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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flako Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pull Me Under - Dream Theater kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bruce Li has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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264 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flako Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Li lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Flako Gracie has been cut.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Li avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Li looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Li tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Li throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good leg kick by Li there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li clinches up against the cage.
Li lands with a light punch inside.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Li.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Li bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Li defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and Li counters with a leg kick.
Gracie lands a head kick!
Li misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Li misses with a low kick.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Li throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Li misses with a head kick.
Gracie misses with a body punch
and Li counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Li tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Li moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Li avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Li throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Li rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Li is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Li is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Li's head.
Li manages to break the clinch.
Bruce Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Li motions for Gracie to come forward. Li throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gracie.
Li with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Li moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Li thumps Gracie with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Li.
Li lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Li takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Li throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab.
Li misses with a left hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Li. That one must have hurt.
Li throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Li.
Li lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Li takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gracie is rocked!
Li takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flako Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Gracie does it's job there.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Li's knee but Li avoids it well.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Li sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Li slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Li on his heels. He'll look to pass Li's guard now, I'm sure.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Li is adopting a defensive guard.
Li is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li pushes Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Li takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie defending well as Li loads up on a big left hand.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Li throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Bruce Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie throws a hook but Li avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Li blocks the leg kick.
Li tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Li.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Li dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with the combination.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Li moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Li's body. Li takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie lands an overhand right.
It looks like Bruce Li has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Li will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Li is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie digs a good body shot into Li's ribs.
A lazy body kick from Li
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Li slips under a jab from Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Li throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Li avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
Li throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Li scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Li scores with a push kick.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
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!
Li cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Li fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Li lands a knee to the body.
Li with a knee to the head.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
Li wants to stall.
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Bruce Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flako Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li blocks a jab.
Li cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Li lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Li dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Li connects with a solid leg kick.
Li fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Li is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Li decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Li rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Li misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bruce Li is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Li. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Li will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Li connects with an inside leg kick.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li throws a nice outside leg kick.
Li throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie connects with a single shot there.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Li's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Li throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Li lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Li counters with a nice kick to the body.
Li goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Li. Li obviously looking to wear him down.
Li looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li wants to clinch
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Li defends it nicely.
Gracie throws a hook but Li blocks it.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Li misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Li moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Li swinging wildly here.
Li throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie throws a low kick but Li avoids it.
Li swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gracie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Flako Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Li throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Li gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Li pushes Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Bruce Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Li circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Li can pounce on him.
Gracie swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Li looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but Li saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick
and Li counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Li showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Li, 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 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Li!
Our winner, Bruce Li, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Pejkaiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. Sten Biller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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173 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Pejkaiya!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pejkaiya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pejkaiya throws a front kick aimed at Biller's knee but Biller avoids it well.
Pejkaiya tries to sprawl but Biller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Biller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Biller seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pejkaiya actively working from the bottom here.
Pejkaiya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pejkaiya.
Biller scoring with some ground and pound.
Pejkaiya looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Biller passes into side control.
Pejkaiya gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Biller is working for a kimura but Pejkaiya is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pejkaiya is looking to control Biller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pejkaiya avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pejkaiya has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pejkaiya moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pejkaiya seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Biller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pejkaiya looking for a guillotine here but Biller defends easily.
Biller landing some decent shots from guard.
Biller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pejkaiya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya looking for a guillotine here but Biller defends easily.
Biller advances to half guard.
Biller seems to be working for a kimura but Pejkaiya defends the submission attempt.
Pejkaiya is pressing down on Biller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pejkaiya trying to control the position.
Biller stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Biller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pejkaiya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biller scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya connects with a crisp jab.
Piotr Pejkaiya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pejkaiya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Biller momentarily.
Biller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pejkaiya leaves Biller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Biller fails with a takedown attempt.
Biller looks for a takedown but Pejkaiya sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biller looking to score a takedown here. Pejkaiya is defending well but Biller drives through and ends up in Pejkaiya's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biller tries to free his leg and advance position but Pejkaiya is retaining full guard.
Biller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pejkaiya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Biller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pejkaiya is keeping the position for now.
Biller pushing down on Pejkaiya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pejkaiya is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pejkaiya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sten Biller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Biller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Biller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Biller shoots in and gets a takedown into Pejkaiya's guard.
Pejkaiya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biller defends well.
Biller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Biller tries to free his leg and advance position but Pejkaiya is retaining full guard.
Biller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pejkaiya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Biller won't allow Pejkaiya to sweep him here.
Biller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pejkaiya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biller is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejkaiya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biller is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Biller postures up and lands a big shot to Pejkaiya's brow.
Pejkaiya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Biller defends it easily.
Biller 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.
Biller stopping the sweep attempt from Pejkaiya.
Biller has gone for a leg lock! Pejkaiya slips out almost immediately though and dives into Biller's guard.
Pejkaiya preventing the sweep.
Pejkaiya wants to pass the guard but Biller is keeping the position.
Pejkaiya content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pejkaiya pushing down on Biller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pejkaiya pulls his head out easily.
Biller gets full guard.
Biller is looking for a triangle but Pejkaiya pushes his legs off easily.
Biller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biller looking for a sweep. Not yet Biller, not yet.
Sten Biller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pejkaiya lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pejkaiya working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pejkaiya cracks Biller with a solid left hand.
Pejkaiya lands a couple of elbows.
Biller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pejkaiya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya pushes down on Biller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pejkaiya working over Biller with some ground and pound. Biller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Biller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pejkaiya is nestled in close to Biller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pejkaiya lands a nice short elbow.
Biller punching from the bottom.
Biller won't allow Pejkaiya to pass to mount.
Biller wants to improve his position but Pejkaiya is controlling well.
Biller wants to get back to his feet.
Pejkaiya takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Biller looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller is staying active underneath Pejkaiya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pejkaiya is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biller moves into full guard.
Pejkaiya landing some decent shots from guard.
Biller has his foot on Pejkaiya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pejkaiya works his way back into a safe position though.
Pejkaiya keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Biller's head.
Biller has his foot on Pejkaiya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pejkaiya works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pejkaiya is working Biller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pejkaiya tries to free his leg and advance position but Biller is retaining full guard.
Pejkaiya gets to his feet - Biller follows without any prompting.
Pejkaiya misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Piotr Pejkaiya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Biller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pejkaiya is fending him off so far but Biller persists. Nope, Pejkaiya circles away and we're back to standing.
Pejkaiya throws a leg kick but Biller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Biller shoots for a double leg takedown but Pejkaiya sprawls well. He's pushed Biller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pejkaiya thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Biller if he has to take too many more of those.
Pejkaiya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biller shoots in for a takedown but Pejkaiya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pejkaiya feints and then cracks Biller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biller down.
Pejkaiya misses with a few strikes there.
Pejkaiya tries to land a leg kick but Biller saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Biller checks a leg kick.
Biller blocks a low kick nicely.
Pejkaiya misses with a double jab
and Biller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Biller.
Pejkaiya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biller's guard.
Pejkaiya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pejkaiya has managed to get both his arms back between Biller's legs - danger averted.
Pejkaiya scoring with some ground and pound.
Pejkaiya lands a couple of elbows.
Pejkaiya passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pejkaiya connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Biller some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Pejkaiya there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Biller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pejkaiya wants to pass the guard but Biller is keeping the position.
Pejkaiya trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
Pejkaiya landing with the ground and pound.
Pejkaiya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Biller trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pejkaiya wants to control from the top but Biller keeps moving.
Biller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pejkaiya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pejkaiya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Biller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pejkaiya lands a couple of elbows.
Biller wants to sweep here but Pejkaiya controlling him for the moment.
Pejkaiya lands a couple of elbows.
Pejkaiya pushing down on Biller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pejkaiya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pejkaiya not doing much here.
Pejkaiya working the head and body with strikes.
Pejkaiya 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biller is looking for a sweep. Pejkaiya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pejkaiya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biller gets back to full guard.
Pejkaiya landing with the ground and pound.
Biller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pejkaiya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Biller is tightening it up a little... Pejkaiya has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pejkaiya reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pejkaiya taps out! Nice BJJ there by Biller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sten Biller!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sten Biller made sure he mentioned KAISER, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazuki Yasuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
180 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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182 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kazuki Yasuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yasuda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kantola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yasuda.
Yasuda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yasuda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yasuda moves into the clinch successfully.
Kantola prevents a body shot from Yasuda.
Kantola trying to stall but Yasuda improves his position.
Yasuda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kantola is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yasuda to keep the fight standing.
Kantola tries to pull guard but Yasuda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yasuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kantola leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Yasuda fails to land.
Kantola pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yasuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yasuda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kantola backwards.
Kantola stalls.
Yasuda presses Kantola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuda blocks an elbow strike from Kantola.
Yasuda prevents the takedown attempt.
Kazuki Yasuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Kantola.
Yasuda misses with a punch on the inside.
Kantola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yasuda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kantola tries to pull guard but Yasuda holds him up against the cage and eventually Kantola drops back down to his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kantola.
Yasuda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yasuda manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yasuda stops a takedown attempt from Kantola.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yasuda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yasuda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yasuda lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yasuda is trying to get back to half guard.
Yasuda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kantola prevents Yasuda from improving his position.
Kantola frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kantola looking to control but Yasuda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yasuda tries to hold on but Kantola pushes him away.
Yasuda is controlling an arm, preventing Kantola from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kantola looking to control but Yasuda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda tries to lock up and control but Kantola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kantola is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yasuda has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yasuda!
Yasuda trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Yasuda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kazuki Yasuda has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Yasuda feints a jab promting Kantola to slip. Yasuda then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kantola slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yasuda is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yasuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Kantola.
Yasuda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yasuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kantola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kantola checks a low kick from Yasuda.
Yasuda scores with the left hand. Kantola knows he should have avoided that one.
Kantola throws a jab but it's blocked by Yasuda.
Kazuki Yasuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yasuda throws a leg kick but Kantola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kantola has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yasuda pushes Kantola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kantola is trying to stall.
Yasuda throws an elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kantola trying to control the position but instead, Yasuda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kantola into the cage.
Yasuda lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuki Yasuda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yasuda throws a right hand that misses
and Kantola counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kantola.
Yasuda can't find room to land a body shot as Kantola controls the action.
Yasuda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yasuda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kantola has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yasuda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yasuda working aggressively here.
Kantola throws a punch but it's blocked by Yasuda.
Kantola tries to work over Yasuda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yasuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yasuda looking to stall.
Kantola creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yasuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kantola's elbow.
Kazuki Yasuda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yasuda lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kantola.
A right hook to the body lands for Yasuda.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kantola throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuda looking to throw knees to the head but Kantola is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kantola.
Kantola tries a knee to the head but Yasuda blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yasuda struggles to land a body shot inside as Kantola controls his hands.
Yasuda is trying to stall.
Kantola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yasuda misses with a punch to the body.
Kantola lands a nice uppercut.
Yasuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kantola gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kantola seems to be looking for submissions.
Yasuda tries to roll over but Kantola keeps him under control.
Yasuda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola wants to pass the guard but Yasuda is keeping the position.
Yasuda is controlling Kantola's posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yasuda is trying to control the position but Kantola postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yasuda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kazuki Yasuda just wasn't active enough.
Kantola throws a hook but Yasuda avoids it easily.
Yasuda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kantola connects with a body shot that sends Yasuda's belly button to the back.
Kantola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kantola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kantola wants to clinch
and Yasuda counters with a leg kick.
Kantola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kantola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yasuda slips a straight right by Kantola.
Yasuda throws a leg kick but Kantola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Yasuda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yasuda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kazuki Yasuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yasuda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yasuda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kantola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yasuda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yasuda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yasuda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kantola.
Yasuda with a nice cross.
Kantola scores with a hook to the body. Yasuda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Kantola blocks the leg kick.
Kantola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kantola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kantola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kantola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kantola wants to clinch up but Yasuda keeps it at a distance.
Kantola keeps the fight on the outside.
Kantola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yasuda. That's going to slow Kantola down.
Yasuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yasuda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yasuda connects with a solid leg kick.
Kantola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yasuda as he jumps to the side.
Yasuda swings widly with a right hand
and Kantola counters with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Yasuda - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kazuki Yasuda will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Yasuda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yasuda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kantola.
Kantola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yasuda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yasuda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kantola blocks a body shot from Yasuda.
Yasuda struggles to land a body shot inside as Kantola controls his hands.
Kantola has a couple of punches blocked by Yasuda.
Kantola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kantola tries to pull guard but Yasuda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yasuda lands a left hand.
Yasuda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kantola or not.
Kantola pulls guard.
Kantola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yasuda 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Kantola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yasuda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Yasuda from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Kazuki Yasuda wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kantola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yasuda.
Kantola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yasuda manages to avoid it.
Yasuda throws a leg kick which misses Kantola's front leg but catches the back leg as Kantola tries to avoid it.
Yasuda digs a good hook to Kantola's body.
Yasuda thumps Kantola with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kantola blocks the leg kick.
Kantola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yasuda tries to avoid it but Kantola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yasuda to the ground. Yasuda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Yasuda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kantola.
Yasuda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kantola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Yasuda blocks the leg kick.
Antti Kantola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Yasuda.
Kazuki Yasuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Kantola throws a big shot that misses.
Yasuda is looking to clinch.
Kantola walks into a straight right hand from Yasuda.
Kantola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yasuda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yasuda digs a good body shot into Kantola's ribs.
Yasuda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kazuki Yasuda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kantola tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yasuda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kantola's knee momentarily.
Yasuda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yasuda throws a sloppy head kick and Kantola moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yasuda, right into the meat.
A nice combination there by Yasuda.
Kantola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yasuda. Yasuda obviously looking to wear him down.
Yasuda is looking to slow Kantola down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kantola blocks a low kick nicely.
Yasuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kantola's sensitive parts.
Yasuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kantola's sensitive parts.
Kantola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yasuda as he avoids it easily.
Kazuki Yasuda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Kantola.
Kantola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yasuda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yasuda throws a head kick but Kantola moves out of range.
Yasuda connects with a jab.
Kantola looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kantola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yasuda can pounce on him.
Yasuda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yasuda lands a body shot.
Kantola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yasuda cracks Kantola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yasuda scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda cracks the inside of Kantola's front leg.
A head kick misses from Yasuda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kantola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yasuda can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Yasuda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kantola doesn't seem phased though.
Kantola scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yasuda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kantola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kantola has Yasuda pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kantola pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Yasuda tumbling to the mat - Kantola dives into Yasuda's guard.
Yasuda managing to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuki Yasuda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yasuda has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuki Yasuda!
A relieved looking Kazuki Yasuda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Winjkin William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watt has chosen 30 Seconds To Mars - Closer To The Edge as his entrance music. Winjkin William could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Derek Watt's chin.
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130 lbs
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146 lbs
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Winjkin William!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derek Watt!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
William checks a leg kick nicely.
William throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watt.
A solid leg kick lands there for William.
William tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watt was well out of range. Poor timing from William.
William avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
William steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watt.
Watt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Watt wants to slow William down by chopping away at his legs.
William throws a lazy uppercut
and Watt counters with a nice low kick that buckles William's knee momentarily.
Watt jabs at William's body.
William tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watt swats away the attempt to clinch by William.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William throws a low kick but it's checked well by Watt.
William uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watt.
Watt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Watt is looking to score with low kicks.
William closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - William lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Watt has momentary wrist control but William slips an elbow through the middle.
William stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William wants to stand but Watt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
William throwing strikes but missing.
William trying to control the position from guard on top but Watt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watt pulls William in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winjkin William has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Watt moves into the clinch.
William blocking some punches.
Watt lands with a light punch inside.
William misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Watt.
Watt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
William is working for takedown but Watt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Watt lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watt avoiding damage as William throws knees to the body.
Watt avoiding damage as William throws knees to the body.
William can't find room to land a body shot as Watt controls the action.
Watt blocks the elbow strike.
Watt misses with a punch on the inside.
Watt lands a nice elbow.
Still in the clinch, Watt scores with a nice short uppercut.
William wants a takedown but no success here.
Watt misses with some punches.
Watt lands a hook that snaps the head of William backwards.
Watt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
William takes an elbow to the temple.
William drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Watt landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
William looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watt is one step ahead there.
Watt stands up over William, 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.
A close round but Derek Watt will probably get the nod.
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.
A bone on bone clash there as William blocks the leg kick.
Watt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
William misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watt.
William tries to clinch up but Watt circles away and keeps his distance.
Watt gets caught napping as William dives in and scores a takedown. Watt manages to retain guard.
Watt pulls William in close to prevent any damage.
William trying to stand up but can't free himself from Watt's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
William controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from William.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Watt holds on and takes a little breather.
William might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Winjkin William.
Watt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Watt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
William tries for a takedown but Watt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
William fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Watt throws a head kick but William moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watt lands a body shot.
Watt throws a leg kick that misses.
Watt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Derek Watt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
William pushes Watt up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Watt just misses with a elbow thrown towards William's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Watt is pressed up against the cage. William has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Watt down to the mat. Watt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winjkin William. That's going to take a lot out of him.
William tries to clinch but Watt moves away
and Watt counters with a good low kick that William was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watt closes the distance and clinches.
William tries to pull guard but Watt won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
William throws a knee to the head but misses.
Watt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Watt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
William fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from William - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, William scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watt scores with a shoulder strike.
Watt lands an elbow just above William 's eye.
Watt managing to block the knees to the body from William.
William misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, William creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
William lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watt or not.
William takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from William.
William gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
William wants to take a breather but Watt is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
William is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Watt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time William.
William missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
William throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
William controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winjkin William dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Watt instigates a clinch.
Watt taking a breather.
William is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Watt is keeping busy.
Watt swings wildly with an uppercut but William uses good head movement to avoid it.
William digs a right hand underneath Watt's ribcage. Watt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Watt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Watt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watt catches William with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Watt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
William shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
William would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
William tries to free his leg and advance position but Watt is retaining full guard.
William lands a couple of decent looking shots.
William slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Watt wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
William throws an elbow that misses. Watt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in William's guard. Nice move by Watt!
Watt throwing strikes but missing.
Watt postures up in William's guard and throws a big left but William blocks it.
Watt preventing the sweep.
Watt gets to his feet. William looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Watt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watt works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Watt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Watt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
William tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watt was well out of range. Poor timing from William.
Watt scores with a nice body kick.
Watt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
William gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watt is trying to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Watt just misses with a elbow thrown towards William's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Watt just misses with a elbow thrown towards William's brow.
Watt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
William tries to stall but Watt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
William takes a shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Watt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Watt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
William lands with a light punch inside.
Watt trying to stall but William improves his position.
William drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
William is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
William's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
William lands an uppercut.
Watt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watt working William over with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Watt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watt 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Watt!
Derek Watt 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Sammakko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wu Tang - Triumph. Sammakko has chosen Saku Sammakko as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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31
165 lbs
26 - 10 - 1 |
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31
168 lbs
20 - 19 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saku Sammakko!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammakko takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Sammakko is controlling him.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Sammakko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sammakko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Sammakko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Sammakko wants a takedown.
Sammakko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson tries to circle away but Sammakko has him pinned against the cage.
Sammakko tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Sammakko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sammakko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Sammakko is defending it quite comfortably.
Sammakko is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sammakko avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammakko is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Sammakko is looking to improve his position.
Sammakko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Sammakko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sammakko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sammakko is retaining full guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sammakko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Sammakko keeps moving.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sammakko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Sammakko in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sammakko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Sammakko's brow.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Jackson cracks Sammakko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sammakko wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson works to advance to full mount. Sammakko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Sammakko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sammakko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson with shots to the head and body - Sammakko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Sammakko is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sammakko looks a forlorn figure.
Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson working Sammakko over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Sammakko is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson 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.
Sammakko throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Sammakko throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Sammakko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sammakko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sammakko misses with a straight left.
Sammakko scores with a head kick.
Sammakko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sammakko looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Sammakko misses.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sammakko counters with a nice body kick.
Sammakko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sammakko digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson lands with a nice body kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sammakko swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson takes a swing at Sammakko's ribcage but misses.
Sammakko avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Sammakko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Sammakko avoids nicely.
Sammakko clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sammakko tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson leaves Sammakko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sammakko is breathing heavily.
Sammakko closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sammakko.
It looks like Rashad Jackson has been cut.
Sammakko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sammakko lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sammakko.
A head punch on the inside from Sammakko fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Sammakko.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Sammakko controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Sammakko throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Sammakko misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson feints and as Sammakko raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Sammakko wants to get back to his feet.
Sammakko is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Sammakko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson stands and throws Sammakko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson is working Sammakko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Sammakko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sammakko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Sammakko has control of the leg.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rashad Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rashad Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sammakko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Sammakko checks a leg kick nicely.
Sammakko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Sammakko misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Sammakko was not able to check.
Sammakko moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Sammakko which made him look bad.
Sammakko moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Sammakko thows a body shot but no joy.
Sammakko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sammakko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Sammakko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sammakko tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Sammakko throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sammakko circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Sammakko throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Sammakko.
Saku Sammakko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sammakko won't allow it.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Sammakko keeps him there for the moment.
Sammakko misses with some punches.
Sammakko wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sammakko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rashad Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saku Sammakko.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Sammakko as Jackson shoots in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammakko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson lands a jab.
Sammakko lands an overhand right.
Sammakko is looking to clinch.
Sammakko leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Sammakko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sammakko fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Sammakko does it's job there.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Sammakko's belly button to the back.
Sammakko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sammakko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sammakko throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson throws a front kick that sends Sammakko stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Jackson!
Rashad Jackson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Lehnsherr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigantor Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lehnsherr comes to the cage accompanied by PURE EVIL!. Ubereem is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: -. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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278 lbs
15 - 13 - 2 |
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30
276 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Lehnsherr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gigantor Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehnsherr drops Ubereem with a beautiful combination! Ubereem stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lehnsherr is looking for the KO!
It looks like Gigantor Ubereem has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ubereem throws a right hand that Lehnsherr ducks under and follows up with a left that Lehnsherr also avoids with ease.
Lehnsherr Throws a clean left jab. Lehnsherr Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Ubereem's chin! Ubereem crumbles to the ground and Lehnsherr follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Lehnsherr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Erik Lehnsherr!
After winning the bout, Erik Lehnsherr 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hesus Kashka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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22
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Joaquin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hesus Kashka!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joaquin fails with the takedown
so Kashka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kashka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Joaquin is rocked!
Kashka pushes down on Joaquin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oh Joaquin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kashka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kashka is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Joaquin is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kashka fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Joaquin from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kashka! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hesus Kashka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen - German Kiss. The crowd seem to be enjoying Carter's choice of entrance music: La Roux - In For The Kill. 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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205 lbs
26 - 21 - 0 |
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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
36 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Carter!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wuzz.
Carter swinging wildly here.
Wuzz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Carter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wuzz's head.
A punch combination from Carter misses.
Wuzz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wuzz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Wuzz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter is looking to chop away at Wuzz's legs.
Wuzz shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
Wuzz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wuzz is nestled in close to Carter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carter regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wuzz.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wuzz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz trying to move into half guard but instead Carter has managed to sweep!
Wuzz wants to improve his position but instead Carter has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wuzz with the active half guard here but Carter passes nicely into side control.
Wuzz manages to get back to half guard.
Wuzz looking for subs from the bottom but Carter mounts him!
Wuzz is working to get back to half guard.
Carter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wuzz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wuzz wants to get back to full guard but Carter has mounted him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wuzz can't escape the position.
Wuzz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wuzz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carter controlling from mount.
Wuzz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wuzz is trying desperately to improve position.
Wuzz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Carter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wuzz actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wuzz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carter passes into half guard.
Wuzz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wuzz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wuzz looking for subs from the bottom but Carter mounts him!
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!
Carter controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andy Wuzz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wuzz gets a takedown into half guard.
Carter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wuzz is working away from the top position though.
Wuzz is looking to advance position but Carter won't allow it.
Wuzz is looking for a kimura but Carter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wuzz to get the leverage.
Wuzz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Carter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wuzz is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
Wuzz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carter dives on top into guard.
Wuzz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Carter has picked Wuzz up and slammed him! Wuzz can't keep hold of the triangle and Carter manages to pass to side control!
Wuzz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wuzz tries to escape but Carter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Carter trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wuzz doesn't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to stick to Wuzz's back but Wuzz is turning into Carter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Carter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wuzz.
Wuzz preventing the sweep.
Carter controlling Wuzz's posture.
Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Wuzz is proving a slippery customer.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Carter hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wuzz tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Wuzz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carter pinned against the cage. Carter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter gets caught napping as Wuzz dives in and scores a takedown. Carter manages to retain guard.
Wuzz is looking to pass into half guard but Carter pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Carter is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wuzz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carter is aware though and is defending well.
Carter passes Wuzz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wuzz actively working from the bottom here.
Carter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wuzz actively working from the bottom here.
Carter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Carter manages to move to mount!
Carter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wuzz is looking to escape.
Wuzz is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andy Wuzz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt.
Wuzz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but Wuzz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter scores with a hook.
Wuzz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wuzz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carter. Carter obviously looking to wear him down.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wuzz.
Wuzz moves out of range as Carter throws a body kick.
A big right from Carter misses.
Andy Wuzz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wuzz moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Carter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wuzz.
A jab from Carter finds it's way through Wuzz's defenses.
Carter gets caught flat footed, as Wuzz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wuzz.
Wuzz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wuzz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter wants to stand but Wuzz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wuzz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wuzz looking for subs off his back but Carter has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz won't allow Carter to pass to mount.
Wuzz looking for submissions off his back.
Carter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wuzz.
Carter wants to control but Wuzz is keeping him busy.
Wuzz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carter's best efforts.
Carter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mike Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter wants to control but Wuzz is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carter trying to pass the guard but Wuzz defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wuzz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wuzz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wuzz is looking for a triangle but Carter pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wuzz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Carter has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wuzz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike Carter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mosse Vormisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by Comfortably Numb. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vormisto's choice of entrance music: Walk . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mosse Vormisto!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vormisto wants to clinch.
Hunt tests Vormisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vormisto throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vormisto misses the shot to the body.
Vormisto misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Vormisto ducks down to avoid it.
Vormisto throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vormisto as he jumps to the side.
Vormisto thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Vormisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Vormisto is out of range.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Vormisto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vormisto tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vormisto thows a body shot but no joy.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vormisto tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vormisto to the ground. Vormisto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merik Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Vormisto's head but Vormisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Vormisto in a clinch.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vormisto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunt after a bit of a struggle.
Vormisto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vormisto presses Hunt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vormisto tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Vormisto back against the cage.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Vormisto is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Vormisto.
Hunt is trying to trip Vormisto. He has hold of a leg but Vormisto is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hunt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vormisto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vormisto wants to hit a switch here but Hunt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vormisto there!
Vormisto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hunt misses with a head shot.
Vormisto is bucking up trying to escape but Hunt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vormisto is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt working Vormisto over with strikes here.
Vormisto is looking to get to half guard.
Vormisto tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vormisto is bucking up trying to escape but Hunt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Hunt there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vormisto tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt cracks Vormisto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vormisto is rocked!
Vormisto tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vormisto is still in real trouble! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt misses with a head shot.
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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunt is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vormisto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Vormisto seems to have recovered his senses.
Vormisto is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a heavy elbow.
Hunt throws some wild stikes that Vormisto manages to avoid easily.
Hunt pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hunt trying to control but Vormisto is having none of it.
Hunt postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Vormisto in real trouble here! The ref calls for Vormisto to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merik Hunt!
A relieved looking Merik Hunt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nahka Vitonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunks Jucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitonen's entrance music is Klamydia - Junttihinttirunkkari. A fine choice. Hunks Jucci has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nahka Vitonen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nahka Vitonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hunks Jucci!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jucci tries a low kick but Vitonen avoids it.
Jucci takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vitonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jucci scores with a decent looking hook.
Vitonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vitonen sizes up Jucci with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jucci.
Vitonen looks to land a right hand but Jucci moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vitonen. Jucci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vitonen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vitonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Vitonen.
A jab from Jucci finds it's way through Vitonen's defenses.
Vitonen swings for the body but Jucci moves out of range.
Jucci closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vitonen jabs Jucci right on the nose. Jucci blinks but takes it well.
Jucci looks to throw the jab but Vitonen is out of range.
Vitonen with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vitonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Jucci blocks a head kick by Vitonen.
Jucci lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jucci lands a big right hand that sends Vitonen crashing to the mat! Jucci stays standing though and waves Vitonen back to his feet!
Vitonen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jucci fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vitonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Vitonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jucci is looking to score with low kicks.
Jucci misses with a straight right.
Vitonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Vitonen missing with a left hand there. Jucci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jucci scores with a body shot.
Jucci cracks Vitonen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jucci has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vitonen to stand back up!
Vitonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jucci.
Jucci moves away from the strike by Vitonen.
Jucci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vitonen.
Vitonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vitonen throws a low kick but Jucci moves out of range easily.
Jucci throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jucci punishes Vitonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Vitonen is breathing heavily.
Vitonen throws a sloppy head kick and Jucci moves out of range easily.
Jucci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vitonen manages to avoid it.
Vitonen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vitonen throws a low kick but Jucci moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Vitonen. Those never looked like landing.
Vitonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jucci counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jucci feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vitonen sprawling to the canvas! Vitonen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jucci finish him?!
Jucci fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Vitonen out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Hunks Jucci!
Hunks Jucci is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Hunks Jucci 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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