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NFC 46 Kinkeri vs Spade PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erling Mathias Havna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilmo kolho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kolho has chosen AC/DC: Hells Bells as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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300 lbs
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267 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Erling Mathias Havna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilmo kolho!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kolho gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
kolho advances to full mount.
kolho working for a guillotine from mount but Havna is in no mood to give up.
kolho wants to control the pace but Havna is squirming around nicely.
kolho thowing shots but they're missing.
Havna in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kolho unloads with some shots from mount but Havna bucks and avoids them well.
kolho throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
kolho throwing strikes here but Havna is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
kolho sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Havna holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as kolho tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
kolho sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
kolho throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
kolho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Havna tries to reverse the position but kolho maintains control.
Havna is squirming around, avoiding kolho's attempts to control the action.
kolho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kolho throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
kolho wants to control the pace but Havna is squirming around nicely.
kolho working for a submission but Havna is keeping him at bay.
Havna holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as kolho tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Havna avoids a series of strikes thrown by kolho.
kolho thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Havna wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by kolho.
kolho sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
kolho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Havna is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilmo kolho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
kolho looks for a takedown but Havna sprawls well.
kolho tries to clinch up.
Havna stuffs the takedown attempt from kolho. kolho gets slowly back to his feet.
kolho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Havna is fending him off so far but kolho persists. Nope, Havna circles away and we're back to standing.
Erling Mathias Havna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmo kolho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
kolho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Havna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
kolho fails with a takedown attempt.
kolho is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kolho misses with a takedown attempt - Havna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Havna goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Ilmo kolho has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havna lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Havna scoring well with a low kick there.
Havna throws a leg kick that misses.
Havna lands a left and a right that send kolho crashing to the mat, dazed. Havna thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
kolho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kolho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Havna finds it's way round the side to connect with kolho's head.
Havna sends kolho crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Havna is motioning to the referee to let kolho up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Havna scores with a leg kick.
Havna throws a leg kick that misses.
Havna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt kolho.
Ilmo kolho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havna lands with a shot to the body.
Havna displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Havna thumps kolho with a low kick.
kolho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent kolho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Havna, right into the meat.
Havna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Havna misses with a few strikes there.
kolho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havna cracks kolho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Havna stalks kolho and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into kolho's face. kolho staggers backwards, shaken.
Erling Mathias Havna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Havna closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Havna tries to work over kolho's front leg with a kick but kolho checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havna scores with a jab to the body.
kolho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Havna connects with a solid leg kick.
Havna scoring well with a low kick there.
Havna pivots, looking for a leg kick but kolho is out of range and Havna settles back down.
kolho checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
kolho throws a body kick that misses.
Erling Mathias Havna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
kolho misses with a takedown attempt - Havna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erling Mathias Havna dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ilmo kolho's cut.
That's time! Havna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Havna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
kolho fails with an attempt to clinch.
kolho is looking to clinch.
kolho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Havna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Havna swinging wildly here.
kolho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Havna.
kolho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havna throws a series of punches but kolho avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Havna.
Havna is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
kolho tries for a takedown but Havna circles away easily
and Havna counters with a left and a right that stings kolho.
An inside leg kick lands from Havna.
kolho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Havna counters with a left and a right that stings kolho.
kolho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Havna counters with an outside leg kick.
Havna tries a low kick but kolho avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havna throws a right and a left that both miss.
kolho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Havna scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. kolho doesn't seem bothered though.
Havna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. kolho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Havna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Havna.
kolho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Havna counters with a stiff right hand.
Havna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on kolho. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havna lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
kolho has his takedown stuffed
and Havna counters with a left to the body.
Erling Mathias Havna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmo kolho.
Havna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Havna fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Erling Mathias Havna is winning the standup battle so far.
kolho checks the leg kick.
Havna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that kolho can do to turn this around?
Havna scores with a leg kick.
kolho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havna throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Havna, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Havna lands with a cross.
kolho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Havna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
kolho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Havna counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Havna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. kolho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Havna thumps kolho with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erling Mathias Havna showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Havna 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 29:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erling Mathias Havna!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herb Tarlic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Cifer Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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275 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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264 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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, Herb Tarlic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lou Cifer Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cifer Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tarlic looks for a takedown but Cifer Jr sprawls well.
Cifer Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tarlic avoids it really well and circles away.
Cifer Jr pushes Tarlic up against the cage in a clinch.
Tarlic pulls guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cifer Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cifer Jr passes Tarlic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cifer Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cifer Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tarlic gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cifer Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cifer Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cifer Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Cifer Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cifer Jr won't allow Tarlic to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cifer Jr has gone for a leg lock! Tarlic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cifer Jr's guard.
Tarlic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlic wants to pass the guard but Cifer Jr is keeping the position.
Cifer Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cifer Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tarlic postures up in Cifer Jr's guard and throws a big left but Cifer Jr blocks it.
Cifer Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tarlic won't allow Cifer Jr to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tarlic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tarlic stuffs the takedown attempt from Cifer Jr. Cifer Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Cifer Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tarlic avoids it really well and circles away.
Herb Tarlic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Cifer Jr.
Cifer Jr looks gassed!
Tarlic moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tarlic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cifer Jr's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tarlic misses its intended target.
Cifer Jr has Tarlic up against the cage in a clinch.
Tarlic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarlic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cifer Jr's waist but Cifer Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tarlic off to one side.
Cifer Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tarlic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cifer Jr's guard now.
Cifer Jr is trying to keep Tarlic in close.
Tarlic won't allow Cifer Jr to sweep him here.
Tarlic wants to control from the top but Cifer Jr keeps moving.
Tarlic slips nicely into half guard.
Tarlic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cifer Jr's head.
Cifer Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cifer Jr is pressing down on Tarlic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tarlic passes into half guard.
Tarlic throwing shots but Cifer Jr is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cifer Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
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. Tarlic connects with a nice short shot to Cifer Jr's temple.
Tarlic thows a huge punch but Cifer Jr dodges it nicely.
Cifer Jr is controlling Tarlic's trapped leg to prevent Tarlic from advancing to side control.
Tarlic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tarlic is looking to stall here but Cifer Jr recovers full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cifer Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Tarlic dominated that round.
That's time! Tarlic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cifer Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Cifer Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cifer Jr wants to clinch
so Tarlic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlic trying to control but Cifer Jr is working from the bottom.
Cifer Jr pulls Tarlic in close to his closed guard and prevents Tarlic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cifer Jr looking to control.
Tarlic tries to free his leg and advance position but Cifer Jr is retaining full guard.
Tarlic wants to control from the top but Cifer Jr keeps moving.
Cifer Jr controlling Tarlic's posture.
Tarlic is working Cifer Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlic trying to control but Cifer Jr is working from the bottom.
Tarlic passes Cifer Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tarlic is working for a kimura but Cifer Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Cifer Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Cifer Jr trying to control but Tarlic postures up.
Cifer Jr tries to get to full guard but Tarlic has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tarlic is thwarting Cifer Jr's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cifer Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarlic circles away.
Cifer Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tarlic pinned against the cage. Tarlic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tarlic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cifer Jr's head backwards.
Cifer Jr is breathing heavily.
Tarlic takes the fight into the clinch.
Cifer Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cifer Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Tarlic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tarlic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cifer Jr's head.
Tarlic wants to take a breather but Cifer Jr is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cifer Jr tries to roll over but Tarlic keeps him under control.
Tarlic works his way into full mount!
Tarlic fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tarlic raining down shots from the mount!
Cifer Jr tries to lock up and control but Tarlic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cifer Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Cifer Jr doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Cifer Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cifer Jr tries to hold on but Tarlic pushes him away.
Tarlic 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.
Tarlic fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlic landing shots from mount.
Herb Tarlic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarlic with shots to the head and body - Cifer Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tarlic scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cifer Jr?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlic working Cifer Jr over with strikes here.
Cifer Jr tries to hold on but Tarlic postures up.
Cifer Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tarlic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cifer Jr is looking to improve his position but Tarlic isn't that keen on the idea.
Tarlic lands a big shot there that rocks Cifer Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cifer Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Tarlic.
Cifer Jr is rocked!
Tarlic with the ground and pound from mount.
Cifer Jr is still in real trouble! Can Tarlic finish him?
A nice elbow there by Tarlic.
Cifer Jr tries to lock up and control but Tarlic 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.
Herb Tarlic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cifer Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tarlic counters with a huge left! Cifer Jr is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tarlic isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Cifer Jr from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tarlic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herb Tarlic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeet Kun Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Do has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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285 lbs
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285 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artturi Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeet Kun Do!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen looks to land a left hand but Do moved out of range nicely.
Do dodges the punch combination from Virtanen.
Do clinches.
Virtanen blocks the elbow strike.
Do looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Virtanen takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Artturi Virtanen has been cut.
Virtanen blocks an elbow strike from Do.
Virtanen avoids a wild elbow strike from Do.
Do throws an elbow but it misses.
Do's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Virtanen digs a good body shot into Do's ribs.
Virtanen throws a lazy right hand but Do sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Do shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virtanen but Virtanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Do waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Virtanen.
Do shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Virtanen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Do is controlling him.
Do forces his way into half guard.
Do stops Virtanen from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Virtanen is staying active underneath Do, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Do stops Virtanen from getting back to his feet.
Virtanen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Virtanen forces Do back against the cage and clinches.
Do creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Virtanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Do looks gassed!
Virtanen dodges an elbow strike from Do.
Do crunches a lovely knee into Virtanen's ribcage.
Virtanen avoids a wild elbow strike from Do.
Virtanen avoiding damage as Do throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Do throws an elbow but misses.
Virtanen breaks from the clinch.
Artturi Virtanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Virtanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Do moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Do avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Do.
Do is looking to clinch but Virtanen is avoiding it.
Virtanen throws a nice looking combination but Do bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Virtanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Do.
Do tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Virtanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Virtanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Virtanen lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Virtanen.
It looks like Jeet Kun Do has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Virtanen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Virtanen misses with a double jab.
Virtanen connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheers as Virtanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Do doesn't seem phased though.
Virtanen lands a jab.
Virtanen tries to clinch there but Do circles away.
Artturi Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Virtanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Virtanen connects with a single shot there.
Virtanen throws a series of strikes that have Do backpedaling.
Virtanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Do moves away.
Do takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Do closes the distance and clinches up with Virtanen, looking for a takedown. Do pushes Virtanen against the cage but Virtanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Artturi Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeet Kun Do.
Do tries to clinch but Virtanen moves out of range.
Virtanen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Virtanen lands a jab to Do's midsection.
Do shoots for a takedown but Virtanen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Virtanen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheers as Virtanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Do doesn't seem phased though.
Virtanen throws a series of punches but Do avoids them all with ease.
Virtanen lands with a cross.
Virtanen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Virtanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Do paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Do closes the distance and pushes Virtanen back into the cage.
Virtanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Virtanen blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Do.
Do keeps control of Virtanen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Do tries to land knees in the clinch but Virtanen avoids the damage to the body.
Virtanen tries to break the clinch but Do is controlling the position.
Virtanen tries to circle away but Do has him pinned against the cage.
Do tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Virtanen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Do creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Virtanen is trying to break the clinch but Do is controlling him.
Do landing knees to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virtanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Do throws an elbow but misses.
Virtanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Virtanen throws a right and a left that Do avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Virtanen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Virtanen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Do is looking to clinch.
Do defending well as Virtanen loads up on a big left hand.
Virtanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Do.
Virtanen tries to clinch but Do moves out of range.
Do closes this distance looking for a takedown but Virtanen circles away.
Virtanen lands a slapping body shot.
Virtanen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Virtanen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Virtanen lands a jab to Do's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virtanen cracks Do with a right hand to the side of the head.
Virtanen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Virtanen closes the distance and clinches.
Virtanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Virtanen blocks the elbow strike.
Virtanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Do has him pressed against the cage.
Do creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Do has Virtanen pressed against the cage, preventing Virtanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Virtanen blocks an elbow strike from Do.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen can't break the clinch.
Do throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Virtanen avoiding damage as Do throws knees to the body.
Do misses with an elbow over the top.
Virtanen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Virtanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Virtanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Do throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Virtanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Virtanen working hard to break the clinch.
Do keeps control of Virtanen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Virtanen blocks an elbow strike from Do.
Virtanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Do backwards.
Do manages to break the clinch.
Virtanen scores with a body shot.
Virtanen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Virtanen misses with a hook to the body
and Do counters with a good, hard body kick but Virtanen shrugs it off.
Virtanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Do can do to turn this around?
Do is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Artturi Virtanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Do has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virtanen connects with a body shot.
Do throws a hook but Virtanen blocks it.
Virtanen lands with a shot to the body.
Virtanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Do tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Do moves forwards but Virtanen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Virtanen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Do has taken the fight to the clinch.
Do throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Virtanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Virtanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Virtanen can't break the clinch.
Do throws an elbow that misses.
Virtanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Virtanen avoiding damage as Do throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do tries to land knees in the clinch but Virtanen avoids the damage to the body.
Virtanen tries to circle away but Do has him pinned against the cage.
Virtanen dodges an elbow strike from Do.
Do keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Virtanen's efforts to push away.
Virtanen dodges an elbow strike from Do.
Do throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Do has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Virtanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Do creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Do scores a nice knee to the body.
Virtanen is looking to break free of the clinch but Do has double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Do just misses with a elbow thrown towards Virtanen's brow.
Do misses with an elbow over the top.
Virtanen can't break the clinch.
Virtanen blocks an elbow strike from Do.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Do.
Do throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Virtanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Virtanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Virtanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Do.
Virtanen throws a series of punches but Do moves out of range.
Do is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Virtanen.
Virtanen connects with a right hand. Do shakes it off.
Virtanen fails to land with a series of punches.
Do shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virtanen but Virtanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Do shoots in but Virtanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Artturi Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeet Kun Do.
Virtanen throws a shot to the body.
Do gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Do throws an elbow that misses.
Knees to the body from Do.
Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Virtanen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Virtanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Virtanen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Do rushes Virtanen and presses him up against the cage.
Do creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Virtanen blocks an elbow strike.
Do missing with knees to the body.
Do creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Virtanen is trying to break the clinch but Do has him pressed against the cage.
Do throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Virtanen is defending well for now.
Virtanen breaks the clinch.
Do walks into a stiff left hand from Virtanen.
Virtanen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Do takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Virtanen misses with a double jab.
Virtanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Do takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Virtanen jabs at Do's body.
Do on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen misses with a few strikes there.
Virtanen scores with a hook.
Do tries to clinch there but Virtanen circles away.
Virtanen lands a nice hook to Do's body. Do takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Do shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Virtanen as he jumps to the side.
Virtanen scores with a body shot.
Do swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Do ducks right into an uppercut from Virtanen.
Do misses with a series of wild punches.
Virtanen thuds a left hand into Do's body.
Virtanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Do tries to clinch but Virtanen is having none of it.
Virtanen lands a two punch combo.
Virtanen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do swats away the attempt to clinch by Virtanen.
Do takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Do.
Do takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Do misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Artturi Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeet Kun Do.
Virtanen thuds a left hand into Do's body.
No joy there for Virtanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Virtanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Virtanen is looking to wear down Do with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Do walks into a jab.
Virtanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Do moves into the clinch.
Do lands an elbow that stopped Virtanen in his tracks for a moment.
Do tries to land a knee to the head but Virtanen blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do pushes off an throws an elbow but Virtanen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Do tries to land knees in the clinch but Virtanen avoids the damage to the body.
Virtanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Virtanen is trying to force a seperation but Do has the dominant position.
Jeet Kun Do has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Do throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Virtanen blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Do.
Virtanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Do won't allow it.
Virtanen tries to circle away but Do has him pinned against the cage.
Do has Virtanen pressed against the cage, preventing Virtanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Virtanen avoiding damage as Do throws knees to the body.
Do keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Virtanen's efforts to push away.
Virtanen tries to break the clinch but Do is controlling the position.
Virtanen blocks an elbow strike.
Do misses with a knee strike.
Virtanen tries to break the clinch but Do is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Do pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Do creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Virtanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Do with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Virtanen is trying to break free.
Do pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Virtanen working hard to break the clinch.
Virtanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Virtanen working hard to break the clinch.
Do lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Virtanen wants to break free but Do has control.
Do pushes off an throws an elbow but Virtanen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Do misses with an elbow strike.
Do keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Virtanen's efforts to push away.
Artturi Virtanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Virtanen is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artturi Virtanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Virtanen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Virtanen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Needadis Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Landers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landers has chosen The Sounds - Tony The Beat as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Needadis Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brett Landers!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shepard swivels and escapes.
Shepard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shepard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Landers.
Landers has a takedown stuffed.
Needadis Shepard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Landers.
Shepard throws a chopping leg kick but Landers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shepard.
Landers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shepard is fending him off so far but Landers persists. Nope, Shepard circles away and we're back to standing.
Landers avoids the head kick by Shepard.
Landers is looking to clinch but Shepard is avoiding it.
Shepard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Landers as he checks the leg kick.
Landers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shepard.
Shepard scores with a leg kick.
Needadis Shepard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shepard avoids it really well and circles away.
Landers looks gassed!
Shepard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Brett Landers has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shepard, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shepard. That's going to slow Landers down.
Shepard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Landers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shepard as he avoids it easily.
Shepard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shepard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Landers takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landers blocks a head kick by Shepard.
Shepard throws a body punch but Landers moves out of range.
Shepard stuffs the takedown attempt from Landers. Landers gets slowly back to his feet.
Needadis Shepard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shepard tries a head kick but it misses.
Landers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shepard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shepard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shepard is looking to slow Landers down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shepard, right into the meat.
Landers blocks a head kick by Shepard.
Shepard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Landers shoots in looking for a takedown. Shepard tries to sprawl out of it but Landers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shepard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Landers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shepard can pounce on him.
Landers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shepard.
Shepard cracks the inside of Landers's front leg.
Landers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shepard is fending him off so far but Landers persists. Nope, Shepard circles away and we're back to standing.
Shepard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shepard connects with a solid leg kick.
Landers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shepard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Landers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shepard. Shepard obviously looking to wear him down.
Shepard throws a leg kick which misses Landers's front leg but catches the back leg as Landers tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shepard scores with a head kick.
Shepard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Landers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shepard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shepard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shepard throws a head kick but Landers moves out of range.
Shepard lands with a kick to the temple. Landers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shepard moves into the clinch.
Landers takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Brett Landers's cut even more.
Landers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Landers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shepard smiles and moves away.
Shepard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shepard scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Landers's calf.
Shepard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Landers's sensitive parts.
Shepard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Landers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Landers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shepard scoring well with a low kick there.
Landers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shepard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Landers is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shepard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shepard lands with a slapping head kick.
Shepard lands a lovely overhand right.
The cut above Brett Landers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Landers shoots for a takedown but Shepard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shepard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shepard feints and then cracks Landers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Landers down.
Landers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shepard. Shepard obviously looking to wear him down.
Shepard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shepard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Needadis Shepard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brett Landers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Landers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shepard but Shepard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shepard misses with a leg kick.
Shepard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Landers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Landers lands in his opponent's guard.
Landers won't allow Shepard to get back to his feet.
Landers throws a big right hand that misses.
Shepard looking to control.
Landers postures up in Shepard's guard and throws a big left but Shepard blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Landers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shepard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard keeping moving, preventing Landers from controlling successfully.
Shepard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shepard tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shepard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Landers's head.
Landers looks for a takedown but Shepard sprawls well.
Shepard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Shepard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shepard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good work by Landers as he checks the leg kick.
Shepard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shepard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landers blocks the elbow strike.
Shepard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Landers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Needadis Shepard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Landers.
Landers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shepard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shepard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shepard misses with a knee strike.
Landers misses with a punch to the body.
Shepard lands a nice knee to the body.
Shepard lands a knee to the head.
Landers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shepard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shepard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shepard stops a takedown attempt from Landers.
Shepard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shepard crunches a lovely knee into Landers's ribcage.
Landers can't get the takedown.
Shepard misses with a knee strike.
Landers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landers 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Landers is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Landers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Landers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Landers tries to free his leg and advance position but Shepard is retaining full guard.
Landers throws a big right hand that misses.
Landers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shepard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shepard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Landers can do to turn this around?
Shepard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Landers is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Landers shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shepard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Landers's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shepard. That's going to slow Landers down.
Some bone on bone action there as Landers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shepard cracks the inside of Landers's front leg.
Landers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Landers blocks a head kick by Shepard.
Shepard tried to score with a low kick but Landers checks it.
Landers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shepard pinned against the cage. Shepard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Landers tries to close the distance and clinch but Shepard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shepard.
Shepard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Landers's sensitive parts.
Landers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shepard's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Needadis Shepard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brett Landers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Landers avoids the head kick by Shepard.
Shepard leaves Landers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shepard throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Landers is defended easily by Shepard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shepard.
Shepard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Landers. That did some damage!
Shepard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Landers is able to avoid easily.
Shepard tried to score with a low kick but Landers checks it.
Landers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shepard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shepard scores with a leg kick.
Shepard throws a leg kick which misses Landers's front leg but catches the back leg as Landers tries to avoid it.
Needadis Shepard is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard rushes Landers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shepard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Landers blocks it with crossed arms.
Shepard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Landers.
Needadis Shepard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Landers.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shepard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shepard missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shepard throws an elbow but misses.
Shepard missing with knees to the body.
Shepard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Landers works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shepard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Landers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Landers stops Shepard from standing up.
Shepard keeping moving, preventing Landers from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landers with a nice head shot there.
Landers throwing strikes but missing.
Landers throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Landers moves into the clinch.
Shepard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Landers.
Shepard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Landers blocks it with crossed arms.
Landers avoids the elbow strike from Shepard, against the cage.
Landers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Landers wants the takedown. Shepard is fighting it off but Landers persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shepard's guard against the cage.
Shepard keeping moving, preventing Landers from controlling successfully.
Landers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shepard is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard wants to sweep here but Landers controlling him for the moment.
Landers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Landers throwing strikes but missing.
Needadis Shepard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Landers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Landers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Landers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shepard wants to stand up but Landers is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shepard throws the kick towards the body but Landers avoids it.
Shepard throws a low kick but Landers avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Landers avoids the head kick by Shepard.
Landers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shepard as he jumps to the side.
Shepard thumps Landers with a low kick.
Landers shoots in for a takedown but Shepard shows good takedown defense.
Shepard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Landers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Landers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brett Landers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shepard lands with a kick to the temple. Landers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shepard lands with a kick to the temple. Landers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shepard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Landers.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Landers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shepard.
Landers avoids the head kick by Shepard.
Landers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Landers throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Needadis Shepard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shepard, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Needadis Shepard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veijo Kala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tor Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kala comes into the arena with Prophecy blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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206 lbs
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217 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veijo Kala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tor Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kala avoids the head kick by Svensson.
Kala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Svensson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kala throws a lazy head kick
and Svensson counters with a big head kick but Kala shrugs it off.
Svensson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kala counters with an inside leg kick.
Svensson misses with a takedown
and Kala finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Svensson is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick by Svensson misses
and Kala counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kala.
Kala throws a series of punches but Svensson avoids them all with ease.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kala.
Svensson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Svensson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Svensson throws a lazy head kick
and Kala counters with a head kick. That will keep Svensson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kala pivots, looking for a leg kick but Svensson is out of range and Kala settles back down.
Svensson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Svensson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kala counters with a left and a right that stings Svensson.
Kala tries to bum rush Svensson with a series of wild strikes but Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kala lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tor Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kala throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kala throws a head kick that half lands.
Svensson blocks a head kick by Kala.
Good leg kick by Kala there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svensson misses with the body kick
and Kala makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Svensson really felt that one!
Kala misses with a double jab.
Svensson misses with a wild combination.
Svensson misses with a hook. Kala ducked under it nicely.
Kala throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kala throws a nice looking combination but Svensson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Svensson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kala circles away.
A head kick by Svensson misses
and Kala counters with a big head kick but Svensson shrugs it off.
Kala throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Svensson there.
Kala connects with a high kick.
Kala misses with a wild combination.
Svensson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson dodges the punch combination from Kala.
A head kick by Kala misses
and Svensson counters with a big right hand! Oh Kala is in trouble here! Svensson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Svensson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Metusalem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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316 lbs
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302 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Metusalem!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metusalem moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Metusalem has the dominant position.
A right hook to the body lands for Metusalem.
Thompson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson is trying to force a seperation but Metusalem has the dominant position.
Metusalem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Thompson tries to circle away but Metusalem has him pinned against the cage.
Metusalem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Metusalem fails to land.
Metusalem is trying to stall.
Metusalem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Metusalem lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Metusalem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Metusalem.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Metusalem.
A left hand lands to the body for Metusalem.
Metusalem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Metusalem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Metusalem displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thompson up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Metusalem.
Metusalem is stalling here.
A short left from Metusalem.
Metusalem lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Metusalem.
Metusalem lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Metusalem.
Metusalem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metusalem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metusalem is pushing Thompson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Metusalem presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Metusalem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Metusalem creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Thompson with a big uppercut! Thompson tries to clinch up but Metusalem pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Thompson to the mat! Thompson covers up and Metusalem unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Boris Metusalem!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roibos Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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200 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roibos Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stringer Bell!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bell keeps the fight on the outside.
Fredriksson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bell's calf.
Bell looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredriksson is just out of range.
Bell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fredriksson's waist but Fredriksson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bell off to one side.
A big right from Fredriksson misses.
Nice body punch from Bell.
Bell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fredriksson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bell.
Fredriksson is looking to reverse the position.
Bell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fredriksson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fredriksson is trying to improve his position.
Bell 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.
Fredriksson is trying to control Bell's posture but Bell avoids it.
Bell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fredriksson forces Bell back against the cage and clinches.
Fredriksson trying to control the position but instead, Bell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fredriksson into the cage.
Fredriksson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fredriksson tries a knee to the head but Bell blocks it.
Fredriksson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bell misses with a punch to the body.
Bell throws a punch but it's blocked by Fredriksson.
Bell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fredriksson's elbow.
Fredriksson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fredriksson blocks a body shot from Bell.
Fredriksson prevents Bell from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body.
Fredriksson taking a breather.
Bell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bell has Fredriksson pushed against the cage.
Fredriksson tries a knee to the head but Bell blocks it.
Fredriksson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fredriksson scores with a hook to the body.
Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stringer Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fredriksson.
Bell takes a swing at Fredriksson's ribcage but misses.
Bell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fredriksson, right into the meat.
Bell looks gassed!
Fredriksson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bell's calf.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredriksson moves away.
Fredriksson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fredriksson scores with a leg kick.
Fredriksson looks to land a combination but Bell avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fredriksson.
Fredriksson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bell tries to keep at a distance but Fredriksson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fredriksson. That one must have hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fredriksson. Bell shrugs it off though.
Fredriksson lands with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Fredriksson as he connects with a hook.
Bell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fredriksson connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredriksson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bell's head.
Fredriksson throws a sloppy head kick and Bell moves out of range easily.
Fredriksson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fredriksson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fredriksson scores with a head kick.
Fredriksson instigates a clinch.
Fredriksson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fredriksson stalls.
A hook to the body from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson controlling the action here for a moment.
Fredriksson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bell wants a takedown but no success here.
Fredriksson lands a body punch.
Fredriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fredriksson fakes the leg kick and cracks Bell in the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fredriksson - the referee stops the clock and Bell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fredriksson. Bell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fredriksson scores with a leg kick.
Bell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson moves into range and clinches up with Bell.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roibos Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stringer Bell.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson lands a body punch.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch.
Fredriksson darts in and clinches Bell up against the cage.
Fredriksson is stalling here.
Bell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roibos Fredriksson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bell shoots in and drives through. Fredriksson sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fredriksson moves into the clinch successfully.
Fredriksson breaks from the clinch.
Bell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fredriksson. That one must have hurt.
Good shot there by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a high kick!
Fredriksson moves into the clinch.
Fredriksson is leaning against Bell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Fredriksson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fredriksson.
Nice body punch from Fredriksson - that landed with a thud.
Fredriksson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fredriksson presses Bell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bell is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson controlling the action here for a moment.
Fredriksson lands a knee to the body.
Fredriksson slowing the pace effectively.
Bell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roibos Fredriksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stringer Bell.
A right hook to the body lands for Fredriksson.
Bell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell throws a punch but it's blocked by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
Fredriksson lands a knee to the body.
Fredriksson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fredriksson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fredriksson instigates a clinch.
Bell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a body shot.
Fredriksson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fredriksson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fredriksson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson cracks the inside of Bell's front leg.
Fredriksson moves into range and clinches up with Bell.
A left hand lands to the body for Fredriksson.
Fredriksson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fredriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson moves into the clinch.
Bell has picked Fredriksson up - he's going for a ride! Bell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fredriksson is controlling Bell's trapped leg to prevent Bell from advancing to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredriksson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson trying to control but Bell postures up.
Fredriksson is pressing down on Bell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fredriksson is pulling down on Bell's head. It's preventing any offense from Bell, at least for the moment.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Bell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fredriksson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fredriksson controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Fredriksson looking for a sweep. Not yet Fredriksson, not yet.
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fredriksson is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bell moves out of range of the body kick from Fredriksson.
Bell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fredriksson is trying to defend but Bell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bell throws a strike but Fredriksson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fredriksson pulls Bell in close to his closed guard and prevents Bell from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fredriksson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bell has Fredriksson in his guard.
Fredriksson gets to his feet - Bell follows without any prompting.
Fredriksson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bell momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson is looking to slow Bell down with leg kicks.
Fredriksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fredriksson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bell pinned against the cage. Bell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bell wants to clinch up but Fredriksson keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roibos Fredriksson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fredriksson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bell.
Fredriksson tests Bell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fredriksson rather than just go for the knockout.
Bell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fredriksson sprawls well initially but Bell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fredriksson tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Bell is looking to stall here but Fredriksson recovers full guard.
Fredriksson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fredriksson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bell is looking to improve his position but Fredriksson isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson fails to take his opponent's back.
Fredriksson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bell has worked his arm free - good work by Bell!
Bell tries to improve position but can't.
Bell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fredriksson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fredriksson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fredriksson lands a high kick!
Fredriksson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell feints and as Fredriksson raises his hands in defense, Bell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fredriksson keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Fredriksson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Bell throws a strike but Fredriksson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fredriksson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fredriksson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell has a closed guard, preventing Fredriksson from standing up.
Fredriksson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fredriksson has managed to get both his arms back between Bell's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson stands up and waves to Bell to follow him.
Fredriksson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bell. Bell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fredriksson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson closes the distance and clinches.
Fredriksson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fredriksson throws a leg kick but Bell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bell wants to clinch
and Fredriksson counters with a big head kick but Bell shrugs it off.
Fredriksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fredriksson counters with a big head kick but Bell shrugs it off.
Stringer Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fredriksson. Fredriksson obviously looking to wear him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fredriksson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson throws a leg kick which misses Bell's front leg but catches the back leg as Bell tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Fredriksson.
Roibos Fredriksson is winning the standup battle so far.
Fredriksson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bell takes a swing at Fredriksson's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fredriksson connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fredriksson scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson pushes Bell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fredriksson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Fredriksson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bell working aggressively here.
Bell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fredriksson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fredriksson throws a head kick that Bell semi-blocks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roibos Fredriksson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fredriksson, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roibos Fredriksson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Sobchak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Bowes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Sobchak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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275 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Sobchak !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roddy Bowes!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sobchak .
Roddy Bowes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowes moves in looking to clinch but Sobchak pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Bowes.
Bowes misses with an uppercut. Sobchak saw that one coming.
Sobchak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bowes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sobchak . Sobchak obviously looking to wear him down.
Bowes throws a leg kick
and Sobchak counters with a thumping low kick.
Bowes looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobchak clinches up against the cage.
Sobchak tries to land a knee to the head but Bowes blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Sobchak .
Bowes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sobchak scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sobchak takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sobchak is leaning against Bowes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sobchak scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Roddy Bowes has been cut.
Sobchak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sobchak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Sobchak .
Sobchak lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sobchak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Sobchak there.
Sobchak performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sobchak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowes looking for submissions off his back.
Bowes has a hand on Sobchak 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sobchak takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Sobchak lands a heavy elbow.
Sobchak lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bowes is rocked!
Sobchak controlling from mount.
Bowes is still in real trouble! Can Sobchak finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobchak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bowes is looking to escape.
Bowes seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee warns Bowes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Sobchak ! Bowes is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeff Sobchak !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Creaturos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslan Bagrian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creaturos comes to the cage accompanied by Riverside - O2 Panic Room. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Creaturos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aslan Bagrian!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creaturos swinging wildly here.
Creaturos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bagrian circles away.
Creaturos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Bagrian.
Creaturos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bagrian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Anthony Creaturos has been cut.
Bagrian misses with a low kick.
Creaturos moves out of range of the strikes.
Creaturos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bagrian throws a low kick but Creaturos avoids it.
Creaturos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bagrian.
Creaturos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Bagrian.
Bagrian scores with a shot to the body.
Creaturos lunges at Bagrian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bagrian's hand.
Bagrian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Creaturos throws out the jab.
Bagrian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bagrian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Creaturos's head backwards.
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!
Creaturos drops Bagrian with a right and a left! Creaturos comes rushing in but Bagrian regains his composure and manages to keep Creaturos in guard.
Bagrian is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bagrian is still in real trouble! Can Creaturos finish him?
Bagrian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Creaturos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bagrian seems to have recovered his senses.
Bagrian is trying to control the position but Creaturos postures up.
Bagrian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Creaturos looking to pass the guard.
Bagrian manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bagrian throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bagrian wants to take Creaturos's back but he can't do it this time.
Bagrian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Creaturos is now in Bagrian's guard. A big mistake from Bagrian there, giving up the dominant position!
Creaturos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bagrian trying to control the position here.
Creaturos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bagrian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Creaturos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bagrian looks gassed!
Creaturos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Creaturos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Creaturos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bagrian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Creaturos trying to control but Bagrian is working from the bottom.
Creaturos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagrian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bagrian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Creaturos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bagrian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bagrian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bagrian fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Bagrian does no damage.
Creaturos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bagrian.
Creaturos misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bagrian napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bagrian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Creaturos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Creaturos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Creaturos working the ground and pound.
Creaturos landing a few strikes.
Creaturos lands some shots froms side control.
Bagrian prevents Creaturos from moving into mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creaturos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bagrian keeps working.
Bagrian prevents Creaturos from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Creaturos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Creaturos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bagrian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Creaturos as he avoids it easily.
Creaturos throws a lazy right hand but Bagrian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bagrian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Creaturos tries to avoid it but Bagrian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Creaturos to the ground. Creaturos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Creaturos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bagrian manages to avoid it.
Bagrian throws a looping overhand right but Creaturos ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Creaturos catches Bagrian right on the button with a cross.
Creaturos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Creaturos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bagrian.
Bagrian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anthony Creaturos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslan Bagrian.
Creaturos throws a monster overhand right that drops Bagrian! Creaturos follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Creaturos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kinkeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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200 lbs
11 - 1 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kinkeri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Spade!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade avoids the head kick by Kinkeri.
Kinkeri tries to keep at a distance but Spade has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kinkeri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spade avoiding damage as Kinkeri throws knees to the body.
Spade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spade lands a body punch.
Kinkeri misses with a body punch.
Kinkeri lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Scott Spade has been cut.
Spade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kinkeri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spade scores with a hook to the body.
Spade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kinkeri backwards.
Kinkeri misses with an elbow strike.
Spade blocks an elbow strike from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri tries to land a knee to the head but Spade blocks with his arms.
A right hand to the body from Spade.
Kinkeri is breathing heavily.
Spade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Spade.
A left hand lands to the body for Spade.
A hook to the body from Spade.
Spade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kinkeri takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Spade.
Spade lands with a right to the head.
Spade scores with a shoulder strike.
Spade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Spade - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Spade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kinkeri takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Spade.
Spade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kinkeri or not.
Spade digs a right hand into Kinkeri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kinkeri's gas tank.
Spade works on Kinkeri's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Spade.
A right handed body shot lands from Spade.
Spade lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Spade.
Spade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kinkeri is rocked!
A body shot lands from Spade.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spade.
Oh Kinkeri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spade.
Kinkeri seems to have got his legs back now.
A right handed body shot lands from Spade.
Spade lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Spade.
Spade lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Spade.
Kinkeri pushes off an throws an elbow but Spade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Spade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kinkeri.
Spade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kinkeri.
Spade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spade scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Spade.
Spade is trying to trip Kinkeri. He has hold of a leg but Kinkeri is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Spade persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Spade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kinkeri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spade drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spade jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kinkeri keeping moving, preventing Spade from controlling successfully.
Spade thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spade cracks Kinkeri with a solid left hand.
Kinkeri pulls Spade in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri keeping full guard, as Spade tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kinkeri tries to land a leg kick but Spade saw it coming and moves away.
Kinkeri fails to land with a series of punches.
Spade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spade connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kinkeri tries to clinch up.
Kinkeri feints and then cracks Spade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spade down.
Kalle Kinkeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinkeri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spade manages to avoid it.
Spade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kinkeri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kinkeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spade wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spade connects with the punch.
Kinkeri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kinkeri throws the kick towards the body but Spade avoids it.
Spade shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kinkeri napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kinkeri wants to control but Spade postures up.
Spade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spade thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spade looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kinkeri wants to control but Spade postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Spade's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Spade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spade misses with a wild combination.
Spade dips to his left and cracks Kinkeri with an uppercut!
Kinkeri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice cross by Spade.
Spade staying out of range there.
Spade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kinkeri manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Kinkeri misses.
Spade lands with a hook. Kinkeri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kinkeri throws a hook but Spade avoids it easily.
Kinkeri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kinkeri tries a low kick but Spade avoids it.
Spade shoots in looking for a takedown. Kinkeri tries to sprawl out of it but Spade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kinkeri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scott Spade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinkeri was well out of range. Poor timing from Spade.
Kinkeri misses with a low kick.
Spade thuds a left hand into Kinkeri's body.
Spade shoots for a takedown but Kinkeri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spade looks to land a right hand but Kinkeri moved out of range.
Jab from Kinkeri.
Spade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spade scores with the left hand. Kinkeri knows he should have avoided that one.
Kinkeri throws a solid leg kick but Spade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kinkeri.
Some wild striking there from Spade.
A jab from Spade does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinkeri. Spade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spade tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spade lands a jab to the head.
Kinkeri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spade throws a right hand that Kinkeri ducks under and follows up with a left that Kinkeri also avoids with ease.
Kinkeri throws a chopping leg kick but Spade manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kinkeri throws a combination that misses
and Spade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spade moves out of range as Kinkeri throws a body kick.
Spade lands a glancing blow to the side of Kinkeri's head.
Spade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kinkeri.
Kinkeri is looking to chop away at Spade's legs.
Spade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade thows a body shot but no joy.
Kinkeri throws a leg kick but Spade moved away.
Kinkeri jabs Spade right on the nose. Spade blinks but takes it well.
Kinkeri tries to clinch up.
Kinkeri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spade checks it well.
Kinkeri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kinkeri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kalle Kinkeri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spade ducks under a wild hook from Kinkeri.
Spade scores with a hook.
Kinkeri motions for Spade to come forward. Kinkeri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spade checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kinkeri misses the target.
Kinkeri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spade counters with a straight right hand.
Kinkeri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scott Spade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri takes a swing at Spade's ribcage but misses.
Spade tries to clinch there but Kinkeri circles away.
Spade moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spade lands a nice shot to the body.
Spade walks into a left hand.
Spade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kinkeri looks to clinch
and Spade counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Scott Spade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kinkeri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
Spade avoiding damage as Kinkeri throws knees to the body.
Spade lands a right hand.
Kinkeri missing with knees to the body.
Spade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spade lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spade lands with a right to the head.
Spade lands an uppercut.
Spade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Spade.
Spade presses Kinkeri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spade.
Good body shot from Spade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Spade's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kinkeri dodges the punch combination from Spade.
Spade slips a jab from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri moves into the clinch.
Kinkeri tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
Spade scores with a hook to the body.
Spade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kinkeri backwards.
Spade has hold of one of Kinkeri's legs. Kinkeri is fighting the takedown attempt but Spade gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Spade wants to control from the top but Kinkeri keeps moving.
Spade passes Kinkeri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spade working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spade works his way into full mount!
Spade pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade tries to control but Kinkeri wriggling away.
Spade is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kinkeri tries to reverse the position but Spade maintains control.
Spade wants to finish this one by submission but Kinkeri is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Spade.
Poor strikes thrown by Spade there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Spade throws some wild stikes that Kinkeri manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spade has control of Kinkeri's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kinkeri regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Spade looking for a guillotine from mount but Kinkeri is having none of it.
Spade working Kinkeri over with strikes here.
Kinkeri is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kinkeri holds on for dear life, controlling Spade's posture momentarily.
Kinkeri wants to hold on but Spade pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri working to try and regain half guard.
Spade fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Spade jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kinkeri is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kinkeri and Spade has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Spade advances to mount.
Kinkeri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kinkeri has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kinkeri!
Kinkeri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spade has a closed guard, preventing Kinkeri from standing up.
Kinkeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spade has his foot on Kinkeri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kinkeri works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Spade's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kinkeri is looking to slow Spade down with leg kicks.
Kinkeri falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Spade counter with a right hand.
Kinkeri throws a leg kick that misses.
Spade throws a series of strikes that have Kinkeri backpedaling.
Kinkeri throws the kick towards the body but Spade avoids it.
Kinkeri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spade was well out of range. Poor timing from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kinkeri looks to clinch
and Spade counters with a stiff right hand.
Kinkeri misses with a wild body shot.
Spade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kinkeri counters with a slapping leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kinkeri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spade. Kinkeri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spade lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Kinkeri - just one landing.
Spade closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kinkeri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spade connects with a single shot there.
Spade lands a slapping body shot.
Spade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kinkeri.
Spade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kinkeri.
Kinkeri misses with a low kick as Spade jumps back.
Kinkeri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kinkeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spade digs a good hook to Kinkeri's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade is looking to clinch.
Kinkeri misses with an uppercut.
Kinkeri throws a head kick but Spade moves out of range.
Spade keeps the fight on the outside.
Spade misses with a few strikes there.
Kinkeri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spade counters with a left to the body.
Kinkeri throws a jab but it's blocked by Spade.
Spade has closed the distance and engaged Kinkeri in a clinch.
Kinkeri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from Kinkeri.
Kinkeri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spade lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Spade.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spade.
Spade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spade is working Kinkeri over against the cage.
Spade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kinkeri or not.
Spade lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade gets through Kinkeri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Spade on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Spade.
Spade lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Spade.
Spade tries for a takedown but Kinkeri manages to get underhooks.
Spade lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Spade.
Spade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kinkeri.
Spade scores with a shoulder strike.
Kinkeri misses with a knee strike.
A right hand to the body from Spade.
Spade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kinkeris head.
Kinkeri pushes off an throws an elbow but Spade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Spade lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spade.
Kinkeri takes a shot to the head.
Spade lands an uppercut.
Spade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spade digs a right hand into Kinkeri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kinkeri's gas tank.
Spade lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinkeri misses with an elbow strike.
Spade is working Kinkeri over against the cage.
Spade lands a hook that snaps the head of Kinkeri backwards.
Spade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kinkeris head.
Spade lands a nice shot to the body.
Spade lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Spade.
Spade lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spade goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kinkeri prevents it.
A short right from Spade.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kinkeri backwards.
Spade lands a shoulder strike.
Spade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kinkeri or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spade.
Kinkeri working Spade over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spade has a couple of punches blocked by Kinkeri.
A body shot lands from Spade.
Kinkeri wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Spade.
A right hand to the body from Spade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Scott Spade's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Spade throws a series of strikes that have Kinkeri backpedaling.
Kinkeri throws a leg kick but Spade moved away.
Kinkeri scoring well with a low kick there.
Kinkeri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kinkeri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spade stuns Kinkeri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kinkeri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kinkeri stuffs the takedown attempt from Spade. Spade gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kinkeri.
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.
Kinkeri misses with a hook. Spade ducked under it nicely.
Spade has managed to clinch.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kinkeri backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkeri misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spade.
Kinkeri lands a nice elbow.
Spade is leaning against Kinkeri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spade pushes Kinkeri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spade lands a nice uppercut.
Spade has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kinkeri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spade.
Spade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kinkeri.
Spade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spade wants a takedown.
Kalle Kinkeri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Spade.
Spade pushes Kinkeri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kinkeri lands an elbow inside.
Kinkeri lands an elbow that stopped Spade in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spade.
A short body shot lands from Spade as the two fighters clinch.
Spade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kinkeri backwards.
Spade scores with a hook to the body.
Spade digs a right hand underneath Kinkeri's ribcage. Kinkeri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spade lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Spade.
Spade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kinkeri tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
Spade lands a nice shot to the body.
Spade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kinkeri backwards.
Spade lands a hook that snaps the head of Kinkeri backwards.
Spade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spade scores with a hook to the body.
Spade lands a shoulder strike.
Spade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kinkeri.
Kinkeri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kinkeri lands an elbow inside.
Kinkeri tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
Spade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kinkeri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
Spade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scott Spade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spade lands a body shot.
Kalle Kinkeri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kinkeri tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Spade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade lands with a short shot to the head.
Spade is working Kinkeri over against the cage.
Spade gets through Kinkeri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kinkeri missing with knees to the body.
Spade is trying to trip Kinkeri. He has hold of a leg but Kinkeri is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Spade persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Spade tries to free his leg and advance position but Kinkeri is retaining full guard.
Spade is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Spade looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kinkeri is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade is controlling Kinkeri's posture.
Spade is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kinkeri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kinkeri trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Kinkeri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kinkeri stands and steps away. Spade gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Spade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spade 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 44:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 44:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Spade!
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