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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonto MacTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhamad Alli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think MacTavish might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. The crowd seem to be enjoying Alli's choice of entrance music: De la Souls, by POS. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonto MacTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Muhamad Alli!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alli tries to bum rush MacTavish with a series of wild strikes but MacTavish uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alli throws a hook but MacTavish avoids it easily.
MacTavish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacTavish scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacTavish throws a body punch but Alli moves out of range.
Tonto MacTavish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Alli misses
and MacTavish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacTavish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alli.
Alli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacTavish misses with a looping left.
MacTavish throws the left hand but Alli avoids the punch easily.
Alli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alli feints and as MacTavish raises his hands in defense, Alli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alli throws an elbow that misses. MacTavish uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alli's guard. Nice move by MacTavish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacTavish defends well.
Alli looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacTavish puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alli tries to get to full guard but MacTavish has control of the leg.
MacTavish stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Alli to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alli fails with a takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacTavish.
Alli lands a leg kick that knocks MacTavish off balance momentarily.
Alli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alli tries for a takedown but MacTavish sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alli takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacTavish throws a jab but it's blocked by Alli.
MacTavish throws a leg kick but Alli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alli throws a lazy uppercut
and MacTavish counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alli thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacTavish as he avoids it easily.
Tonto MacTavish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhamad Alli.
Alli slips a straight right by MacTavish.
MacTavish throws out a loose jab but Alli uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacTavish tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alli is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Alli.
Tonto MacTavish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from MacTavish.
MacTavish misses with a body shot.
MacTavish throws a big shot that misses.
Alli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacTavish's waist but MacTavish gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alli off to one side.
MacTavish blocks a head kick by Alli.
Alli fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alli dives in and grabs MacTavish's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacTavish pushes down on Alli's head and hops out.
MacTavish bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Alli.
MacTavish misses with a right hand
and Alli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alli has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed MacTavish clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Alli misses with punches from the back.
Alli is hanging on to MacTavish's back as he tries to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alli working for the choke.
Alli working for a choke but MacTavish is defending well.
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 Tonto MacTavish will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Alli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches MacTavish napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alli throws an elbow but MacTavish slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alli goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, MacTavish rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alli's guard! Nice work there by MacTavish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacTavish's guard.
Alli wants to control from the top but MacTavish keeps moving.
Alli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alli wants to pass the guard but MacTavish is keeping the position.
Alli won't allow MacTavish to sweep him here.
Alli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alli stands up over MacTavish, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacTavish is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish is adopting a defensive guard.
Alli tries to free his leg and advance position but MacTavish is retaining full guard.
Alli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alli trying to control but MacTavish is working from the bottom.
MacTavish preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alli postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! MacTavish is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alli, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacTavish wants to stand but Alli has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacTavish defends it easily.
Alli looking for a sweep. Not yet Alli, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MacTavish is looking to stand up but Alli won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alli is wriggling around but MacTavish manages to pass to half guard.
MacTavish is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Alli trying to control here.
Alli tries to roll over but MacTavish keeps him under control.
MacTavish tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhamad Alli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Alli tries to close the distance and clinch but MacTavish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alli misses with a head kick.
Alli tries to move into range but MacTavish moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tonto MacTavish is winning the standup battle so far.
MacTavish throws a front kick aimed at Alli's knee but Alli avoids it well.
Alli lands with a good body shot.
MacTavish throws a head kick but Alli moves out of range.
Alli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alli ducks under a wild hook from MacTavish.
Alli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacTavish.
Horrible takedown by Alli or perhaps it was just good defense by MacTavish which made him look bad.
Alli moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTavish smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacTavish takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacTavish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alli manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from MacTavish as Alli shoots in.
MacTavish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacTavish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alli was well out of range. Poor timing from MacTavish.
A slow jab from MacTavish misses its intended target.
MacTavish throws out a leg kick but Alli moves out of range and MacTavish only half commits.
MacTavish blocks a head kick by Alli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacTavish's guard.
Alli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacTavish is keeping the position for now.
MacTavish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alli's guard.
Alli has his foot on MacTavish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacTavish works his way back into a safe position though.
MacTavish stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacTavish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacTavish ducks under a wild hook from Alli.
MacTavish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacTavish throws a head kick but Alli moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alli takes one on the button.
Alli throws a head kick that MacTavish semi-blocks.
Alli misses with a body shot.
MacTavish throws a shot to the body.
Alli checks a low kick from MacTavish.
Alli connects with an inside leg kick.
Alli tries to close the distance and clinch but MacTavish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacTavish misses with a body shot
and Alli counters by moving into the clinch.
MacTavish misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alli.
MacTavish scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacTavish throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alli tries to pull guard but MacTavish won't allow it.
Tonto MacTavish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhamad Alli.
Alli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacTavish has a couple of punches blocked by Alli.
Alli tries to pull guard but MacTavish won't allow it.
MacTavish tries a body shot but Alli blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacTavish.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacTavish throws a head punch that misses.
Alli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alli tries to pull guard but MacTavish holds him up against the cage and eventually Alli drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from MacTavish fails to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacTavish scores with a hook to the body.
MacTavish lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonto MacTavish showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacTavish 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devil's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Motorhead-Enter Sandman. Taz Devil has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
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154 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taz Devil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Wiggin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggin tries to clinch there but Devil circles away.
Devil swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiggin.
Devil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiggin wants to clinch.
Wiggin moves to clinch but Devil breaks away
and Devil finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Devil swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiggin.
Devil comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wiggin drops his hands momentarily and Devil takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch but Devil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wiggin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Devil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wiggin tries to clinch
and Devil counters with a nice kick to the body.
Andrew Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Devil as he connects with a hook.
Wiggin tries to clinch but Devil is having none of it.
Devil's corner calls for a 1-2. Devil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wiggin is looking to clinch.
Wiggin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wiggin darts in trying to clinch
and Wiggin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Devil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wiggin thinking.
Devil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wiggin looks to clinch
and Devil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wiggin wants to clinch
and Devil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devil cracks Wiggin with an open hand slap.
Wiggin tries to clinch
and Devil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wiggin is rocked!
Devil scores with a hook to the body. Wiggin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wiggin is still on wobbly legs! Can Devil finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devil pounces like a tiger and cracks Wiggin with a vicious hook! Wiggin is down but not out! Devil follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Taz Devil!
A relieved looking Taz Devil thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Andre Barnes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antti Kantola's chin.
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182 lbs
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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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kantola swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Kantola thows a body shot but no joy.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Kantola moves out of range.
Kantola scores with a hook.
Antti Kantola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kantola misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Kantola cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kantola.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kantola counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barnes slips under a jab from Kantola.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kantola slips under a jab from Barnes.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes tries to work over Kantola's front leg with a kick but Kantola checks it.
Kantola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a head shot.
Kantola staying out of range there.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kantola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnes rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Kantola connects with the punch.
Barnes misses with a shot to the body
and Kantola counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kantola has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kantola avoids it.
Kantola misses with some punches.
Barnes pushes Kantola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barnes.
Kantola is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kantola's face.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kantola tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses.
Barnes tries to circle away but Kantola has him pinned against the cage.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Kantola misses with a body punch.
Kantola scores with a hook to the body.
Kantola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Kantola is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andre Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kantola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kantola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barnes walks into a jab.
Barnes lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Kantola.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Kantola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kantola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
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!
Kantola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Kantola scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Kantola.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kantola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kantola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Kantola throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice straight punches there by Kantola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kantola.
Kantola misses the shot to the body.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Kantola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antti Kantola will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Barnes throws a head kick but Kantola moves out of range.
Kantola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kantola thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Kantola throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Kantola lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barnes takes a step back to recover.
Kantola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kantola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes lands a left and a right that sends Kantola crashing to the canvas! Barnes dives into mount looking to finish!
Kantola is rocked!
Kantola is breathing heavily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barnes landing punches.
Kantola is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes looking to control but Kantola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kantola covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Barnes!
Andre Barnes managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuusela comes to the cage accompanied by Promentory. Xocoyotzin has chosen Leverage - Sentenced as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xocoyotzin misses with a takedown attempt - Kuusela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xocoyotzin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuusela.
Kuusela lands a nice hook to Xocoyotzin's body. Xocoyotzin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xocoyotzin throws out a powerful jab.
Kuusela throws a wild body kick that Xocoyotzin sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Kuusela misses.
Kuusela blocks a head kick by Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuusela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuusela tries to clinch but Xocoyotzin is having none of it.
Kuusela chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xocoyotzin can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuusela.
Kuusela fakes the leg kick and cracks Xocoyotzin in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuusela connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Armo Kuusela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuusela throws a body punch but Xocoyotzin moves out of range.
Kuusela moves out of range as Xocoyotzin strikes.
Xocoyotzin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xocoyotzin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xocoyotzin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kuusela buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xocoyotzin looks winded!
Xocoyotzin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuusela manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Xocoyotzin misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xocoyotzin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuusela thuds a left hand into Xocoyotzin's body.
Kuusela misses the shot to the body.
Xocoyotzin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuusela fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Xocoyotzin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuusela with a jab.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that misses
and Kuusela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuusela is looking to land body kicks.
Kuusela throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuusela feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xocoyotzin's calf.
Kuusela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuusela lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kuusela is looking to wear down Xocoyotzin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuusela throws a nice looking combination but Xocoyotzin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuusela is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Xocoyotzin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xocoyotzin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuusela.
Kuusela misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xocoyotzin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela scores with a sloppy right hand. Xocoyotzin should have avoided that one.
Kuusela avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuusela fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xocoyotzin on the side of the head.
Xocoyotzin misses with a leg kick.
Kuusela buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Kuusela. Beautiful body shot.
Kuusela lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xocoyotzin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kuusela is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kuusela lands a right hook to the body.
Xocoyotzin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuusela connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xocoyotzin is rocked!
Kuusela tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xocoyotzin is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xocoyotzin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kuusela has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuusela and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuusela checks a low kick from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuusela.
Kuusela lands a nice shot to the body.
Xocoyotzin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xocoyotzin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuusela is out of range and Xocoyotzin settles back down.
Xocoyotzin is looking to score with low kicks.
Xocoyotzin slips under a jab from Kuusela.
Kuusela rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xocoyotzin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some wild striking there from Xocoyotzin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xocoyotzin.
Kuusela defending well as Xocoyotzin loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armo Kuusela dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Xocoyotzin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuusela, right into the meat.
Xocoyotzin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xocoyotzin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuusela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Kuusela.
Xocoyotzin digs a good hook to Kuusela's body.
Kuusela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xocoyotzin can do to turn this around?
Kuusela misses with a body shot.
Kuusela stuns Xocoyotzin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Xocoyotzin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kuusela has got the better of the exchanges.
Kuusela missing with a left hand there. Xocoyotzin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuusela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xocoyotzin moves away.
Xocoyotzin is breathing heavily.
Xocoyotzin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuusela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xocoyotzin moves away.
Xocoyotzin misses with a looping right.
Xocoyotzin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xocoyotzin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuusela counters with a stiff right hand.
Xocoyotzin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuusela lands with a nice body kick.
Xocoyotzin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Xocoyotzin misses.
Kuusela cracks Xocoyotzin with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuusela.
Kuusela tries to land a front kick but Xocoyotzin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xocoyotzin throws out a loose jab but Kuusela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xocoyotzin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuusela can pounce on him.
Kuusela bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xocoyotzin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela lands with a nice body kick.
Kuusela lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kuusela tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuusela scores with a decent looking hook.
Kuusela throws a good cross that connects.
Xocoyotzin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuusela finish him?
A punch lands to the side of Xocoyotzin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xocoyotzin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xocoyotzin seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuusela misses with a two punch combination.
Xocoyotzin throws a head kick but Kuusela moves out of range.
Kuusela throws a push kick but Xocoyotzin slaps the foot to one side.
Armo Kuusela is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuusela tries to clinch there but Xocoyotzin circles away.
Kuusela fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xocoyotzin on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Kuusela misses.
Xocoyotzin throws a push kick but Kuusela slaps the foot to one side.
Xocoyotzin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuusela's half guard.
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.
Kuusela keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kuusela trying to control here.
Kuusela regains full guard. Nicely done.
Xocoyotzin trying to control but Kuusela is working from the bottom.
Kuusela had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xocoyotzin defends it easily.
Kuusela working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin stopping the sweep attempt from Kuusela.
Kuusela trying to control the position.
Xocoyotzin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuusela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xocoyotzin has managed to get both his arms back between Kuusela's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xocoyotzin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuusela will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armo Kuusela dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kuusela looks to score with a jab to the body but Xocoyotzin is just out of range.
Xocoyotzin throws a combination. Kuusela tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kuusela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xocoyotzin moves away.
Kuusela avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xocoyotzin works the jab nicely.
Xocoyotzin lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin misses with a body shot.
Kuusela takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuusela throws out a leg kick but Xocoyotzin moves out of range and Kuusela only half commits.
That kick from Xocoyotzin tenderised Kuusela's leg. Kuusela is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuusela scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin throws a hook but Kuusela avoids it easily.
Xocoyotzin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuusela connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xocoyotzin scrambles back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xocoyotzin throws a low kick but Kuusela moves out of range easily.
Kuusela is looking to score with low kicks.
Xocoyotzin thuds a left hand into Kuusela's body.
Kuusela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuusela works Xocoyotzin's body with a nice hook.
Xocoyotzin cracks Kuusela with an open hand slap.
Kuusela just misses with a punch to the body.
Xocoyotzin throws a shot from downtown. Kuusela moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Xocoyotzin blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xocoyotzin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuusela was well out of range. Poor timing from Xocoyotzin.
Kuusela throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xocoyotzin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuusela is trying to control but can't.
Armo Kuusela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuusela manages to get to full guard.
Kuusela controlling Xocoyotzin's posture.
Xocoyotzin won't allow Kuusela to sweep him here.
Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kuusela working a defensive guard here.
Xocoyotzin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuusela is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Armo Kuusela just wasn't active enough.
Xocoyotzin misses with a body kick.
Xocoyotzin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xocoyotzin throws a nice looking combination but Kuusela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xocoyotzin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuusela takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kuusela jabs Xocoyotzin right on the nose. Xocoyotzin blinks but takes it well.
Xocoyotzin missing with a left hand there. Kuusela was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela clobbers Xocoyotzin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xocoyotzin throws an off balance right hand
and Kuusela counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuusela delivers a nice body kick.
Xocoyotzin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Xocoyotzin feints and then cracks Kuusela's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuusela down.
An inside leg kick from Xocoyotzin misses.
Xocoyotzin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xocoyotzin avoids a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuusela.
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.
Kuusela lands the left hand.
Kuusela lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xocoyotzin at a distance.
Xocoyotzin looks to land a body kick but Kuusela moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin.
Well Kuusela has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armo Kuusela!
Armo Kuusela made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauri Alavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauri Alavaara has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Alavaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBrain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alavaara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McBrain has closed the distance and engaged Alavaara in a clinch.
Alavaara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McBrain tries to stall but Alavaara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McBrain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alavaara or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McBrain is trying to break the clinch but Alavaara is controlling him.
Good body shot from McBrain.
McBrain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McBrain misses with the head strike.
McBrain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McBrain blocking some punches.
Alavaara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McBrain.
Alavaara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McBrain blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alavaara throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alavaara.
Still in the clinch, Alavaara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alavaara tries to land a knee to the head but McBrain blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alavaara.
McBrain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alavaara looking to throw knees to the head but McBrain is blocking nicely.
McBrain tries to throw a body punch but Alavaara avoids it by throwing McBrain back against the cage.
Alavaara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alavaara can't find room to land a body shot as McBrain controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McBrain avoids the elbow strike from Alavaara, against the cage.
Alavaara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McBrain misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from McBrain as the two fighters clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alavaara just misses with a elbow thrown towards McBrain's brow.
Good body shot from Alavaara.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrain lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBrain slowing the pace effectively.
McBrain misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McBrain.
McBrain blocks a body shot from Alavaara.
McBrain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alavaara missing with knees to the body.
McBrain misses with the head strike.
McBrain lands a right hand.
McBrain swings wildly with an uppercut but Alavaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alavaara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alavaara throws an elbow but misses.
McBrain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alavaara.
A nice left hand lands by Alavaara.
McBrain throws a head punch that misses.
McBrain swings wildly with an uppercut but Alavaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrain struggles to land a body shot inside as Alavaara controls his hands.
McBrain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alavaara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McBrain misses with some punches.
McBrain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McBrain misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from McBrain.
A head punch on the inside from McBrain fails to land.
Alavaara stalling in the clinch but McBrain improves position.
McBrain slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alavaara.
Alavaara lands with a light punch inside.
McBrain taking a breather.
McBrain throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alavaara misses with a hook from the clinch.
McBrain is trying to break the clinch but Alavaara has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alavaara throws an elbow but misses.
Alavaara throws an elbow but it misses.
McBrain can't find room to land a body shot as Alavaara controls the action.
Nice body punch from Alavaara - that landed with a thud.
McBrain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alavaara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McBrain blocks the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for McBrain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McBrain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alavaara. Alavaara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick from McBrain misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce McBrain dominated that round.
That's time! Alavaara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McBrain tried to score with a low kick but Alavaara checks it.
McBrain on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big right from Alavaara misses.
McBrain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McBrain looks to land a right hand but Alavaara moved out of range.
A low kick from McBrain misses
and Alavaara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McBrain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alavaara's sensitive parts.
Alavaara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McBrain misses with an uppercut. Alavaara saw that one coming.
McBrain throws a leg kick but Alavaara sees it coming and moves out of range.
McBrain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alavaara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McBrain swings widly with a right hand
and Alavaara counters with a nice low kick that buckles McBrain's knee momentarily.
A jab from Alavaara misses.
McBrain keeps Alavaara at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McBrain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alavaara lands with a thumping leg kick.
McBrain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McBrain misses with an uppercut.
McBrain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBrain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alavaara.
McBrain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alavaara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McBrain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for McBrain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McBrain misses with a straight right.
Alavaara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McBrain.
McBrain moves out of range of the body kick from Alavaara.
A good leg kick by McBrain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alavaara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBrain tries to score with a low kick but Alavaara moves his leg out of the way.
Alavaara with a jab.
McBrain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBrain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alavaara manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McBrain.
Alavaara swings for the body but McBrain moves out of range.
Alavaara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McBrain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alavaara.
McBrain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alavaara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alavaara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Alavaara misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as McBrain blocks the leg kick.
Bruce McBrain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBrain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alavaara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alavaara lands a leg kick that knocks McBrain off balance momentarily.
Alavaara misses with an uppercut. McBrain saw that one coming.
Alavaara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McBrain lunges at Alavaara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alavaara's hand.
McBrain cracks the inside of Alavaara's front leg.
Alavaara is looking to slow McBrain down with leg kicks.
Alavaara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBrain.
McBrain tries to bum rush Alavaara with a series of wild strikes but Alavaara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by McBrain.
McBrain moves in looking to clinch but Alavaara pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBrain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alavaara's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by McBrain. That's going to slow Alavaara down.
McBrain throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McBrain, right into the meat.
McBrain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alavaara.
Alavaara misses with a body shot.
Alavaara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McBrain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McBrain tried to score with a low kick but Alavaara checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McBrain throws a leg kick which misses Alavaara's front leg but catches the back leg as Alavaara tries to avoid it.
McBrain scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Alavaara misses.
McBrain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce McBrain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
McBrain throws a jab when Alavaara was well out of range.
Alavaara moves out of range of the leg kick from McBrain.
McBrain lands with a straight right. Alavaara didn't see that one coming.
McBrain pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alavaara back to the cage. McBrain follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McBrain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McBrain tries to close the distance and clinch but Alavaara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from McBrain misses.
Alavaara checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McBrain lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alavaara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alavaara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alavaara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alavaara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McBrain.
McBrain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McBrain throws a series of punches but Alavaara avoids them all with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alavaara checks a leg kick.
Alavaara thumps McBrain with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alavaara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McBrain throws a leg kick but Alavaara checks it.
Good leg kick by McBrain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A bone on bone clash there as Alavaara blocks the leg kick.
Alavaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McBrain walks into a straight right hand from Alavaara.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McBrain.
McBrain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McBrain lands with a nice body punch.
McBrain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBrain blocks a low kick nicely.
Alavaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBrain.
Mauri Alavaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara scores with a jab. McBrain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bruce McBrain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McBrain takes one to the side of the head.
Alavaara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McBrain.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBrain tries to clinch up.
McBrain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alavaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBrain.
Bruce McBrain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McBrain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McBrain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alavaara's sensitive parts.
McBrain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McBrain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McBrain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alavaara.
McBrain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alavaara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McBrain.
Alavaara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McBrain.
Alavaara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McBrain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McBrain.
Alavaara on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alavaara feints and then cracks McBrain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McBrain down.
McBrain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alavaara blocks a leg kick.
Crunch! McBrain slams his shin into Alavaara's torso.
McBrain slips a jab from Alavaara.
McBrain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McBrain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBrain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alavaara circles away from the clinch attempt.
McBrain lunges at Alavaara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alavaara's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alavaara is looking to land body kicks.
McBrain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alavaara's calf.
McBrain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Alavaara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alavaara checks a leg kick.
Alavaara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alavaara takes one on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McBrain lands a leg kick that knocks Alavaara off balance momentarily.
Alavaara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McBrain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McBrain blocks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce McBrain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McBrain 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 Roosa Järviläinen 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... Bruce McBrain!
A very excited looking Bruce McBrain 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Flo Wer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampe Rovio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My Sweet Lord by George Harrison. Rovio has chosen Boom City as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
22 - 11 - 0 |
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Insanely flexible |
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Flo Wer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rampe Rovio!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wer tests Rovio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wer misses with a hook.
Rovio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wer's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rovio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rovio looking to pass the guard.
Rovio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rovio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rovio has managed to get both his arms back between Wer's legs - danger averted.
Rovio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rovio postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rovio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rovio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rovio stacks Wer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rovio!
Wer is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovio in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rovio lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rovio landing strikes.
Wer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rovio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wer is trying to control Rovio's posture but Rovio avoids it.
Rovio working the ground and pound.
Rovio cracks Wer with a big right hand but Wer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rovio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rovio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wer is rocked!
Rovio in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Wer looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Rovio turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rampe Rovio!
A very excited looking Rampe Rovio 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 Hug Raction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuel Bredenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bredenberg has chosen Heja Bamse as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Hug Raction has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hug Raction seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hug Raction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emmanuel Bredenberg!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bredenberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raction sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bredenberg somewhat.
Raction scores with a leg kick.
Bredenberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raction.
A low kick from Bredenberg is predictable there
and Raction counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raction feints a jab promting Bredenberg to slip. Raction then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bredenberg slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Emmanuel Bredenberg has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raction scores with a leg kick.
Raction dips to his left and cracks Bredenberg with an uppercut!
Raction steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Bredenberg is out on his feet! Raction sets himself and nearly takes Bredenberg's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hug Raction!
Hug Raction bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaarlo Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsa Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vihtala comes to the cage accompanied by Pohjois-Karjala. Tsa Rock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Vihtala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tsa Rock!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vihtala throws a shot from downtown. Rock moves away and avoids it.
Vihtala throws a body kick that misses.
Vihtala throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Vihtala moves out of range of the body kick.
Vihtala misses with an uppercut. Rock saw that one coming.
Vihtala throws a low kick, looking for Rock's leg but Rock calmly moves out of range.
Rock misses with a looping right.
Vihtala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Rock.
Vihtala ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Vihtala misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Vihtala.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Tsa Rock has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock misses with a right hand
and Vihtala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock misses the jab.
Rock connects with a nice looking jab.
Rock misses with a kick to the body.
Vihtala instigates a clinch.
Vihtala misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Vihtala.
Vihtala lands with a left to the head.
Rock working hard to break the clinch.
Vihtala presses Rock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vihtala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vihtala digs a right hand into Rock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rock's gas tank.
Rock looks winded!
Vihtala displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rock up against the cage.
Rock wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vihtala.
Vihtala scores with a shoulder strike.
Vihtala's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rock prevents a body shot from Vihtala.
Rock prevents a body shot from Vihtala.
Vihtala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vihtala pushes Rock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vihtala prevents Rock from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vihtala gets through Rock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That has opened up Tsa Rock's cut even more.
Vihtala has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Vihtala misses with a body punch.
Vihtala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Vihtala lands a shoulder strike.
Vihtala effectively controlling the action here.
Rock prevents a body shot from Vihtala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala has Rock pressed against the cage, preventing Rock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vihtala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vihtala.
The cut above Tsa Rock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vihtala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vihtala can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Vihtala lands a left hand.
Tsa Rock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vihtala leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rock prevents a body shot from Vihtala.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vihtala struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Vihtala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsa Rock's cut.
That's time! Vihtala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vihtala sends Rock crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vihtala is motioning to the referee to let Rock up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Vihtala misses the target.
Vihtala drops his hands momentarily and Rock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Kaarlo Vihtala has been cut.
Kaarlo Vihtala is winning the standup battle so far.
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsa Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vihtala lands a big uppercut and Rock crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rock looks OK. Vihtala waves Rock back to his feet!
Rock is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tsa Rock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaarlo Vihtala!
Kaarlo Vihtala really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brute logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhao Zhuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhuo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kung Fu You kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Zhao Zhuo 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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29
172 lbs
35 - 12 - 0 |
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177 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lemieux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhao Zhuo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemieux scores with a jab. Zhuo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
David Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lemieux misses with a wild combination.
Zhuo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lemieux throws a big shot that misses.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Zhuo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lemieux wants to clinch.
Zhuo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lemieux.
Lemieux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhuo. That did some damage!
Lemieux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a hook. Zhuo ducked under it nicely.
Zhuo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lemieux's guard.
Lemieux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zhuo's guard.
Zhuo is trying to keep Lemieux in close.
Lemieux is looking to stand up but Zhuo won't let him.
Zhuo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zhuo keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zhuo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Zhuo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zhuo being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Lemieux wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Zhuo slips under a jab.
Zhuo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lemieux.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux drops Zhuo with a beautiful combination! Zhuo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lemieux is looking for the KO!
Zhuo is rocked!
Zhuo slips a straight right by Lemieux.
Lemieux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zhuo is still on wobbly legs! Can Lemieux finish him?
Lemieux closes the distance and pushes Zhuo back into the cage.
Zhuo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zhuo seems to have recovered his senses.
Lemieux lands with a light punch inside.
Zhuo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lemieux can't find room to land a body shot as Zhuo controls the action.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemieux stops a takedown attempt from Zhuo.
Zhuo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zhuo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zhuo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zhuo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zhuo is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
Zhuo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Zhuo throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Lemieux controlling from the top position.
Zhuo working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux content to stall in guard here.
Zhuo working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhuo looking for a guillotine here but Lemieux defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhuo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lemieux dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lemieux tries to clinch but Zhuo moves away
and Zhuo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zhuo postures up.
Zhuo throws a big elbow that misses.
Zhuo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zhuo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lemieux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zhuo trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Zhuo postures up.
Zhuo throws an elbow that misses. Lemieux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zhuo's guard. Nice move by Lemieux!
Zhuo wants to sweep here but Lemieux controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux trying to control but Zhuo is working from the bottom.
Lemieux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zhuo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zhuo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zhuo keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Zhuo.
Zhuo controls Lemieux momentarily but Lemieux frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo tries to strike from the bottom.
Zhuo controls Lemieux momentarily but Lemieux frees himself.
Zhao Zhuo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zhuo wants to sweep but no luck.
Lemieux trying to control but Zhuo is working from the bottom.
Zhuo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lemieux defends well.
Zhuo striking from the bottom here.
Zhuo looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhuo, not yet.
Zhuo trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
Lemieux sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo controls Lemieux momentarily but Lemieux frees himself.
Zhuo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zhuo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lemieux defends well.
Zhuo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zhuo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zhuo looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhuo, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zhuo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Zhuo keeps moving.
Zhuo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zhuo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zhuo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhuo looking for a guillotine here but Lemieux defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhuo wants to sweep here but Lemieux controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhao Zhuo 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.
Zhuo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhuo lands with an uppercut that bounces Lemieux off the cage and back into range.
Lemieux clobbers Zhuo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhuo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhuo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lemieux tries to clinch but Zhuo is having none of it.
Zhuo scores with a nice head shot.
Lemieux throws a jab when Zhuo was well out of range.
Lemieux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhuo throws a looping overhand right but Lemieux ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhuo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lemieux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zhuo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zhuo misses with a series of wild punches.
Lemieux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lemieux tries to clinch up.
Lemieux tries to score with a low kick but Zhuo moves his leg out of the way.
David Lemieux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Zhuo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lemieux. That one must have hurt.
Lemieux swinging wildly here.
Zhuo fails with a takedown attempt.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhuo moves away.
Zhuo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lemieux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhuo throws a hook to the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
David Lemieux is winning the standup battle so far.
Lemieux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lemieux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhuo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lemieux throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zhuo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lemieux.
Lemieux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Lemieux.
Lemieux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zhuos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo moves out of range as Lemieux strikes.
Zhuo lands a jab to the head.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Zhuo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lemieux is looking to clinch.
Lemieux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zhuo cracks Lemieux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemieux. Zhuo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhuo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lemieux clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lemieux looks to throw the jab but Zhuo is out of range.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Zhuo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhuo.
Zhuo misses with a hook.
Zhuo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lemieux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lemieux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lemieux throws a lazy uppercut
and Zhuo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zhuo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lemieux is not content to let Zhuo control the position.
Lemieux preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Zhuo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zhuo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zhuo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lemieux's head.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Zhuo has control of the leg.
Zhuo is keen to just control but Lemieux is a slippery customer.
Zhuo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lemieux blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zhuo.
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.
Zhuo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zhuo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zhuo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lemieux sees it coming and defends easily.
Zhuo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemieux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zhuo.
Zhuo misses with a head shot. Lemieux uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lemieux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zhuo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo throws a big elbow that misses.
Zhuo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zhuo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zhuo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zhuo stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.
Zhuo trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zhuo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zhuo landing some decent shots from guard.
Zhuo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lemieux's head.
Lemieux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zhuo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lemieux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lemieux is on top in guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhuo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zhuo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zhuo looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhuo, not yet.
Zhuo is looking for a triangle but Lemieux pushes his legs off easily.
Lemieux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zhuo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemieux has managed to get both his arms back between Zhuo's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Zhuo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhao Zhuo dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lemieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhuo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemieux.
Zhuo scores with a jab.
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lemieux throws a shot from downtown. Zhuo moves away and avoids it.
Zhuo cracks Lemieux with an open hand slap.
Lemieux throws a solid leg kick but Zhuo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lemieux.
Zhuo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zhuo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux is not content to let Zhuo control the position.
Zhuo is thwarting Lemieux's attempts to control the position.
Lemieux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zhuo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zhuo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lemieux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zhuo throwing strikes but missing.
Zhuo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zhuo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zhuo throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lemieux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zhuo connects with a couple of short punches.
Zhuo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zhuo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zhuo wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
Zhuo connects with a couple of short punches.
Zhuo throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhuo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zhuo trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Zhuo is looking to work some ground and pound but Lemieux has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo postures up in Lemieux's guard and throws a big left but Lemieux blocks it.
Zhuo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lemieux manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zhuo has Lemieux in his guard.
Lemieux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zhuo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lemieux content to stall in guard here.
Zhuo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lemieux controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Zhuo keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because David Lemieux just wasn't active enough.
Lemieux swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhao Zhuo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zhuo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhao Zhuo!
Zhao Zhuo is the new welterweight champion!
Zhao Zhuo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Affaketion, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ossi Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen has chosen Prodigy - Omen as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Harri Mulqvist has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Harri Mulqvist seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
40 - 11 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ossi Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Mulqvist is out of range.
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen lands with a cross.
Mulqvist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Jokinen. That snapped Mulqvist's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen connects with the punch.
Jokinen takes a swing at Mulqvist's ribcage but misses.
Ossi Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Mulqvist misses the shot to the body.
Mulqvist lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Mulqvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the head but Mulqvist blocks with his arms.
Jokinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mulqvist blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jokinen pushes Mulqvist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mulqvist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mulqvist tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jokinen smiles and moves away.
A head kick from Jokinen lands but Mulqvist takes it in his stride.
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!
Jokinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mulqvist thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jokinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Mulqvist avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen digs a good hook to Mulqvist's body.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mulqvist tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
That kick from Jokinen tenderised Mulqvist's leg. Mulqvist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mulqvist connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mulqvist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Ossi Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mulqvist manages to avoid it.
Jokinen stuns Mulqvist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mulqvist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mulqvist rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mulqvist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Mulqvist slams his shin into Jokinen's torso.
Jokinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mulqvist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Mulqvist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Mulqvist lands an overhand right.
It looks like Ossi Jokinen has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mulqvist. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Mulqvist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mulqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mulqvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mulqvist.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Mulqvist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mulqvist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the head.
Mulqvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mulqvist doesn't manage to clinch there - Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jokinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mulqvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
Jokinen connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ossi Jokinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ossi Jokinen'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.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Mulqvist moves out of range.
Mulqvist walks into a jab.
Mulqvist delivers a nice body kick.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick but Jokinen checks it.
Nice body punch from Mulqvist.
Jokinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Jokinen lands a jab to Mulqvist's midsection.
Jokinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Mulqvist. That snapped Jokinen's head back.
Jokinen throws a hook but Mulqvist blocks it.
Mulqvist catches Jokinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen tries to clinch up.
Jokinen wants to land a leg kick but Mulqvist is out of range.
Mulqvist wants to land a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jokinen.
Mulqvist connects with a body shot that sends Jokinen's belly button to the back.
Mulqvist scores with a jab to the head.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Mulqvist tries to bum rush Jokinen with a series of wild strikes but Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mulqvist misses with a double jab.
Mulqvist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mulqvist misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a push kick but Mulqvist slaps the foot to one side.
Jokinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mulqvist blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mulqvist tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Mulqvist back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen scores with a shot to the side of Mulqvist's head.
Jokinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mulqvist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Jokinen tries to work over Mulqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mulqvist avoids it.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Jokinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jokinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mulqvist in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mulqvist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Jokinen.
Mulqvist jumps into guard, dragging Jokinen to the mat.
Mulqvist is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mulqvist looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jokinen has picked Mulqvist up and slammed him! Mulqvist can't keep hold of the triangle and Jokinen manages to pass to side control!
Mulqvist is trying to control Jokinen's posture but Jokinen avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Mulqvist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mulqvist tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen avoids the attempt from Mulqvist to control.
Jokinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mulqvist is squirming around, avoiding Jokinen's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ossi Jokinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ossi Jokinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mulqvist takes one to the side of the head.
Jokinen stuns Mulqvist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jokinen tries to bum rush Mulqvist with a series of wild strikes but Mulqvist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mulqvist throws out a powerful jab.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Mulqvist moves out of range.
Mulqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Ossi Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mulqvist blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Mulqvist throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mulqvist counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jokinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mulqvist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist misses with a body shot.
Mulqvist lands with a nice body kick.
Mulqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jokinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Mulqvist.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mulqvist.
A jab from Mulqvist does it's job there.
Mulqvist takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mulqvist has Jokinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mulqvist.
Jokinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mulqvist misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Jokinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Jokinen.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mulqvist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Mulqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen being controlled against the cage.
Mulqvist gets control of Jokinen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mulqvist will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mulqvist is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
Mulqvist looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jokinen has picked Mulqvist up and slammed him! Mulqvist can't keep hold of the triangle and Jokinen manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulqvist is working hard here to advance position.
Jokinen trying to control the position but Mulqvist is working away.
Mulqvist being controlled for a moment.
Jokinen tries to stand but Mulqvist is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Jokinen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jokinen prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ossi Jokinen.
Jokinen swings for the body but Mulqvist moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mulqvist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jokinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Mulqvist misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Mulqvist clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ossi Jokinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Mulqvist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mulqvist down.
Mulqvist lands a body shot.
Jokinen lands with a good body shot.
Jokinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mulqvist.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mulqvist.
Jokinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Mulqvist moves out of range easily.
Mulqvist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mulqvist lands an overhand right.
Mulqvist avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Mulqvist.
Jokinen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mulqvist drives through and clinches with Jokinen against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mulqvist just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jokinen's brow.
Nice body punch from Jokinen - that landed with a thud.
Mulqvist is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jokinen is keeping busy.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulqvist.
Jokinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head.
Jokinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist tries to pull guard but Jokinen won't allow it.
Jokinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Mulqvist pushes off an throws an elbow but Jokinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jokinen tries a knee to the head but Mulqvist blocks it.
Mulqvist lands a body shot in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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!
Jokinen tries to work over Mulqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mulqvist lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mulqvist.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Mulqvist.
Jokinen lands a left hand.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Mulqvist blocks it.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mulqvist controls his hands.
Jokinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ossi Jokinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist tries to stall but Jokinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jokinen missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jokinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mulqvist.
Mulqvist blocking some punches.
Mulqvist looking to stall.
Jokinen gets underhooks to prevent Mulqvist's takedown attempt.
Mulqvist gets control of Jokinen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mulqvist will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen wants to stand but Mulqvist is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mulqvist looking to control.
Jokinen wanted to stand there but Mulqvist had control of the position.
Jokinen looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to control but Mulqvist is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mulqvist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jokinen defends well.
Mulqvist is trying to control the position but Jokinen postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Harri Mulqvist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ossi Jokinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mulqvist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mulqvist moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Mulqvist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Mulqvist misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulqvist. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mulqvist thows a body kick. Jokinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jokinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mulqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mulqvist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mulqvist cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist misses with a wild body shot.
Mulqvist misses with a leg kick
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mulqvist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mulqvist under the eye.
Mulqvist wants to land a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
Jokinen wants to clinch up but Mulqvist keeps it at a distance.
Jokinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mulqvist misses with a body shot
and Jokinen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mulqvist moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen lands a nice hook to Mulqvist's body. Mulqvist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mulqvist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulqvist. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mulqvist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mulqvist avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Mulqvist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jokinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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.
Jokinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mulqvist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jokinen can pounce on him.
Jokinen scores with a jab. Mulqvist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mulqvist misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen works Mulqvist's body with a nice hook.
Jokinen connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jokinen.
Mulqvist thows a leg kick but Jokinen checks it
and Jokinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Mulqvist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jokinen, right into the meat.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen lands a high kick!
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mulqvist.
Mulqvist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Mulqvist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mulqvist thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mulqvist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by Jokinen.
Jokinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jokinen checks it well.
Mulqvist keeps the fight on the outside.
Mulqvist defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Mulqvist slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mulqvist.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mulqvist blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jokinen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mulqvist.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Mulqvist.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ossi Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jokinen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ossi Jokinen!
Ossi Jokinen is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Ossi Jokinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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