advance position but Peltola won't allow it.
Peltola missing with punches from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peltola sees it coming and defends easily.
Peltola flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bunkley Iii throws a strike but Peltola avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Peltola lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bunkley Iii!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Peltola.
Bunkley Iii takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peltola looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Peltola looking to secure an arm triangle but Bunkley Iii defends it well.
Bunkley Iii is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bunkley Iii is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Peltola.
Peltola looking to finish Bunkley Iii with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bunkley Iii!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peltola in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bunkley Iii wants to control but Peltola is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola controlling the position easily from mount.
Bunkley Iii tries to lock up and control but Peltola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peltola prevents Bunkley Iii from getting the reversal.
Peltola avoids the attempt from Bunkley Iii to control.
Bunkley Iii slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peltola thows a huge punch but Bunkley Iii dodges it nicely.
Bunkley Iii trying to control but Peltola postures up.
Peltola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bunkley Iii with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Peltola wants to pass to mount but Bunkley Iii is defending the position.
Bunkley Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Peltola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peltola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peltola moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bunkley Iii.
Peltola tries to advance to mount but Bunkley Iii denies him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunkley Iii is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Peltola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bunkley Iii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Peltola misses with a straight left.
Peltola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Peltola slaps away a takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peltola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peltola sizes up Bunkley Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eliod Bunkley Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peltola cracks Bunkley Iii with an open hand slap.
Bunkley Iii is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunkley Iii shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bunkley Iii showed some decent athleticism there.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peltola defends it well.
Bunkley Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bunkley Iii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peltola has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola is controlling Bunkley Iii's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Peltola trying to control but Bunkley Iii postures up.
Peltola tries to get to full guard but Bunkley Iii has control of the leg.
Bunkley Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peltola keeps working.
Bunkley Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bunkley Iii wants to take a breather but Peltola is having none of it.
Peltola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola taking some punishment here, with Bunkley Iii in his half guard.
Bunkley Iii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a kimura but Peltola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bunkley Iii to get the leverage.
Peltola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peltola keeps working.
Bunkley Iii seems to be working for a kimura but Peltola defends the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunkley Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Atte Peltola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peltola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bunkley Iii is pressing down on Peltola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peltola is holding on for now.
Bunkley Iii is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peltola keeps working.
Bunkley Iii is working for a kimura but Peltola is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peltola manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bunkley Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunkley Iii drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peltola manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bunkley Iii has Peltola in his guard.
Peltola is working Bunkley Iii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Atte Peltola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Bunkley Iii tries for a takedown but Peltola circles away easily
and Peltola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Peltola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bunkley Iii is looking to improve his position.
Peltola is keen to just control but Bunkley Iii is a slippery customer.
Bunkley Iii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peltola working over Bunkley Iii with some ground and pound. Bunkley Iii looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Peltola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bunkley Iii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peltola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peltola's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peltola breaks Bunkley Iii's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Peltola passes into half guard.
Peltola is nestled in close to Bunkley Iii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola is keen to just control but Bunkley Iii is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Peltola is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Peltola winds up and cracks Bunkley Iii with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bunkley Iii is trying to maintain the position but Peltola is very close to passing his half guard.
Bunkley Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Peltola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bunkley Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Peltola is keen to just control but Bunkley Iii is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peltola trying to control from half guard but Bunkley Iii is working away.
Peltola is working for a kimura but Bunkley Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Peltola is nestled in close to Bunkley Iii, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peltola trying to control from half guard but Bunkley Iii is working away.
Peltola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bunkley Iii's head.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a sweep. Peltola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola slips a nice elbow through Bunkley Iii's hands, connecting with Bunkley Iii's forehead.
Peltola is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Peltola trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunkley Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peltola 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.
Bunkley Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peltola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peltola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peltola is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii can't keep his opponent in guard - Peltola advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bunkley Iii regains full guard. Nicely done.
Peltola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Peltola has picked Bunkley Iii up and slammed him! Bunkley Iii can't keep hold of the triangle and Peltola manages to pass to side control!
Bunkley Iii is not content to let Peltola control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunkley Iii manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Bunkley Iii won't allow Peltola to pass to mount.
Atte Peltola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bunkley Iii wants to get back to full guard.
Peltola looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Eliod Bunkley Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunkley Iii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peltola is working away from the top position though.
Peltola controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atte Peltola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peltola 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Peltola!
Post fight, Atte Peltola took to the microphone: 'Third time is a charm!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Fei Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iivana Jalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalo has chosen Aino Venna - Waltz to Paris as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Fei Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivana Jalo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fei Hong tries to clinch but Jalo is having none of it.
Jalo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jalo misses with a low kick as Fei Hong jumps back.
Jalo throws a nice head kick!
Jalo tries to score with a low kick but Fei Hong moves his leg out of the way.
Jalo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fei Hong.
Jalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fei Hong is looking to clinch but Jalo is avoiding it.
Fei Hong throws the left hand but Jalo avoids the punch easily.
Jalo throws a hook but Fei Hong avoids it easily.
Jalo missing with a left hand there. Fei Hong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fei Hong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jalo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fei Hong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jalo tries for a takedown but Fei Hong manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jalo trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fei Hong.
Fei Hong avoiding damage as Jalo throws knees to the body.
Fei Hong managing to block the knees to the body from Jalo.
Jalo trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fei Hong as Jalo tries to tie him up.
Jalo blocks an elbow strike from Fei Hong.
Fei Hong avoiding damage as Jalo throws knees to the body.
Fei Hong stalling the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jalo takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Iivana Jalo has been cut.
Fei Hong avoiding damage.
Jalo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hong throws an elbow that misses.
Fei Hong pushes off an throws an elbow but Jalo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fei Hong lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Fei Hong.
Fei Hong lands an elbow inside that Jalo shrugs off.
Fei Hong has Jalo pressed against the cage.
Jalo wants to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Fei Hong.
Nice elbow from Fei Hong.
Jalo working hard to break the clinch.
Jalo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fei Hong is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalo looking to stall.
Fei Hong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jalo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jalo trying to land knees to the body.
Fei Hong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jalo tries to circle away but Fei Hong has him pinned against the cage.
Jalo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fei Hong blocks it with crossed arms.
Jalo effectively controlling the action here.
Fei Hong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jalo takes an elbow to the temple.
Jalo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Jalo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jalo blocks an elbow strike.
Fei Hong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fei Hong lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Iivana Jalo's cut even more.
Fei Hong stops a takedown attempt from Jalo.
Jalo dodges an elbow strike from Fei Hong.
Jalo can't break the clinch.
Jalo being controlled against the cage.
Jalo looking for a takedown.
Alan Fei Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iivana Jalo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fei Hong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fei Hong has Jalo pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iivana Jalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iivana Jalo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fei Hong wants to clinch up but Jalo keeps it at a distance.
Fei Hong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jalo.
Jalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jalo.
Jalo misses with a straight left.
Fei Hong closes the distance and clinches.
Jalo looking to stall.
Fei Hong lands a nice elbow.
Fei Hong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fei Hong lands a nice elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jalo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jalo misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Hong prevents the takedown attempt.
Fei Hong leaning against his opponent.
Jalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fei Hong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fei Hong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fei Hong is pushing Jalo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Iivana Jalo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jalo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fei Hong has him pressed against the cage.
Jalo is trying to stall.
Fei Hong lands an elbow that stopped Jalo in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hong lands an elbow inside that Jalo shrugs off.
The cut above Iivana Jalo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jalo has Fei Hong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fei Hong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fei Hong managing to block the knees to the body from Jalo.
Jalo blocks an elbow strike from Fei Hong.
Fei Hong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fei Hong.
Fei Hong managing to block the knees to the body from Jalo.
Jalo is trying to maintain a safe position but Fei Hong gets an underhook and turns Jalo into the cage.
Fei Hong lands an elbow inside.
Iivana Jalo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fei Hong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jalo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fei Hong avoids it.
Fei Hong prevents Jalo from breaking the clinch.
Fei Hong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jalo up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fei Hong.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Iivana Jalo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alan Fei Hong!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alan Fei Hong made sure he mentioned FinnSubs, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Vaakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orpo Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaakku's entrance music is I'll Face Myself (Reincarnation). A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Vaakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orpo Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaakku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Vaakku misses with a head kick.
Jokinen motions for Vaakku to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vaakku tries to land a leg kick but Jokinen saw it coming and moves away.
Jokinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Vaakku moves out of range of the leg kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vaakku throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Vaakku throws a head kick that half lands.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarkko Vaakku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaakku moves forwards but Jokinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vaakku manages to avoid it.
Jokinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaakku.
Vaakku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a head kick that Vaakku semi-blocks.
Donk. Jokinen catches Vaakku right on the button with a cross.
Vaakku slips a jab from Jokinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaakku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vaakku tries a head kick but it misses.
Vaakku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Jokinen.
Jokinen looks to land a combination. Vaakku sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vaakku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vaakku throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen lands with a straight right. Vaakku didn't see that one coming.
Vaakku cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vaakku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vaakku throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Jokinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vaakku. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaakku throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Vaakku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Jokinen. Beautiful body shot.
Jokinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vaakku is breathing heavily.
Jokinen scores with a head kick. Vaakku tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vaakku's sensitive parts.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen with a hook.
Vaakku walks into a jab.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vaakku was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Vaakku throws a looping overhand right but Jokinen ducks down to avoid it.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Vaakku moves out of range easily.
Jarkko Vaakku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaakku shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jokinen eats them both and turns towards Vaakku to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a hook but Vaakku blocks it.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Vaakku.
Nice uppercut lands for Jokinen. That snapped Vaakku's head back.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Vaakku moved away.
Vaakku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vaakku throws a sloppy head kick
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Vaakku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vaakku down.
A low kick from Vaakku is predictable there
and Jokinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vaakku's 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!
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vaakku is keeping the position for now.
Vaakku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vaakku looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jokinen passes into half guard.
Jokinen slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaakku trying to hold on to Jokinen's head to control him but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen seems to be working for a kimura but Vaakku defends the submission attempt.
Jokinen is pressing down on Vaakku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vaakku is holding on for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orpo Jokinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vaakku throws a series of punches but Jokinen avoids them all with ease.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Vaakku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vaakku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jokinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vaakku. That did some damage!
Jokinen throws a leg kick
and Vaakku counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vaakku lands with a kick to the temple. Jokinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vaakku throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Vaakku.
Jokinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Vaakku.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vaakku.
Vaakku misses with a low kick.
Orpo Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaakku throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Vaakku.
Vaakku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vaakku scores with a leg kick.
Vaakku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Jarkko Vaakku has been cut.
Jokinen digs a good body shot into Vaakku's ribs.
A head kick by Vaakku misses
and Jokinen counters with a lovely 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!
Jokinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jokinen sizes up Vaakku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen jabs Vaakku right on the nose. Vaakku blinks but takes it well.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Vaakku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Vaakku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jokinen is looking to slow Vaakku down with leg kicks.
Vaakku throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Vaakku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vaakku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jokinen throws a shot to the body.
Jokinen shoots in and drives through. Vaakku sprawls well.
Jokinen works Vaakku's body with a nice hook.
Jokinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Vaakku in the body.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jokinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vaakku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jokinen thumps Vaakku with a low kick.
That kick from Jokinen tenderised Vaakku's leg. Vaakku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vaakku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jokinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jokinen punishes Vaakku's body with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Vaakku moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Jokinen.
Vaakku throws a leg kick that misses.
Vaakku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vaakku.
Jokinen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vaakku tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jokinen is in Vaakku's guard.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Vaakku is retaining full guard.
Vaakku looking to control.
Vaakku has his foot on Jokinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jokinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Jokinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jokinen pushes down on Vaakku's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen trying to control the action but Vaakku is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vaakku is just riding it out for now. Jokinen eventually gives up the hold.
Jokinen prevents Vaakku from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orpo Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Vaakku's cut.
That's time! Vaakku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jokinen!
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Vaakku tries to sprawl out of it but Jokinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vaakku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jokinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Vaakku connects with a high kick.
Jokinen takes a swing at Vaakku's ribcage but misses.
Vaakku avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a jab when Vaakku was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Vaakku as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Jokinen.
Vaakku misses with a combination
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vaakku misses with a straight left.
Vaakku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vaakku on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jokinen digs a good hook to Vaakku's body.
That kick from Jokinen tenderised Vaakku's leg. Vaakku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vaakku blocks the body kick.
Vaakku loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Jokinen lands a front kick.
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Jokinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen digs a good body shot into Vaakku's ribs.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vaakku enables Jokinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vaakku manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jarkko Vaakku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orpo Jokinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vaakku throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jokinen escapes and throws Vaakku's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jokinen taking a breather here.
Jokinen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Vaakku is working away.
Vaakku tries to bench press Jokinen off him but Jokinen keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vaakku!
Jokinen looking to control but Vaakku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vaakku tries to hold on but Jokinen pushes him away.
Jokinen trying to control but Vaakku is having none of it.
Jokinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Orpo Jokinen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jokinen throws a shot to the body.
Vaakku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Jokinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Vaakku loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Vaakku walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jokinen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Vaakku.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaakku throws a sloppy head kick
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Vaakku connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orpo Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jokinen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orpo Jokinen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pikkarainen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Apocalyptica - Path kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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149 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pikkarainen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pikkarainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pikkarainen moves forwards but Pearson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pearson is defended easily by Pikkarainen.
Pearson loads up on a big right hand but Pikkarainen slips the punch.
Pikkarainen looks to throw the jab but Pearson is out of range.
Pearson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pikkarainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pearson throws a hook but Pikkarainen blocks it.
Pikkarainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pikkarainen checks the leg kick.
Pearson lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson connects with a right hand. Pikkarainen shakes it off.
Pearson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pikkarainen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pearson is in Pikkarainen's guard.
Pikkarainen has his foot on Pearson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pearson works his way back into a safe position though.
Pearson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pikkarainen has his foot on Pearson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pearson works his way back into a safe position though.
Pearson postures up.
Pearson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pearson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pikkarainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson postures up in Pikkarainen's guard and throws a big left but Pikkarainen blocks it.
Pearson throwing strikes but missing.
Pikkarainen controls Pearson momentarily but Pearson frees himself.
Pearson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pikkarainen has a closed guard, preventing Pearson from standing up.
Pearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pearson won't allow Pikkarainen to sweep him here.
Pearson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pikkarainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pearson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pearson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pikkarainen keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pearson is looking to work some ground and pound but Pikkarainen has wrist control.
Pikkarainen keeping full guard, as Pearson tries to pass.
Pikkarainen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pearson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pearson stopping the sweep attempt from Pikkarainen.
Pearson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson wants to pass the guard but Pikkarainen is keeping the position.
Pearson postures up in Pikkarainen's guard and throws a big left but Pikkarainen blocks it.
Pikkarainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pearson's guard.
Pearson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pikkarainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pearson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pikkarainen passes Pearson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pikkarainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pikkarainen slips a nice elbow through Pearson's hands, connecting with Pearson's forehead.
Pearson is pressing down on Pikkarainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pikkarainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pearson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pikkarainen has managed to get both his arms back between Pearson's legs - danger averted.
Pikkarainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pearson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pearson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pikkarainen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pearson has tightened it up now! Pikkarainen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyson Pearson!
Tyson Pearson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Outkast Clothing Line logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kong King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniels's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tubthumping by Chumbawamba. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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140 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shazaam McDaniels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kong King!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McDaniels stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
McDaniels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shazaam McDaniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kong King.
McDaniels lands a nice shot to the body.
Kong King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDaniels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King shoots in for a double leg but McDaniels sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDaniels throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
Shazaam McDaniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDaniels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDaniels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDaniels wants it to stay on the feet.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. McDaniels tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDaniels manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDaniels lands a head shot.
It looks like Kong King has been cut.
McDaniels throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDaniels as he jumps to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries for a takedown but McDaniels circles away easily
and McDaniels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King is rocked!
King backs away from a small jab... but McDaniels lunges forward with a huge superman punch! King crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! McDaniels with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Shazaam McDaniels!
Shazaam McDaniels retains his bantamweight title!
Shazaam McDaniels really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Outkast Clothing Line logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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