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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juha Laukkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helkama Raisu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raisu has chosen Sleepy Sleepers - Kesämopo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Laukkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helkama Raisu!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laukkanen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laukkanen lands a two punch combo.
Laukkanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raisu at a distance.
Raisu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laukkanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laukkanen jabs at Raisu's body.
Raisu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raisu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laukkanen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raisu shoots in for a takedown but Laukkanen shows good takedown defense.
Laukkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juha Laukkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laukkanen checks a leg kick nicely.
Laukkanen swinging wildly here.
Laukkanen darts in and clinches Raisu up against the ropes.
Raisu has a couple of punches blocked by Laukkanen.
Raisu keeps control of Laukkanen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laukkanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Raisu breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Laukkanen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laukkanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Laukkanen throws a right and a left that Raisu avoids nicely.
Laukkanen thows a body shot but no joy.
Laukkanen tries to clinch but Raisu is having none of it.
Raisu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laukkanen.
Laukkanen swinging wildly here.
Laukkanen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Raisu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laukkanen tries to bum rush Raisu with a series of wild strikes but Raisu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laukkanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raisu throws out a loose jab but Laukkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Laukkanen does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Raisu.
Laukkanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Laukkanen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raisu's hands.
Laukkanen cracks Raisu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Laukkanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Raisu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raisu slips a straight right by Laukkanen.
A bone on bone clash there as Laukkanen blocks the leg kick.
Raisu misses with a leg kick.
Raisu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raisu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laukkanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raisu blocks a leg kick.
Laukkanen stalks Raisu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Raisu's face. Raisu staggers backwards, shaken.
Laukkanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raisu is out of range.
Laukkanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raisu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laukkanen swings for the body but Raisu moves out of range.
Raisu looking to score a takedown here. Laukkanen is defending well but Raisu drives through and ends up in Laukkanen's guard.
Raisu trying to control the position from guard on top but Laukkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raisu pushes down on Laukkanen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raisu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laukkanen trying to control from the bottom.
Raisu is looking for a kimura here.
Raisu is trying to control. Laukkanen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laukkanen has a hand on Raisu's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Raisu takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raisu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Laukkanen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Laukkanen shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raisu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laukkanen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raisu on the ground.
Raisu controlling the pace for now.
Raisu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Laukkanen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raisu fails to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Helkama Raisu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Raisu throws a big shot that misses.
Laukkanen lands a right hook to the body.
Laukkanen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Raisu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raisu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laukkanen.
Laukkanen tries to clinch but Raisu is having none of it.
Raisu tries to score with a low kick but Laukkanen moves his leg out of the way.
Laukkanen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Raisu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Raisu trying to control but Laukkanen is working from the bottom.
Helkama Raisu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raisu tries to free his leg and advance position but Laukkanen is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raisu passes Laukkanen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laukkanen is looking to improve his position.
Laukkanen is in trouble now - Raisu has advanced to mount!
Laukkanen has left one of his arms exposed and Raisu doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Laukkanen screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helkama Raisu!
Helkama Raisu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Fjodor Fedja Koroma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Goldstein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vadim Fjodor Fedja Koroma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koroma was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a body shot.
Koroma with a nice cross.
It looks like Benjamin Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein misses with a looping left.
Goldstein throws a looping overhand right but Koroma ducks down to avoid it.
Koroma avoids the body shot from Goldstein.
Koroma slips a straight right by Goldstein.
Koroma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goldstein misses with a few strikes there.
Koroma looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldstein is just out of range.
Benjamin Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the body
and Koroma counters with a nice uppercut.
Koroma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goldstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koroma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goldstein's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koroma throws an overhand right that lands on Goldstein's shoulder, as Goldstein tries to avoid the shot.
Koroma scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vadim Fjodor Fedja Koroma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Koroma throws a body punch but Goldstein moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koroma. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koroma moves out of range as Goldstein strikes.
Goldstein misses with a wild combination.
Goldstein throws a hook but Koroma blocks it.
Goldstein fails to land the takedown.
Koroma throws a hook to the side of Goldstein's head but Goldstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koroma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koroma misses with a straight left.
Koroma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koroma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koroma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koroma lands a right hook to the body.
Goldstein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koroma circles away.
Goldstein looks winded!
Koroma misses with a series of wild punches.
Koroma lands a right hook to the body.
Koroma doesn't manage to clinch there - Goldstein circles away.
Koroma cracks Goldstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Oooooh!!! Koroma has knocked Goldstein down with a huge combo! Koroma steps away and waves a wobbly Goldstein back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Goldstein is rocked!
Goldstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goldstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Koroma finish him?
Koroma catches Goldstein with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Goldstein forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vadim Fjodor Fedja Koroma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Korva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eri Keepperi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Korva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eri Keepperi!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keepperi slaps away a takedown attempt from Korva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Korva gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Korva landing a few strikes.
Korva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keepperi's legs.
Korva cracks Keepperi with a big right hand but Keepperi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Korva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Korva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Keepperi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Korva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Korva lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keepperi being controlled for a moment.
Korva trying to control the position but Keepperi is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korva prevents Keepperi from escaping the position.
Korva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Korva lands a few punches from side control.
Korva advances to full mount.
Korva raining down hammerfists from mount.
Korva breaks from Keepperi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Korva lands a big shot there that rocks Keepperi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Keepperi really wants to buck Korva off and get back to his feet.
Korva scoring with strikes but Keepperi is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korva controlling from the full mount.
Keepperi is bucking up trying to escape but Korva cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Keepperi is rocked!
Korva trying to control but Keepperi is having none of it.
Keepperi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Korva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Korva lands with some strikes.
Korva landing strikes from the mount and Keepperi is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korva lands a big shot there that rocks Keepperi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Keepperi is still in real trouble! Can Korva finish him?
Korva lands a heavy elbow.
Korva landing strikes, looking to finish!
Korva landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Korva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Korva looking to control and managing it successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keepperi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korva lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Keepperi seems to have recovered his senses.
Korva with good strikes from the mount here!
Korva lands a big elbow - Keepperi is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Keepperi is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jorma Korva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orsi Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niila Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orsi Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niila Joikhaaja!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen lands a big head kick that sends Joikhaaja tumbling to the mat! Jokinen takes a step backwards and waves Joikhaaja back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Joikhaaja is rocked!
It looks like Niila Joikhaaja has been cut.
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 seems to be stalking Joikhaaja here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Joikhaaja drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Orsi Jokinen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Basayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesa Keskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vesa Keskinen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aslanbek Basayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vesa Keskinen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basayev moves out of range of the strikes.
Basayev throws a hook to the side of Keskinen's head but Keskinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keskinen missing with a left hand there. Basayev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keskinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Basayev manages to avoid it.
Basayev throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Vesa Keskinen has been cut.
Basayev throws a right hand that Keskinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Keskinen also avoids with ease.
Basayev ducks under a wild hook from Keskinen.
Keskinen drives through and clinches with Basayev against the ropes.
Keskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keskinen.
Keskinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Keskinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Basayev swings wildly with an uppercut but Keskinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keskinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Basayev working aggressively here.
Keskinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keskinen scores with a shot to the side of Basayev's head.
Basayev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Basayev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keskinen blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen is working Basayev over against the ropes.
Keskinen prevents Basayev from breaking the clinch.
Keskinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Basayev gets an underhook and turns Keskinen into the ropes.
Basayev tries a body shot but Keskinen blocks it.
Keskinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Basayev or not.
Basayev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Basayev wants to break free but Keskinen has control.
Basayev takes a shot to the head.
Basayev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Keskinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Keskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Basayev tries to work over Keskinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keskinen lands with a light punch inside.
Keskinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Basayev tries to circle away but Keskinen has him pinned against the ropes.
Keskinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen prevents Basayev from breaking the clinch.
Keskinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Basayevs head.
Basayev is trying to break the clinch but Keskinen has him pressed against the ropes.
Keskinen stalls.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keskinen has Basayev pressed against the ropes, preventing Basayev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Keskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keskinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Basayevs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keskinen.
A right hook to the body lands for Keskinen.
Keskinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Keskinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keskinen avoiding damage.
Keskinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Keskinen works on Basayev's body with a couple of short punches.
Basayev misses with some punches.
Keskinen lands with a left to the head.
Keskinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Basayev backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Basayev's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keskinen.
Keskinen pushes Basayev back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keskinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Keskinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Basayev is breathing heavily.
Basayev tries to break free but Keskinen pushes him back against the ropes.
Keskinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Basayev up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Keskinen as the two fighters clinch.
Basayev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keskinen lands with a light punch inside.
Keskinen pushes Basayev back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Keskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Keskinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keskinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keskinen lands a left hand.
Basayev misses with some punches.
Come on Keskinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Basayev or not.
Keskinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keskinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Keskinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Keskinen.
Basayev takes a shot to the head.
Basayev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Basayev letting Keskinen take a breather here.
Keskinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Basayev backwards.
Basayev is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Basayev tries a body shot but Keskinen blocks it.
Keskinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Basayev is keeping busy.
Keskinen lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Basayev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vesa Keskinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vesa Keskinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Basayev throws a hook but Keskinen blocks it.
Keskinen misses with an uppercut.
Keskinen throws out a loose jab but Basayev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keskinen blocks a jab.
Keskinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Keskinen catches Basayev right on the button with a cross.
Basayev moves out of range as Keskinen strikes.
Basayev misses with a left hand
and Keskinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Keskinen tests Basayev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keskinen. Basayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keskinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Basayev on the side of the head.
Keskinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Basayev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keskinen.
Basayev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Basayev working the ground and pound but Keskinen is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskinen tries to improve position but can't.
Basayev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keskinen keeps working.
Keskinen parries the strikes from Basayev easily there. Basayev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Keskinen to escape.
Keskinen regains half guard.
Basayev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Basayev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Basayev is looking to advance position but Keskinen won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Basayev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen is not content to let Basayev control the position.
Basayev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keskinen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Basayev.
Keskinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Keskinen, not yet.
Keskinen looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basayev throws a big right hand that misses.
Keskinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Basayev wants to control from the top but Keskinen keeps moving.
Keskinen has momentary wrist control but Basayev slips an elbow through the middle.
Keskinen 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.
Basayev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keskinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Basayev trying to control but Keskinen is working from the bottom.
Basayev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Basayev throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basayev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Basayev preventing the sweep.
Basayev throwing strikes but missing.
Basayev is looking to work some ground and pound but Keskinen has wrist control.
Basayev throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keskinen keeping full guard, as Basayev tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keskinen is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslanbek Basayev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vesa Keskinen's cut.
That's time! Basayev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Keskinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keskinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Basayev.
The fighters circling - Keskinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Basayev throws a looping overhand right but Keskinen ducks down to avoid it.
Keskinen lands a right hook to the body.
Basayev dives in and grabs Keskinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keskinen pushes down on Basayev's head and hops out.
Keskinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keskinen throws a hook but Basayev avoids it easily.
Keskinen misses with a looping right.
Basayev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keskinen.
Basayev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Basayev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Basayev does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basayev throws a lazy uppercut
and Keskinen counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Keskinen misses the target.
Keskinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vesa Keskinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keskinen misses with a hook.
Keskinen moves into the clinch.
A short right from Keskinen.
Keskinen stalling the fight.
Keskinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Basayev can't break the clinch.
A short right from Keskinen.
Basayev takes a shot to the head.
Basayev tries to circle away but Keskinen has him pinned against the ropes.
Basayev can't break the clinch.
Vesa Keskinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Basayev throws a punch but it's blocked by Keskinen.
Basayev is working for takedown but Keskinen is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keskinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Basayev backwards.
Keskinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Basayev backwards.
A short right from Keskinen on the inside.
Keskinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Keskinen pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keskinen.
Basayev tries to break free but Keskinen pushes him back against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Keskinen.
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keskinen is working Basayev over against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keskinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Keskinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keskinen lands a shoulder strike.
Basayev is trying to break the clinch but Keskinen has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Basayev backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basayev working hard to break the clinch.
Basayev wants to break free but Keskinen has control.
Basayev takes a shot to the head.
Basayev tries to circle away but Keskinen has him pinned against the ropes.
Keskinen lands an uppercut.
Keskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Basayev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keskinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Keskinen.
Keskinen scores with a shot to the side of Basayev's head.
Keskinen just leaning against Basayev, taking a breather.
Basayev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keskinen blocks a body shot from Basayev.
Keskinen pushes Basayev against the ropes. Keskinen is working some dirty boxing. Keskinen pushes off with a quick right hook! Basayev goes down! Basayev tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Keskinen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vesa Keskinen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Ascanio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gibe Sebernau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ascanio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Otis Taylor / Ten Million Slaves. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Ascanio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gibe Sebernau!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ascanio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ascanio looks to score with a jab to the body but Sebernau is just out of range.
Sebernau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sebernau misses with a wild body shot.
Sebernau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dante Ascanio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sebernau wants to clinch
and Sebernau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sebernau fails to land the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ascanio, as that shot connected.
Sebernau moves away from the strike by Ascanio.
Ascanio throws the left hand but Sebernau avoids the punch easily.
Ascanio jabs at Sebernau's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ascanio lands a jab to the nose.
Ascanio swats away the attempt to clinch by Sebernau.
Ascanio lunges at Sebernau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sebernau's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sebernau.
Dante Ascanio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gibe Sebernau.
Sebernau looks for a takedown but Ascanio sprawls well.
Sebernau is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ascanio.
Sebernau is rocked!
Ascanio lands the left hand.
Sebernau is still on wobbly legs! Can Ascanio finish him?
Ascanio throws an overhand right that drops Sebernau like a sack of potatoes! Ascanio dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Ascanio!
A very excited looking Dante Ascanio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Altemio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Ny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes into the arena with I Wanna Fuck You In The Ass blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kai Ny was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Altemio Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Ny!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ny works the jab nicely.
Ny swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Ny thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Ny lands the left hand.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ny misses with a hook.
Ny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Ny connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ny, as that shot connected.
Ny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
A low kick from Sanchez is predictable there
and Ny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ny throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Ny checks a leg kick.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Ny sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ny circles away.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ny throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ny jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Ny scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez looking to score a takedown here. Ny is defending well but Sanchez drives through and ends up in Ny's guard.
Ny is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Ny keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez drops back looking for a leg! Ny is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ny manages to kick Sanchez off! Sanchez jumps back into Ny's guard.
Sanchez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ny is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ny has escaped and now he's on top!
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!
Ny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ny defends it easily.
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a triangle. Ny throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sanchez's body to avoid the submission. Sanchez has instead reached around Ny's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sanchez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Altemio Sanchez!
In his post fight interview, Altemio Sanchez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slurgo Morgoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kukko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Brother Firetribe - I Am Rock. Slurgo Morgoth is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokki Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slurgo Morgoth!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko lands with a straight right. Morgoth didn't see that one coming.
Morgoth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kukko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morgoth is in Kukko's guard.
Kukko 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.
Kukko is controlling Morgoth's posture.
Morgoth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgoth landing some decent shots from guard.
Kukko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kukko tries to get out of the position.
Kukko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morgoth throws a big elbow that misses.
Kukko 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.
Morgoth trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgoth slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kukko is looking for a sweep. Morgoth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgoth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morgoth looks to land a strike but Kukko avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Morgoth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgoth throwing strikes from guard but Kukko blocks nicely.
Morgoth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morgoth lands a couple of elbows.
Morgoth throws a big elbow that misses.
Morgoth wants to control from the top but Kukko keeps moving.
Kukko trying to control the position here.
Kukko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Morgoth!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morgoth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kukko landing shots from mount.
Morgoth manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morgoth should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kukko working over Morgoth with some ground and pound. Morgoth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kukko throwing shots but Morgoth is blocking nicely.
Morgoth wants to improve his position but Kukko is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kukko working Morgoth over with strikes.
Morgoth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morgoth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgoth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko works over Morgoth with some ground and pound from guard.
Morgoth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kukko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morgoth on the ground.
Kukko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgoth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morgoth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kukko lands a couple of elbows.
Kukko won't allow Morgoth to sweep him here.
Morgoth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morgoth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kukko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morgoth.
Morgoth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kukko defending well though.
Morgoth thows a huge punch but Kukko dodges it nicely.
Kukko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morgoth trying to control but Kukko is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgoth wants to pass the guard but Kukko is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kukko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgoth.
Kukko working a defensive guard here.
Kukko keeping moving, preventing Morgoth from controlling successfully.
Morgoth stopping the sweep attempt from Kukko.
Morgoth trying to control but Kukko is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgoth passes Kukko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Slurgo Morgoth will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Morgoth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kukko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morgoth shoots in but Kukko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morgoth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kukko swivels and escapes.
Rokki Kukko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slurgo Morgoth.
Morgoth's corner calls for a 1-2. Morgoth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morgoth throws a head kick but Kukko moves out of range.
Kukko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgoth as he jumps to the side.
Kukko lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgoth off the ropes and back into range.
Morgoth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Kukko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgoth fails with a takedown attempt.
Kukko feints and as Morgoth raises his hands in defense, Kukko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morgoth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morgoth is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko trying to control but Morgoth is working from the bottom.
Slurgo Morgoth has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morgoth is on top in guard.
Kukko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Morgoth has passed into side control.
Kukko dodges the ground and pound from Morgoth.
Morgoth looks up at the clock and then as Kukko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Morgoth smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kukko regains half guard, as Morgoth was trying to land strikes.
Kukko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kukko wants to get back to full guard.
Morgoth has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Morgoth cracks Kukko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgoth is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kukko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Morgoth wants to control the pace but Kukko is squirming around nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kukko tries to lock up and control but Morgoth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morgoth lands a big shot there that rocks Kukko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kukko is trying desperately to improve position.
Morgoth with shots to the head and body - Kukko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kukko tries to hold on but Morgoth postures up.
Morgoth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kukko is looking to get to half guard.
Kukko taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgoth misses with a head shot.
Morgoth throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kukko because Morgoth loaded up on that one.
Morgoth with a couple of short strikes.
Morgoth unloads with some shots from mount but Kukko bucks and avoids them well.
Kukko avoids a series of strikes thrown by Morgoth.
Morgoth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Morgoth scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kukko?
Kukko wants to hold on but Morgoth pushes him away.
Morgoth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kukko working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgoth lands a couple of good shots and Kukko has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Morgoth's guard. Nice work there by Kukko.
Morgoth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kukko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kukko connects with a couple of short punches.
Kukko stopping the sweep attempt from Morgoth.
Kukko trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgoth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgoth looking to control.
Kukko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kukko scoring with some ground and pound.
Kukko postures up and lands a big shot to Morgoth's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slurgo Morgoth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kukko throws out a powerful jab.
Morgoth tries to sprawl but Kukko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Morgoth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Morgoth throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Morgoth working a defensive guard here.
Morgoth pulls Kukko in close to prevent any damage.
Kukko content to stall in guard here.
Kukko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morgoth managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Morgoth has momentary wrist control but Kukko slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morgoth is trying to control the position but Kukko postures up.
Kukko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kukko stopping the sweep attempt from Morgoth.
Morgoth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kukko's guard.
Kukko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kukko, not yet.
Morgoth is looking to work some ground and pound but Kukko has wrist control.
Kukko 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.
Kukko working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgoth forces his way into half guard.
Morgoth working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kukko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kukko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morgoth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kukko wants to sweep but no luck.
Kukko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morgoth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgoth trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgoth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgoth postures up in Kukko's guard and throws a big left but Kukko blocks it.
Kukko pulls Morgoth in close to his closed guard and prevents Morgoth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morgoth distracts Kukko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morgoth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kukko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kukko wants to sweep but no luck.
Kukko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgoth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morgoth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morgoth postures up in Kukko's guard and throws a big left but Kukko blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgoth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morgoth trying to control the position from guard on top but Kukko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgoth lands a couple of digs.
Kukko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kukko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kukko, not yet.
Morgoth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kukko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kukko keeping moving, preventing Morgoth from controlling successfully.
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.
Kukko trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slurgo Morgoth.
I've got Morgoth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Slurgo Morgoth!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Slurgo Morgoth!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Slurgo Morgoth!
Slurgo Morgoth wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Slurgo Morgoth thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Kuoppala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuoppala has chosen Children of Bodom - Warheart 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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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Tigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Kuoppala!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuoppala lands with a right hand.
It looks like Saul Tigh has been cut.
Tigh ducks right into an uppercut from Kuoppala.
Tigh tries to keep at a distance but Kuoppala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tigh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuoppala is defending well.
Kuoppala scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Kuoppala.
Tigh blocks an elbow strike from Kuoppala.
Tigh is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kuoppala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuoppala with a knee to the head.
Kuoppala with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kuoppala landing knees to the head.
Saul Tigh's cut is getting worse.
Kuoppala utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuoppala content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tigh tries for a takedown but Kuoppala manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Tigh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kuoppala unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tigh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kuoppala putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tigh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tigh is breathing heavily.
Come on Kuoppala - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kuoppala scores a nice knee to the body.
Kuoppala lands a good knee to the midsection. Tigh won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Kuoppala.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuoppala.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuoppala effectively controlling the action here.
Tigh is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kuoppala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuoppala connects with a knee to the head.
Kuoppala lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kuoppala connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Kuoppala.
Kuoppala has Tigh pushed against the ropes.
The crowd are getting on Kuoppala's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alexander Kuoppala.
Kuoppala lands a jab to Tigh's midsection.
Tigh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuoppala lands a jab to Tigh's midsection.
Tigh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tigh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuoppala darts in and clinches Tigh up against the ropes.
Kuoppala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tigh has Kuoppala pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kuoppala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kuoppala utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kuoppala with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saul Tigh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kuoppala with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tigh tries for a takedown but Kuoppala manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuoppala misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuoppala just leaning against Tigh, taking a breather.
Tigh is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kuoppala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuoppala stalling in the clinch.
Kuoppala with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kuoppala is pushing Tigh up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A knee to the head by Kuoppala.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuoppala stops a takedown attempt from Tigh.
Kuoppala lands a good knee to the midsection. Tigh won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kuoppala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Tigh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kuoppala throws a good cross that connects.
Kuoppala wants to land a leg kick but Tigh is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tigh is defended easily by Kuoppala.
Kuoppala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tigh doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuoppala gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tigh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuoppala is defending well.
Kuoppala connects with a knee to the head.
Kuoppala will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tigh up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuoppala connects with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Kuoppala.
Kuoppala lands a knee to the head.
Kuoppala connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tigh's face.
Jeez, Saul Tigh's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kuoppala lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuoppala controlling the action here for a moment.
Tigh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Tigh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuoppala scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuoppala prevents it.
Tigh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kuoppala working Tigh over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tigh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuoppala dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Tigh is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kuoppala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuoppala stops a takedown attempt from Tigh.
Kuoppala lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Saul Tigh's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Kuoppala!
A victorious Alexander Kuoppala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harald Hillgrund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steroidi Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Light Year - Sex Education . Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harald Hillgrund!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hillgrund shoots in for a double leg but Steroidi Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hillgrund stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hillgrund wants it to stay on the feet.
Hillgrund is looking to chop away at Steroidi Jr's legs.
Hillgrund blocks a jab.
Hillgrund tries to work over Steroidi Jr's front leg with a kick but Steroidi Jr checks it.
Hillgrund misses with a body shot.
Steroidi Jr avoids the head kick by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund misses with a body shot.
Steroidi Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hillgrund misses the shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Hillgrund throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hillgrund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hillgrund throws a low kick, looking for Steroidi Jr's leg but Steroidi Jr calmly moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr drives through with a takedown into Hillgrund's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hillgrund is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr passes Hillgrund's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hillgrund wants to improve his position but Steroidi Jr is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hillgrund manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hillgrund 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.
Steroidi Jr looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Steroidi Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steroidi Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Hillgrund.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund wants to control the position but Steroidi Jr says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ground and pound from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hillgrund defending well though.
Hillgrund makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hillgrund.
Hillgrund is trying to control the position but Steroidi Jr postures up.
Hillgrund trying to strike off his back.
Steroidi Jr stands and throws Hillgrund's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund is trying to escape the position but Steroidi Jr is controlling the position.
Hillgrund tries to buck Steroidi Jr off but Steroidi Jr is having none of it.
Steroidi Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Steroidi Jr wants to control but Hillgrund is keeping him busy.
Hillgrund manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Steroidi Jr is trying to control but Hillgrund passes into side control!
Hillgrund working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Steroidi Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steroidi Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hillgrund's guard! Nice work there by Steroidi Jr!
Hillgrund manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The referee warns Steroidi Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hillgrund lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Steroidi Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 Harald Hillgrund will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steroidi Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hillgrund misses the target.
Steroidi Jr tries to land a front kick but Hillgrund steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steroidi Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hillgrund dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steroidi Jr. That did some damage!
Steroidi Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hillgrund throws the left hand but Steroidi Jr avoids the punch easily.
Hillgrund misses with a wild body shot.
Hillgrund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr thuds his right hand into Hillgrund's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hillgrund blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillgrund closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steroidi Jr circles away.
Steroidi Jr lands with a straight right. Hillgrund didn't see that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hillgrund.
Steroidi Jr swings for the body but Hillgrund moves out of range.
Hillgrund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steroidi Jr.
Hillgrund throws a low kick, looking for Steroidi Jr's leg but Steroidi Jr calmly moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Steroidi Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Steroidi Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Hillgrund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hillgrund finds it's way round the side to connect with Steroidi Jr's head.
Steroidi Jr throws a jab when Hillgrund was well out of range.
Hillgrund misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steroidi Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Steroidi Jr misses.
Hillgrund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steroidi Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hillgrund moves away.
Harald Hillgrund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hillgrund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steroidi Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harald Hillgrund is winning the standup battle so far.
Hillgrund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steroidi Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hillgrund throws a head kick but Steroidi Jr moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr blocks the body kick.
Steroidi Jr connects with a leg kick. Hillgrund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hillgrund is looking to wear down Steroidi Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steroidi Jr misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund lands with a hook. Steroidi Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A clash of legs there as Steroidi Jr blocks the low kick.
A shot to the body from Steroidi Jr misses
and Hillgrund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund with a jab.
Hillgrund uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steroidi Jr shoots in for a double leg but Hillgrund sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hillgrund smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steroidi Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hillgrund takes a swing at Steroidi Jr's ribcage but misses.
Steroidi Jr blocks a head kick by Hillgrund.
Steroidi Jr throws the kick towards the body but Hillgrund avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steroidi Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hillgrund sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steroidi Jr checks a low kick from Hillgrund.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Hillgrund tries a low kick but Steroidi Jr avoids it.
A low kick from Hillgrund is predictable there
and Steroidi Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Steroidi Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Steroidi Jr throws a solid leg kick but Hillgrund takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr thumps Hillgrund with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hillgrund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steroidi Jr tries to land a front kick but Hillgrund steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Hillgrund misses its intended target.
Hillgrund misses with a leg kick
letting Steroidi Jr counter with a right hand.
Steroidi Jr gets caught flat footed, as Hillgrund shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harald Hillgrund will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hillgrund cracks Steroidi Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hillgrund finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hillgrund lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hillgrund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Hillgrund - just one landing.
Steroidi Jr throws the left hand but Hillgrund avoids the punch easily.
Hillgrund stuns Steroidi Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hillgrund. That's going to slow Steroidi Jr down.
Hillgrund takes a swing at Steroidi Jr's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Hillgrund misses.
Steroidi Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steroidi Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund misses with a wild body shot.
Hillgrund jabs Steroidi Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr throws out a loose jab but Hillgrund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hillgrund jabs at Steroidi Jr's body.
Steroidi Jr checks a leg kick.
Hillgrund throws a hook but Steroidi Jr blocks it.
Hillgrund misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Hillgrund.
Steroidi Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steroidi Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hillgrund is looking to reverse the position.
The ground and pound from Steroidi Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hillgrund tries to buck Steroidi Jr off but Steroidi Jr is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund wants to get back to his feet but Steroidi Jr drags him back down.
Hillgrund is trying to improve his position.
Steroidi Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hillgrund takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the action but Hillgrund is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steroidi Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steroidi Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hillgrund keeps working.
Hillgrund is trying to control Steroidi Jr's posture but Steroidi Jr avoids it.
Steroidi Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Steroidi Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hillgrund is working to avoid the ground and pound but Steroidi Jr connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steroidi Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hillgrund is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steroidi Jr working the head with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steroidi Jr controlling from side mount.
Hillgrund gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Anabolinen Steroidi Jr just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steroidi Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Hillgrund.
Steroidi Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hillgrund.
Steroidi Jr misses the jab.
Hillgrund throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hillgrund lands with a nice body punch.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body kick.
Hillgrund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hillgrund misses with a lunging right hand
and Steroidi Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hillgrund looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steroidi Jr is one step ahead there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hillgrund keeping moving, preventing Steroidi Jr from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillgrund trying to control the position.
Steroidi Jr stands up over Hillgrund, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steroidi Jr preventing the sweep.
Steroidi Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hillgrund keeping moving, preventing Steroidi Jr from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hillgrund trying to keep a closed guard but Steroidi Jr is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steroidi Jr misses with a looping right.
Steroidi Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Hillgrund decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steroidi Jr's guard.
Steroidi Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hillgrund preventing the sweep.
Hillgrund is working Steroidi Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steroidi Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hillgrund manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr preventing the sweep.
Hillgrund keeping moving, preventing Steroidi Jr from controlling successfully.
Steroidi Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hillgrund is trying to control Steroidi Jr's posture but Steroidi Jr avoids it.
Steroidi Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hillgrund keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hillgrund is not content to let Steroidi Jr control the position.
Hillgrund is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Anabolinen Steroidi Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Steroidi Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Hillgrund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hillgrund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hillgrund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Hillgrund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hillgrund missing with a left hand there. Steroidi Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steroidi Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Hillgrund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steroidi Jr.
Hillgrund throws a wild body kick that Steroidi Jr sees coming a mile off.
Hillgrund slaps away a takedown attempt from Steroidi Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr slips under a jab.
Steroidi Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Hillgrund.
A combination from Hillgrund does no damage.
Steroidi Jr wants to slow Hillgrund down by chopping away at his legs.
Steroidi Jr loads up on a big right hand but Hillgrund slips the punch.
Hillgrund's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steroidi Jr under the eye.
Hillgrund misses with a low kick.
Hillgrund lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hillgrund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steroidi Jr looking to score a takedown here. Hillgrund is defending well but Steroidi Jr drives through and ends up in Hillgrund's guard.
Steroidi Jr postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr looking to pass the guard.
Hillgrund looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steroidi Jr is one step ahead there.
Hillgrund manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Steroidi Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steroidi Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hillgrund scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steroidi Jr wants to control but Hillgrund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steroidi Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steroidi Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Steroidi Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steroidi Jr is trying to keep Hillgrund in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steroidi Jr wants to sweep here but Hillgrund controlling him for the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Anabolinen Steroidi Jr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hillgrund scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anabolinen Steroidi Jr.
I think Steroidi Jr 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Harald Hillgrund!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Harald Hillgrund!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Harald Hillgrund!
Harald Hillgrund wins by unanimous decision!
Harald Hillgrund retains his lightweight title!
Harald Hillgrund decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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