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HERO Fight Night 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaarko Hahlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilian Mladenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaarko Hahlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilian Mladenov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hahlund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Mladenov slams his shin into Hahlund's torso.
Hahlund moves out of range as Mladenov throws a body kick.
Mladenov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hahlund throws the kick towards the body but Mladenov avoids it.
Mladenov tries to clinch up but Hahlund circles away and keeps his distance.
Hahlund closes the distance and pushes Mladenov back into the cage.
Hahlund landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ilian Mladenov has been cut.
Mladenov tries to circle away but Hahlund has him pinned against the cage.
Mladenov trying to stall but Hahlund improves his position.
Hahlund throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mladenov blocks it with crossed arms.
Mladenov is trying to force a seperation but Hahlund has the dominant position.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hahlund throws an elbow but misses.
Hahlund creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mladenov dodges an elbow strike from Hahlund.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mladenov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hahlund blocks it with crossed arms.
Mladenov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hahlund has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mladenov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mladenov throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mladenov moves out of range of the body kick from Hahlund.
Horrible takedown by Hahlund or perhaps it was just good defense by Mladenov which made him look bad.
Mladenov rushes Hahlund and presses him up against the cage.
Mladenov blocks the elbow strike.
Mladenov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hahlund pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hahlund throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mladenov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hahlund avoids it.
Hahlund using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mladenov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hahlund misses with an elbow over the top.
Mladenov blocks the elbow strike.
Hahlund using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mladenov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but Mladenov blocks it.
Mladenov tries a knee to the head but Hahlund blocks it.
Mladenov connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mladenov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hahlund moves into range and clinches up with Mladenov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mladenov.
Hahlund is breathing heavily.
Mladenov blocks an elbow strike.
Hahlund throws an elbow that misses.
Mladenov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hahlund takes one to the chin there.
Hahlund takes the fight into the clinch.
Hahlund pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hahlund creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hahlund throws an elbow but misses.
Hahlund looking to throw knees to the head but Mladenov is blocking nicely.
Mladenov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hahlund moves into the clinch.
Mladenov blocks an elbow strike.
Mladenov breaks the clinch.
Hahlund has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hahlund misses with a knee strike.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov avoids a wild elbow strike from Hahlund.
Mladenov wants to get back to striking at distance but Hahlund won't allow it.
Mladenov blocks the elbow strike.
Mladenov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hahlund misses with an elbow over the top.
Mladenov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hahlund avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaarko Hahlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mladenov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hahlund moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mladenov with a jab.
Hahlund clinches up against the cage.
Mladenov breaks from the clinch.
Mladenov gets caught flat footed, as Hahlund shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mladenov trying to control the position here.
Hahlund postures up in Mladenov's guard and throws a big left but Mladenov blocks it.
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!
Hahlund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hahlund distracts Mladenov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hahlund postures up in Mladenov's guard and throws a big left but Mladenov blocks it.
Mladenov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hahlund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mladenov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hahlund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hahlund in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hahlund has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hahlund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mladenov is keeping the position for now.
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 Jaarko Hahlund will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ilian Mladenov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hahlund throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hahlund drives through and clinches with Mladenov against the cage.
Hahlund misses with a knee to the head.
Hahlund throws an elbow but it misses.
Hahlund tries to land knees in the clinch but Mladenov avoids the damage to the body.
Hahlund with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mladenov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mladenov connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jaarko Hahlund has been cut.
Mladenov lands a nice knee to the body.
Hahlund using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mladenov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaarko Hahlund has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hahlund with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hahlund throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mladenov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mladenov missing with knees to the body.
Hahlund lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mladenov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mladenov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mladenov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hahlund drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mladenov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hahlund postures up in Mladenov's guard and throws a big left but Mladenov blocks it.
Hahlund stopping the sweep attempt from Mladenov.
Mladenov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hahlund works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mladenov trying to control but Hahlund postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mladenov tries to get to full guard but Hahlund has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mladenov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hahlund scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hahlund thows a huge punch but Mladenov dodges it nicely.
Hahlund thows a huge punch but Mladenov dodges it nicely.
Hahlund lands strikes from half guard.
Jaarko Hahlund overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hahlund not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hahlund winds up and cracks Mladenov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hahlund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mladenov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hahlund is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mladenov trying to hold on to Hahlund's head to control him but Hahlund postures up.
Hahlund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hahlund working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mladenov's thigh. Mladenov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund postures up in Mladenov's guard and throws a big left but Mladenov blocks it.
Hahlund tries to free his leg and advance position but Mladenov is retaining full guard.
Hahlund postures up in Mladenov's guard and throws a big left but Mladenov blocks it.
Hahlund is looking to work some ground and pound but Mladenov has wrist control.
Hahlund won't allow Mladenov to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hahlund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hahlund is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mladenov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mladenov has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hahlund pushes Mladenov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaarko Hahlund dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Mladenov lands with a nice body kick.
Mladenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hahlund misses with a takedown attempt - Mladenov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mladenov avoids the head kick by Hahlund.
Mladenov throws a front kick that sends Hahlund stumbling back into the cage.
Mladenov tries to keep at a distance but Hahlund has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hahlund throws an elbow but it misses.
Hahlund avoiding damage as Mladenov throws knees to the body.
Hahlund tries a knee to the head but Mladenov blocks it.
Mladenov dodges an elbow strike from Hahlund.
Mladenov manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mladenov with a hook.
Mladenov connects with a right hand. Hahlund shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mladenov lands with a nice combination. Hahlund backs away looking to recover.
Mladenov slaps away a takedown attempt from Hahlund, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Mladenov finds it's target.
Hahlund has managed to clinch.
Mladenov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hahlund just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mladenov's brow.
Mladenov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hahlund's face.
Mladenov looking to throw knees to the head but Hahlund is blocking nicely.
Hahlund managing to block the knees to the body from Mladenov.
Hahlund misses with a knee to the head.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mladenov avoids it.
Mladenov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hahlund's face.
Mladenov wants to get back to striking at distance but Hahlund won't allow it.
Mladenov breaks the clinch.
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!
Hahlund shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mladenov pinned against the cage. Mladenov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaarko Hahlund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hahlund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ilian Mladenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hahlund swats away the attempt to clinch by Mladenov.
Hahlund on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mladenov.
Ilian Mladenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mladenov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hahlund swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hahlund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mladenov throws out the jab.
Hahlund blocks a jab.
Hahlund fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hahlund fails with a takedown attempt.
Mladenov has managed to clinch.
Mladenov lands a nice knee to the body.
Hahlund misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov scores with a knee to the head.
Mladenov avoids a wild elbow strike from Hahlund.
Hahlund misses with a knee to the head.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the head but Mladenov blocks with his arms.
Mladenov is trying to force a seperation but Hahlund has the dominant position.
Mladenov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hahlund blocks it with crossed arms.
Mladenov looking to slow down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hahlund just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mladenov's brow.
Mladenov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hahlund using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mladenov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hahlund tries to land a knee to the head but Mladenov blocks with his arms.
Mladenov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mladenov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mladenov scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mladenov stuffs the takedown attempt from Hahlund. Hahlund gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov throws a series of punches but Hahlund moves out of range.
Mladenov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mladenov.
Mladenov throws a sloppy head kick and Hahlund moves out of range easily.
Mladenov misses with the combination.
Mladenov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hahlund paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hahlund will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mladenov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hahlund slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Mladenov misses the target.
Hahlund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hahlund is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mladenov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaarko Hahlund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mladenov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilian Mladenov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hahlund 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaarko Hahlund!
Jaarko Hahlund gave a mention to Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Bukovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukovsky's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Grubson feat. donGURALesko - Moc. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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183 lbs
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Excellent 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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Garrett Bukovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Virgil Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukovsky closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Virgil Morgan has been cut.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Morgan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good shot there by Bukovsky.
That kick from Morgan tenderised Bukovsky's leg. Bukovsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bukovsky tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Bukovsky.
Morgan throws a leg kick
letting Bukovsky counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Morgan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morgan drops his hands momentarily and Bukovsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bukovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Virgil Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan looks for the body kick but Bukovsky saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morgan throws a leg kick that misses.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bukovsky manages to avoid it.
Bukovsky scores with a jab.
Morgan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bukovsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Bukovsky moved out of range.
Morgan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garrett Bukovsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan throws a poor cross that misses
and Bukovsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan throws a body punch but Bukovsky moves out of range.
Morgan throws a head kick but Bukovsky moves out of range.
Morgan pushes Bukovsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan tries to throw a body punch but Bukovsky avoids it by throwing Morgan back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukovsky breaks the clinch.
Bukovsky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bukovsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morgan.
Morgan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bukovsky's half guard.
Morgan stops Bukovsky from getting back to his feet.
Bukovsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morgan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bukovsky is defending against the submission attempts here by Morgan.
Morgan is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bukovsky pushes Morgan off looking to stand but Morgan dives back in and keeps control.
Bukovsky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morgan.
Morgan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is keen to just control but Bukovsky is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukovsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morgan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morgan misses with a head shot. Bukovsky uses the momentum to regain guard.
Morgan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bukovsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morgan pushing down on Bukovsky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bukovsky is refusing to be controlled, as Morgan sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Virgil Morgan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Virgil Morgan's cut.
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.
Bukovsky scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morgan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bukovsky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bukovsky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bukovsky slaps away a takedown attempt from Morgan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Bukovsky moves out of range easily.
Bukovsky checks a leg kick.
Bukovsky is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bukovsky misses the target.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Bukovsky.
Bukovsky ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan with a poor takedown
enabling Bukovsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Garrett Bukovsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Bukovsky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good exchange - Bukovsky coming out on top.
Nice cross by Bukovsky.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Bukovsky is out of range.
Morgan looks to land a left hand but Bukovsky moved out of range nicely.
Bukovsky misses with a body kick.
Bukovsky throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Bukovsky is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Morgan lands a head shot.
Morgan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bukovsky has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bukovsky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Bukovsky.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan lands with a nice body punch.
Bukovsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Morgan. That snapped Bukovsky's head back.
Bukovsky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bukovsky missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morgan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bukovsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukovsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bukovsky looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Morgan throws a leg kick which misses Bukovsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Bukovsky tries to avoid it.
Bukovsky avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan lands a front kick.
Bukovsky misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Bukovsky.
Morgan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bukovsky avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a combination
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morgan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bukovsky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Morgan. Bukovsky shrugs it off though.
Morgan tries to land a front kick but Bukovsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Morgan lands a nice looking body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukovsky cracks a nice hook into Morgan's ribs.
Bukovsky blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Morgan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bukovsky.
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 Garrett Bukovsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Virgil Morgan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Morgan throws a solid leg kick but Bukovsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morgan.
Morgan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bukovsky defends it nicely.
Morgan tries to clinch but Bukovsky moves out of range.
Morgan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good leg kick by Morgan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morgan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good exchange - Bukovsky coming out on top.
Morgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Morgan.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Bukovsky.
Good work by Bukovsky as he checks the leg kick.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Bukovsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Morgan tries to land a front kick but Bukovsky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Morgan throws out a powerful jab.
Bukovsky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morgan.
Bukovsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bukovsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morgan on the side of the head.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Bukovsky's head but Bukovsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bukovsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morgan. Morgan obviously looking to wear him down.
Bukovsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Bukovsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Bukovsky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan throws a right hand that Bukovsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Bukovsky also avoids with ease.
Bukovsky checks the leg kick.
Bukovsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Morgan.
Morgan has closed the distance and engaged Bukovsky in a clinch.
Bukovsky is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan fails to pull guard.
Morgan wants a takedown.
Garrett Bukovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Morgan.
Morgan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bukovsky's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.
Bukovsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morgan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bukovsky after a bit of a struggle.
Morgan is trying to maintain a safe position but Bukovsky gets an underhook and turns Morgan into the cage.
Bukovsky can't break the clinch.
Morgan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morgan can't find room to land a body shot as Bukovsky controls the action.
Morgan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bukovsky working hard to break the clinch.
Morgan struggles to land a body shot inside as Bukovsky controls his hands.
Bukovsky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to take the fight to the mat but Bukovsky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bukovsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan throws a punch but it's blocked by Bukovsky.
Morgan lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukovsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bukovsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morgan.
Bukovsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Morgan.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukovsky checks a leg kick.
Morgan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morgan 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Morgan!
An out of breath Virgil Morgan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane Rik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Uusivirta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rik's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The walking dead. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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158 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Rik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Uusivirta!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uusivirta throws a right hand that misses
and Rik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uusivirta swats away the attempt to clinch by Rik.
Rik 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.
Rik staying out of range there.
Rik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uusivirta.
A chopping leg kick lands by Uusivirta.
Rik wants to clinch.
Rik tries to clinch but Uusivirta is having none of it.
Uusivirta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rik scores with a hook.
Uusivirta throws a low kick, looking for Rik's leg but Rik calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rik defending well as Uusivirta loads up on a big left hand.
Uusivirta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rik shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rik showed some decent athleticism there.
Rik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Uusivirta tries to get to full guard but Rik has control of the leg.
Rik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rik looks to land a strike but Uusivirta avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rik is looking to work some ground and pound but Uusivirta has wrist control.
Rik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Uusivirta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uusivirta controls Rik momentarily but Rik frees himself.
Rik with a nice head shot there.
Uusivirta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rik with a nice head shot there.
Rik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rik working some strikes from top position.
Uusivirta is rocked!
Rik gets to his feet and stands over Uusivirta, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Uusivirta felt that one! Rik unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Uusivirta from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Rik!
Shane Rik was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iivana Jalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warmonger Sion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Aino Venna - Waltz to Paris. Iivana Jalo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivana Jalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Warmonger Sion!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sion momentarily.
Sion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jalo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sion somewhat.
Sion 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.
Jalo leaves Sion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Iivana Jalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jalo throws a one two combo.
Sion walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jalo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalo scores with a nice body kick.
Sion looks winded!
Sion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jalo.
Sion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jalo clobbers Sion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jalo.
Jalo lands a big right hand that sends Sion crashing to the mat! Jalo stays standing though and waves Sion back to his feet!
Sion is rocked!
Jalo weaves into range and cracks Sion right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Sion goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Jalo is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iivana Jalo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Iivana Jalo thanked CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hazuka Oyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazuka Oyama is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Lau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hazuka Oyama!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Oyama there.
Oyama waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Lau. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Lau to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Lau is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oyama postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Lau's head off the mat! Lau is out! He's out! Oyama jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hazuka Oyama!
Hazuka Oyama took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan comes to the cage accompanied by Flight of the Valkyries. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rokka's choice of entrance music: Antero's Walkout. 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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210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antero Rokka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokka throws a leg kick but Bryan checks it.
Bryan throws the left hand but Rokka avoids the punch easily.
Bryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Rokka.
Rokka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rokka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rokka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bryan is able to avoid easily.
Bryan drops his hands momentarily and Rokka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Daniel Bryan has been cut.
Rokka scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch lands to the side of Bryan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rokka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryan.
A lazy left from Rokka finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Rokka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rokka.
Bryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rokka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bryan throws a hook to the side of Rokka's head but Rokka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Rokka as he checks the leg kick.
Bryan avoids the head kick by Rokka.
Rokka scores with a head kick. Bryan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rokka looks for the body kick but Bryan saw that one coming.
Rokka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rokka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rokka just misses with a punch to the body.
Rokka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rokka.
Rokka misses with a body kick.
Rokka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Rokka.
Rokka has a couple of punches blocked by Bryan.
A bit of stalling here from Bryan.
Rokka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rokka is defending well for now.
Rokka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rokka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bryan under the eye.
Rokka moves away from the strike by Bryan.
Rokka gets a clinch.
Rokka scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan lands a shoulder strike.
Rokka lands a shoulder strike.
Rokka wants to stall.
Rokka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bryan.
Rokka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bryan up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rokka.
Rokka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rokka has a couple of punches blocked by Bryan.
Rokka breaks the clinch.
Antero Rokka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bryan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokka misses with a body kick.
Bryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rokka looks for the body kick but Bryan saw that one coming.
Rokka throws a leg kick which misses Bryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Bryan tries to avoid it.
Rokka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bryan.
Bryan throws a wild body kick that Rokka sees coming a mile off.
Bryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rokka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rokka throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Rokka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bryan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rokka lands with a nice body kick.
Bryan blocks a leg kick.
Rokka scoring well with a low kick there.
Rokka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rokka fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rokka misses the target.
Horrible takedown by Bryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Rokka which made him look bad.
Rokka tries to land a front kick but Bryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rokka misses with a wild body shot.
Rokka doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryan circles away.
Rokka throws a front kick that sends Bryan stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rokka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rokka misses with a few strikes there.
Rokka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rokka scores with a head kick.
Antero Rokka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rokka throws a push kick but Bryan slaps the foot to one side.
Rokka cracks Bryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rokka fails to land with a series of punches.
Antero Rokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokka scores with a body shot.
Rokka jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokka throws a lazy head kick
and Bryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka throws a sloppy head kick and Bryan moves out of range easily.
Bryan avoids the head kick by Rokka.
Rokka closes the distance but Bryan moves to the side
and Bryan counters with a left to the body.
Good work by Bryan as he checks the leg kick.
Rokka throws an off balance right hand
and Bryan counters with a body kick.
Rokka is breathing heavily.
Bryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokka.
Rokka throws a lazy right hand but Bryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rokka tries to score with a low kick but Bryan moves his leg out of the way.
No joy there for Rokka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rokka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryan manages to avoid it.
Rokka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rokka misses with a body shot.
Rokka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bryan.
Rokka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rokka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rokka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rokka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bryan walks into a stiff left hand from Rokka.
Bryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rokka defends it nicely.
Rokka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is looking to land body kicks.
Bryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rokka can pounce on him.
Bryan moves out of range as Rokka throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rokka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rokka with a nice cross.
Rokka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Rokka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bryan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rokka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rokka blocks the body kick.
Rokka misses with a straight left.
Crunch! Rokka slams his shin into Bryan's torso.
Bryan lunges at Rokka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rokka's hand.
Rokka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bryan slips a jab and a cross from Rokka.
Rokka cracks Bryan with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rokka motions for Bryan to come forward. Rokka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rokka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bryan.
Rokka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka throws a front kick aimed at Bryan's knee but Bryan avoids it well.
Rokka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bryan is looking to land body kicks.
Bryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rokka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rokka throws a leg kick which misses Bryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Bryan tries to avoid it.
Rokka wants to land a leg kick but Bryan is out of range.
Rokka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rokka looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryan is just out of range.
Rokka has Bryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Rokka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryan's elbow.
Daniel Bryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka misses with a body punch.
Rokka lands a body shot.
Rokka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rokka lands a right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bryan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rokka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rokka tries to escape the position.
Bryan is punishing Rokka with some ground and pound.
Rokka is in bad spot here.
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.
Rokka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rokka covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Antero Rokka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rokka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bryan throwing sloppy strikes.
Bryan punishes Rokka with strikes from the back mount.
Rokka is rocked!
Bryan 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.
Bryan has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Rokka is defending well but eventually Bryan manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Rokka has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Bryan!
An intense looking Daniel Bryan took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This guy never fought any hitters before bro. No offense Antero but...you have no punching power. Look at my face and then look at his. I want to thank Vincent Lontrame, Ishyrun Thalis, and Stephen Learmont. I want Hariyuoki or Vihtala next.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wes Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by Flo Rida - Wild Ones ft. Sia. Langerholc is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hypocrisy - Reincarnation. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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208 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wes Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker misses with a straight left.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Langerholc moves away.
Walker looks for the body kick but Langerholc saw that one coming.
Walker misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Walker is looking to land body kicks.
Walker swings widly with a right hand
and Langerholc counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Langerholc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc wants to take a breather but Walker is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Langerholc lands a nice short elbow.
Langerholc controlling the action here.
Walker looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Langerholc pushes past his half guard into mount!
Langerholc with shots to the head and body - Walker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Langerholc on the ground.
Langerholc goes for an armbar but Walker turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Walker.
Walker wants to control from the top but Langerholc keeps moving.
Langerholc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker trying to control but Langerholc is working from the bottom.
Langerholc has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Walker doesn't defend quickly enough and Langerholc has managed to lock this one up! Can Walker escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Langerholc on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Davor Langerholc!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lenny Nero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nero shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl out of it but Nero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nero tries a low kick but Pacquiao avoids it.
Nero shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Nero does it's job there.
Nero jabs at Pacquiao's body.
Nero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nero throws a good cross that connects.
Nero scores with a one two! Pacquiao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nero lands a glancing blow to the side of Pacquiao's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pacquiao doesn't seem bothered though.
Lenny Nero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Pacquiao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nero tries for a takedown but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Nero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Nero.
Pacquiao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nero scores with a jab.
Nero looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pacquiao is rocked!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nero passes Pacquiao's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pacquiao is looking for a sweep. Nero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nero pulls his head out easily.
Pacquiao looks winded!
Pacquiao looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nero has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pacquiao looking for submissions off his back.
Pacquiao looking for submissions off his back.
Nero content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nero wants to stand up but Pacquiao has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pacquiao has hold of Nero's hands but Nero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nero is controlling the pace.
Pacquiao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pacquiao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nero.
Pacquiao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pacquiao is looking for a sweep. Nero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pacquiao's head.
Nero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pacquiao actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nero scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nero pulls his head out easily.
Nero is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Nero dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pacquiao walks into a stiff left hand from Nero.
Nero shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense.
Pacquiao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pacquiao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nero.
Lenny Nero is winning the standup battle so far.
Nero 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.
Nero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pacquiao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nero has managed to get both his arms back between Pacquiao's legs - danger averted.
Nero scoring with some ground and pound.
Pacquiao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nero defends it easily.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
Nero trying to control but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pacquiao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nero wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.
Pacquiao has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nero is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pacquiao.
Lenny Nero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nero works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero is looking to take a break and control but Pacquiao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nero decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nero tries to score with a low kick but Pacquiao moves his leg out of the way.
Good exchange - Nero coming out on top.
A nice combination there by Nero.
A jab lands there for Nero.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nero fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pacquiao to the ground. Nero is now in Pacquiao's guard.
Nero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pacquiao can do to turn this around?
Nero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pacquiao has a closed guard, preventing Nero from standing up.
Pacquiao is looking for a triangle but Nero pushes his legs off easily.
Pacquiao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nero landing some decent shots from guard.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Nero from controlling successfully.
Nero wants to stand but Pacquiao has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nero trying to control but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Pacquiao is looking for a triangle here but Nero uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nero is looking to take a break and control but Pacquiao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Nero dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nero shoots for a double leg takedown but Pacquiao sprawls well. He's pushed Nero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nero shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nero with a nice cross.
Nero has his takedown stuffed
and Pacquiao counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nero won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Nero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nero sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nero is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nero gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nero is trying to control but can't.
Nero is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pacquiao is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pacquiao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao seems to be working for a kimura but Nero defends the submission attempt.
Nero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pacquiao 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.
Nero moves into full guard.
Nero wants to stand and escape but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Nero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nero looking for a guillotine here but Pacquiao defends easily.
Nero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pacquiao's guard.
Pacquiao looking for a guillotine here but Nero defends easily.
Nero sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nero gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacquiao checks a low kick from Nero.
Nero thows a leg kick but Pacquiao checks it
and Pacquiao counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pacquiao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pacquiao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pacquiao stopping the sweep attempt from Nero.
Nero has momentary wrist control but Pacquiao slips an elbow through the middle.
Pacquiao throws a big right hand that misses.
Nero looking to control.
Nero controlling Pacquiao's posture.
Pacquiao is looking to work some ground and pound but Nero has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pacquiao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pacquiao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pacquiao with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lenny Nero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pacquiao postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nero is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pacquiao, into his guard.
Nero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Pacquiao.
Well Nero 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Nero!
A very excited looking Lenny Nero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Fei Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jyrki Jyytti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jyytti's choice of entrance music: Mass Destruction (Reincarnation). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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240 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Fei Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrki Jyytti!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jyytti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jyytti in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fei Hong managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jyytti.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jyytti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jyytti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fei Hong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jyytti wants to control but Fei Hong is keeping him busy.
Jyytti has control of an arm but Fei Hong manages to advance to Jyytti's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyytti is trying to break free.
Fei Hong looking for the choke but no joy.
Fei Hong misses with punches from the back.
Fei Hong throwing sloppy strikes.
Jyytti turns into Fei Hong and is now in his guard.
Jyytti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jyytti throws a big elbow that misses.
Jyytti won't allow Fei Hong to sweep him here.
Jyytti trying to control but Fei Hong is working from the bottom.
Fei Hong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyytti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jyytti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fei Hong keeping moving, preventing Jyytti from controlling successfully.
Jyytti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fei Hong is trying to hold Jyytti in close to prevent damage but Jyytti has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyytti is trying to work for a kimura but Fei Hong is defending well.
Jyytti is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jyytti controlling his opponent.
Jyytti wants to finish this one by submission but Fei Hong is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jyytti.
Jyytti with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hong wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jyytti thowing shots but they're missing.
Jyytti looking to ground and pound but Fei Hong is blocking nicely.
Fei Hong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fei Hong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fei Hong tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jyytti has control of Fei Hong's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fei Hong regains control of the situation pretty easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fei Hong defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jyytti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrki Jyytti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fei Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jyytti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jyytti has managed to clinch.
Fei Hong lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jyrki Jyytti has been cut.
Jyytti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jyytti defending well as Fei Hong loads up on a big left hand.
Jyytti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jyytti throws a looping overhand right but Fei Hong ducks down to avoid it.
Jyytti throws a big shot that misses.
Fei Hong wants to clinch up but Jyytti keeps it at a distance.
Jyytti looks to throw the jab but Fei Hong is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Hong tries to clinch up.
Jyytti moves into the clinch successfully.
Jyytti goes for a takedown attempt but Fei Hong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fei Hong takes one to the side of the head.
Fei Hong staying out of range there.
Fei Hong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jyytti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jyytti sizes up Fei Hong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fei Hong slips a jab from Jyytti.
Jyytti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jyytti throws a shot from downtown. Fei Hong moves away and avoids it.
Jyytti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slow jab from Jyytti misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alan Fei Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fei Hong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jyrki Jyytti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jyytti keeps the fight on the outside.
Jyrki Jyytti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jyytti swats away the attempt to clinch by Fei Hong.
Jyytti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fei Hong has time to react.
Fei Hong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jyytti throws a lazy right hand but Fei Hong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jyytti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jyytti scores with the left hand. Fei Hong knows he should have avoided that one.
Jyytti lands a nice shot that snaps Fei Hong's head back.
Fei Hong ducks under a wild hook from Jyytti.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jyytti! Fei Hong is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyrki Jyytti!
Jyrki Jyytti took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rambo Kalervo Kukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Fish (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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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rambo Kalervo Kukkonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Fish!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kukkonen.
Fish avoids the body shot from Kukkonen.
Fish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fish throws a shot from downtown. Kukkonen moves away and avoids it.
Kukkonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fish.
Kukkonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Fish is just out of range.
Kukkonen gets a double leg takedown into Fish's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kukkonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kukkonen wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Fish avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kukkonen wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.
Kukkonen looking to sit in guard and control but Fish gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukkonen keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
Kukkonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fish got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kukkonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fish has managed to get both his arms back between Kukkonen's legs - danger averted.
Kukkonen 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.
Fish is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kukkonen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fish should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kukkonen has tightened it up now! Fish should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rambo Kalervo Kukkonen!
Rambo Kalervo Kukkonen retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Rambo Kalervo Kukkonen, 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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