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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mikkelsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sing Na Songkhla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mikkelsen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dry kill logic, Nightmare. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Mikkelsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sing Na Songkhla!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikkelsen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mikkelsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Na Songkhla is just riding it out for now. Mikkelsen eventually gives up the hold.
Mikkelsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mikkelsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mikkelsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Na Songkhla is just riding it out for now. Mikkelsen eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikkelsen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Na Songkhla is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Mikkelsen!
Post fight, Frank Mikkelsen took to the microphone: 'Kids, dont forget to brush your teeth!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lars Hegg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Raatikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hegg comes to the cage accompanied by Vs. The World. Raatikainen has chosen Children of Bodom - Are you dead yet as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Hegg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaska Raatikainen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hegg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hegg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raatikainen throws a leg kick which misses Hegg's front leg but catches the back leg as Hegg tries to avoid it.
Raatikainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lars Hegg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hegg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hegg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hegg throws a looping overhand right but Raatikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Raatikainen throws a low kick but Hegg avoids it.
Hegg throws a hook but Raatikainen avoids it easily.
Hegg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Jaska Raatikainen has been cut.
Hegg misses with a right hand
and Raatikainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hegg thinking.
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!
Hegg jabs Raatikainen right on the nose. Raatikainen blinks but takes it well.
Hegg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hegg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hegg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hegg thows a body shot but no joy.
Hegg throws a lazy uppercut
and Raatikainen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hegg really felt that one!
Hegg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raatikainen on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hegg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hegg just misses with a punch to the body.
Hegg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raatikainen.
Hegg looks to land a right hand but Raatikainen moved out of range.
Hegg throws a jab but it's blocked by Raatikainen.
Hegg throws an overhand right that lands on Raatikainen's shoulder, as Raatikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Hegg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hegg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raatikainen defending well as Hegg loads up on a big left hand.
Raatikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raatikainen ducks under a wild hook from Hegg.
Raatikainen lands a jab to Hegg's midsection.
Raatikainen scores with a spinning back kick!
Hegg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hegg is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raatikainen, right into the meat.
Raatikainen scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hegg swings for the body but Raatikainen moves out of range.
Hegg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raatikainen can pounce on him.
Raatikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hegg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raatikainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hegg on the side of the head.
Raatikainen feints and then cracks Hegg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hegg down.
Good leg kick by Raatikainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raatikainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raatikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hegg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raatikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hegg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Hegg misses its intended target.
Raatikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Hegg moves out of range easily.
Raatikainen blocks a jab.
Raatikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raatikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hegg throws a lazy uppercut
and Raatikainen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hegg misses with a straight left.
Hegg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raatikainen lands with a shot to the body.
Raatikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raatikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Raatikainen is looking to slow Hegg down with leg kicks.
Hegg throws a jab when Raatikainen was well out of range.
Raatikainen connects with a looping right hand.
Hegg lands a jab to the nose.
Raatikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hegg.
Hegg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raatikainen manages to avoid it.
Hegg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raatikainen.
Raatikainen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hegg rather than just go for the knockout.
Raatikainen thumps Hegg with a low kick.
Hegg lands a jab to the nose.
Hegg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hegg misses with a wild body shot.
Hegg misses with an uppercut.
Hegg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raatikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hegg misses the jab.
Hegg misses with a series of wild punches.
Hegg throws a combination that misses
and Raatikainen counters with a head kick. That will keep Hegg thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sloppy strikes from Hegg. Those never looked like landing.
Raatikainen pushes Hegg away with a front kick.
Raatikainen scores with a nice body kick.
Raatikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raatikainen pushes Hegg away with a front kick.
Raatikainen throws a leg kick which misses Hegg's front leg but catches the back leg as Hegg tries to avoid it.
Hegg has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Raatikainen.
Raatikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raatikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Hegg misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raatikainen.
Hegg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raatikainen lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Raatikainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaska Raatikainen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hegg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hegg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raatikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hegg will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Raatikainen thows a body kick. Hegg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Raatikainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hegg throws a nice looking combination but Raatikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaska Raatikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raatikainen lands with a kick to the temple. Hegg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hegg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Raatikainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raatikainen scores with a leg kick.
Hegg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raatikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raatikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hegg.
Hegg throws a right hand that misses
and Raatikainen counters with a low kick, right behind Hegg 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raatikainen staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Hegg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hegg misses with a body shot.
Raatikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raatikainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hegg's calf.
Raatikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hegg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Raatikainen lands a head shot.
Crunch! Raatikainen slams his shin into Hegg's torso.
Raatikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raatikainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hegg.
Hegg is rocked!
Raatikainen connects with a right hand. Hegg shakes it off.
Oh Hegg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hegg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raatikainen misses with a head kick.
Raatikainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Raatikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hegg seems to have got his legs back now.
Raatikainen connects with a leg kick. Hegg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raatikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Raatikainen.
Raatikainen lands a jab.
Raatikainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Raatikainen lands a jab to the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hegg might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Raatikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raatikainen throws a head kick that Hegg semi-blocks.
Raatikainen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Raatikainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hegg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raatikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Hegg's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raatikainen.
Hegg avoids the head kick by Raatikainen.
Raatikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Raatikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Hegg. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hegg misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raatikainen throws a leg kick which misses Hegg's front leg but catches the back leg as Hegg tries to avoid it.
Hegg looks to land a left hand but Raatikainen moved out of range nicely.
Hegg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raatikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hegg.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Raatikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Hegg moves out of range easily.
Raatikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raatikainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hegg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raatikainen counters with a head kick that drops Hegg - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hegg is trying to stand back up but Raatikainen is controlling him
Raatikainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hegg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Raatikainen trying to mount his opponent but Hegg defends it.
Raatikainen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Raatikainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hegg is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raatikainen controlling the pace for now.
Raatikainen wants to control the pace but Hegg is squirming around nicely.
Raatikainen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hegg is trying desperately to improve position.
Raatikainen lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Raatikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaska Raatikainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Raatikainen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hegg takes a step back to recover.
Raatikainen slips under a jab.
Raatikainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hegg's calf.
Raatikainen misses with a straight left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Raatikainen.
Raatikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hegg swings for the body but Raatikainen moves out of range.
Hegg swings for the body but Raatikainen moves out of range.
Hegg just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Hegg misses.
Hegg misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Raatikainen.
Raatikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hegg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raatikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hegg.
Hegg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raatikainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raatikainen.
Hegg misses with a straight left.
Raatikainen thows a body kick. Hegg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Raatikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hegg.
Raatikainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hegg on the side of the head.
Hegg throws a poor cross that misses
and Raatikainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hegg thinking.
Raatikainen lands a head kick!
Good leg kick by Raatikainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raatikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hegg moves away.
A slow jab from Hegg misses its intended target.
Hegg just misses with a punch to the body.
Hegg misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Hegg misses.
Hegg misses with a right hand
and Raatikainen counters with a good low kick that Hegg was not able to check.
Hegg swings for the body but Raatikainen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hegg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Raatikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raatikainen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hegg if he has to take too many more of those.
Hegg tries to move into range but Raatikainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hegg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Raatikainen - the referee stops the clock and Hegg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Raatikainen. Hegg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raatikainen, right into the meat.
Raatikainen is looking to slow Hegg down with leg kicks.
Raatikainen is looking to slow Hegg down with leg kicks.
Hegg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raatikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lars Hegg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hegg throws a hook to the side of Raatikainen's head but Raatikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raatikainen throws a front kick that sends Hegg stumbling back into the cage.
Raatikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hegg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raatikainen cracks Hegg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raatikainen thuds a left hand into Hegg's body.
Raatikainen avoids the body shot from Hegg.
Hegg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Raatikainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Raatikainen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Raatikainen thumps Hegg with a low kick.
Raatikainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hegg's calf.
Raatikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raatikainen stuns Hegg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Hegg misses its intended target.
Raatikainen scores with a leg kick.
Hegg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raatikainen can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Raatikainen.
Raatikainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Hegg off the cage and back into range.
Hegg throws a lazy right hand but Raatikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hegg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raatikainen lands a really nice looking cross but Hegg seems unphased.
Hegg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raatikainen. Raatikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Hegg misses with a looping right.
Raatikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hegg scores with a nice right hand.
Hegg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raatikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raatikainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raatikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hegg.
Raatikainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Raatikainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hegg's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Raatikainen.
Raatikainen lands a nice looking body kick.
Raatikainen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaska Raatikainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raatikainen 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 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaska Raatikainen!
Jaska Raatikainen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Epeli Nailatikau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Banas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nailatikau comes to the cage accompanied by Number of the Bollywood. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Epeli Nailatikau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Banas!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banas clinches with his opponent.
Nailatikau pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Banas has Nailatikau pressed against the cage.
Banas takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Artur Banas has been cut.
Banas tries for a takedown but Nailatikau manages to get underhooks.
Banas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nailatikau stalling in the clinch but Banas improves position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nailatikau throws an elbow but misses.
Nailatikau pushes off an throws an elbow but Banas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banas slows down the pace here.
Banas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nailatikau's efforts to push away.
Banas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Banas as Nailatikau tries to tie him up.
Nailatikau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banas.
Nailatikau is trying to stall.
Nailatikau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nailatikau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banas is defending well for now.
Banas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nailatikau regains guard immediately.
Nailatikau looking to control.
Nailatikau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nailatikau tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nailatikau keeping moving, preventing Banas from controlling successfully.
Banas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nailatikau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banas advances to half guard.
Banas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Banas wants to pass to mount but Nailatikau is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banas prevents Nailatikau from standing back up.
Nailatikau is staying active underneath Banas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Banas avoids the attempt from Nailatikau to control.
Banas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banas goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nailatikau is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nailatikau looking to sit in guard and control but Banas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Banas stands up over Nailatikau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Banas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artur Banas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Banas moves out of range of the body kick from Nailatikau.
Banas drives through with a takedown into Nailatikau's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Banas trying to control the position from guard on top but Nailatikau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nailatikau looking for a sweep. Not yet Nailatikau, not yet.
Banas passes into half guard.
Banas wants to pass to mount but Nailatikau is defending the position.
Banas prevents Nailatikau from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nailatikau wants to control but Banas is keeping busy.
Banas throwing shots but Nailatikau is blocking nicely.
Nailatikau is in trouble now - Banas has advanced to mount!
Nailatikau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nailatikau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banas on the ground.
Banas controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau is bucking up trying to escape but Banas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Banas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nailatikau is bucking up trying to escape but Banas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Banas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nailatikau can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banas unloading with bombs!
Banas content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banas working for a guillotine from mount but Nailatikau is in no mood to give up.
Banas scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nailatikau?
Nailatikau tries to reverse the position but Banas maintains control.
Banas landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banas working the ground and pound effectively.
Banas raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nailatikau is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nailatikau taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banas trying to control but Nailatikau is having none of it.
Banas controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Banas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Artur Banas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nailatikau thows a body shot but no joy.
Banas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nailatikau.
Nailatikau missing with a left hand there. Banas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nailatikau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nailatikau thows a leg kick but Banas checks it
and Banas counters with a nice body kick.
Banas throws a body punch but Nailatikau moves out of range.
Nailatikau throws a poor cross that misses
and Banas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Banas.
Banas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nailatikau keeping full guard, as Banas tries to pass.
Banas forces his way into half guard.
Banas works his way into full mount!
Banas dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Banas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nailatikau taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Artur Banas has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banas controlling the pace for now.
Banas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Banas avoids the attempt from Nailatikau to control.
Nailatikau is looking to get to half guard.
Banas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nailatikau's face.
Banas controlling from the full mount.
Banas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Epeli Nailatikau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Banas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Banas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen 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... Artur Banas!
During a confident post fight interview, Artur Banas 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Millo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by Biscuits & Gravy. Millo has chosen Gojira, Oroborus as his entrance music. Bubba James has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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272 lbs
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220 lbs
4 - 0 - 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Millo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
Millo tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James looks to land a left hand but Millo moved out of range nicely.
Millo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Millo backing up. Millo nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
Millo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Millo misses.
Millo tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Millo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Millo tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Millo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but James checks it well.
Millo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a three punch combo that has Millo backing up. Millo nods at James to acknowledge the strikes.
Bubba James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Millo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throws a series of punches but Millo moves out of range.
Millo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James wants to land a leg kick but Millo is out of range.
Bubba James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James moves into the clinch successfully.
Millo prevents the takedown attempt.
Millo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Millo manages to get back to half guard.
James postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Millo to stand up.
James thows a leg kick but Millo checks it
and Millo counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
Millo tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James misses with a low kick.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Millo shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Millo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Millo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Millo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Millo. Millo gets slowly back to his feet.
Millo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Millo. Those never looked like landing.
Millo wants to clinch.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Millo on that attempt.
Millo looks to clinch
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James scores with a jab. Millo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bubba James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millo misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a left to the body.
Millo looks winded!
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Millo on that attempt.
Millo dodges the punch combination from James.
Millo is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James leaves Millo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Millo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Fedor Millo has been cut.
James clinches up with Millo and pushes him back against the cage.
James breaks from the clinch.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
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!
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
James wants to take the fight to the mat but Millo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Millo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Millo moves out of range of the strikes.
James is looking to clinch.
Millo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Millo gets slowly back to his feet.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Millo. Millo gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James throws a leg kick that misses.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Millo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James throws a right hand that Millo ducks under and follows up with a left that Millo also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Millo's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Millo closes the distance but James moves to the side
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Millo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Millo on that attempt.
James throws a head kick that misses
and Millo counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
James lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Millo clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Millo won't allow it.
Millo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Millo is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James stops a takedown attempt from Millo.
Millo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Millo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bubba James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Millo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Millo gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Millo is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Millo takes the fight into the clinch.
James lands a takedown into guard.
James wanted to stand there but Millo had control of the position.
James won't allow Millo to get back to his feet.
Millo is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James wants to stand and escape but instead Millo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Millo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Millo is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Millo shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James throws a shot to the body.
James moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by James as Millo tries to tie him up.
Millo looking for a takedown.
James taking a breather.
James is trying to push Millo away but Millo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
James has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Millo regains guard immediately.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Millo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
James is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Millo trying to control but James is having none of it.
James wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millo scoring with strikes but James is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Millo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Millo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Millo on the ground.
Millo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fedor Millo has got the better of the ground game so far.
James is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Millo locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! James is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedor Millo!
After winning the bout, Fedor Millo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Philip Alekseeva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerzy Lisiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alekseeva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Voodoo Dust. Lisiewicz has chosen Duran Duran - Wild Boys as his entrance music. Alekseeva is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Jerzy Lisiewicz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Philip Alekseeva's chin.
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25
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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23
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philip Alekseeva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerzy Lisiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lisiewicz misses with a takedown attempt - Alekseeva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alekseeva is breathing heavily.
Lisiewicz misses with a takedown attempt - Alekseeva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alekseeva with a jab.
Alekseeva tries to sprawl but Lisiewicz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alekseeva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lisiewicz working over Alekseeva with some ground and pound. Alekseeva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lisiewicz lands strikes from half guard.
Lisiewicz wants to free his trapped foot but Alekseeva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lisiewicz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisiewicz wants to control but Alekseeva is keeping him busy.
Lisiewicz working over Alekseeva with some ground and pound. Alekseeva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Lisiewicz there.
Lisiewicz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lisiewicz thows a huge punch but Alekseeva dodges it nicely.
Lisiewicz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lisiewicz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisiewicz working over Alekseeva with some ground and pound. Alekseeva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lisiewicz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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!
Lisiewicz lands a heavy elbow.
Alekseeva is rocked!
Lisiewicz postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Alekseeva is out cold - huge knockout for Lisiewicz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerzy Lisiewicz!
Jerzy Lisiewicz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between IP Freely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Frolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frolov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Manowar - Holy War. IP Freely has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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25
136 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, IP Freely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Frolov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frolov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frolov swings widly with a right hand
and Freely counters with a shoot takedown. Frolov fights it but they end up in guard.
Freely might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Freely content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Freely postures up and lands a big shot to Frolov's brow.
Freely sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frolov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Freely loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frolov keeping moving, preventing Freely from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frolov is trying to control the position but Freely postures up.
Frolov wants to sweep here but Freely controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because IP Freely wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Frolov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Freely tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freely throws a body punch but Frolov moves out of range.
Frolov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frolov wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Frolov. No joy for Freely on that attempt.
Freely avoids the body shot from Frolov.
Freely tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frolov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Freely misses with a series of wild punches.
Freely moves in looking to clinch but Frolov pushes him off.
Frolov keeps the fight on the outside.
Freely keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freely throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Frolov misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frolov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Frolov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frolov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Freely manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Frolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Freely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frolov throws a big elbow that misses.
Frolov looking to sit in guard and control but Freely gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freely preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freely is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Freely throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frolov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Freely working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frolov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Freely's guard.
Freely will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Frolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Freely works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Freely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frolov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freely is keeping the position for now.
Freely keeping moving, preventing Frolov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frolov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frolov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freely is on top in guard.
Freely wants to control from the top but Frolov keeps moving.
Freely is looking to work some ground and pound but Frolov has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Freely trying to control but Frolov is working from the bottom.
Freely working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frolov's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Freely trying to control but Frolov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
IP Freely dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Frolov misses with a low kick as Freely jumps back.
Freely tries to clinch but Frolov is having none of it.
Freely fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freely rushes Frolov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Freely changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frolov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Freely tries to score with a low kick but Frolov moves his leg out of the way.
Freely misses with a low kick.
Frolov misses with a wild combination.
Frolov throws a looping overhand right but Freely ducks down to avoid it.
Frolov misses with a double jab.
Frolov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Freely looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frolov wants to clinch.
Frolov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freely manages to avoid it.
Freely fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frolov, pushing him back against the cage.
Freely tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frolov avoids it.
Freely tries for a takedown. No joy.
Freely misses with a knee strike.
Frolov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Freely after a bit of a struggle.
Frolov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Freely pulls his leg out and moves away.
Freely tries to close the distance and clinch but Frolov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Freely uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frolov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freely tries to clinch there but Frolov circles away.
Frolov misses with a double jab
and Freely counters with a single leg into guard. Frolov didn't expect that.
Frolov keeping moving, preventing Freely from controlling successfully.
Freely has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Frolov is proving hard to escape from.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freely trying to control the position from guard on top but Frolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freely with a flurry of punches that miss.
IP Freely overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freely stays in close to Frolov's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
IP Freely has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Freely fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frolov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Freely.
Freely gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Frolov is breathing heavily.
Freely has an active guard here but Frolov has managed to pass into half guard.
Freely tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Freely looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freely keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frolov stops Freely from getting back to his feet.
Freely is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frolov pulls his head out easily.
Frolov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freely defending well though.
Freely has hold of Frolov's hands but Frolov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Freely looking for submissions off his back.
Frolov trying to control the action but Freely is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
IP Freely dominated that second round.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Freely looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frolov lands a right hook to the body.
Frolov thows a body shot but no joy.
Freely uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frolov.
A combination from Frolov does no damage.
Frolov doesn't manage to clinch there - Freely circles away.
Freely chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Freely tries to clinch there but Frolov circles away.
Freely closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frolov circles away.
Frolov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Freely defending well as Frolov loads up on a big left hand.
Frolov swats away the attempt to clinch by Freely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freely wants to clinch
and Frolov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Freely doesn't manage to clinch there - Frolov circles away.
Freely scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Freely tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Frolov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frolov swats away the attempt to clinch by Freely.
Freely tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frolov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frolov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Frolov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freely trying to strike off his back.
Frolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Freely works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Freely controlling Frolov's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frolov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Freely throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Freely wants to stand and escape but Frolov is having none of it.
Frolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Freely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Freely lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Frolov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freely is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Frolov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Freely is landing with some decent strikes but Frolov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Frolov wants to hold on but Freely pushes him away.
Frolov is in a horrible position here. Freely smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Frolov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Freely.
Freely looking to finish Frolov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Frolov!
Frolov is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freely drops a big elbow. That's hurt Frolov! More shots from Freely and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). IP Freely!
In his post fight interview, IP Freely started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Scapolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitor Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Scapolo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scapolo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bisping lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Scapolo blocks the low kick.
Bisping is looking to slow Scapolo down with leg kicks.
Bisping connects with an inside leg kick.
Bisping ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scapolo looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bisping fakes the leg kick and cracks Scapolo in the body.
Bisping rushes Scapolo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bisping cracks Scapolo with a nice body shot.
Bisping tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scapolo avoids it.
A short uppercut from Bisping.
Bisping works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bisping works on Scapolo's body with a couple of short punches.
Bisping lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scapolo or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scapolo avoiding damage as Bisping throws knees to the body.
Scapolo avoiding damage as Bisping throws knees to the body.
Bisping tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bisping lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bisping presses Scapolo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bisping lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scapolo backwards.
Bisping gets through Scapolo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bisping lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Bisping as the two fighters clinch.
Scapolo tries to throw a body punch but Bisping avoids it by throwing Scapolo back against the cage.
Bisping lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Bisping.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bisping lands a shot to the body.
Bisping lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bisping lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scapolo or not.
Bisping lands a hook that snaps the head of Scapolo backwards.
Bisping digs a right hand underneath Scapolo's ribcage. Scapolo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Bisping.
Bisping trying to land knees to the body.
Bisping lands a right hand.
Scapolo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bisping - that landed with a thud.
Bisping throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bisping tries a knee to the head but Scapolo blocks it.
Bisping misses with an elbow strike.
Bisping working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bisping throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scapolo blocks it with crossed arms.
Bisping lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scapolo is rocked!
Bisping lands a nice uppercut.
Scapolo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bisping finish him?
Bisping throws a big uppercut that drops Scapolo! More strikes from Bisping and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Scapolo lies dazed against the cage as Bisping celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Bisping!
Vitor Bisping gave a mention to Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Springer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianpaolo Cassano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerry Springer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Jerry Springer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gianpaolo Cassano!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springer throws a hook but Cassano avoids it easily.
Cassano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cassano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springer.
Cassano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Springer counters by moving into the clinch.
Cassano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Springer obliges.
Springer throws a head punch that misses.
Springer struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassano controls his hands.
Cassano takes a knee right on the jaw!
Springer prevents Cassano from breaking the clinch.
Cassano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Springer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cassano's efforts to push away.
Cassano is trying to break free.
Cassano wants to break free but Springer has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassano is trying to break the clinch but Springer is controlling him.
Springer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Springer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Springer missing with knees to the body.
Cassano breaks the clinch.
Springer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Springer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassano throws out the jab.
Cassano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Springer tries to clinch but Cassano is having none of it.
Cassano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Springer counters with a one-two to the body.
Cassano misses with a few strikes there.
Springer doesn't manage to clinch there - Cassano circles away.
Springer tries to clinch up but Cassano circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springer wants to clinch.
Cassano misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gianpaolo Cassano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springer defending well as Cassano loads up on a big left hand.
Cassano connects with a high kick.
Cassano moves forwards but Springer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cassano misses with a lunging right hand
and Springer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Cassano misses
and Springer counters with a nice body kick.
Springer tries to clinch up.
Springer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cassano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Springer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cassano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cassano can't break the clinch.
Springer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Springer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cassano managing to block the knees to the body from Springer.
Springer with a knee to the head.
Springer misses with some punches.
Springer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Springer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cassano tries to break free but Springer pushes him back against the cage.
Springer scores a nice knee to the body.
Springer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cassano's efforts to push away.
Cassano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassano managing to block the knees to the body from Springer.
Springer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cassano is looking to break free of the clinch but Springer has double underhooks.
Cassano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cassano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Springer.
Springer looking to throw knees to the head but Cassano is blocking nicely.
Cassano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Springer has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cassano tries to break the clinch but Springer is controlling the position.
Cassano can't break the clinch.
Springer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Springer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Springer.
Cassano throws a shot from downtown. Springer moves away and avoids it.
Cassano misses with a hook
and Springer counters with a nice uppercut.
Springer wants to clinch.
Cassano throws an off balance right hand
and Springer counters with a big head kick but Cassano shrugs it off.
Cassano throws a poor cross that misses
and Springer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cassano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Springer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cassano is looking to break free of the clinch but Springer has double underhooks.
Springer trying to land knees to the body.
Cassano is trying to push Springer away but Springer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cassano managing to block the knees to the body from Springer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cassano is looking to break free of the clinch but Springer has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springer stalling the fight.
Cassano has had enough of the clinch but Springer keeps him there for the moment.
Cassano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Springer has him pressed against the cage.
Springer landing knees to the body.
Cassano breaks from the clinch.
Cassano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cassano loads up on a big right hand but Springer slips the punch.
Springer instigates a clinch.
Cassano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Springer landing knees to the head.
Springer is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cassano wants to get back to striking at distance but Springer won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassano tries to circle away but Springer has him pinned against the cage.
Springer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Springer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cassano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cassano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cassano is trying to break free.
Cassano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cassano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Springer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cassano throws a jab when Springer was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springer doesn't manage to clinch there - Cassano circles away.
Springer moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cassano avoiding damage as Springer throws knees to the body.
Springer keeps control of Cassano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Springer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cassano blocks a body shot from Springer.
Cassano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stalling in the clinch from Springer.
Springer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cassano blocks it with crossed arms.
Springer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassano backwards.
Springer throws a head punch that misses.
Springer tries to land knees in the clinch but Cassano avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springer missing with knees to the body.
Cassano being controlled against the cage.
Springer lands a good knee to the midsection. Cassano won't want to take too many of those.
Cassano is trying to force a seperation but Springer has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Cassano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cassano is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cassano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Springer has him pressed against the cage.
Springer misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Springer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Springer dominated that second round.
That's time! Springer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cassano tries a head kick but it misses.
Springer tries to clinch up but Cassano circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassano misses with the combination.
Springer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cassano misses with an uppercut
and Springer counters by clinching up.
A nice left hand lands by Springer.
Cassano takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right handed body shot lands from Springer.
Springer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cassano working hard to break the clinch.
Cassano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Springer looking to throw knees to the head but Cassano is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassano is trying to force a seperation but Springer has the dominant position.
Springer connects with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Springer.
Cassano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Springer has him pressed against the cage.
Cassano managing to block the knees to the body from Springer.
Springer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Springer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Springer with a knee to the head.
Springer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cassano avoids it.
Jerry Springer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Springer landing knees to the head.
Springer tries to land a knee to the head but Cassano blocks with his arms.
Springer keeps control of Cassano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Springer has him pressed against the cage.
Springer lands a knee to the head.
Springer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cassano is defending well for now.
Cassano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Springer.
Springer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cassano.
Cassano tries to break the clinch but Springer is controlling the position.
Springer is trying to stall.
Springer lands a knee to the head.
Springer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Springer on the inside.
Cassano breaks from the clinch.
Springer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassano.
Cassano tries to bum rush Springer with a series of wild strikes but Springer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Springer misses with a double jab
and Springer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Springer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cassano pinned against the cage. Cassano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Springer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cassano 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.
Cassano looks to land a left hand but Springer moved out of range nicely.
Jerry Springer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springer rushes Cassano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cassano is trying to force a seperation but Springer has the dominant position.
Cassano is trying to push Springer away but Springer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Springer keeps control of Cassano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cassano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Springer has him pressed against the cage.
Springer tries to land knees in the clinch but Cassano avoids the damage to the body.
Springer keeps control of Cassano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassano can't break the clinch.
Cassano is looking to break free of the clinch but Springer has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Springer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Springer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Springer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micki Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Luukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micki Angelo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micki Angelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Luukku!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luukku stuffs the takedown.
Angelo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Luukku counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Luukku wants to control from the top but Angelo keeps moving.
Luukku postures up in Angelo's guard and throws a big left but Angelo blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angelo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Luukku 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.
Angelo wants to sweep here but Luukku controlling him for the moment.
Luukku wants to control from the top but Angelo keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alex Luukku hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Angelo shoots for a takedown but Luukku saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micki Angelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo wants to clinch
and Angelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luukku fails to land with a series of punches.
Luukku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Luukku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luukku.
Luukku lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Angelo backs up against the cage.
Luukku lands a nice hook to Angelo's body. Angelo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luukku stuns Angelo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Luukku tries to bum rush Angelo with a series of wild strikes but Angelo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Angelo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Angelo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Angelo tries for a takedown but Luukku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Luukku misses with a double jab.
Angelo looks for a takedown but Luukku sprawls well.
Luukku slaps away a takedown attempt from Angelo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Luukku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luukku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Angelo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Angelo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Angelo forces Luukku back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo tries to pull guard but Luukku holds him up against the cage and eventually Angelo drops back down to his feet.
Luukku is trying to break free.
Luukku is trying to break free.
Luukku tries to break free but Angelo pushes him back against the cage.
Angelo pulls guard effortlessly.
Angelo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Luukku trying to control but Angelo is working from the bottom.
Luukku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Angelo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luukku trying to control but Angelo is working from the bottom.
Angelo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Angelo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Angelo tries to get out of the position.
Luukku would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Luukku throwing strikes from guard but Angelo blocks nicely.
Angelo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Angelo keeping moving, preventing Luukku from controlling successfully.
Luukku won't allow Angelo to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Luukku dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Angelo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luukku circles away.
Angelo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luukku lands a two punch combo.
Angelo stuffs the takedown.
Luukku looks to land a combination but Angelo avoids it well.
Luukku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luukku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Luukku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Angelo shoots in looking for a takedown but Luukku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Angelo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luukku misses with a series of wild punches.
Luukku throws a nice looking combination but Angelo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Angelo wants to clinch up but Luukku keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luukku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Angelo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Luukku is breathing heavily.
Angelo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micki Angelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angelo wants the takedown. Luukku is fighting it off but Angelo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Luukku's guard against the cage.
Angelo wants to control from the top but Luukku keeps moving.
Luukku wants to sweep but no luck.
Luukku wants to stand up but Angelo is controlling him.
Luukku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Angelo's guard.
Angelo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Luukku is controlling him.
Luukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Angelo is keeping the position for now.
Angelo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luukku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luukku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angelo can't keep his opponent in guard - Luukku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angelo gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Luukku controls the pace.
Angelo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Luukku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Luukku throws an elbow that misses. Angelo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Luukku's guard. Nice move by Angelo!
Luukku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Angelo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Angelo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Angelo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelo wants to control from the top but Luukku keeps moving.
Angelo stays in close to Luukku's body and controls the position.
Luukku pushes Angelo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Micki Angelo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luukku looks to land a combination but Angelo avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luukku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Angelo moves in looking to clinch but Luukku pushes him off.
Angelo tries to clinch there but Luukku circles away.
Angelo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Luukku sprawls well. Luukku wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Angelo gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Luukku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Angelo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Luukku fails to land the takedown.
Angelo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luukku swivels and escapes.
Angelo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Luukku's half guard.
Luukku trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Angelo manages to pass to mount!
Luukku trying desperately to get to his feet.
Alex Luukku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Angelo looking to control but Luukku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Angelo controlling from mount.
Luukku gets back to half guard.
Angelo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Luukku is trying to stand.
Luukku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Angelo seems to be looking for submissions.
Angelo controlling the pace.
Luukku is trying to stand up here but Angelo is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luukku tries to get to full guard but Angelo has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo is looking to take a break and control but Luukku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Angelo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Luukku is refusing to be controlled, as Angelo sits in half guard.
Angelo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Angelo trying to control from half guard but Luukku is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Micki Angelo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A combination from Luukku does no damage.
Alex Luukku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alex Luukku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luukku as he jumps to the side.
Angelo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luukku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micki Angelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angelo moves into range and clinches up with Luukku.
Luukku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Angelo tries to close the distance and clinch but Luukku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Micki Angelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angelo needs to keep his hands up - Luukku had a free shot at his head there.
Angelo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angelo wants to control from the top but Luukku keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micki Angelo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luukku 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Luukku!
A very excited looking Alex Luukku rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tnt. Alexander Anderson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kruger somewhat.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Kruger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab.
Kruger shoots in and bounces Anderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kruger postures up.
Anderson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kruger is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kruger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kruger wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Kruger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kruger is nestled in close to Anderson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Kruger is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Kruger is taking a breather. Anderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kruger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anderson tries to get out of the position.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is not content to let Kruger control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kruger.
Kruger slips a nice elbow through Anderson's hands, connecting with Anderson's forehead.
Kruger wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Kruger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kruger wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kruger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Kruger is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Kruger 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.
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kruger passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kruger is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson gets full guard.
Kruger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anderson is trying to keep Kruger in close.
Kruger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kruger stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Kruger passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kruger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Kruger is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Kruger is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kruger trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kruger's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruger trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kruger dominated that round.
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.
Kruger staying out of range there.
Alexander Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Kruger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kruger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kruger as he avoids it easily.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Kruger swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Kruger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Kruger persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Kruger missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruger misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kruger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kruger working a defensive guard here.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kruger 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.
Kruger working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Kruger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson is in close to Kruger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson postures up in Kruger's guard and throws a big left but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kruger is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Kruger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kruger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
John Kruger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kruger's guard.
Kruger is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Kruger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
Kruger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Kruger dodges it nicely.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Kruger is defending well.
Kruger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Kruger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Kruger is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kruger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruger is keeping the position for now.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Kruger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Anderson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kruger clinches up against the cage.
Kruger turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kruger manages to end up in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Anderson tries to bench press Kruger off him but Kruger keeps the position.
Kruger landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Anderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kruger's best efforts.
Kruger trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Kruger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson wants to control the action here but instead Kruger manages to pass to full mount!
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!
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
Kruger landing strikes from the mount and Anderson is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Kruger isn't that keen on the idea.
Kruger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Kruger in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Kruger isn't that keen on the idea.
Kruger trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Kruger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Anderson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Anderson wants to control but Kruger is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kruger lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson is working to get back to half guard.
Kruger lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kruger in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kruger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Anderson regains half guard.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Kruger trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kruger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kruger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Kruger is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson pulls Kruger in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alexander Anderson just wasn't active enough.
Kruger throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kruger really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Kruger off balance momentarily.
Kruger misses with a hook.
Kruger cracks Anderson with a good jab.
Anderson shoots in and bounces Kruger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson won't allow Kruger to sweep him here.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kruger is on top in guard.
Anderson 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.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson pulls Kruger in to control the position.
Kruger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kruger trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Kruger won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Kruger connects with a couple of short punches.
Kruger preventing the sweep.
Kruger postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kruger postures up and lands a big shot to Anderson's brow.
Kruger is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Kruger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kruger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kruger lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kruger working Anderson over with strikes.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Kruger tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kruger passes into half guard.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Kruger wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kruger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kruger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anderson landing rabbit punches to the side of Kruger's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Anderson has hold of Kruger's hands but Kruger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kruger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Kruger has control of the leg.
Kruger is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson has his hands on Kruger's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson pulls Kruger in to control the position.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kruger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kruger trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Kruger is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kruger tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Anderson pulls Kruger in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kruger dominated that fourth round.
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. And we move into the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kruger.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Kruger's leg. Kruger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Kruger doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Kruger.
Kruger shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alexander Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kruger.
Kruger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kruger is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kruger gets back to full guard.
Kruger looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kruger looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruger, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kruger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anderson trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Kruger wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruger is keeping the position for now.
Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kruger looking to control.
Anderson working some strikes from top position.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kruger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kruger looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
John Kruger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kruger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kruger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
Anderson pulls Kruger in close to his closed guard and prevents Kruger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kruger has passed into half guard!
Kruger works his way into full mount!
Anderson regains half guard.
Alexander Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson wants to control but Kruger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kruger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Kruger!
John Kruger is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking John Kruger 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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