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Vicious Challengers 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helmut Gotfedson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emir Hajimurad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helmut Gotfedson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emir Hajimurad!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hajimurad drives through with a really nice 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.
Hajimurad is trying to ground and pound but Gotfedson uses the momentary lack of control by Hajimurad to regain half guard.
Hajimurad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gotfedson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hajimurad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gotfedson is trying to stand up here but Hajimurad is controlling him well.
Gotfedson 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.
Gotfedson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hajimurad.
Gotfedson has hold of Hajimurad's hands but Hajimurad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotfedson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gotfedson trying to control but Hajimurad postures up.
Hajimurad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gotfedson trying to control but Hajimurad postures up.
Hajimurad misses with a head shot. Gotfedson uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad wants to pass the guard but Gotfedson is keeping the position.
Hajimurad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hajimurad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hajimurad throwing strikes from guard but Gotfedson blocks nicely.
Hajimurad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotfedson is keeping the position for now.
Hajimurad won't allow Gotfedson to get back to his feet.
Hajimurad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hajimurad throwing strikes but missing.
Gotfedson wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Helmut Gotfedson has been cut.
Gotfedson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hajimurad dodges the punch combination from Gotfedson.
Hajimurad gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hajimurad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hajimurad wants to get back to his feet but Gotfedson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hajimurad keeping moving, preventing Gotfedson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gotfedson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hajimurad's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gotfedson throws a right hand that Hajimurad ducks under and follows up with a left that Hajimurad also avoids with ease.
Hajimurad tries to move into range but Gotfedson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gotfedson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hajimurad tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gotfedson is in Hajimurad's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotfedson pushes down on Hajimurad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gotfedson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotfedson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hajimurad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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 Helmut Gotfedson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Helmut Gotfedson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hajimurad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gotfedson circles away.
Gotfedson clinches with his opponent.
Gotfedson trying to control the position but instead, Hajimurad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gotfedson into the cage.
Hajimurad tightens his grip and picks Gotfedson up, before dumping him to the ground. Gotfedson manages to land in guard.
Hajimurad throwing strikes from guard but Gotfedson blocks nicely.
Hajimurad stopping the sweep attempt from Gotfedson.
Gotfedson wants to stand up but Hajimurad is controlling him.
Hajimurad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gotfedson dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajimurad looking for a guillotine here but Gotfedson defends easily.
Hajimurad looking to control.
Hajimurad keeping moving, preventing Gotfedson from controlling successfully.
Hajimurad throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hajimurad keeping moving, preventing Gotfedson from controlling successfully.
Gotfedson wanted to stand there but Hajimurad had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotfedson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Helmut Gotfedson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gotfedson moves into the clinch.
Hajimurad looking for a takedown.
Hajimurad is looking for a takedown.
Helmut Gotfedson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emir Hajimurad.
Hajimurad gets control of Gotfedson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hajimurad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gotfedson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hajimurad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotfedson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gotfedson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hajimurad wants to sweep but no luck.
Gotfedson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Helmut Gotfedson.
Gotfedson moves into range and clinches up with Hajimurad.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hajimurad goes for a takedown attempt but Gotfedson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gotfedson clinches up against the cage.
Gotfedson successfully pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotfedson working for a triangle but Hajimurad defends it easily.
Hajimurad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hajimurad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hajimurad working some strikes from top position.
Gotfedson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gotfedson wants to stand up but Hajimurad is controlling him.
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.
Hajimurad is in close to Gotfedson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helmut Gotfedson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Helmut Gotfedson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gotfedson keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Gotfedson does no damage.
Hajimurad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gotfedson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotfedson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hajimurad rushes Gotfedson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gotfedson has hold of one of Hajimurad's legs. Hajimurad is fighting the takedown attempt but Gotfedson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gotfedson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hajimurad is keeping the position for now.
Hajimurad wants to sweep here but Gotfedson controlling him for the moment.
Hajimurad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotfedson defends well.
Gotfedson wants to control from the top but Hajimurad keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajimurad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gotfedson looking to sit in guard and control but Hajimurad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hajimurad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gotfedson keeping moving, preventing Hajimurad from controlling successfully.
Gotfedson wants to sweep here but Hajimurad controlling him for the moment.
Hajimurad stands and throws Gotfedson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Helmut Gotfedson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gotfedson tries to escape but Hajimurad is in control.
Hajimurad working the ground and pound but Gotfedson is defending the strikes.
Gotfedson prevents Hajimurad from improving position.
Gotfedson is trying to get back to half guard.
Hajimurad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hajimurad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gotfedson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotfedson can't do much from the bottom here.
Hajimurad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gotfedson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Gotfedson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gotfedson is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hajimurad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Helmut Gotfedson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hajimurad goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gotfedson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hajimurad's guard! Nice work there by Gotfedson!
Gotfedson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hajimurad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotfedson 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.
Gotfedson trying to control but Hajimurad is working from the bottom.
Emir Hajimurad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hajimurad is looking for a triangle but Gotfedson pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Helmut Gotfedson.
Well Gotfedson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helmut Gotfedson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dunno im (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Ottway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Ottway is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dunno im!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Ottway!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ottway moves in looking to clinch but im pushes him off.
Ottway tries for a takedown but im sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ottway tries to clinch up
and im counters with a shoot takedown. Ottway fights it but they end up in guard.
Ottway is looking for a triangle but im pushes his legs off easily.
im cracks Ottway with a solid left hand.
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!
im drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and im jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
im scoring with punches to the head and body.
im working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ottway's head.
im postures up and lands a big shot to Ottway's brow.
im trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
im chips away with some ground and pound.
im drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and im jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ottway has momentary wrist control but im slips an elbow through the middle.
im chips away with some ground and pound.
im 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
im trying to control but Ottway is working from the bottom.
im drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and im jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
im works over Ottway with some ground and pound from guard.
im lands a couple of elbows.
im avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ottway looks winded!
im trying to control but Ottway is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
im works over Ottway with some ground and pound from guard.
im works over Ottway with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
im landing some decent shots from guard.
im trying to control but Ottway is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
im working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ottway's head.
Ottway wants to stand and escape but im is having none of it.
im distracts Ottway with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
im with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
im scoring with punches to the head and body.
im wants to control from the top but Ottway keeps moving.
Ottway wants to stand and escape but im is having none of it.
im landing some decent shots from guard.
Ottway has momentary wrist control but im slips an elbow through the middle.
Ottway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. im doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ottway is tightening it up a little... im has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! im reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! im taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ottway!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Ottway!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arttu Mahtisaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Zarkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Zarkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Powerful takedowns
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Mahtisaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Zarkov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahtisaari missing with a left hand there. Zarkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahtisaari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zarkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mahtisaari counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zarkov!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zarkov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zarkov tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zarkov sneaks back into half guard.
Mahtisaari works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zarkov regains half guard.
Mahtisaari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mahtisaari prevents Zarkov from improving his position.
Mahtisaari works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtisaari cracks Zarkov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mahtisaari punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zarkov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mahtisaari landing strikes from the mount.
Zarkov takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Mahtisaari's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arttu Mahtisaari!
A less than humble Arttu Mahtisaari misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Kyronviita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aegon Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jussi Kyronviita has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Kyronviita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aegon Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen throws a right hand that misses
and Kyronviita counters with a solid body kick.
Kyronviita missing with a left hand there. Targaryen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kyronviita changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kyronviita!
Kyronviita connects with a looping right hand.
Kyronviita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Targaryen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyronviita.
Kyronviita scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Targaryen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Targaryen staying out of range there.
Targaryen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kyronviita finds it's way round the side to connect with Targaryen's head.
Kyronviita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Targaryen.
Kyronviita looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kyronviita misses with an uppercut. Targaryen saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen defending well as Kyronviita loads up on a big left hand.
Targaryen swings for the body but Kyronviita moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kyronviita lands an impressive looking overhand right. Targaryen doesn't seem phased though.
Kyronviita misses the jab.
Targaryen loads up on a big right hand but Kyronviita slips the punch.
Targaryen slips under a jab from Kyronviita.
Targaryen misses with a hook
and Kyronviita counters with a left to the body.
Kyronviita misses with a straight left.
Kyronviita ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Targaryen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyronviita is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kyronviita - that will leave a mark!
A slow jab from Targaryen misses its intended target.
Targaryen throws a hook but Kyronviita avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyronviita is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kyronviita scores with a sloppy right hand. Targaryen should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Targaryen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kyronviita.
Kyronviita throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyronviita scores with a nice head shot.
Kyronviita scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kyronviita tests Targaryen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Targaryen is rocked!
Kyronviita cracks Targaryen with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Targaryen falls to his knees and Kyronviita doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jussi Kyronviita!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daemon Blackfyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rad's choice of entrance music: Liberation Frequency. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daemon Blackfyre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Rad!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackfyre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rad throws a head kick that misses.
Blackfyre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rad throws a lazy right hand but Blackfyre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackfyre throws the left hand but Rad avoids the punch easily.
Blackfyre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rad counters with an outside leg kick.
Rad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blackfyre. That did some damage!
Blackfyre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rad.
Rad thumps Blackfyre with a low kick.
Blackfyre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big head kick from Rad and Blackfyre is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Blackfyre is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Blackfyre can't keep his opponent in guard - Rad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackfyre pushes Rad off and gets back to his feet.
Rad slips under a jab from Blackfyre.
Rad throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rad.
Blackfyre throws a looping overhand right but Rad ducks down to avoid it.
Rad lands with a hook. Blackfyre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blackfyre missing with a left hand there. Rad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackfyre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rad scores with a nice strike.
Blackfyre misses with a left hand
and Blackfyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Blackfyre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rad scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackfyre moves forwards but Rad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blackfyre throws a one two combo.
Rad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blackfyre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rad.
Blackfyre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rad throws a leg kick which misses Blackfyre's front leg but catches the back leg as Blackfyre tries to avoid it.
Blackfyre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blackfyre is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Rad Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Blackfyre is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kyle Rad!
Kyle Rad is the new bantamweight champion!
Kyle Rad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jai McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Epeli Nailatikau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nailatikau's choice of entrance music: Number of the Bollywood. Epeli Nailatikau is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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153 lbs
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21
154 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jai McCracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Epeli Nailatikau!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nailatikau misses with a straight right.
McCracken drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McCracken trying to control but Nailatikau is working from the bottom.
McCracken is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jai McCracken.
Nailatikau tries a head kick but it misses.
McCracken checks the leg kick.
McCracken throws a leg kick that misses.
Nailatikau checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCracken bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCracken throws a strike aimed at the side of Nailatikau's head but Nailatikau avoids it well.
Nailatikau dodges the ground and pound from McCracken.
Nailatikau can't do much from the bottom here.
McCracken scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nailatikau is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nailatikau prevents McCracken from improving position.
McCracken landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nailatikau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCracken lands some shots froms side control.
Nailatikau is looking to reverse the position.
McCracken lands a few punches from side control.
Nailatikau is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McCracken is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McCracken cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McCracken lands with some strikes.
Nailatikau is rocked!
Nailatikau is in a horrible position here. McCracken smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nailatikau is still in real trouble! Can McCracken finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for McCracken! Nailatikau is hurt baaadly! McCracken is firing away with more strikes - Nailatikau is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jai McCracken!
An out of breath Jai McCracken thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Maake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cedric Maake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Morales!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morales sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morales bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morales shoots for a double leg takedown but Maake sprawls well. He's pushed Morales's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morales takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morales gets a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Morales missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morales is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Morales not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morales sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maake defending well though.
Morales keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morales thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maake's head.
Maake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morales.
Morales seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morales on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maake throws a series of punches but Morales moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Maake.
Morales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morales defending well as Maake loads up on a big left hand.
Maake misses with a straight left.
Morales closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maake quickly recovers to half guard.
Morales slows the pace down in half guard.
Morales has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morales is working away from the top position though.
Morales slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morales drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morales working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morales loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morales stands up over Maake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Morales is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morales sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maake's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morales not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Morales there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maake's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Morales dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Morales moves out of range of the strikes.
Morales jabs at Maake's body.
Morales slips under a jab.
Morales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Juan Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morales takes a swing at Maake's ribcage but misses.
Morales looks for a takedown but Maake sprawls well.
Maake moves out of range of the strikes.
Maake scores with a nice strike.
Morales throws a hook but Maake avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.
Morales changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maake connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maake throws a shot from downtown. Morales moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maake throws a lazy right hand but Morales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Morales misses.
Maake throws a jab but it's blocked by Morales.
Maake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morales swings for the body but Maake moves out of range.
Morales throws an overhand right that lands on Maake's shoulder, as Maake tries to avoid the shot.
Morales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maake.
Morales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maake.
Morales thows a body shot but no joy.
Morales misses with a straight left.
Morales fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maake to the ground. Morales is now in Maake's guard.
Morales controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales trying to control but Maake is working from the bottom.
Morales wants to pass the guard but Maake is keeping the position.
Morales in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morales slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Juan Morales has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Maake loads up on a big right hand but Morales slips the punch.
Cedric Maake is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maake misses with a hook
enabling Morales to counter with a crisp jab.
Morales works Maake's body with a nice hook.
Maake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morales.
Maake moves out of range of the strikes.
Maake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morales.
Maake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morales.
Morales decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maake is not content to let Morales control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morales moves nicely into side control.
Morales throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maake on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Morales controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales is working Maake over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The strikes coming from Morales are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Morales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maake keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Morales 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Morales throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morales cracks Maake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maake misses with a straight right.
Morales shoots in but Maake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maake ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Morales misses the shot to the body.
Morales throws a looping overhand right but Maake ducks down to avoid it.
Maake misses with a straight right.
Morales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maake.
Morales moves out of range as Maake strikes.
Maake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Maake misses the target.
Morales connects with a single shot there.
Maake misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Maake misses.
Maake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morales.
Maake slips a jab from Morales.
Maake loads up on a big right hand but Morales slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Maake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morales shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morales was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maake taking a bit of punishment here - Morales scoring with strikes.
Cedric Maake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Morales has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Morales's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Morales working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maake on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Maake takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Morales working the head and body with strikes.
Morales in side control lands a decent elbow.
Morales working the ground and pound from side control.
Maake being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales is chipping away with strikes.
Morales scores with punches from side control.
Morales is putting a hurting on Maake here, landing some big shots from side control.
Morales throws an elbow but Maake slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maake is being controlled here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morales in side control, throwing shots but Maake defends.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morales throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Morales is working Maake over with some ground and pound from side control.
Morales working the ground and pound from side control.
Morales in side control lands a decent elbow.
Morales is working Maake over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morales in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Morales lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maake down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Morales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morales 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Morales!
Juan Morales thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Jarzyna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wazza Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarzyna comes to the cage accompanied by The Prodigy - Omen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
155 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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158 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysztof Jarzyna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazza Rooney!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarzyna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rooney counters with a left to the body.
Rooney scores with a jab to the head.
Jarzyna misses with a body shot.
Krzysztof Jarzyna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarzyna misses with a straight left.
Jarzyna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Jarzyna.
Jarzyna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jarzyna swings for the body but Rooney moves out of range.
Rooney stuffs the takedown.
Jarzyna jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rooney takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rooney looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarzyna is just out of range.
Rooney connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Jarzyna misses.
Jarzyna looks to land a left hand but Rooney moved out of range nicely.
Jarzyna feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rooneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jarzyna looks to throw the jab but Rooney is out of range.
Rooney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarzyna misses with a hook.
Jarzyna misses with a left hand
and Rooney counters with a straight right hand.
Jarzyna is rocked!
Jarzyna darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rooney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jarzyna.
Jarzyna thuds a left hand into Rooney's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarzyna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rooney circles away quickly and effectively.
Rooney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jarzyna.
Jarzyna throws a combination that misses
and Jarzyna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Jarzyna.
Jarzyna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rooney counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Jarzyna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Jarzyna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarzyna is breathing heavily.
Rooney lands a body shot.
Rooney leaves Jarzyna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rooney connects with a superb combination that knocks Jarzyna out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Rooney before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Jarzyna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wazza Rooney!
An out of breath Wazza Rooney thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koopa Troopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Stonedberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troopa's entrance music is Koopa Troopa. A fine choice. Michael Stonedberg will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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30
195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Koopa Troopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Stonedberg!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troopa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stonedberg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Troopa is in Stonedberg's 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Troopa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Troopa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Troopa tries to score with some ground and pound. Stonedberg controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Troopa landing a few strikes.
Troopa tries for a kimura but Stonedberg is defending well.
Troopa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Troopa tries for a kimura but Stonedberg is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stonedberg prevents Troopa from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troopa staying calm.
The strikes coming from Troopa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Troopa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Troopa in side control, throwing shots but Stonedberg defends.
Troopa 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.
Troopa working the head with strikes.
Stonedberg is not content to let Troopa control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troopa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Troopa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stonedberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Troopa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stonedberg defending against the ground and pound.
Troopa grinds an elbow into Stonedberg's temple.
Stonedberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stonedberg trying to hold on to Troopa's head to control him but Troopa postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Troopa working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Stonedberg wants to control but Troopa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Troopa seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Troopa.
Well, if Troopa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Troopa is trying to work for a kimura but Stonedberg is defending well.
Troopa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stonedberg is not content to let Troopa control the position.
Troopa uses his free foot to push down on Stonedberg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stonedberg.
Troopa lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troopa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Troopa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Troopa looking to secure an arm triangle but Stonedberg defends it well.
A nice elbow there by Troopa.
Stonedberg is looking to improve his position but Troopa isn't that keen on the idea.
Troopa with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Troopa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Troopa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stonedberg hang on?
Troopa dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koopa Troopa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Troopa tries to land a front kick but Stonedberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Troopa moves out of range of the body kick from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries to work over Troopa's front leg with a kick but Troopa checks it.
A head kick misses from Stonedberg.
A big right from Stonedberg misses.
Stonedberg connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab by Troopa.
Stonedberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stonedberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Troopa missing with a left hand there. Stonedberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Troopa blocks the leg kick.
Troopa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stonedberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Troopa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stonedberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stonedberg looks to land a body kick but Troopa moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troopa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Troopa throws a solid leg kick but Stonedberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Troopa.
Troopa misses with a jab to the body
and Stonedberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Troopa lands with a hook. Stonedberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Troopa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Troopa misses with a straight left.
Troopa shoots in and drives through. Stonedberg sprawls well.
Stonedberg slips a straight right by Troopa.
Stonedberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stonedberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stonedberg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Troopa is out of range.
Troopa checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Stonedberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stonedberg.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stonedberg enables Troopa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stonedberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Troopa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stonedberg keeping moving, preventing Troopa from controlling successfully.
Troopa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Troopa wants to pass the guard but Stonedberg is keeping the position.
Troopa wants to control from the top but Stonedberg keeps moving.
Troopa won't allow Stonedberg to get back to his feet.
Troopa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stonedberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Troopa has gone for a leg lock! Stonedberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Troopa's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troopa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stonedberg stacks Troopa 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 Stonedberg!
Koopa Troopa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stonedberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Troopa keeps working.
Troopa is trying to control Stonedberg's posture but Stonedberg avoids it.
Troopa is looking to regain half guard here but Stonedberg keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troopa striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Stonedberg decides to stand back up.
Troopa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stonedberg can pounce on him.
Stonedberg moves away from the strike by Troopa.
Stonedberg throws a push kick but Troopa slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Troopa. Stonedberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Troopa loads up on a big right hand but Stonedberg slips the punch.
Troopa lands a glancing blow to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Troopa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Troopa works Stonedberg's body with a nice hook.
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 Koopa Troopa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Troopa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Troopa fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Stonedberg is predictable there
and Troopa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stonedberg taking some punishment here, with Troopa in his half guard.
Troopa trying to control from Stonedberg's half guard. Stonedberg has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Troopa is in close to Stonedberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Troopa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Stonedberg keeping moving, preventing Troopa from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Troopa is working Stonedberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Troopa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Troopa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troopa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Troopa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Troopa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Troopa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Troopa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Troopa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stonedberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Troopa.
Troopa wants to control from the top but Stonedberg keeps moving.
Troopa with a nice head shot there.
Troopa trying to control the position from guard on top but Stonedberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Troopa scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troopa wants to control from the top but Stonedberg keeps moving.
Troopa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stonedberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Troopa lands a couple of digs.
Troopa works over Stonedberg with some ground and pound from guard.
Michael Stonedberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troopa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Troopa is pushing down on Stonedberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stonedberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Troopa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Troopa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stonedberg tries to roll over but Troopa keeps him under control.
Stonedberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Troopa.
Troopa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stonedberg can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troopa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stonedberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stonedberg is trying is best to control the position here.
Troopa working Stonedberg over with strikes.
Troopa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stonedberg defends it well.
Troopa not doing much here.
Stonedberg won't allow Troopa to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Troopa.
Troopa throwing shots but Stonedberg is blocking nicely.
Troopa throwing shots but Stonedberg is blocking nicely.
Troopa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stonedberg is staying active underneath Troopa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Troopa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Troopa seems to be working for a kimura but Stonedberg defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Troopa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stonedberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Troopa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koopa Troopa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Troopa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koopa Troopa!
A very excited looking Koopa Troopa 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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