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UMMA - 20 january PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niska Laukaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temujin Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laukaus comes to the cage accompanied by Sublime - Smoke Two Joints. Black is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dropkick murphys - drink and fight. Niska Laukaus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niska Laukaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Temujin Black!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black lands with a straight right. Laukaus didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Niska Laukaus has been cut.
Laukaus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Laukaus slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black misses with a few strikes there.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laukaus.
Laukaus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laukaus moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Laukaus stalks Black and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Black's face. Black staggers backwards, shaken.
Laukaus moves into range and clinches up with Black.
Laukaus is leaning against Black and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laukaus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Laukaus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Black is rocked!
Black is trying to drag Laukaus to the mat but Laukaus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Black is still on wobbly legs! Can Laukaus finish him?
Laukaus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Laukaus working the clinch nicely. Black is working for position but Laukaus cracks him with a big knee to the head! Black crumples up against the cage and Laukaus lands two more shots before the ref can save Black! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Niska Laukaus!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Niska Laukaus made sure he mentioned Unique Wear and Custom Design, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lex Wight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Silsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silsa has chosen Candy by Robbie Williams as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lex Wight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pertti Silsa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wight tries to clinch up.
A combination from Wight does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Wight.
Silsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wight as he avoids it easily.
Silsa throws a hook but Wight avoids it easily.
Silsa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wight circles away quickly and effectively.
Wight has managed to clinch.
A short right from Silsa.
Wight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wight as Silsa tries to tie him up.
Wight trying to land knees to the body.
Wight blocks a body shot from Silsa.
Wight lands an elbow inside.
A short left from Wight.
Silsa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silsa misses with a punch to the body.
Wight stalling in the clinch but Silsa improves position.
Wight will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silsa up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wight gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Wight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silsa lands a nice shot to the body.
Wight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wight tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wight throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silsa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wight backwards.
Silsa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wight trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silsa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silsa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wight is desperately trying to improve his position but Silsa has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Silsa.
Silsa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wight is looking to escape.
Silsa scoring with strikes but Wight is staying in there.
Wight is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silsa unloading with bombs!
Silsa looking to ground and pound but Wight is blocking nicely.
Silsa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silsa tries to control but Wight wriggling away.
Wight tries to lock up and control but Silsa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wight really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wight wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Silsa.
Silsa thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silsa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wight tries to lock up and control but Silsa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silsa looking to finish with strikes here!
Silsa landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silsa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wight has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silsa pulls Wight in close to his closed guard and prevents Wight from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Silsa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wight moves into the clinch.
Silsa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wight being controlled against the cage.
Silsa tries to stall but Wight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silsa seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Wight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silsa's elbow.
Silsa stalls.
Wight tries to work over Silsa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wight tries to stall but Silsa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wight tries to land a knee to the head but Silsa blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silsa tries to circle away but Wight has him pinned against the cage.
Silsa lands with a right to the head.
Wight lands a nice uppercut.
Wight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Silsa blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wight just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silsa's brow.
Wight lands with a right to the head.
Silsa blocks an elbow strike.
Silsa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silsa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wight's elbow.
Wight creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silsa's defenses.
The referee calls for Silsa to work.
Still in the clinch, Silsa scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lex Wight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silsa tries to work over Wight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wight throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silsa blocks the elbow strike.
Wight is trying to maintain a safe position but Silsa gets an underhook and turns Wight into the cage.
Silsa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wight lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wight lands a damaging elbow.
Wight trying to land knees to the body.
Silsa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Silsa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wight scores a nice knee to the body.
Silsa avoiding damage as Wight throws knees to the body.
Silsa throws a punch but it's blocked by Wight.
Silsa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silsa misses with some punches.
Wight is trying to stall.
Wight tries to land knees in the clinch but Silsa avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Silsa.
Wight taking a breather.
Wight seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Silsa avoiding damage as Wight throws knees to the body.
Silsa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silsa trying to stall but Wight improves his position.
Wight lands a damaging elbow.
Silsa working aggressively here.
Wight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wight throws a punch but it's blocked by Silsa.
Silsa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wight regains half guard there - taking advantage of Silsa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Silsa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silsa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wight tries to lock up and control but Silsa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pertti Silsa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silsa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wight moves away.
Silsa misses with a hook.
Wight is looking to clinch.
Silsa shoots in for a double leg but Wight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lex Wight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wight wants to clinch up but Silsa keeps it at a distance.
Silsa misses the body punch
letting Wight counter with a right hand.
Wight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Silsa finds it's way through Wight's defenses.
Silsa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wight manages to avoid it.
Wight tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Silsa.
Silsa scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silsa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silsa keeps the fight on the outside.
Wight on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silsa looks for a takedown but Wight sprawls well.
Wight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silsa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silsa lands a nice shot to the body.
Silsa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wight takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silsa keeps the fight on the outside.
Silsa throws a series of punches but Wight avoids them all with ease.
Wight tries to clinch but Silsa moves out of range.
Silsa swats away the attempt to clinch by Wight.
Wight tries to clinch up.
Wight is looking to clinch but Silsa is avoiding it.
Silsa lands a two punch combo.
Wight moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silsa jumps into guard, dragging Wight to the mat.
Wight tries to free his leg and advance position but Silsa is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silsa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wight defends it easily.
Silsa wants to improve his position but instead Wight has moved into half guard.
Silsa wants to control but Wight is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silsa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wight is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silsa working a defensive guard here.
Wight gets to his feet. Silsa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silsa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wight throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silsa throws a hook to the side of Wight's head but Wight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silsa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silsa swings widly with a right hand
and Wight counters with a stiff right hand.
Wight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silsa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silsa.
Silsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wight.
Silsa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silsa lands with a nice body kick.
Silsa cracks a nice hook into Wight's ribs.
Lex Wight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wight tries to land a front kick but Silsa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wight sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wight tries to clinch there but Silsa circles away.
Silsa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lex Wight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pertti Silsa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silsa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pertti Silsa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silsa 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Silsa!
Pertti Silsa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rab Rehab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuki Yasuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rehab might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to saturday nights alright for fighting. Kazuki Yasuda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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180 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rab Rehab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kazuki Yasuda!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rehab lands a jab to the head.
Yasuda thows a body shot but no joy.
Rehab thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rehab scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rehab.
Yasuda ducks under a wild hook from Rehab.
Rehab slips under a jab from Yasuda.
Yasuda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rehab scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yasuda misses with an uppercut. Rehab saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Yasuda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yasuda.
Yasuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yasuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rehab throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yasuda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yasuda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yasuda connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rehab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yasuda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rehab.
Yasuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rehab manages to avoid it.
Yasuda throws a hook to the side of Rehab's head but Rehab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yasuda moves into the clinch successfully.
Yasuda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rehab throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yasudas head.
Rehab throws a punch but it's blocked by Yasuda.
Rehab throws a punch but it's blocked by Yasuda.
Rehab lands a shoulder strike.
Yasuda can't find room to land a body shot as Rehab controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rehab.
Rehab changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yasuda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rehab throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yasuda.
Kazuki Yasuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yasuda misses with a hook.
Kazuki Yasuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda throws a low kick but Rehab avoids it.
Yasuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rehab throws a low kick but Yasuda avoids it.
Rehab misses with a double jab
and Yasuda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yasuda scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rehab is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yasuda.
Rehab throws a leg kick but Yasuda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rehab throws a body punch but Yasuda moves out of range.
Rehab slips a jab from Yasuda.
Yasuda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rehab in his tracks.
Rehab is rocked!
Yasuda scores with a nice body kick.
Rehab shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yasuda napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yasuda wants to control but Rehab postures up.
Rehab is putting a hurting on Yasuda here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yasuda wants to control but Rehab postures up.
Yasuda is trying to improve his position.
Rehab working the ground and pound but Yasuda is defending the strikes.
Yasuda is trying to get back to half guard.
Rehab throws a strike aimed at the side of Yasuda's head but Yasuda avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Yasuda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rehab is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yasuda has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Yasuda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rehab has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yasuda managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rehab.
Yasuda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yasuda is looking to improve his position.
Yasuda has one foot on Rehab's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rehab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rehab tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yasuda swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rab Rehab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rehab connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yasuda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yasuda slips a straight right by Rehab.
Yasuda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kazuki Yasuda will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yasuda lands with a shot to the body.
Rehab chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yasuda can pounce on him.
Yasuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yasuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rehab misses with a straight right.
Rehab misses with a body shot.
Yasuda attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Yasuda as he checks the leg kick.
Yasuda delivers a nice body kick.
Yasuda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Rehab is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rehab avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rehab slips under a jab from Yasuda.
Rehab uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yasuda.
A telegraphed right hand from Yasuda misses the target.
A jab from Yasuda misses.
The fighters circling - Yasuda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yasuda loads up on a big right hand but Rehab slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yasuda throws a jab but it's blocked by Rehab.
Rehab slips a jab from Yasuda.
Yasuda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yasuda throws a jab but it's blocked by Rehab.
Rehab get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Rehab stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Yasuda runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kazuki Yasuda!
A very excited looking Kazuki Yasuda made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miksu Rupunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irwin comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - T.N.T. Rupunen has chosen Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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20 - 9 - 0 |
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205 lbs
22 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miksu Rupunen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rupunen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irwin cracks Rupunen with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for Rupunen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Irwin tenderised Rupunen's leg. Rupunen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rupunen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rupunen misses with a combination
and Irwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Rupunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irwin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rupunen ducks right into an uppercut from Irwin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rupunen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Irwin eats them both and turns towards Rupunen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Irwin thumps Rupunen with a low kick.
Rupunen throws a series of punches but Irwin moves out of range.
Rupunen fails with the takedown.
Rupunen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rupunen misses with a double jab.
A big right from Irwin misses.
Rupunen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rupunen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Irwin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Irwin throws a shot to the body.
Irwin missing with a left hand there. Rupunen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Irwin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Irwin.
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!
Rupunen misses with a wild body shot.
Irwin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Irwin dodges the punch combination from Rupunen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Rupunen looks winded!
Rupunen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rupunen throws a right hand that Irwin ducks under and follows up with a left that Irwin also avoids with ease.
Rupunen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rupunen.
Rupunen throws an off balance right hand
and Irwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irwin lands a big uppercut and Rupunen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rupunen looks OK. Irwin waves Rupunen back to his feet!
Rupunen is rocked!
Rupunen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Irwin counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Irwin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Paul Irwin thanked Untouchable Fight Nutrition(Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Costanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlito Brigante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costanza comes to the cage accompanied by Do the Opposite. Brigante is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem. Carlito Brigante is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Costanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlito Brigante !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brigante blocks a leg kick.
Costanza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Costanza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brigante .
Costanza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brigante was well out of range. Poor timing from Costanza.
Brigante misses with a leg kick.
Costanza staying out of range there.
Brigante slips under a jab.
Costanza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costanza slips under a jab.
Brigante just misses with a punch to the body.
Brigante misses with a wild combination.
Brigante fails to land with a series of punches.
Costanza swings for the body but Brigante moves out of range.
Brigante thuds a left hand into Costanza's body.
Brigante pushes Costanza up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigante prevents a body shot from Costanza.
Brigante tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brigante blocks an uppercut.
Brigante jumps guard but Costanza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brigante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brigante fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Daniel Costanza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlito Brigante .
Brigante has had enough of the clinch but Costanza keeps him there for the moment.
Costanza gets underhooks to prevent Brigante 's takedown attempt.
Brigante is working for takedown but Costanza is calmly controlling the position for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Costanza.
Brigante jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Costanza walks away with a smile on his face. Brigante gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carlito Brigante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brigante .
Brigante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costanza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brigante scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brigante connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costanza momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costanza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costanza tries to clinch up.
Brigante misses with a series of wild punches.
Brigante lands the left hand.
Costanza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Costanza tries to land a front kick but Brigante steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brigante scores with a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brigante .
Brigante connects with a body shot that sends Costanza's belly button to the back.
Brigante is looking to clinch but Costanza is avoiding it.
Brigante loads up on a big right hand but Costanza slips the punch.
Costanza throws a body kick that misses.
Costanza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costanza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brigante .
Costanza throws a head kick that misses.
Costanza wants to clinch.
Brigante tries to bum rush Costanza with a series of wild strikes but Costanza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Brigante , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Costanza throws a low kick but Brigante moves out of range easily.
Costanza connects with a single shot there.
Costanza throws a leg kick that misses.
Brigante throws an overhand right that lands on Costanza's shoulder, as Costanza tries to avoid the shot.
Costanza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brigante .
Brigante lands a glancing blow to the side of Costanza's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Brigante misses.
Brigante darts in and clinches Costanza up against the cage.
Costanza misses with a knee to the head.
Brigante fails to pull guard.
Brigante has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Costanza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brigante tries to pull guard but Costanza holds him up against the cage and eventually Brigante drops back down to his feet.
Costanza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Costanza working aggressively here.
Costanza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brigante s head.
Brigante lands with a light punch inside.
Brigante ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brigante no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Costanza wants to get up but he can't break Brigante 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Costanza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brigante seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlito Brigante dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Costanza moves into the clinch successfully.
Costanza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brigante fails to pull guard.
Brigante tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Costanza smiles and moves away.
Brigante dodges the punch combination from Costanza.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brigante in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Brigante connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Costanza's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Costanza.
Costanza tries to clinch up.
Costanza wants to clinch.
Brigante stuns Costanza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costanza dodges the punch combination from Brigante .
Brigante avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crunch! Costanza slams his shin into Brigante 's torso.
Costanza fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brigante checks it well.
Costanza moves away from the strike by Brigante .
Brigante throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costanza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costanza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costanza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costanza moves into range and clinches up with Brigante .
Costanza misses with some punches.
Brigante tries to pull guard but Costanza won't allow it.
Daniel Costanza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlito Brigante .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigante pulls guard effortlessly.
Brigante trying to keep a closed guard but Costanza is proving a slippery customer.
Costanza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brigante pulls Costanza in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Costanza misses with a kick to the body.
Brigante wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costanza fails to land with a series of punches.
Costanza misses with a low kick.
Costanza dodges the punch combination from Brigante .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Brigante throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costanza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brigante , pushing him back against the cage.
Costanza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Costanza struggles to land a body shot inside as Brigante controls his hands.
Brigante jumps guard and drags Costanza to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Costanza looking to pass the guard.
Costanza content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costanza's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Daniel Costanza just wasn't active enough.
Brigante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Costanza coming out on top.
Costanza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brigante misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Costanza 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!
Costanza thumps Brigante with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Costanza.
Brigante lands the left hand.
Costanza throws a lazy right hand but Brigante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brigante dodges the punch combination from Costanza.
Brigante takes one to the side of the head.
Costanza misses with a low kick.
Brigante tries to clinch but Costanza is having none of it.
Brigante throws a left and a right that both miss
and Costanza counters with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brigante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brigante takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brigante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brigante with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Costanza to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Brigante catches Costanza right on the button with a cross.
Costanza misses the body punch
and Brigante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costanza checks the leg kick.
Costanza slips under a jab from Brigante .
Costanza cracks the inside of Brigante 's front leg.
Costanza lands a leg kick that knocks Brigante off balance momentarily.
Costanza avoids the body shot from Brigante .
Daniel Costanza is winning the standup battle so far.
Costanza scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costanza wants to clinch.
Costanza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brigante connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costanza momentarily.
Costanza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brigante throws a shot from downtown. Costanza moves away and avoids it.
Costanza lunges at Brigante with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brigante 's hand.
Brigante misses the jab.
Costanza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Costanza keeps the fight on the outside.
A clash of legs there as Brigante blocks the low kick.
Brigante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costanza moves away.
Costanza paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Costanza. That's going to slow Brigante down.
Costanza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brigante was well out of range. Poor timing from Costanza.
Costanza avoids the body shot from Brigante .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costanza throws a nice looking combination but Brigante bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Costanza cracks Brigante with an open hand slap.
Brigante is rocked!
Costanza takes one to the chin there.
Costanza moves into the clinch successfully.
Brigante tries to pull guard but Costanza holds him up against the cage and eventually Brigante drops back down to his feet.
Costanza lands an uppercut.
Brigante is still on wobbly legs! Can Costanza finish him?
Brigante pulls Costanza into guard.
Brigante seems to have recovered his senses.
Brigante trying to keep a closed guard but Costanza is proving a slippery customer.
Costanza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costanza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Daniel Costanza.
Costanza feints and then cracks Brigante 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brigante down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Costanza misses with a low kick.
Costanza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brigante works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Costanza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Costanza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Costanza!
An out of breath Daniel Costanza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ting Yan Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn comes to the cage accompanied by Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon. Wang has chosen Minority - Green Day as his entrance music. Ting Yan Wang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mickey Finn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ting Yan Wang!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wang misses with an uppercut.
Wang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finn connects with a body shot.
Finn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Finn showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Finn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wang defending well though.
Wang moves into full guard.
Finn stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Wang is trying to control the position but Finn postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finn lands a couple of elbows.
Finn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Finn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finn working some strikes from top position.
Finn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finn throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely.
Finn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Finn wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wang has momentary wrist control but Finn slips an elbow through the middle.
Wang keeping full guard, as Finn tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Finn won't allow Wang to get back to his feet.
Wang has momentary wrist control but Finn slips an elbow through the middle.
Finn throws a big elbow that misses.
Finn throws a big right hand that misses.
Finn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finn lands a couple of digs.
Finn lands a couple of digs.
Finn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wang's head.
Wang throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Finn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finn chips away with some ground and pound.
Finn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wang's head.
Finn throwing strikes but missing.
Finn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang wants to sweep here but Finn controlling him for the moment.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Finn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Wang is looking for a triangle but Finn pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finn chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Finn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Finn throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely.
Finn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wang pulls Finn in close to his closed guard and prevents Finn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Finn wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Finn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wang takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Finn is just out of range.
Wang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finn misses with a looping right.
Wang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Finn moves out of range as Wang strikes.
Wang misses with a head kick.
Wang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wang.
Wang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Finn slips under a jab from Wang.
Wang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wang looks to land a right hand but Finn moved out of range.
Wang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wang avoids the body shot from Finn.
Finn misses with a body shot.
Mickey Finn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Finn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
Finn with a nice head shot there.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
Wang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Finn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mickey Finn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Finn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Finn throwing strikes but missing.
Finn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Finn throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Finn stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Finn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wang wants to stand up but Finn is controlling him.
Wang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Finn.
Finn throws an elbow that misses. Wang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Finn's guard. Nice move by Wang!
Finn trying to control the position.
Finn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finn wants to stand but Wang is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Finn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mickey Finn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Finn shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finn doesn't seem bothered though.
Wang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Finn dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Finn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Finn misses.
Finn scores with a hook.
Wang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finn at a distance.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Finn.
Wang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Finn backs up against the cage.
It looks like Mickey Finn has been cut.
No luck for Finn with that takedown attempt.
Ting Yan Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wang scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wang.
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!
Finn ducks right into an uppercut from Wang.
Finn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Finn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang avoids the body shot from Finn.
Wang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang misses with a jab to the body
and Finn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Finn.
Finn connects with a couple of short punches.
Wang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finn chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Finn trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Finn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wang trying to control the position.
Finn throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely.
Finn looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Finn wants to stand up but Wang is controlling him.
Wang wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving.
Wang drops back looking for a leg! Finn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Finn manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Finn's guard.
Mickey Finn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn working a defensive guard here.
Wang wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Finn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Finn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Finn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Finn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Finn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Ting Yan Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Finn connects with a nice short shot to Wang's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mickey Finn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finn, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Finn!
Mickey Finn retains his middleweight title!
Mickey Finn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tane Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes into the arena with Comfortably Numb blaring out of the sound system. Thompson has chosen it was over as his entrance music. Merik Hunt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tane Thompson's chin.
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tane Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hunt lands strikes from half guard.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunt slips a nice elbow through Thompson's hands, connecting with Thompson's forehead.
Hunt lands strikes from half guard.
Thompson trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Hunt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thompson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hunt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thompson is trying to stand.
Hunt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
Thompson tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Thompson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Thompson is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Thompson defends it.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson has hold of Hunt's hands but Hunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Thompson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
Hunt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.
Hunt throwing shots but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Hunt is nestled in close to Thompson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hunt tries to pass to full mount but Thompson defends it.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.
Hunt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thompson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson kicks Hunt off and gets back to his feet.
Thompson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Hunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Tane Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thompson throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merik Hunt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Thompson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thompson lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thompson is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Thompson tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tane Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Thompson tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Hunt lands a high kick!
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson moves to clinch but Hunt breaks away
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt cracks Thompson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Thompson falls to his knees and Hunt doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merik Hunt!
A very excited looking Merik Hunt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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