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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Champ Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Pirinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Bombada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Veli Pirinen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombada lands with a good body shot.
Bombada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pirinen.
Bombada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bombada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pirinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pirinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Bombada avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pirinen. Bombada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bombada throws a right hand that misses
enabling Pirinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bombada tries to bum rush Pirinen with a series of wild strikes but Pirinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pirinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pirinen is looking to take a break and control but Bombada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pirinen trying to mount his opponent but Bombada defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirinen thows a huge punch but Bombada dodges it nicely.
Pirinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bombada's head.
Pirinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bombada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pirinen on the ground.
Pirinen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pirinen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pirinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bombada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirinen pushing down on Bombada's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pirinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bombada defending well though.
Bombada tries to get to full guard but Pirinen has control of the leg.
Pirinen trying to pass the guard but Bombada defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bombada wants to get back to his feet.
Pirinen is looking to take a break and control but Bombada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Veli Pirinen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bombada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pirinen.
Pirinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bombada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pirinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bombada slips under a jab from Pirinen.
Bombada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pirinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bombada just misses with a punch to the body.
Pirinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pirinen.
Pirinen misses with a straight left.
Pirinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bombada.
Pirinen throws a hook but Bombada blocks it.
Bombada looks to land a combination but Pirinen avoids it well.
Pirinen shoots in for a takedown but Bombada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pirinen lands a jab to the nose.
Bombada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pirinen.
A head kick by Pirinen misses
and Bombada counters with a stiff right hand.
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.
Pirinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Bombada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bombada throws a hook to the side of Pirinen's head but Pirinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bombada scores with a sloppy right hand. Pirinen should have avoided that one.
Bombada slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veli Pirinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bombada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pirinen throws a right and a left that Bombada avoids nicely.
Bombada throws a hook but Pirinen avoids it easily.
A big right from Bombada misses.
Veli Pirinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bombada throws a nice looking combination but Pirinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pirinen throws a leg kick but Bombada sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pirinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bombada counters with a nice uppercut.
Pirinen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bombada is trying to defend but Pirinen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bombada is staying active underneath Pirinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Pirinen seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bombada's head.
Bombada is refusing to be controlled, as Pirinen sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bombada blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pirinen.
Pirinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Pirinen trying to control from Bombada's half guard. Bombada has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirinen looking to sit in guard and control but Bombada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pirinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pirinen trying to control the position here.
Pirinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pirinen, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada gets to his feet - Pirinen follows without any prompting.
Pirinen misses with a wild body shot.
Pirinen slips a jab and a cross from Bombada.
A big right from Pirinen misses.
Pirinen looks to land a left hand but Bombada moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Bombada.
Pirinen throws a body punch but Bombada moves out of range.
Bombada fails to land with a series of punches.
Pirinen tries to land a leg kick but Bombada saw it coming and moves away.
Pirinen cracks the inside of Bombada's front leg.
A shot to the liver by Pirinen. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bombada.
Bombada throws a series of strikes that have Pirinen backpedaling.
Pirinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pirinen slips under a jab.
Bombada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pirinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bombada.
Pirinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pirinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bombada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veli Pirinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pirinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bombada as he jumps to the side.
Pirinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bombada counters with a one-two to the body.
Bombada leaves Pirinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jab by Bombada.
Champ Bombada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bombada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bombada misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veli Pirinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pirinen dives in and grabs Bombada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bombada pushes down on Pirinen's head and hops out.
Bombada stuffs the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pirinen.
Pirinen slips a straight right by Bombada.
Pirinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bombada.
Pirinen cracks Bombada with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pirinen misses with a low kick.
Pirinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Pirinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pirinen.
Bombada cracks Pirinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Bombada blocks the leg kick.
Pirinen throws a wild body kick that Bombada sees coming a mile off.
Pirinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pirinen slips a jab and a cross from Bombada.
Pirinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirinen misses with a looping left.
Pirinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bombada is just out of range.
Pirinen misses with a hook. Bombada ducked under it nicely.
Pirinen slips under a jab.
Pirinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bombada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Bombada checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pirinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bombada doesn't seem bothered though.
Pirinen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bombada's guard.
Pirinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pirinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bombada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pirinen throws a strike but Bombada rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Champ Bombada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pirinen is trying to keep Bombada in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pirinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bombada defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bombada decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pirinen, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirinen throws a jab when Bombada was well out of range.
Pirinen misses with a looping right.
Bombada has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bombada there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bombada defending well as Pirinen loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Bombada.
Bombada lands with a cross.
Bombada ducks under a wild hook from Pirinen.
Pirinen lands with a good body shot.
Bombada defending well as Pirinen loads up on a big left hand.
Pirinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pirinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Veli Pirinen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pirinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Bombada misses with a few strikes there.
Pirinen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bombada quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Veli Pirinen.
Well Pirinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veli Pirinen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Costanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lilly Lillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Costanza might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Do the Opposite. Daniel Costanza has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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202 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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195 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Costanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lilly Lillan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costanza closes the distance and clinches.
Lillan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lillan working the head and body with strikes.
Lillan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lillan working Costanza over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lillan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Costanza is trying to get back to full guard.
Lillan trying to control the action but Costanza is working from the bottom.
Lillan lands strikes from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Costanza has his hands clasped together around Lillan's back. He's all about the action.
Lillan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Costanza is trying to get back to full guard.
Costanza tries to kick Lillan off but Lillan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lillan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costanza keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillan throwing shots but Costanza is blocking nicely.
Costanza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lillan.
Costanza keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lillan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lillan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Costanza trying to control from the bottom.
Lillan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Costanza is just riding it out for now. Lillan eventually gives up the hold.
Costanza pushes Lillan off looking to stand but Lillan dives back in and keeps control.
Lillan lands with a punch from half guard.
Lillan trying to mount his opponent but Costanza defends it.
Lillan throws a strike but Costanza avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lillan pushing down on Costanza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lillan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Costanza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lillan.
Costanza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lillan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lillan slips a nice elbow through Costanza's hands, connecting with Costanza's forehead.
Costanza is trying to control but can't.
Lillan 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lillan connects with a nice short shot to Costanza's temple.
Lillan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lillan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Costanza's head.
Costanza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lillan is working away from the top position though.
Lillan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lillan with the ground and pound but Costanza uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lillan throwing strikes but missing.
Lillan postures up in Costanza's guard and throws a big left but Costanza blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lillan throws a big right hand that misses.
Lillan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lillan throwing strikes but missing.
Costanza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Costanza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Costanza wants to sweep here but Lillan controlling him for the moment.
Lillan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lillan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lillan is looking to work some ground and pound but Costanza has wrist control.
Lillan throwing strikes but missing.
Lillan throws a big right hand that misses.
Costanza wants to stand up but Lillan is controlling him.
Lillan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lillan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lillan trying to control but Costanza is working from the bottom.
Lillan works over Costanza with some ground and pound from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lillan stops Costanza from standing up.
Costanza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lillan.
Costanza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lillan tries to free his leg and advance position but Costanza is retaining full guard.
Lillan preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lillan throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lilly Lillan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lillan jabs at Costanza's body.
Lillan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lillan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Costanza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lillan shoots in for a takedown but Costanza shows good takedown defense.
Lillan shoots for a double leg takedown but Costanza sprawls well. He's pushed Lillan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lillan throws a sloppy body shot
and Costanza counters with a good low kick that Lillan was not able to check.
Lillan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Costanza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lillan circles away quickly and effectively.
Costanza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lillan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Costanza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lillan somewhat.
Daniel Costanza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lilly Lillan.
Lillan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillan tries for a takedown but Costanza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniel Costanza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costanza throws a front kick that sends Lillan stumbling back into the cage.
Lillan misses with a hook
and Costanza counters with a straight right hand.
Costanza stuffs the takedown.
Lillan is breathing heavily.
Lillan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costanza scores with a jab. Lillan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lillan looks to score with a jab to the body but Costanza is just out of range.
Costanza lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costanza wants to clinch.
Costanza takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Lilly Lillan has been cut.
Lillan misses with an uppercut. Costanza saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Lillan.
Lilly Lillan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lillan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costanza circles away.
Lillan misses with a hook
and Costanza counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Costanza.
Lillan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costanza is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costanza.
Lillan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costanza lands a front kick.
Lillan shoots in for a takedown but Costanza shows good takedown defense.
Costanza lands a big head kick that sends Lillan tumbling to the mat! Costanza takes a step backwards and waves Lillan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lillan is rocked!
Costanza feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Lillan collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Costanza!
A very excited looking Daniel Costanza 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski comes to the cage accompanied by VHB - Freedom Fighter. Uzi has chosen Top dog feat. Chuck Norris as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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280 lbs
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35
278 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class 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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Lebowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lebowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Kalle Uzi has been cut.
Uzi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Jeffrey Lebowski has been cut.
Lebowski scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uzi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uzi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lebowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Uzi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lebowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Uzi eats them both and turns towards Lebowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Uzi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uzi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lebowski cracks Uzi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Lebowski.
Uzi looks winded!
Lebowski misses the jab.
Lebowski lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski tests Uzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That has opened up Kalle Uzi's cut even more.
Lebowski lands a head kick that stumbles Uzi and the fighters go to the mat.
Uzi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lebowski postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Uzi covers up, he's hurt! Lebowski keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lebowski and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lebowski can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Lebowski!
A very excited looking Jeffrey Lebowski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bulk Bogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Lehnsherr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lehnsherr's choice of entrance music: PURE EVIL!. 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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275 lbs
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278 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
31 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bulk Bogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Lehnsherr!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehnsherr swats away the attempt to clinch by Bogan.
Bogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lehnsherr throws a shot from downtown. Bogan moves away and avoids it.
Bogan looks to land a right hand but Lehnsherr moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bogan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lehnsherr throws a shot to the body.
Lehnsherr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogan.
Lehnsherr blocks a head kick by Bogan.
Lehnsherr misses with a looping left.
Lehnsherr wants to clinch
and Bogan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bogan.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lehnsherr keeping moving, preventing Bogan from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogan stopping the sweep attempt from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr wants to stand up but Bogan is controlling him.
Lehnsherr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogan really wants to buck Lehnsherr off and get back to his feet.
Bogan is trying to reverse the position but instead Lehnsherr has taken his back - oops!
Bogan tries to roll but Lehnsherr sticks to his back.
Bogan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lehnsherr.
Bogan is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lehnsherr stalling.
Bogan wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lehnsherr wants to pass to mount but Bogan is defending the position.
Lehnsherr stands up and beckons Bogan to join him on the feet.
Erik Lehnsherr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogan misses with a few strikes there.
Erik Lehnsherr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogan moves away from the strike by Lehnsherr.
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 Bulk Bogan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bogan shoots in looking for a takedown. Lehnsherr tries to sprawl out of it but Bogan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lehnsherr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lehnsherr tries to clinch up.
Bogan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lehnsherr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bogan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lehnsherr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lehnsherr misses with a right hand
and Bogan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lehnsherr wants to get back to striking at distance but Bogan won't allow it.
Lehnsherr can't break the clinch.
Bogan pulls guard.
Lehnsherr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bogan is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogan can't do much from the bottom here.
Lehnsherr decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bogan to his feet.
Bogan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bogan drops an elbow to the side of Lehnsherr's head.
Bogan controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogan is trying to control. Lehnsherr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lehnsherr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bogan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bogan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lehnsherr tries to lock up and control but Bogan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr is bucking up trying to escape but Bogan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lehnsherr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lehnsherr is refusing to be controlled, as Bogan sits in half guard.
Bogan throwing shots but Lehnsherr is blocking nicely.
Bogan passes to side control.
Lehnsherr is not content to let Bogan control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lehnsherr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr struggling a bit here.
Bogan working the ground and pound but Lehnsherr is defending the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lehnsherr is not content to let Bogan control the position.
Lehnsherr seems a little lost for a moment, as Bogan dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bulk Bogan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehnsherr tries to clinch up.
Lehnsherr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lehnsherr moves into range and clinches up with Bogan.
Lehnsherr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bogan has him pressed against the cage.
Lehnsherr is struggling to control the position.
Lehnsherr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bogan is trying to break the clinch but Lehnsherr has him pressed against the cage.
Bogan prevents Lehnsherr from breaking the clinch.
Bogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehnsherr lands a shoulder strike.
Bogan has Lehnsherr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lehnsherr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Lehnsherr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehnsherr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lehnsherr swats away the attempt to clinch by Bogan.
Lehnsherr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lehnsherr throws a nice looking combination but Bogan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bogan forces Lehnsherr back against the cage and clinches.
Lehnsherr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bogan's efforts to push away.
Lehnsherr tries to work over Bogan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lehnsherr misses with a punch to the body.
Lehnsherr taking a breather.
Bogan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lehnsherr is trying to keep an underhook but Bogan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lehnsherr wants to control but Bogan is keeping busy.
Bogan thows a huge punch but Lehnsherr dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bogan wants to stand up but Lehnsherr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bogan is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lehnsherr to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lehnsherr is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Erik Lehnsherr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bogan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lehnsherr has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogan is trying to improve his position.
Lehnsherr takes a little break here. Bogan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lehnsherr wants to control but Bogan is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bogan is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Lehnsherr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bogan 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bulk Bogan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Falcon Falconowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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280 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Falcon Falconowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riseman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Riseman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Riseman ducks under a wild hook from Falconowski.
A bone on bone clash there as Falconowski blocks the leg kick.
Riseman throws an off balance right hand
and Falconowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riseman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Riseman scores with a body shot.
Falconowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riseman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falconowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick from Riseman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Riseman.
Riseman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A clash of legs there as Falconowski blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Falconowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Riseman's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Falconowski trying to control but Riseman is working from the bottom.
Falconowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Falconowski trying to control but Riseman is working from the bottom.
Falconowski scoring with some ground and pound.
Falconowski is working Riseman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Falconowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Riseman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riseman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riseman is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Falconowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Falconowski looks to throw the jab but Riseman is out of range.
Riseman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Riseman throws out a leg kick but Falconowski moves out of range and Riseman only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Falconowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Riseman.
Riseman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riseman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arne Riseman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falconowski tries to move into range but Riseman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Riseman lands a leg kick that knocks Falconowski off balance momentarily.
Riseman stuffs the takedown.
Falconowski checks a low kick from Riseman.
Falconowski checks a low kick from Riseman.
Falconowski throws a jab when Riseman was well out of range.
Riseman defending well as Falconowski loads up on a big left hand.
Riseman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falconowski.
Falconowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riseman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Riseman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Falconowski as he checks the leg kick.
Falconowski misses with a hook. Riseman ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Falconowski checks a leg kick.
Falconowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Riseman misses with the combination.
Falconowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Riseman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falconowski throws out the jab.
Riseman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riseman throws a hook to the side of Falconowski's head but Falconowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riseman throws a right and a left that Falconowski avoids nicely.
Falconowski looks to land a right hand but Riseman moved out of range.
A cross from Falconowski lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arne Riseman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Falconowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Riseman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Falconowski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Riseman!
Falconowski throws an elbow but Riseman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Riseman is trying to escape the position but Falconowski is controlling the position.
Riseman is pushing Falconowski's head away, looking to escape. Falconowski manages to hold on to the position though.
Riseman wants to control but Falconowski postures up.
The referee asks Falconowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Falconowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
The strikes coming from Falconowski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Falconowski trying to control the position but Riseman is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Falconowski working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Falconowski tries to score with some ground and pound. Riseman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Falconowski throws a strike aimed at the side of Riseman's head but Riseman avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman prevents Falconowski from improving position.
Falconowski wants to control but Riseman is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Falconowski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Falconowski tries to score with some ground and pound. Riseman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Falconowski 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.
Riseman is looking to regain half guard here but Falconowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Falconowski wants to control but Riseman is keeping him busy.
Riseman is looking to get back to his feet here but Falconowski is keeping cool and he's managed to take Riseman's back.
Falconowski throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Riseman!
Riseman is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Falconowski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski is punishing Riseman with strikes - can he finish him?!
Falconowski trying to control momentarily.
Falconowski throws strikes from the back but Riseman rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Riseman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falconowski looking to sit in guard and control but Riseman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Riseman gets to his feet - Falconowski follows without any prompting.
Arne Riseman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falconowski blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falconowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falconowski slips a jab and a cross from Riseman.
A left and a right from Riseman both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Falcon Falconowski has been cut.
Riseman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Falconowski.
Riseman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riseman slips under a jab from Falconowski.
Falconowski misses with an uppercut. Riseman saw that one coming.
A big left from Falconowski misses.
Riseman throws a leg kick but Falconowski checks it.
Falconowski connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riseman. Falconowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falconowski looks to land a left hand but Riseman moved out of range nicely.
Riseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arne Riseman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falconowski throws a right hand that Riseman ducks under and follows up with a left that Riseman also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riseman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Falconowski is able to avoid easily.
Falconowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riseman manages to avoid it.
Riseman throws a nice looking combination but Falconowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Falconowski with a jab.
Falconowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Riseman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falconowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riseman counters with a left and a right that stings Falconowski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riseman misses with a double jab.
Falconowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riseman was well out of range. Poor timing from Falconowski.
Falconowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Falcon Falconowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Falcon Falconowski'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!
Riseman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falconowski.
Riseman misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Riseman. Those never looked like landing.
Riseman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Riseman misses with a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riseman.
Falconowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riseman avoids it really well and circles away.
Riseman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Riseman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Falconowski circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman looks to land a combination but Falconowski avoids it well.
Riseman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riseman misses with the combination.
The crowd cheers as Falconowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Riseman doesn't seem phased though.
Riseman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falconowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riseman wants to land a leg kick but Falconowski is out of range.
Falconowski lands a head shot.
A jab from Falconowski finds it's way through Riseman's defenses.
Riseman is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Falconowski! Riseman is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Falcon Falconowski!
An out of breath Falcon Falconowski 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Cero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Ride the Lightning. Cero has chosen Hate Me Now - Nas as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Numero Cero told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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160 lbs
15 - 10 - 1 |
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atlas Kivi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Cero!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cero tries to close the distance and clinch but Kivi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kivi throws a hook to the side of Cero's head but Cero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kivi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kivi tests Cero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cero scores with a spinning back kick!
Crunch! Cero slams his shin into Kivi's torso.
Kivi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cero sneaks out the side door and pushes Kivi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cero stuffs the takedown.
Kivi swats away the attempt to clinch by Cero.
Cero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Cero.
Kivi misses with a wild body shot.
Cero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kivi lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kivi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cero moves away.
Cero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cero scores with a head kick. Kivi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kivi with a nice cross.
Cero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kivi.
Cero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kivi. Kivi obviously looking to wear him down.
Cero misses with a body shot.
Cero throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cero throws a sloppy head kick and Kivi moves out of range easily.
Numero Cero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kivi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cero looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kivi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kivi stays in close to Cero's body and controls the position.
Kivi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kivi passes Cero's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kivi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cero is trying to stand up here but Kivi is controlling him well.
Kivi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cero's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kivi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cero is looking to escape.
Kivi is trying to control the action in half guard but Cero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cero wants to get back to his feet.
Kivi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cero to regain full guard.
Cero wriggles free and stands up.
A jab lands there for Kivi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kivi is out of range.
Kivi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kivi looks to land a right hand but Cero moved out of range.
Cero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cero there as he acknowledges the 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!
Cero throws a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Cero.
Cero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kivi.
Cero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cero tries to clinch but Kivi moves out of range.
Kivi looks to land a right hand but Cero moved out of range.
Kivi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cero was well out of range. Poor timing from Kivi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kivi blocks a low kick nicely.
Cero is looking to clinch but Kivi is avoiding it.
Kivi closes the distance and pushes Cero back into the cage.
Cero misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas Kivi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kivi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cero manages to avoid it.
Cero lands with a kick to the temple. Kivi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Atlas Kivi has been cut.
Kivi throws a one two combo.
Kivi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cero throws a sloppy head kick and Kivi moves out of range easily.
Kivi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kivi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cero slips a straight right by Kivi.
Kivi throws a shot from downtown. Cero moves away and avoids it.
Kivi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Cero.
A slow jab from Kivi misses its intended target.
Cero dips to his left and cracks Kivi with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cero counters with a good low kick that Kivi was not able to check.
Kivi throws a body punch but Cero moves out of range.
Kivi tries a low kick but Cero avoids it.
Kivi misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero ducks under a wild hook from Kivi.
Cero lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kivi takes a step back to recover.
Kivi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cero can pounce on him.
Kivi throws a body punch but Cero moves out of range.
Cero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kivi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cero slaps away a takedown attempt from Kivi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kivi misses with a hook to the body
and Cero counters with a head kick.
Kivi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cero is able to avoid easily.
Cero connects with a solid leg kick.
Kivi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kivi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cero lands a leg kick that knocks Kivi off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cero throws a leg kick which misses Kivi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kivi tries to avoid it.
Cero delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero darts in and clinches Kivi up against the cage.
Kivi tries to circle away but Cero has him pinned against the cage.
Kivi has a couple of punches blocked by Cero.
Cero has a couple of punches blocked by Kivi.
Kivi looking to stall.
Cero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cero lands a shoulder strike.
Cero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kivi misses with a body punch.
A short left from Kivi.
Cero misses with a punch on the inside.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero digs a right hand into Kivi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kivi's gas tank.
Kivi is trying to force a seperation but Cero has the dominant position.
Kivi pushes Cero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cero working aggressively here.
Kivi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cero is keeping busy.
Cero misses with the head strike.
Cero throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Cero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kivis head.
Cero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Kivi struggles to land a body shot inside as Cero controls his hands.
Cero is leaning against Kivi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kivi throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero misses with a body punch.
Cero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi lands an uppercut.
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!
Cero misses with some punches.
A short right from Cero.
A body shot lands from Cero.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Cero's head.
Cero tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Cero back against the cage.
Cero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cero lands a hook that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Kivi lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Cero.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Cero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi blocks the elbow strike.
Cero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numero Cero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from Kivi misses.
Nice body kick from Cero.
Cero lands a nice looking body shot.
Cero swings for the body but Kivi moves out of range.
Cero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kivi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cero.
Cero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cero slips under a jab.
Cero thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kivi if he has to take too many more of those.
Cero tries to clinch up
and Kivi counters by moving into the clinch.
Cero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kivi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kivi wants to get back to striking at distance but Cero won't allow it.
Cero misses with some punches.
Cero pushes Kivi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kivi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cero has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi stalling.
Cero working aggressively here.
Kivi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cero swings wildly with an uppercut but Kivi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Cero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cero throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Kivi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cero is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
A right hook to the body lands for Cero.
Cero lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero pushes Kivi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Cero avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kivi tries to work over Cero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cero misses with a body punch.
A short right from Cero on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kivi blocks a body shot from Cero.
Cero misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cero.
Cero throws a head punch that misses.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cero throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Cero misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi pushes Cero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kivi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kivi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kivi blocks the body kick.
Cero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kivi rather than just go for the knockout.
Cero thumps Kivi with a low kick.
Cero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cero connects with a looping right hand.
Cero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Kivi misses.
Cero scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cero. Kivi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kivi looks to land a right hand but Cero moved out of range.
Cero tries to clinch up but Kivi circles away and keeps his distance.
Numero Cero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kivi throws a low kick, looking for Cero's leg but Cero calmly moves out of range.
Kivi misses with a low kick as Cero jumps back.
Cero clinches up against the cage.
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!
Cero digs a right hand underneath Kivi's ribcage. Kivi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cero prevents Kivi from breaking the clinch.
Kivi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kivi blocks a body shot from Cero.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kivi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cero's elbow.
Cero digs a right hand underneath Kivi's ribcage. Kivi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cero throws a head punch that misses.
Cero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cero prevents Kivi from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cero backwards.
Kivi misses with a body punch.
Cero misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Numero Cero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cero 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Numero Cero!
After the big win, Numero Cero made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Namunamu Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Costanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derka Derka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costanza comes to the cage accompanied by Jacco- När mörkret faller . 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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270 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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Costanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derka Derka!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costanza tries to keep at a distance but Derka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Costanza blocking some punches.
Derka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Derka gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Derka is trying to control. Costanza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Costanza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Derka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Costanza wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Derka there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Derka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Costanza defending well though.
Derka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Derka wants to free his trapped foot but Costanza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Costanza wants to get back to full guard.
Costanza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Costanza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Derka pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Derka lands a nice short elbow.
Derka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Derka in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costanza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costanza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Derka pulls his head out easily.
Derka is nestled in close to Costanza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Derka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Derka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ground and pound from Derka.
Derka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Derka winds up and cracks Costanza with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Costanza pushes Derka off looking to stand but Derka dives back in and keeps control.
Costanza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Derka pulls his head out easily.
Costanza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Derka lands a nice short elbow.
Derka seems to be working for a kimura but Costanza defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Derka wants to work for an arm triangle but Costanza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Costanza looking for submissions off his back.
Derka prevents Costanza from improving his position.
Derka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Costanza is pressing down on Derka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Derka stands and throws Costanza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Costanza takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Derka is looking to take a break and control but Costanza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Derka moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costanza is trying to escape the mount.
Derka lands with some strikes.
Derka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Costanza is working to get back to half guard.
Derka lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Derka lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Derka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Derka is landing with some decent strikes but Costanza is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Costanza is rocked!
Derka loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Costanza scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Derka land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Derka stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derka Derka!
Derka Derka 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yokida Matae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tolo Seia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yokida Matae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tolo Seia!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Seia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Seia blocks a head kick by Matae.
Seia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matae tries to clinch up.
Matae closes the distance and clinches.
Seia misses with a body punch.
Matae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Matae fails to land.
Seia has Matae pushed against the cage.
Matae taking a breather.
Matae tries to throw a body punch but Seia avoids it by throwing Matae back against the cage.
Seia throws a head punch that misses.
Seia tries to work over Matae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seia looking to slow down the pace here.
Seia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matae manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seia tries to land a front kick but Matae steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matae is looking to clinch.
Matae tries to keep at a distance but Seia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matae prevents a body shot from Seia.
Seia pushes Matae back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Yokida Matae has been cut.
Seia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seia blocks a body shot from Matae.
Matae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seia lands with a right to the head.
Matae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seia blocks an uppercut.
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!
Seia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matae backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Seia fails to land.
Seia is pushing Matae up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matae misses with the head strike.
Matae misses with a body punch.
Seia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matae lands with a light punch inside.
Seia cracks Matae with a nice body shot.
Matae is breathing heavily.
Seia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seia lands with a light punch inside.
Seia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seia is stalling here.
Seia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Seia.
Seia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matae backwards.
Matae misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Seia.
Seia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seia lands a nice shot to the body.
Matae misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matae takes a shot to the head.
Yokida Matae's cut is getting worse.
Seia tries a body shot but Matae blocks it.
Seia lands a hook that snaps the head of Matae backwards.
Seia lands a hook that snaps the head of Matae backwards.
Seia pushes Matae back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seia.
Seia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seia slows down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for Seia to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seia.
A short body shot lands from Seia as the two fighters clinch.
Seia scores with a shot to the side of Matae's head.
Seia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seia leaning his opponent against the cage.
Seia tries to work over Matae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seia effectively controlling the action here.
Matae working aggressively here.
Seia throws a punch but it's blocked by Matae.
Seia tries a body shot but Matae blocks it.
Matae tries a body shot but Seia blocks it.
Seia cracks Matae with a nice body shot.
Seia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seia leaning against his opponent.
Matae misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seia has Matae pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tolo Seia.
Seia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Seia lands a big head kick that sends Matae tumbling to the mat! Seia takes a step backwards and waves Matae back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tolo Seia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yokida Matae's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Matae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seia throws a leg kick which misses Matae's front leg but catches the back leg as Matae tries to avoid it.
Seia rushes Matae and presses him up against the cage.
Seia prevents a body shot from Matae.
Seia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matae or not.
Seia lands with a left to the head.
Seia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matae's elbow.
Seia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yokida Matae's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seia.
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!
Seia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matae is rocked!
Seia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Matae is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Seia.
Seia creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Matae with a big uppercut! Matae tries to clinch up but Seia pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Matae to the mat! Matae covers up and Seia unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tolo Seia!
A victorious Tolo Seia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Higashikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoko Gushiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoko Gushiken has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
146 lbs
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135 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katsu Higashikuni!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoko Gushiken!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higashikuni misses with a wild body shot.
Gushiken misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Higashikuni misses its intended target.
Higashikuni misses with an uppercut.
Higashikuni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Higashikuni.
Gushiken wants to get back to his feet but Higashikuni is dominant here and he's now got Gushiken's back!
Even with his hooks in, Higashikuni manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Higashikuni punishes Gushiken with strikes from the back mount.
Gushiken is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Higashikuni off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Higashikuni has his opponent's back but Gushiken is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Higashikuni.
Gushiken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Higashikuni's head backwards.
Gushiken scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higashikuni misses with a right hand
and Gushiken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gushiken closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gushiken.
A right hook to the body lands for Higashikuni.
Higashikuni is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gushiken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gushiken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Higashikuni under the eye.
Higashikuni throws a lazy right hand but Gushiken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Higashikuni blocks a jab.
Higashikuni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Higashikuni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gushiken on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Higashikuni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gushiken.
Gushiken has managed to clinch.
Higashikuni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Higashikuni breaks from the clinch.
Higashikuni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two 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!
Gushiken misses with a looping left.
Gushiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higashikuni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gushiken is out of range and Higashikuni settles back down.
Gushiken doesn't manage to clinch there - Higashikuni circles away.
Yoko Gushiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gushiken moves out of range as Higashikuni strikes.
Higashikuni circles away from the clinch attempt
and Higashikuni counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gushiken won't be happy with that.
Higashikuni 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.
Higashikuni working the ground and pound.
Higashikuni advances to full mount.
Gushiken working to try and regain half guard.
Higashikuni trying to control but Gushiken is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Higashikuni dominating with strikes here.
Gushiken takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Higashikuni looking to secure an arm triangle but Gushiken defends it well.
The referee warns Gushiken that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Higashikuni with the ground and pound from mount.
Gushiken avoids a series of strikes thrown by Higashikuni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higashikuni connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Higashikuni throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gushiken because Higashikuni loaded up on that one.
Gushiken is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gushiken wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni lands a nice shot to the head.
Higashikuni throws some wild stikes that Gushiken manages to avoid easily.
Higashikuni has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gushiken's face.
Higashikuni throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gushiken is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gushiken avoids a series of strikes thrown by Higashikuni.
Gushiken wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Higashikuni.
Higashikuni jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gushiken manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higashikuni lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gushiken tries to escape but Higashikuni is in control.
Gushiken takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Higashikuni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gushiken thows a body shot but no joy.
Higashikuni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Higashikuni misses with a looping right.
Gushiken fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by Gushiken.
It looks like Katsu Higashikuni has been cut.
A combination from Higashikuni does no damage.
Higashikuni walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Higashikuni scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gushiken avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Higashikuni.
Gushiken manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gushiken wants to get back to his feet.
Higashikuni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gushiken pulls his head out easily.
Gushiken passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Higashikuni!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higashikuni looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Gushiken trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Higashikuni doesn't escape.
Gushiken gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
Gushiken has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Higashikuni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Higashikuni connects with a solid leg kick.
Higashikuni fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gushiken is out of range.
Gushiken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Higashikuni looks to score with a jab to the body but Gushiken is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gushiken.
Gushiken moves into the clinch.
Higashikuni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Higashikuni blocking some punches.
Higashikuni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higashikuni swings wildly with an uppercut but Gushiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higashikuni looking to slow down the pace here.
Gushiken prevents the takedown attempt.
Gushiken taking a breather.
Higashikuni has a couple of punches blocked by Gushiken.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Higashikuni as Gushiken tries to tie him up.
Higashikuni misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gushiken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Higashikuni works on Gushiken's body with a couple of short punches.
Higashikuni lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Higashikuni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gushiken misses with a punch to the body.
Higashikuni looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsu Higashikuni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gushiken is pressed up against the cage. Higashikuni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gushiken down to the mat. Gushiken avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A combination from Higashikuni does no damage.
Gushiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higashikuni was well out of range. Poor timing from Gushiken.
Yoko Gushiken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gushiken lands a nice hook to Higashikuni's body. Higashikuni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick from Higashikuni misses.
Nice body punch from Gushiken.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gushiken.
Higashikuni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gushiken swings away with a body shot that misses
and Higashikuni counters with a single leg into guard. Gushiken didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higashikuni prevents Gushiken from getting back to his feet.
Gushiken keeping full guard, as Higashikuni tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni trying to control the position from guard on top but Gushiken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gushiken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Higashikuni prevents Gushiken from getting back to his feet.
Higashikuni wants to control from the top but Gushiken keeps moving.
Higashikuni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gushiken wants to stand but Higashikuni is controlling the position.
Higashikuni trying to control but Gushiken is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Higashikuni postures up in Gushiken's guard and throws a big left but Gushiken blocks it.
Higashikuni wants to control from the top but Gushiken keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Katsu Higashikuni wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gushiken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoko Gushiken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Katsu Higashikuni's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gushiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higashikuni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Higashikuni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Higashikuni throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Gushiken works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Higashikuni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Higashikuni is trying to control the action in half guard but Gushiken is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Higashikuni is working for a submission of some sort.
Katsu Higashikuni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gushiken kicks off Higashikuni and gets to his feet.
Higashikuni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Higashikuni closes the distance and clinches up with Gushiken, looking for a takedown. Higashikuni pushes Gushiken against the cage but Gushiken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken doesn't manage to clinch there - Higashikuni circles away.
Higashikuni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gushiken manages to avoid it.
Higashikuni gets tackled into the cage by Gushiken. Gushiken maintains the clinch.
Gushiken misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Gushiken.
Higashikuni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higashikuni is trying to drag Gushiken to the mat but Gushiken just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gushiken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Higashikuni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gushiken backwards.
Higashikuni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higashikuni is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Higashikuni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gushiken has a couple of punches blocked by Higashikuni.
Katsu Higashikuni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Higashikuni swings wildly with an uppercut but Gushiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higashikuni lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higashikuni.
Gushiken swings wildly with an uppercut but Higashikuni uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gushiken works on Higashikuni's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gushiken fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higashikuni.
Higashikuni tries to break the clinch but Gushiken is controlling the position.
Higashikuni swings wildly with an uppercut but Gushiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higashikuni misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Higashikuni - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Higashikuni lands with a right to the head.
Gushiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gushiken misses with the head strike.
Gushiken throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gushiken.
Gushiken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gushiken misses with the head strike.
Higashikuni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gushiken.
Higashikuni tries to work over Gushiken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Higashikuni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gushiken prevents a body shot from Higashikuni.
Gushiken misses with a punch on the inside.
Gushiken misses with the head strike.
Gushiken is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Higashikuni is keeping busy.
Gushiken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Higashikuni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gushiken throws an off balance right hand
and Higashikuni counters with a nice leg kick.
Higashikuni misses with a body punch
and Gushiken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Higashikuni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Higashikuni defending well as Gushiken loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Higashikuni swats away the attempt to clinch by Gushiken.
Gushiken looks to throw the jab but Higashikuni is out of range.
Gushiken wants to clinch.
Higashikuni throws out a loose jab but Gushiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gushiken tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Gushiken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Gushiken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gushiken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Higashikuni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Gushiken. No joy for Higashikuni on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsu Higashikuni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higashikuni stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Katsu Higashikuni did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Katsu Higashikuni's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Higashikuni misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Higashikuni. Beautiful body shot.
Higashikuni scores with a jab. Gushiken acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Higashikuni dives in and scores a takedown into Gushiken's guard.
Gushiken wants to stand up but Higashikuni is controlling him.
Higashikuni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gushiken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gushiken scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Higashikuni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gushiken misses the shot to the body.
Higashikuni lands a glancing blow to the side of Gushiken's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Higashikuni. That snapped Gushiken's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gushiken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Higashikuni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Higashikuni misses with a low kick.
Higashikuni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higashikuni shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gushiken takes a swing at Higashikuni's ribcage but misses.
Gushiken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gushiken scores with a punch to the head.
Higashikuni tries to move into range but Gushiken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Higashikuni misses with a takedown attempt - Gushiken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsu Higashikuni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gushiken stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gushiken wants it to stay on the feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Higashikuni moves out of range as Gushiken strikes.
Gushiken misses the jab.
Good work by Gushiken as he checks the leg kick.
Gushiken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Higashikuni.
Gushiken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Higashikuni. Higashikuni obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Gushiken misses.
A jab from Higashikuni misses.
Higashikuni tries to keep at a distance but Gushiken has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gushiken pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gushiken.
Gushiken gets underhooks to prevent Higashikuni's takedown attempt.
Higashikuni blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni lands a left hand.
Higashikuni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gushiken has him pressed against the cage.
Higashikuni can't find room to land a body shot as Gushiken controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higashikuni.
Higashikuni lands an uppercut.
Gushiken gets underhooks to prevent Higashikuni's takedown attempt.
Gushiken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higashikuni shoots in and gets a takedown into Gushiken's guard.
Gushiken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Higashikuni manages to get himself to full guard.
Gushiken won't allow Higashikuni to sweep him here.
Gushiken wants to stand but Higashikuni is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gushiken gets to his feet. Higashikuni looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gushiken moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken lands with a left to the head.
Gushiken lands a left hand.
Higashikuni breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Gushiken there.
Higashikuni is rocked!
Higashikuni tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gushiken swivels and escapes.
A swing and a miss from Gushiken.
Gushiken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higashikuni.
Gushiken jabs Higashikuni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gushiken tries to close the distance and clinch but Higashikuni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gushiken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gushiken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Higashikuni ducks under a wild hook from Gushiken.
An inside leg kick lands from Higashikuni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yoko Gushiken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Katsu Higashikuni's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Higashikuni throws a body punch but Gushiken moves out of range.
Gushiken tries to clinch up but Higashikuni circles away and keeps his distance.
Higashikuni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gushiken checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab by Gushiken.
Gushiken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higashikuni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Higashikuni shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gushiken as he jumps to the side.
Higashikuni shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Higashikuni showed some decent athleticism there.
Gushiken has one foot on Higashikuni's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gushiken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Higashikuni at a distance.
Higashikuni misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni throws a lazy uppercut
and Gushiken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Higashikuni thinking.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gushiken displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Higashikuni.
Gushiken slips a jab from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni misses with a straight left.
Gushiken stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gushiken wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsu Higashikuni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gushiken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higashikuni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gushiken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Higashikuni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Decent striking displayed by Gushiken there.
Higashikuni shoots in and gets a takedown into Gushiken's guard.
Higashikuni stops Gushiken from standing up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higashikuni trying to control but Gushiken is working from the bottom.
Gushiken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gushiken is keeping the position for now.
Gushiken can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Higashikuni controls the pace.
Gushiken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Higashikuni seems to have got his legs back now.
Gushiken wants to stand up but Higashikuni is controlling him.
Higashikuni trying to control but Gushiken is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Higashikuni wants to pass the guard but Gushiken is keeping the position.
Gushiken is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Higashikuni drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Higashikuni is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gushiken misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good body shot from Gushiken.
Higashikuni wants to stall.
Gushiken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gushiken tries to stall but Higashikuni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Higashikuni drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gushiken pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gushiken misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni looks to score with a jab to the body but Gushiken is just out of range.
Higashikuni closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gushiken managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Higashikuni.
Gushiken is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Higashikuni asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gushiken tries to buck Higashikuni off but Higashikuni is having none of it.
Higashikuni fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gushiken is looking to regain half guard here but Higashikuni keeps moving and retains side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higashikuni wants to control but Gushiken is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gushiken wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Katsu Higashikuni.
I think Higashikuni 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Katsu Higashikuni!
Katsu Higashikuni retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Katsu Higashikuni 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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