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HERO Warfare 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilian Mladenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damon comes to the cage accompanied by Grind With Me. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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221 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dirk Damon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilian Mladenov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mladenov misses with an uppercut. Damon saw that one coming.
Damon tries to clinch
and Mladenov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dirk Damon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damon clinches up with Mladenov and pushes him back against the cage.
Damon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Damon throws knees to the body.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Damon trying to land knees to the body.
Damon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mladenov avoiding damage as Damon throws knees to the body.
Damon tries to land knees in the clinch but Mladenov avoids the damage to the body.
Damon working Mladenov over with knees to the body.
Mladenov looks winded!
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Damon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Damon trying to land knees to the body.
Mladenov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Damon has him pressed against the cage.
Damon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mladenov managing to block the knees to the body from Damon.
Damon tries to land knees in the clinch but Mladenov avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mladenov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Damon.
Damon trying to land knees to the body.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Damon throws knees to the body.
Damon working Mladenov over with knees to the body.
Damon scores a nice knee to the body.
Mladenov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Damon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Damon tries to clinch there but Mladenov circles away.
Mladenov misses with a body kick.
Damon moves in looking to clinch but Mladenov pushes him off.
Damon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mladenov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mladenov lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Damon fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damon pushes Mladenov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Damon throws knees to the body.
Mladenov is looking to break free of the clinch but Damon has double underhooks.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Damon working Mladenov over with knees to the body.
Mladenov is looking to break free of the clinch but Damon has double underhooks.
Damon trying to land knees to the body.
Damon tries to land knees in the clinch but Mladenov avoids the damage to the body.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Damon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Mladenov tries to break the clinch but Damon is controlling the position.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Mladenov tries to circle away but Damon has him pinned against the cage.
Mladenov is trying to push Damon away but Damon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Damon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mladenov avoids it.
Damon trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Damon tries to land knees in the clinch but Mladenov avoids the damage to the body.
Damon lands a knee to the body.
Mladenov managing to block the knees to the body from Damon.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Damon throws knees to the body.
Mladenov managing to block the knees to the body from Damon.
Mladenov managing to block the knees to the body from Damon.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mladenov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mladenov gets tackled into the cage by Damon. Damon maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Damon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body kick from Mladenov.
Damon tries to clinch up.
Damon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mladenov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Damon thinking.
Damon doesn't manage to clinch there - Mladenov circles away.
Damon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Dirk Damon has been cut.
Damon tries to clinch
and Mladenov counters with a big head kick but Damon shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Damon tries to clinch there but Mladenov circles away.
Damon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Damon tries to clinch but Mladenov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Damon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Damon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Damon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mladenov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot lands for Mladenov.
Damon clinches up against the cage.
Damon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mladenov tries to break free but Damon pushes him back against the cage.
Damon has Mladenov pressed against the cage, preventing Mladenov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Mladenov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Damon trying to land knees to the body.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Mladenov tries to break the clinch but Damon is controlling the position.
Mladenov wants to break free but Damon has control.
Mladenov wants to break free but Damon has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Damon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Damon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mladenov avoids it.
Dirk Damon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mladenov managing to block the knees to the body from Damon.
Damon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mladenov avoids it.
Mladenov manages to break the clinch.
Damon avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mladenov scores with a jab.
Damon tries to clinch there but Mladenov circles away.
Damon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Damon doesn't manage to clinch there - Mladenov circles away.
Mladenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mladenov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Damon.
Mladenov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Damon wants to clinch
and Mladenov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Mladenov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mladenov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damon closes the distance but Mladenov moves to the side
and Mladenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mladenov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mladenov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mladenov swats away the attempt to clinch by Damon.
Damon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mladenov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Damon tries to clinch up.
Damon tries to clinch
and Mladenov counters with a body kick that stops Damon in his tracks momentarily.
Damon is looking to clinch but Mladenov is avoiding it.
Damon closes the distance and clinches.
Mladenov breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damon moves to clinch but Mladenov breaks away
and Mladenov counters with a left to the body.
Dirk Damon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damon is looking to clinch but Mladenov is avoiding it.
Damon wants to clinch up but Mladenov keeps it at a distance.
Ilian Mladenov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Damon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mladenov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Damon blocks a head kick by Mladenov.
Mladenov lands with a nice combination. Damon backs away looking to recover.
Mladenov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mladenov misses with a head kick.
Damon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Damon tries to clinch but Mladenov moves away
and Mladenov counters with a nice uppercut.
Damon has closed the distance and engaged Mladenov in a clinch.
Mladenov tries to break free but Damon pushes him back against the cage.
Mladenov is trying to push Damon away but Damon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knees in the clinch landing for Damon.
Mladenov is breathing heavily.
That's four 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!
Damon landing knees to the body.
Mladenov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Damon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Damon tries to land knees in the clinch but Mladenov avoids the damage to the body.
Mladenov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Damon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mladenov avoids it.
Damon missing with knees to the body.
Damon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mladenov avoids it.
Damon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mladenov's efforts to push away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mladenov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mladenov is trying to push Damon away but Damon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ilian Mladenov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dirk Damon's cut.
That's time! Damon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Damon doesn't manage to clinch there - Mladenov circles away.
Damon is looking to clinch but Mladenov is avoiding it.
Damon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mladenov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Damon really felt that one!
Damon is looking to clinch.
Mladenov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mladenov.
Damon takes the fight into the clinch.
Damon trying to land knees to the body.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Damon throws knees to the body.
Damon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Damon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mladenov avoids it.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Damon trying to land knees to the body.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mladenov managing to block the knees to the body from Damon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mladenov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Damon missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mladenov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Damon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Damon throws knees to the body.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mladenov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mladenov is trying to force a seperation but Damon has the dominant position.
Damon missing with knees to the body.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mladenov is trying to force a seperation but Damon has the dominant position.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Damon missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov tries a knee to the head but Damon blocks it.
Mladenov managing to block the knees to the body from Damon.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Damon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Damon trying to land knees to the body.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Mladenov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mladenov managing to block the knees to the body from Damon.
Mladenov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Damon rushes Mladenov and presses him up against the cage.
Mladenov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mladenov connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damon tries to clinch
and Damon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mladenov swats away the attempt to clinch by Damon.
Damon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damon tries to close the distance and clinch but Mladenov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Damon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mladenov throws a head kick that misses.
Mladenov loads up on a big right hand but Damon slips the punch.
Damon forces Mladenov back against the cage and clinches.
Damon tries to land knees in the clinch but Mladenov avoids the damage to the body.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mladenov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Damon doesn't manage to clinch there - Mladenov circles away.
Damon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Damon moves out of range as Mladenov strikes.
Damon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Damon wants to clinch but Mladenov slips to the side
and Mladenov counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Mladenov lands but Damon takes it in his stride.
Damon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Damon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damon moves in looking to clinch but Mladenov pushes him off.
Damon moves to clinch but Mladenov breaks away
and Damon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mladenov misses with a two punch combination.
Damon is looking to clinch but Mladenov is avoiding it.
Damon is looking to clinch.
Damon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mladenov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Damon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Damon closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ilian Mladenov.
I think Mladenov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ilian Mladenov!
Ilian Mladenov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nisse Metaxa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nisse Metaxa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Octavio Ramos's chin.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nisse Metaxa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Octavio Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos swinging wildly here.
Metaxa misses with a takedown attempt - Ramos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Ramos. Those never looked like landing.
Metaxa shoots in but Ramos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Metaxa clinches with his opponent.
Ramos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ramos being controlled against the cage.
Ramos wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxa manages to break the clinch.
Metaxa rushes Ramos and presses him up against the cage.
Ramos is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Octavio Ramos.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Metaxa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nisse Metaxa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metaxa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramos sprawls well. Ramos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metaxa gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramos scores with a sloppy right hand. Metaxa should have avoided that one.
Ramos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Metaxa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Metaxa shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramos sprawls well. He's pushed Metaxa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Metaxa looks for a takedown but Ramos sprawls well.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metaxa shoots in and gets a takedown into Ramos's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Metaxa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramos wants to sweep but no luck.
Metaxa tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramos is retaining full guard.
Metaxa content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nisse Metaxa just wasn't active enough.
Ramos stuns Metaxa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramos swings for the body but Metaxa moves out of range.
Octavio Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metaxa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Metaxa darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
Metaxa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ramos walks away with a smile on his face. Metaxa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Metaxa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body. Metaxa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramos swinging wildly here.
Metaxa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ramos throws an overhand right that lands on Metaxa's shoulder, as Metaxa tries to avoid the shot.
Ramos misses the body punch
and Metaxa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa tries for a takedown but Ramos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metaxa closes the distance and clinches.
Metaxa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Metaxa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Metaxa.
Ramos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metaxa breaks from the clinch.
Ramos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ramos swinging wildly here.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Ramos swats away the attempt to clinch by Metaxa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metaxa moves into the clinch.
Metaxa wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Octavio Ramos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Metaxa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Metaxa has a takedown stuffed.
Ramos throws an off balance right hand
and Metaxa counters by clinching up.
Metaxa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ramos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metaxa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramos thuds a left hand into Metaxa's body.
Ramos throws a body punch but Metaxa moves out of range.
Metaxa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Metaxa throws a wild body kick that Ramos sees coming a mile off.
Metaxa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramos.
Metaxa rushes Ramos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Metaxa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metaxa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramos lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos throws a lazy uppercut
and Metaxa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ramos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Metaxa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nisse Metaxa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metaxa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramos tries to avoid it but Metaxa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramos to the ground. Ramos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Metaxa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramos.
Metaxa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramos throws out the jab.
Ramos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Metaxa slips a jab from Ramos.
Ramos throws a right hand that misses
and Metaxa moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Metaxa is trying to pull guard but Ramos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ramos tries to break the clinch but Metaxa is controlling the position.
Ramos is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos misses with the head strike.
Ramos is trying to stall.
Metaxa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ramos avoiding damage as Metaxa throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos throws a punch but it's blocked by Metaxa.
Ramos wants to break free but Metaxa has control.
Ramos misses with a punch to the body.
Metaxa pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Metaxa's guard.
Metaxa 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Metaxa is proving hard to escape from.
Ramos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Metaxa's guard.
Ramos tries to stand but can't do so whilst Metaxa controls his leg.
Metaxa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Metaxa is in trouble now - Ramos has advanced to mount!
Ramos wants to get back to his feet but Metaxa is holding on tight.
Ramos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Metaxa is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramos wants to get back to his feet but Metaxa is holding on tight.
Metaxa stops Ramos from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ramos goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Metaxa is on top in guard.
Metaxa is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramos is trying to control the position but Metaxa postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos works the jab nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Ramos as Metaxa shoots in.
Metaxa clinches with his opponent.
Metaxa jumps guard but Ramos stands there with Metaxa around his waist. Metaxa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ramos is trying to force a seperation but Metaxa has the dominant position.
Ramos lands with a left to the head.
Ramos being controlled against the cage.
Metaxa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ramos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nisse Metaxa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramos misses with some punches.
Ramos misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Metaxas head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Metaxa breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Metaxa.
Ramos lands a jab to the nose.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metaxa was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Metaxa gets a clinch.
Metaxa has Ramos pushed against the cage.
Metaxa is looking for a takedown.
Ramos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Metaxa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa dodges the punch combination from Ramos.
Nice jab there from Ramos.
Ramos slips a jab and a cross from Metaxa.
Metaxa digs a good hook to Ramos's body.
Nisse Metaxa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metaxa.
Metaxa closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Ramos.
Metaxa lands a nice uppercut.
Ramos has a couple of punches blocked by Metaxa.
Metaxa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Metaxa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Metaxa pulls Ramos in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ramos looking to sit in guard and control but Metaxa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos controls Metaxa momentarily but Metaxa frees himself.
Ramos keeping full guard, as Metaxa tries to pass.
Ramos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nisse Metaxa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metaxa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Metaxa takes the fight into the clinch.
Ramos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metaxa backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos throws a punch but it's blocked by Metaxa.
Ramos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nisse Metaxa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Octavio Ramos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Metaxa avoiding damage.
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 Nisse Metaxa.
I think Ramos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Ramos!
Octavio Ramos very nearly forgot to thank Key Clothing LLC amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Faustino Barrientos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lennart Stahlhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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228 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Faustino Barrientos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Stahlhandske!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrientos misses with a head kick.
Barrientos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stahlhandske.
A jab from Barrientos misses.
Barrientos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stahlhandske swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stahlhandske misses with a looping right.
Barrientos missing with a left hand there. Stahlhandske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrientos tries to bum rush Stahlhandske with a series of wild strikes but Stahlhandske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barrientos wants to clinch.
Good exchange - Barrientos coming out on top.
Stahlhandske throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stahlhandske lands with an overhand left.
Stahlhandske shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barrientos sprawls well. Barrientos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stahlhandske gets slowly back to his feet.
Stahlhandske fails to land the takedown.
Faustino Barrientos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stahlhandske shoots in looking for a takedown but Barrientos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stahlhandske's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barrientos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrientos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlhandske lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stahlhandske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrientos.
Barrientos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stahlhandske misses with a straight right.
Stahlhandske tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barrientos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stahlhandske somewhat.
Stahlhandske throws a lazy uppercut
and Barrientos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrientos loads up on a big right hand but Stahlhandske slips the punch.
Barrientos throws a sloppy head kick and Stahlhandske moves out of range easily.
Stahlhandske misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Barrientos finds it's target.
Barrientos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stahlhandske.
Barrientos throws a body punch but Stahlhandske moves out of range.
Barrientos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stahlhandske sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barrientos tries to clinch up but Stahlhandske circles away and keeps his distance.
Barrientos doesn't manage to clinch there - Stahlhandske circles away.
Stahlhandske walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stahlhandske scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrientos slips a jab from Stahlhandske.
A slow jab from Barrientos misses its intended target.
Stahlhandske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrientos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barrientos dips to his left and cracks Stahlhandske with an uppercut!
Barrientos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barrientos misses the jab.
Barrientos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barrientos moves into the clinch.
Barrientos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stahlhandske slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barrientos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barrientos throws a jab when Stahlhandske was well out of range.
Barrientos misses with a low kick.
Stahlhandske looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrientos is just out of range.
Barrientos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stahlhandske throws a right hand that misses
and Barrientos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barrientos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stahlhandske wants to land a leg kick but Barrientos is out of range.
Stahlhandske misses with a leg kick.
Stahlhandske takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stahlhandske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stahlhandske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrientos manages to avoid it.
Stahlhandske misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barrientos fails to land with a series of punches.
Stahlhandske clobbers Barrientos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barrientos throws a series of punches but Stahlhandske moves out of range.
Stahlhandske tries to work over Barrientos's front leg with a kick but Barrientos checks it.
Barrientos leaves Stahlhandske with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stahlhandske lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stahlhandske fails with the takedown.
Barrientos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stahlhandske was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrientos.
A head kick misses from Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske fails to land the takedown.
Stahlhandske bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stahlhandske tries to advance to mount but can't.
Barrientos tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske taking a break here but Barrientos is having none of it and regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stahlhandske is trying to control the action in half guard but Barrientos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stahlhandske trying to mount his opponent but Barrientos defends it.
Barrientos has his hands clasped together around Stahlhandske's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stahlhandske wants to control but Barrientos is keeping him busy.
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 Faustino Barrientos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stahlhandske throws a hook to the side of Barrientos's head but Barrientos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stahlhandske on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice jab there from Barrientos.
A jab from Barrientos does it's job there.
Barrientos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stahlhandske attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stahlhandske dives in and grabs Barrientos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barrientos pushes down on Stahlhandske's head and hops out.
Barrientos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske throws a head kick but Barrientos moves out of range.
Stahlhandske thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barrientos takes the fight into the clinch.
Barrientos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barrientos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stahlhandske looking for a takedown.
Faustino Barrientos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Stahlhandske.
Barrientos gets underhooks to prevent Stahlhandske's takedown attempt.
Barrientos breaks from the clinch.
Lennart Stahlhandske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrientos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barrientos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barrientos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stahlhandske.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlhandske lands with a shot to the body.
Stahlhandske pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stahlhandske shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barrientos but Barrientos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stahlhandske shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barrientos is trying to defend but Stahlhandske finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stahlhandske is breathing heavily.
Barrientos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stahlhandske content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barrientos is staying active underneath Stahlhandske, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lennart Stahlhandske wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stahlhandske slips a straight right by Barrientos.
Stahlhandske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrientos.
Stahlhandske throws a lazy right hand but Barrientos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barrientos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Faustino Barrientos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barrientos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stahlhandske slips a jab from Barrientos.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrientos misses the target.
Barrientos leaves Stahlhandske with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barrientos thows a body shot but no joy.
Barrientos throws out a loose jab but Stahlhandske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrientos wants to clinch.
Stahlhandske is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stahlhandske swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stahlhandske shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske misses with a shot to the body
and Barrientos counters with a left and a right that stings Stahlhandske.
Barrientos scores with a hook.
Barrientos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barrientos scores with a shot to the body.
Stahlhandske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrientos.
Barrientos feints and then cracks Stahlhandske's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stahlhandske down.
Stahlhandske keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Barrientos stuffs the takedown attempt from Stahlhandske. Stahlhandske gets slowly back to his feet.
Barrientos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrientos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barrientos wants it to stay on the feet.
Barrientos digs a good body shot into Stahlhandske's ribs.
Barrientos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barrientos scores with a hook to the body. Stahlhandske takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Barrientos.
Barrientos connects with a right hand. Stahlhandske shakes it off.
Faustino Barrientos is winning the standup battle so far.
Stahlhandske tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stahlhandske tries to keep at a distance but Barrientos has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barrientos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barrientos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barrientos connects with a leg kick. Stahlhandske looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barrientos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stahlhandske.
Barrientos throws a big shot that misses.
Stahlhandske has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stahlhandske there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barrientos takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot by Barrientos.
Barrientos moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barrientos.
Stahlhandske walks into a left hand.
Barrientos throws a jab but it's blocked by Stahlhandske.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stahlhandske on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barrientos loads up on a big right hand but Stahlhandske slips the punch.
Stahlhandske shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barrientos as he jumps to the side.
Barrientos has Stahlhandske up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Faustino Barrientos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stahlhandske throws a body kick that misses
enabling Barrientos to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Barrientos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barrientos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stahlhandske keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrientos moves into range and clinches up with Stahlhandske.
Barrientos lands with a left to the head.
Stahlhandske wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stahlhandske breaks from the clinch.
Barrientos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stahlhandske misses with a low kick.
Stahlhandske misses with a left hand
and Barrientos counters with a three punch combo that has Stahlhandske backing up. Stahlhandske nods at Barrientos to acknowledge the strikes.
Barrientos scores with a punch to the head.
A cross from Barrientos lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrientos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stahlhandske has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barrientos misses with a low kick as Stahlhandske jumps back.
Barrientos throws a hook to the side of Stahlhandske's head but Stahlhandske sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barrientos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barrientos checks a leg kick.
Stahlhandske lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlhandske shoots in for a double leg but Barrientos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stahlhandske checks a leg kick.
Stahlhandske misses with a body shot.
Barrientos looks to land a left hand but Stahlhandske moved out of range nicely.
Barrientos moves into the clinch.
Barrientos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barrientos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barrientos looks to throw the jab but Stahlhandske is out of range.
A head kick misses from Stahlhandske.
Barrientos moves out of range as Stahlhandske strikes.
Stahlhandske throws a looping overhand right but Barrientos ducks down to avoid it.
Barrientos misses with a looping right.
Stahlhandske staying out of range there.
Barrientos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stahlhandske misses with a low kick as Barrientos jumps back.
Stahlhandske checks the leg kick.
Stahlhandske throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrientos.
Stahlhandske gets the takedown into side control.
Stahlhandske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrientos is trying to get back to half guard.
Stahlhandske has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barrientos!
Stahlhandske wants to take his opponent's back but Barrientos doesn't allow it.
Stahlhandske get's back to his feet.
Barrientos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barrientos misses the jab.
Stahlhandske lands a head shot.
Barrientos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stahlhandske manages to avoid it.
Barrientos forces Stahlhandske back against the cage and clinches.
Barrientos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stahlhandske is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barrientos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stahlhandske.
Faustino Barrientos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lennart Stahlhandske.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrientos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barrientos breaks from the clinch.
Stahlhandske shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stahlhandske trying to pass the guard but Barrientos defending well.
Barrientos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stahlhandske is fighting to break Barrientos's control of his arms but Barrientos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barrientos is looking to stand up but Stahlhandske isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barrientos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lennart Stahlhandske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barrientos keeping moving, preventing Stahlhandske from controlling successfully.
Stahlhandske pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barrientos is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stahlhandske uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrientos.
Barrientos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barrientos lands with a cross.
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 Faustino Barrientos.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barrientos, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faustino Barrientos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Heinola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dear Agony. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markus Heinola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Jones!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heinola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Heinola motions for Jones to come forward. Heinola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones avoids the body shot from Heinola.
Heinola misses with a head kick.
Heinola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Jones blocks a head kick by Heinola.
Heinola takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heinola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Heinola.
Heinola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heinola is rocked!
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Heinola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heinola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones cracks Heinola's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Heinola slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Jones can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anderson Jones!
A relieved looking Anderson Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Matlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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164 lbs
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166 lbs
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Matlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy West!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West swings for the body but Matlock moves out of range.
Matlock misses with a low kick.
Matlock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
West throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matlock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West scores with a nice strike.
Matlock misses with a wild body shot.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matlock throws out the jab.
That kick from West tenderised Matlock's leg. Matlock is trying to keep his angry face on.
West gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matlock misses the shot to the body.
Matlock misses with a wild body shot.
West throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from West finds it's way through Matlock's defenses.
Matlock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matlock stuns West with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matlock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before West can pounce on him.
West missing with a left hand there. Matlock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matlock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matlock, as that shot connected.
West throws a right hand that misses
and Matlock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matlock throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a right hand to the body.
Matlock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West slips under a jab.
West throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matlock throws a leg kick that is checked
and West counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matlock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
West looks to land a left hand but Matlock moved out of range nicely.
West connects with a solid leg kick.
Matlock takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matlock misses with an uppercut
and West makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
West missing with a left hand there. Matlock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matlock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and West is able to avoid easily.
West walks into a stiff left hand from Matlock.
Matlock throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Matlock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West throws a nice outside leg kick.
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matlock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matlock moves out of range of the body kick from West.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from West, right into the meat.
Matlock thows a leg kick but West checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matlock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matlock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
Matlock throws a big shot that misses.
West lands a jab to the head.
Matlock throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
West takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West slips a straight right by Matlock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matlock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from West misses.
West moves forwards but Matlock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
West looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matlock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
West attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
West tests Matlock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by West - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
West connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy West will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A good leg kick by West.
West lands a nice hook to Matlock's body. Matlock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matlock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
West throws a jab when Matlock was well out of range.
West connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
West scores with a jab. Matlock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
West ducks under a wild hook from Matlock.
West blocks a jab.
Matlock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matlock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
Matlock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West connects with a leg kick. Matlock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matlock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matlock.
West tries to land a leg kick but Matlock saw it coming and moves away.
Matlock thows a body shot but no joy.
West lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matlock at a distance.
Matlock looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
West scores with a hook.
Matlock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
West looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matlock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matlock's knee momentarily.
West clobbers Matlock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matlock misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matlock slips a straight right by West.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matlock was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
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!
West lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matlock's sensitive parts.
West lands with a nice body punch.
Matlock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matlock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matlock swings for the body but West moves out of range.
Matlock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matlock throws a jab when West was well out of range.
Matlock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matlock ducks under a wild hook from West.
West swings for the body but Matlock moves out of range.
West takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Matlock misses with an uppercut
and West counters with a nice body shot.
West bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matlock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and West counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
West is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matlock is keeping busy.
West tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
West tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
West taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Matlock.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West missing with knees to the body.
Matlock has a couple of punches blocked by West.
Matlock misses with a punch on the inside.
West tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matlock blocks an uppercut.
Matlock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matlock lands a hook that snaps the head of West backwards.
West with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matlock lands a left hand.
West is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Matlock finish him?
Matlock has a couple of punches blocked by West.
A head punch on the inside from Matlock fails to land.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy West will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matlock.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
Matlock defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
West misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Matlock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matlock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
West tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matlock is able to avoid easily.
West thumps Matlock with a low kick.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matlock checks a leg kick.
Matlock throws a hook but West avoids it easily.
Matlock throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a solid body kick.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matlock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - West looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matlock misses with a straight right.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matlock swings for the body but West moves out of range.
Matlock misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
West throws a head kick that misses.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ben Matlock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matlock just misses with a punch to the body.
Matlock loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
Matlock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
Matlock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
Matlock throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
West jabs at Matlock's body.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matlock manages to avoid it.
West looks to land a right hand but Matlock moved out of range.
Matlock looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
Matlock throws a leg kick that is checked
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matlock misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matlock is looking to clinch.
Matlock misses with a hook.
Matlock loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
West looks to land a left hand but Matlock moved out of range nicely.
West cracks Matlock with an open hand slap.
Matlock wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. West darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
West throws a hook but Matlock avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from West.
Matlock throws an off balance right hand
and West counters with a leg kick.
Matlock throws a right and a left that West avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matlock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matlock scores with the left hand. West knows he should have avoided that one.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matlock.
Matlock staying out of range there.
West jabs at Matlock's body.
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!
Matlock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from West finds it's way round the side to connect with Matlock's head.
Matlock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though.
Matlock looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matlock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy West!
An out of breath Randy West thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane Rik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maarten Van Der Moot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rik comes to the cage accompanied by The walking dead. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Rik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maarten Van Der Moot!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rik jabs at Van Der Moot's body.
Van Der Moot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rik was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot connects with a crisp jab.
Rik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Der Moot but Van Der Moot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Der Moot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Der Moot throws a right and a left that Rik avoids nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Van Der Moot there.
It looks like Shane Rik has been cut.
Rik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Der Moot misses the shot to the body.
Van Der Moot misses with a straight right.
Van Der Moot throws a head kick that misses.
Van Der Moot throws a right hand that Rik ducks under and follows up with a left that Rik also avoids with ease.
Rik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Der Moot as he jumps to the side.
Rik tries to clinch up but Van Der Moot circles away and keeps his distance.
Rik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Der Moot on the side of the head.
Van Der Moot stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Rik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Moot tries to keep at a distance but Rik has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rik.
Van Der Moot wants to get back to striking at distance but Rik won't allow it.
Van Der Moot tries to break free but Rik pushes him back against the cage.
Rik lands a nice elbow.
Van Der Moot is looking to break free of the clinch but Rik has double underhooks.
Van Der Moot is trying to break the clinch but Rik is controlling him.
Van Der Moot lands a right hand.
Rik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rik pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Der Moot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rik landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rik takes a shot to the head.
Come on Rik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Der Moot is looking to break free of the clinch but Rik has double underhooks.
Rik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Der Moot lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Der Moot blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rik has Van Der Moot pressed against the cage, preventing Van Der Moot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rik throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Der Moot.
Rik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Der Moot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Der Moot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rik ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Moot.
Rik tries to clinch up.
Van Der Moot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Der Moot throws the left hand but Rik avoids the punch easily.
Rik avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Moot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rik holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rik scores with a knee to the head.
Rik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rik lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rik fails to land.
Rik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Van Der Moot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rik misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rik.
Rik misses with the head strike.
Van Der Moot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Van Der Moot.
Rik throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Der Moot working hard to break the clinch.
Rik misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Moot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rik is pushing Van Der Moot up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rik can't find room to land a body shot as Van Der Moot controls the action.
Rik wants to stall.
Van Der Moot is trying to break the clinch but Rik has him pressed against the cage.
Van Der Moot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rik misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rik.
Rik misses with a knee to the head.
Rik misses with some punches.
Van Der Moot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Der Moot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Der Moot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Der Moot throws a solid leg kick but Rik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Der Moot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Der Moot tries to land a leg kick but Rik saw it coming and moves away.
Rik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Der Moot clobbers Rik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maarten Van Der Moot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Rik's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Van Der Moot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Van Der Moot misses.
Van Der Moot stuffs the takedown.
Van Der Moot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Der Moot.
Rik slips under a jab.
Rik tries to clinch up.
Rik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slow jab from Van Der Moot misses its intended target.
Rik shoots in but Van Der Moot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van Der Moot throws a looping overhand right but Rik ducks down to avoid it.
Maarten Van Der Moot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Rik with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Rik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rik tries to clinch but Van Der Moot moves out of range.
Rik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Der Moot scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rik counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rik prevents Van Der Moot from breaking the clinch.
Rik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Der Moot breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Der Moot keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Der Moot walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rik drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Van Der Moot swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rik's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maarten Van Der Moot!
Maarten Van Der Moot thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ian Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hazuka Oyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, AWOLNATION - SAIL. This should be fireworks!
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198 lbs
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195 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hazuka Oyama!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oyama misses with an uppercut.
Oyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hazuka Oyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oyama swings for the body but Miles moves out of range.
Miles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miles is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oyama, as that shot connected.
Oyama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miles slips a straight right by Oyama.
Miles cracks Oyama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oyama loads up on a big right hand but Miles slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Miles as he connects with a hook.
Miles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miles.
Miles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oyama.
Miles throws a good cross that connects.
Oyama scores with a decent looking hook.
Ian Miles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama shoots for a double leg takedown but Miles sprawls well. He's pushed Oyama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oyama. That did some damage!
Oyama loads up on a big right hand but Miles slips the punch.
Oyama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miles goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Hazuka Oyama has been cut.
Oyama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miles can pounce on him.
Miles thuds his shin into the meat of Oyama's side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oyama, as that shot connected.
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!
Oyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miles misses with a leg kick.
Oyama misses with a straight left.
Oyama misses with a hook.
Oyama swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miles.
Miles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miles walks straight into a right hand from Oyama - that's dropped him! Oyama jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Miles from any more punishment! Miles complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hazuka Oyama!
Hazuka Oyama gave a mention to CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Atte Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Torrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltola comes to the cage accompanied by Biggest & The Best. This should be a great matchup!
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Peltola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Torrez!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torrez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Peltola finds it's way through Torrez's defenses.
Torrez misses with a wild combination.
Torrez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torrez slips under a jab from Peltola.
Torrez digs a good hook to Peltola's body.
Torrez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Peltola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torrez.
Torrez falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Peltola to counter with a crisp jab.
Torrez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torrez thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Torrez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola dodges the punch combination from Torrez.
Torrez cracks a nice hook into Peltola's ribs.
Eddie Torrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torrez misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peltola. Torrez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torrez scores with a sloppy right hand. Peltola should have avoided that one.
Torrez swings for the body but Peltola moves out of range.
Peltola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torrez manages to avoid it.
Torrez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Peltola counters with a nice double leg into side control. Torrez won't be happy with that.
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!
Sloppy strikes there by Peltola.
Torrez is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torrez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Peltola connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Peltola throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Torrez works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Peltola prevents Torrez from standing back up.
Peltola 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.
Torrez wants to get back to full guard.
Torrez is refusing to be controlled, as Peltola sits in half guard.
Peltola throwing shots but Torrez is blocking nicely.
Peltola is stalling here. Torrez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Peltola seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Torrez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peltola works his way to full guard. Good work.
Torrez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Peltola trying to keep a closed guard but Torrez is proving a slippery customer.
Peltola looking for a sweep. Not yet Peltola, not yet.
Peltola lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Torrez!
Peltola cracks Torrez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Peltola there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
You get the feeling that Torrez really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Torrez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Torrez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peltola working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Torrez is looking to get to half guard.
Torrez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peltola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peltola unloads with some shots from mount but Torrez bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torrez tries to lock up and control but Peltola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Peltola dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peltola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peltola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torrez counters with a left and a right that stings Peltola.
Torrez lands a nice hook to Peltola's body. Peltola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Torrez scores with the left hand. Peltola knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Torrez misses.
A jab from Peltola misses.
Peltola tries to move into range but Torrez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Eddie Torrez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Torrez misses.
Torrez looks to land a combination but Peltola avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peltola blocks a leg kick.
Peltola swings widly with a right hand
and Torrez counters with a left to the body.
Nice body punch from Torrez.
Peltola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Torrez to the mat! Torrez manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Peltola content to stall in guard here.
Torrez pulls Peltola in close to his closed guard and prevents Peltola from doing any damage or advancing position.
Torrez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Peltola manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Peltola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Torrez taking some punishment here, with Peltola in his half guard.
Torrez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Peltola.
Peltola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Peltola wants to control from the top but Torrez keeps moving.
Peltola's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peltola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Torrez keeping moving, preventing Peltola from controlling successfully.
Torrez pulls Peltola in close to prevent any damage.
Torrez looking to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eddie Torrez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Torrez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eddie Torrez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peltola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torrez misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Torrez.
Torrez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peltola.
Peltola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torrez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Torrez is breathing heavily.
Torrez defending well as Peltola loads up on a big left hand.
Peltola throws a hook but Torrez avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torrez misses the shot to the body.
Torrez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peltola.
Peltola shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Torrez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Peltola trying to control the position from guard on top but Torrez 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!
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 Atte Peltola will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Torrez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Torrez lands a nice looking body shot.
Torrez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Torrez looks to land a right hand but Peltola moved out of range.
Peltola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A cross from Torrez lands.
Peltola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Peltola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torrez.
Torrez lands a jab to Peltola's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torrez throws a body punch but Peltola moves out of range.
Torrez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrez connects with a looping right hand.
Torrez misses with the combination.
Torrez clobbers Peltola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Peltola lands a nice shot to the body.
Torrez looks to land a left hand but Peltola moved out of range nicely.
A left and a right from Torrez both land. Nice combination.
Torrez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Torrez works Peltola's body with a nice hook.
Peltola moves away from the strike by Torrez.
Torrez throws a series of punches but Peltola moves out of range.
Peltola avoids the body shot from Torrez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Torrez there.
Torrez's corner calls for a 1-2. Torrez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrez throws a nice looking combination but Peltola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torrez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torrez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peltola misses with a looping left.
Peltola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peltola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Peltola avoids the body shot from Torrez.
Torrez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peltola throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Peltola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Peltola misses with a looping left.
Eddie Torrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torrez.
Peltola scores with a shot to the body.
Torrez stuffs the takedown.
Torrez misses with a looping left.
Torrez misses with a combination
and Peltola counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Torrez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Peltola has passed into side control.
Peltola happy to just control the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torrez wants to control but Peltola postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola scores with a couple of short elbows.
Peltola lands some shots froms side control.
Peltola lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Atte Peltola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peltola controls the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torrez is looking to regain half guard here but Peltola keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eddie Torrez.
I think Peltola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Possu Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wai Man Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Possu Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wai Man Li!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Li misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Li counter with a right hand.
Li takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jokinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Li counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Li slips a jab from Jokinen.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Li staying out of range there.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Li.
Li uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Jokinen.
Li jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen lands with a cross.
Horrible takedown by Jokinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Li which made him look bad.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Li loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Possu Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen gets the takedown into side control.
Li is looking to regain half guard here but Jokinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Jokinen working away.
Li is trying to work for a sweep but Jokinen has mounted him!
Jokinen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Li is looking to improve his position but Jokinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Li in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jokinen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Li because Jokinen loaded up on that one.
Li is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li is squirming around, avoiding Jokinen's attempts to control the action.
Jokinen controlling from the full mount.
Jokinen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Li is trying desperately to improve position.
Li wants to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen trying to control but Li is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Li is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Li is squirming around, avoiding Jokinen's attempts to control the action.
Li tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Li is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jokinen controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jokinen holds on and takes a little breather.
Possu Jokinen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li.
Li throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
Jokinen scores with a nice right hand.
Li connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
Li takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Possu Jokinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Li misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Possu Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jokinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jokinen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Li quickly recovers to half guard.
Li is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Li is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jokinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jokinen thows a huge punch but Li dodges it nicely.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Li trying to control but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen 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.
Jokinen wants to take a breather but Li is having none of it.
Jokinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to mount his opponent but Li defends it.
Li blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jokinen.
Li wants to improve his position but Jokinen is controlling well.
Jokinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jokinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Possu Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Li defending well though.
Li tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.
Jokinen is looking to advance position but Li won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Li manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Li looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jokinen passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
Li wants to control but Jokinen is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li punching from the bottom.
Jokinen not doing much here.
Li manages to get to full guard.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Jokinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen prevents Li from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jokinen connects with a nice short shot to Li's temple.
Li makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Li.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Li working a defensive guard here.
Li has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jokinen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Li.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Possu Jokinen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Li shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Li was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jokinen struggling a bit here.
Li creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jokinen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jokinen is looking to reverse the position.
Li is trying to ground and pound but Jokinen uses the momentary lack of control by Li to regain half guard.
Li is nestled in close to Jokinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Li has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Li breaks from Jokinen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Li goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jokinen turns into him and now he's in Li's guard.
Jokinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jokinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Li keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Li had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jokinen defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wai Man Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Li is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
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 trying to move into half guard but instead Li has managed to sweep!
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Li postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jokinen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Li, into his guard.
Li manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Li looking to ground and pound but Jokinen is blocking nicely.
Jokinen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Li.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen gets back to half guard.
Jokinen tries to get to full guard but Li has control of the leg.
Jokinen wants to control but Li is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Li is working for a kimura but Jokinen is defending it quite comfortably.
Jokinen is trying to control but can't.
Li throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Possu Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though.
Jokinen trying to control but Li postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Li manages to mount him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wai Man Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jokinen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Possu Jokinen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Fantastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantastic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by System Of A Down-Cigaro. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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23
180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Fantastic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantastic misses with a hook.
Fantastic throws a big shot that misses.
Barksdale looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic throws a poor cross that misses
and Barksdale counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barksdale.
Barksdale tries for a takedown but Fantastic manages to get underhooks.
Barksdale wants to take the fight to the mat but Fantastic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barksdale has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fantastic regains guard immediately.
Barksdale won't allow Fantastic to sweep him here.
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Fantastic keeps moving.
Barksdale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barksdale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic 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.
Barksdale looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic pulls Barksdale in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fantastic is keeping the position for now.
Barksdale is working hard here to advance position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Johnny Fantastic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Barksdale scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic lands a jab to the head.
Barksdale slips a jab from Fantastic.
Fantastic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barksdale in his tracks.
Barksdale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic scores with a shot to the body.
Barksdale misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic misses the jab.
Fantastic misses the shot to the body.
Barksdale thows a body shot but no joy.
Barksdale ducks under a wild hook from Fantastic.
A big right from Barksdale misses.
Barksdale shoots for a takedown but Fantastic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avon Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Fantastic throws a hook but Barksdale avoids it easily.
Fantastic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barksdale misses with a body shot.
Fantastic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barksdale.
Fantastic misses with a hook. Barksdale ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic slips under a jab from Barksdale.
Fantastic takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses.
Barksdale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barksdale slips a straight right by Fantastic.
Barksdale moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barksdale misses with a straight right.
Barksdale tries to bum rush Fantastic with a series of wild strikes but Fantastic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic misses with a straight left.
Barksdale scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barksdale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Nice body punch from Barksdale.
Fantastic throws a right hand that Barksdale ducks under and follows up with a left that Barksdale also avoids with ease.
Barksdale moves out of range as Fantastic throws a body kick.
Fantastic blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic swinging wildly here.
Barksdale has a takedown stuffed.
Johnny Fantastic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale stuns Fantastic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for Fantastic.
Fantastic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barksdale slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fantastic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barksdale takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic misses with an uppercut.
Barksdale wants to clinch up but Fantastic keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic throws a right and a left that Barksdale avoids nicely.
Barksdale lands a right hook to the body.
Barksdale shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barksdale is looking to wear down Fantastic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barksdale throws an overhand right that lands on Fantastic's shoulder, as Fantastic tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic thows a body shot but no joy.
Barksdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic scores with a sloppy right hand. Barksdale should have avoided that one.
Fantastic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses.
Barksdale scores with a hook to the body. Fantastic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barksdale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic looks to land a left hand but Barksdale moved out of range nicely.
Barksdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantastic manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a shot from downtown. Fantastic moves away and avoids it.
Barksdale wants to clinch up but Fantastic keeps it at a distance.
Barksdale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Fantastic counter with a right hand.
Barksdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Fantastic misses.
Barksdale ducks right into an uppercut from Fantastic.
Fantastic leaves Barksdale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barksdale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic misses with a hook. Barksdale ducked under it nicely.
Barksdale gets a clinch.
Barksdale is looking for a takedown.
Barksdale jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fantastic walks away with a smile on his face. Barksdale gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avon Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fantastic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fantastic moves away.
Johnny Fantastic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barksdale slips under a jab.
Barksdale throws a lazy right hand but Fantastic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barksdale jabs at Fantastic's body.
Barksdale closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fantastic circles away.
Barksdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Fantastic coming out on top.
Barksdale shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fantastic pinned against the cage. Fantastic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barksdale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fantastic was well out of range. Poor timing from Barksdale.
Fantastic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barksdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fantastic.
Fantastic misses with a looping left.
Barksdale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barksdale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barksdale in his tracks.
Fantastic throws a head kick that Barksdale semi-blocks.
Barksdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantastic manages to avoid it.
Barksdale avoids a kick to the body.
Barksdale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fantastic throws out the jab.
Fantastic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barksdale if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fantastic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barksdale works Fantastic's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic loads up on a big right hand but Barksdale slips the punch.
Fantastic lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale.
Fantastic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice jab there from Fantastic.
Fantastic misses with a looping left.
Fantastic looks to land a right hand but Barksdale moved out of range.
Barksdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantastic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barksdale wants to clinch up but Fantastic keeps it at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barksdale.
Barksdale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fantastic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fantastic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barksdale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barksdale slips a jab from Fantastic.
Fantastic misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barksdale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastic throws a looping overhand right but Barksdale ducks down to avoid it.
Barksdale misses with a hook.
Fantastic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barksdale.
Barksdale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fantastic moves away.
Fantastic throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fantastic as he avoids it easily.
Barksdale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic misses with a body shot.
Fantastic looks to land a combination. Barksdale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barksdale under the eye.
Barksdale sizes up Fantastic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic slaps away a takedown attempt from Barksdale, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Fantastic does no damage.
Nice jab there from Fantastic.
Fantastic moves out of range as Barksdale strikes.
Barksdale misses with a body shot.
Barksdale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barksdale looks to throw the jab but Fantastic is out of range.
Fantastic lands a nice hook to Barksdale's body. Barksdale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale moves out of range as Fantastic strikes.
Barksdale shoots in but Fantastic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avon Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Fantastic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantastic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic is looking to slow Barksdale down with leg kicks.
Fantastic is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barksdale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fantastic.
Barksdale moves in looking to clinch but Fantastic pushes him off.
Barksdale looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barksdale misses with a looping right.
Barksdale is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fantastic's half guard.
Fantastic is controlling Barksdale's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic is looking to control Barksdale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fantastic avoid being mounted?
Barksdale is pressing down on Fantastic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fantastic is holding on for now.
Barksdale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic wants to get back to full guard.
Barksdale prevents Fantastic from standing back up.
Barksdale wants to pass the guard but Fantastic is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic wants to control but Barksdale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barksdale is working for a submission of some sort.
Barksdale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fantastic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barksdale.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barksdale seems to be working for a kimura but Fantastic defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fantastic really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fantastic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barksdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barksdale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fantastic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic lands a really nice looking cross but Barksdale seems unphased.
Fantastic misses with a two punch combination.
Barksdale moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barksdale misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic loads up on a big right hand but Barksdale slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Fantastic.
Barksdale tries to clinch but Fantastic moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Fantastic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fantastic.
Fantastic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barksdale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic lands with a right hand.
Barksdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantastic manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Fantastic.
Fantastic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barksdale takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic clobbers Barksdale with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barksdale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barksdale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fantastic stuns Barksdale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barksdale moves out of range as Fantastic strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic throws a lazy right hand but Barksdale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barksdale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fantastic throws out the jab.
Barksdale throws the left hand but Fantastic avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Fantastic misses.
Fantastic clobbers Barksdale with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fantastic as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barksdale.
Fantastic throws a lazy right hand but Barksdale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barksdale's head backwards.
Barksdale misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barksdale.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avon Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic swats away the attempt to clinch by Barksdale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale swings widly with a right hand
and Fantastic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barksdale's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fantastic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barksdale scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Fantastic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barksdale doesn't seem phased though.
Barksdale closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic wants to take a breather but Barksdale is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barksdale wants to improve his position but Fantastic is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fantastic is keen to just control but Barksdale is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fantastic postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Barksdale to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barksdale fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barksdale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fantastic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barksdale tries to clinch up but Fantastic circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic throws a sloppy body shot
and Barksdale holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic gets through Barksdale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barksdale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fantastic pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut there from Barksdale.
Barksdale connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fantastic dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Barksdale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Fantastic throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barksdale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fantastic. That's going to slow Barksdale down.
Barksdale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic clobbers Barksdale with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic with a hook.
Barksdale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barksdale misses with a hook. Fantastic ducked under it nicely.
Barksdale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fantastic.
Fantastic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic connects with a looping right hand.
Barksdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barksdale closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fantastic did well to prevent Barksdale getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic is trying to control but can't.
Barksdale is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fantastic defends it well.
Barksdale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Barksdale 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.
Fantastic is doing well to control the position and prevent Barksdale from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale trying to pass the guard but Fantastic defending well.
Fantastic trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johnny Fantastic.
Barksdale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale swings for the body but Fantastic moves out of range.
Fantastic lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic misses with a looping right.
Barksdale thows a body shot but no joy.
Barksdale tries to clinch up but Fantastic circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Fantastic as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barksdale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic looks to land a right hand but Barksdale moved out of range.
Fantastic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barksdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantastic manages to avoid it.
Barksdale tries to close the distance and clinch but Fantastic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barksdale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fantastic circles away quickly and effectively.
Barksdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fantastic was well out of range. Poor timing from Barksdale.
Fantastic scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fantastic.
Fantastic throws a body punch but Barksdale moves out of range.
Fantastic swats away the attempt to clinch by Barksdale.
Fantastic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fantastic.
Fantastic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Avon Barksdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barksdale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barksdale doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnny Fantastic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Barksdale. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Fantastic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fantastic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Fantastic!
Johnny Fantastic is the new welterweight champion!
Johnny Fantastic 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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