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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gomi Bakanori Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lavar Mustison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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267 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gomi Bakanori Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lavar Mustison! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bakanori Jr connects with a body shot. Mustison looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Bakanori Jr closes the distance and clinches. Bakanori Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mustison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bakanori Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mustison stops a takedown attempt from Bakanori Jr.
Bakanori Jr manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bakanori Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bakanori Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakanori Jr scores with a jab. Mustison acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Bakanori Jr moves into the clinch. Bakanori Jr gets through Mustison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bakanori Jr breaks from the clinch.
Bakanori Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mustison under the eye. Mustison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bakanori Jr as he jumps to the side. Bakanori Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bakanori Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bakanori Jr breaks from the clinch.
Bakanori Jr clinches up against the cage. Bakanori Jr stops a takedown attempt from Mustison.
Bakanori Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bakanori Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mustison's waist but Mustison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bakanori Jr off to one side. Bakanori Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. A shot in the inside from Bakanori Jr. Bakanori Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Bakanori Jr lands an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bakanori Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Bakanori Jr.
Bakanori Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mustison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bakanori Jr closes the distance and clinches. Bakanori Jr breaks from the clinch.
Bakanori Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bakanori Jr gets control of Mustison's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bakanori Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Mustison won't allow Bakanori Jr to sweep him here. Bakanori Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bakanori Jr pulls Mustison in close to his closed guard and prevents Mustison from doing any damage or advancing position. Bakanori Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Bakanori Jr tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mustison.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mustison is in trouble now - Bakanori Jr has advanced to mount! Bakanori Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Bakanori Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Bakanori Jr stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Bakanori Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mustison, pushing him back against the cage. A shot in the inside from Bakanori Jr. Bakanori Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bakanori Jr dives in and grabs Mustison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mustison pushes down on Bakanori Jr's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gomi Bakanori Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bakanori Jr moves into range and clinches up with Mustison. Bakanori Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Bakanori Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Mustison which made him look bad. Bakanori Jr takes the fight into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bakanori Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Bakanori Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nice shot lands for Bakanori Jr. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. A punch lands to the side of Mustison 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bakanori Jr rushes Mustison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomi Bakanori Jr dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bakanori Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bakanori Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bakanori Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bakanori Jr lands the left hand. Mustison drops his hands for a split second and Bakanori Jr immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Mustison face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Bakanori Jr follows up with a right hand that knocks Mustison into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gomi Bakanori Jr! After the fight, Gomi Bakanori Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Burhani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kallio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalle Kallio is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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194 cm
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250 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osama Burhani! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kallio! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big left from Kallio misses. Kallio looks to land a left hand but Burhani moved out of range nicely. Kallio defending well as Burhani loads up on a big left hand. Kallio misses the jab. Kallio throws a shot from downtown. Burhani moves away and avoids it. Burhani on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kallio misses the jab. Kallio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burhani on the side of the head. Burhani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kallio works Burhani's body with a nice hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kallio misses with a combination
and Burhani counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kallio connects with a body shot. Kallio with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kallio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burhani finds it's way round the side to connect with Kallio's head. Burhani swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kallio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Burhani is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burhani is holding his hands too far apart here. Kallio throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Burhani is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Kallio!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Frettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juice comes to the cage accompanied by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH--THE BURNING. Ed Frettish will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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198 cm
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Juice! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ed Frettish! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Juice shoots in for a takedown but Frettish shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Frettish stuffs the takedown attempt from Juice. Juice gets slowly back to his feet. Juice fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Juice. That's going to take a lot out of him. Frettish throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Josh Juice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Juice will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Juice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frettish swivels and escapes. Juice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Juice closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Juice wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frettish, who protects the arm well. Juice working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Juice moves into full mount! Juice swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Frettish is now in Juice's guard. A big mistake from Juice there, giving up the dominant position! Juice is trying to hold Frettish in close to prevent damage but Frettish has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Juice regains full guard. Nicely done. Juice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Juice is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Frettish rolls with it to try and escape but Juice cranks on the arm and Frettish is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Juice! During a confident post fight interview, Josh Juice thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Warmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iivari Ilkimys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warmaster comes to the cage accompanied by Bongtokin Alcoholics by KOTTONMOUTH KINGS. On his way into the cage it seems that Josh Warmaster has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Josh Warmaster seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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280 lbs
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205 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Warmaster! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivari Ilkimys! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ilkimys cracks a nice hook into Warmaster's ribs. Warmaster takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ilkimys throws a low kick but Warmaster moves out of range easily. Ilkimys scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Warmaster closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Warmaster lands in his opponent's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Warmaster wants to pass the guard but Ilkimys is keeping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Warmaster passes Ilkimys's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Warmaster is trying to work for a kimura but Ilkimys is defending well.
Warmaster is working for a kimura but Ilkimys is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round. Warmaster is working for a kimura but Ilkimys is defending it quite comfortably.
Warmaster seems to be working for a kimura but Ilkimys defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Ilkimys is defending against the submission attempts here by Warmaster.
Warmaster is working for a kimura but Ilkimys is defending it quite comfortably.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ilkimys can do anything to dispel that myth. Warmaster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Warmaster seems to be looking for submissions.
Warmaster is looking to stall here but Ilkimys recovers full guard. Ilkimys keeping moving, preventing Warmaster from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Warmaster drops back looking for a leg! Ilkimys is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ilkimys manages to kick Warmaster off! Warmaster jumps back into Ilkimys's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ilkimys looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warmaster is one step ahead there. Warmaster wants to control from the top but Ilkimys keeps moving. Warmaster's corner is telling him to maintain position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Warmaster dominated that 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.
Warmaster misses with a takedown and Ilkimys counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Nice sprawl there from Ilkimys as Warmaster shoots in. Ilkimys stuns Warmaster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ilkimys misses with the combination.
Ilkimys lands with a nice body punch. Nice defenses there by Warmaster. Ilkimys uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Warmaster avoids the body shot from Ilkimys.
Ilkimys is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Warmaster rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Warmaster takes a shot right to the bread basket. Warmaster shoots and misses enabling Ilkimys to counter with a crisp jab. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Warmaster. That's going to take a lot out of him. Warmaster misses with a hook. Ilkimys moves out of range of the strikes. Warmaster blocks a head kick by Ilkimys.
Danga de danga de dang - Ilkimys scores with a four punch combination! Ilkimys throws a body punch but Warmaster moves out of range. Warmaster really is a fat lump. Warmaster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ilkimys sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Warmaster slips under a jab from Ilkimys.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Warmaster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ilkimys swivels and escapes. A looping hook to the body misses from Ilkimys. Warmaster does a little dance to reset his feet. A punch combination from Ilkimys misses. Warmaster fails with the takedown. Warmaster fails with the takedown and Ilkimys finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ilkimys fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ilkimys, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ilkimys with a jab. Iivari Ilkimys is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A jab from Warmaster misses. Warmaster doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Ilkimys counter with a right hand. Warmaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Ilkimys counters with a right hand to the body. Warmaster avoids the body shot from Ilkimys.
Warmaster shoots in but no luck this time. The fighters circling - Warmaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Warmaster shoots and misses enabling Ilkimys to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ilkimys throws a right and a left that Warmaster avoids nicely. Ilkimys tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warmaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Ilkimys. Ilkimys throws a nice looking combination but Warmaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Warmaster shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Warmaster showed some decent athleticism there. Warmaster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ilkimys moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iivari Ilkimys showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ilkimys thows a body shot but no joy. Warmaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Warmaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Ilkimys. Warmaster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ilkimys pinned against the cage. Ilkimys gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Warmaster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round. Warmaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilkimys tries to work over Warmaster's front leg with a kick but Warmaster checks it. Warmaster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ilkimys defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Warmaster. That's going to take a lot out of him. Warmaster tries for a takedown but Ilkimys circles away easily and Ilkimys counters with a left to the body. Josh Warmaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ilkimys swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Warmaster throws out a loose jab but Ilkimys uses good head movement to avoid it. Warmaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ilkimys ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warmaster moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Warmaster is looking to clinch. Warmaster shoots in for a double leg but Ilkimys sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Warmaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ilkimys. Iivari Ilkimys seems to be getting the better of the standup. Warmaster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ilkimys but Ilkimys pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ilkimys throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Ilkimys throws out a loose jab but Warmaster uses good head movement to avoid it. Ilkimys displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Warmaster shoots in and drives through. Ilkimys sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Warmaster throws a jab when Ilkimys was well out of range. Warmaster misses with a takedown attempt - Ilkimys sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Ilkimys moves out of range as Warmaster strikes. Ilkimys throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilkimys misses with a few strikes there.
Ilkimys lands a really nice looking cross but Warmaster seems unphased.
Ilkimys lands an overhand right. Ilkimys pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Warmaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ilkimys.
Warmaster with a poor takedown and Ilkimys counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ilkimys lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Warmaster at a distance.
Warmaster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ilkimys looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Warmaster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ilkimys, who protects the arm well. This has been an exciting period of action! Warmaster goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ilkimys has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Warmaster but great work by Ilkimys. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ilkimys cracks Warmaster with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Iivari Ilkimys comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ilkimys has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iivari Ilkimys!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pietro Donatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nosher Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pietro Donatelli could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nosher Powell's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietro Donatelli! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nosher Powell! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A slapping leg kick lands for Donatelli.
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Donatelli lands a big head kick that sends Powell tumbling to the mat! Donatelli takes a step backwards and waves Powell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Powell is rocked!
It looks like Nosher Powell has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Donatelli moves into the clinch. Powell is still on wobbly legs! Can Donatelli finish him? Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donatelli has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
Donatelli misses with a punch on the inside.
Donatelli throws a punch but it's blocked by Powell. Donatelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Powell. Donatelli has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
Donatelli has a couple of punches blocked by Powell.
Donatelli swings wildly with an uppercut but Powell uses good head movement to avoid it. Donatelli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donatelli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Donatelli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell throws an elbow that misses.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell blocks an uppercut.
Donatelli working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Donatelli misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Donatelli fails to land. Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donatelli misses with the head strike.
Donatelli misses with the head strike.
Powell seems to have recovered his senses. Donatelli managing to block the knees to the body from Powell.
Powell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donatelli is defending well for now. Donatelli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards. Powell tries to pull guard but Donatelli holds him up against the cage and eventually Powell drops back down to his feet.
Donatelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land. Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donatelli. Powell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Powell misses with an elbow strike.
Donatelli scores with a shot to the side of Powell's head. Donatelli struggles to land a body shot inside as Powell controls his hands.
Powell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Donatelli up against the cage. Donatelli struggles to land a body shot inside as Powell controls his hands.
Donatelli lands a left hand.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Donatelli controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Donatelli avoiding damage as Powell throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Donatelli. A nice right hand lands inside from Powell.
It looks like Pietro Donatelli has been cut. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Powell misses with a hook from the clinch. Donatelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donatelli.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Donatelli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell working some nice short punches in the clinch. Donatelli throws a head punch that misses. Powell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Pietro Donatelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Powell throws a leg kick and Donatelli holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Donatelli can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Powell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donatelli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land. Powell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Donatelli is defending well for now. Donatelli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Powell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Donatelli's brow. Donatelli throws a punch but it's blocked by Powell. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donatelli. Powell misses with an elbow strike.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Donatelli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A shot in the inside from Powell. Powell gets control of Donatelli's arms and successfully pulls guard. Powell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Donatelli passes Powell's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Donatelli wants to take a breather but Powell is having none of it. Donatelli trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietro Donatelli has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Donatelli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donatelli lands a head kick. Powell smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Powell shoots for a double leg takedown but Donatelli sprawls well. He's pushed Powell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Donatelli misses with a kick to the body.
Donatelli throws a low kick but Powell moves out of range easily. Donatelli instigates a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Powell. Powell lands with a left to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Donatelli can't find room to land a body shot as Powell controls the action.
Donatelli blocks a body shot from Powell. Powell throws a head punch that misses. Powell tries to land knees in the clinch but Donatelli avoids the damage to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Donatelli trying to control the position but instead, Powell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Donatelli into the cage. Donatelli misses with a short punch on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Donatelli dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Powell throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A chopping leg kick lands by Donatelli. Donatelli tries a low kick but Powell avoids it. Donatelli slips a jab and a cross from Powell.
Powell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Powell just misses with a punch to the body.
Donatelli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Donatelli throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Donatelli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Donatelli misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donatelli. Powell throws a leg kick but Donatelli checks it. Donatelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Donatelli pushes Powell up against the cage in a clinch. Powell tries to land a knee to the head but Donatelli blocks with his arms.
Donatelli working some nice short punches in the clinch. Pietro Donatelli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Powell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Powell. Powell misses with an elbow over the top. Donatelli digs a right hand into Powell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Powell's gas tank. Powell tries to pull guard but Donatelli forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Powell is trying to pull guard but Donatelli has him pressed against the cage. Powell is breathing heavily. Powell working aggressively here.
Donatelli lands with a right to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Both fighters working to control the clinch. Powell successfully pulls guard.
Donatelli stays in close to Powell's body and controls the position. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Donatelli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powell is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pietro Donatelli. Donatelli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Powell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Donatelli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pietro Donatelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A good leg kick by Donatelli. Powell tries a head kick but it misses.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Donatelli! Powell is out on his feet! Donatelli rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Powell is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Powell is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pietro Donatelli! An out of breath Pietro Donatelli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Eerkilaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carneiro comes to the cage accompanied by The Rasmus - In the Shadows. Daniel Carneiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Carneiro! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Eerkilaa! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Carneiro closes the distance and clinches. Eerkilaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Daniel Carneiro has been cut. Carneiro wants to take the fight to the mat but Eerkilaa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Eerkilaa tries to stall but Carneiro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carneiro keeps control of Eerkilaa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Eerkilaa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carneiro has him pressed against the cage. Carneiro gets control of Eerkilaa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Carneiro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Carneiro wriggles free and stands up. Carneiro rushes Eerkilaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Carneiro is looking to take this one to the mat. Eerkilaa tries to break free but Carneiro pushes him back against the cage. Eerkilaa wants to break the clinch but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Carneiro lands a takedown into guard.
Carneiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Carneiro drops back looking for a leg! Eerkilaa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eerkilaa manages to kick Carneiro off! Carneiro jumps back into Eerkilaa's guard. Eerkilaa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Carneiro has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carneiro taking a breather here. Carneiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Carneiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eerkilaa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Eerkilaa wants to control but Carneiro postures up. Eerkilaa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Carneiro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Eerkilaa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carneiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carneiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Eerkilaa is trying to control Carneiro's posture but Carneiro avoids it. Eerkilaa is looking to regain half guard here but Carneiro keeps moving and retains side control. Carneiro looks up at the clock and then as Eerkilaa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carneiro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carneiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eerkilaa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Carneiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eerkilaa has escaped the position, nice work there. Carneiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eerkilaa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Eerkilaa is trying to control Carneiro's posture but Carneiro avoids it. Carneiro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Carneiro has hold of Eerkilaa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Eerkilaa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Carneiro cranks the arm and Eerkilaa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Eerkilaa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Daniel Carneiro! Daniel Carneiro took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazerus Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentijn Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lightning comes into the arena with HARVESTOR OF SORROW By METALLICA blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lazerus Lightning! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Valentijn Gustafsson! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gustafsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lightning.
Gustafsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lightning was covering up waiting for the punch and Gustafsson finishes the takedown easily into guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lightning is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lightning keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully. Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lightning is retaining full guard. Lightning working a defensive guard here.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lightning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lightning looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lightning is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well. Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lightning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gustafsson passes Lightning's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Lightning looking for submissions off his back. Gustafsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lightning regains full guard. Nicely done. Lightning keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lightning can't keep his opponent in guard - Gustafsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Lightning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lightning tries to get to full guard but Gustafsson has control of the leg. Lightning on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lightning tries to get out of the position. Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lightning has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lightning won't allow Gustafsson to pass to mount. Lightning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lightning is trying to get back to full guard. Gustafsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lightning doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustafsson. Gustafsson is thwarting Lightning's attempts to control the position. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Gustafsson passes the guard and advances to mount! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lightning slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Lightning actively working from the bottom here. Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lightning defends it well. Lightning is doing well to control the position and prevent Gustafsson from advancing to side control. Gustafsson prevents Lightning from improving his position. Gustafsson passes to full mount! Gustafsson has hold of Lightning's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lightning manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lightning is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lightning is working hard here to advance position. Gustafsson works his way to his opponent's back.
Gustafsson is cranking Lightning's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Lightning! He's tightened the choke and Lightning is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valentijn Gustafsson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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270 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Solomon Grundy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Abbot! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Abbot ducks under a wild hook from Grundy. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Grundy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abbot misses with an uppercut
and Grundy counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Tank Abbot has been cut. Grundy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Grundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abbot lands with a straight right. Grundy didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Solomon Grundy 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! Grundy slips under a jab. Grundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abbot. No joy there for Grundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grundy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abbot was well out of range. Poor timing from Grundy. Grundy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abbot counters with a crisp right that sends Grundy to the canvas! Abbot follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Abbot! A pretty intense looking Tank Abbot took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ahokas! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Hernandez! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahokas is just out of range. Ahokas lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Adrian Hernandez has been cut. Ahokas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernandez. Hernandez throws the left hand but Ahokas avoids the punch easily. Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it. Hernandez thows a body shot but no joy. Hernandez misses with a looping right. Ahokas throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hernandez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hernandez throws a series of punches but Ahokas avoids them all with ease. Hernandez slips a straight right by Ahokas. Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas. Ahokas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hernandez. Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahokas. Ahokas lands with a good body shot. Hernandez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahokas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahokas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hernandez moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ahokas defending well as Hernandez loads up on a big left hand. Hernandez misses with a looping right. Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahokas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez. Ahokas slips a straight right by Hernandez. Ahokas missing with a left hand there. Hernandez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hernandez misses with a straight right. Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hernandez misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahokas. Ahokas is looking to wear down Hernandez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Ahokas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hernandez has time to react.
That has opened up Adrian Hernandez's cut even more. Ahokas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A swing and a miss from Ahokas. Hernandez lands a nice shot that snaps Ahokas's head back.
Ahokas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez. Ahokas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ahokas looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely. A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Ahokas does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ahokas throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ahokas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez slips under a jab. Hernandez avoids the body shot from Ahokas.
Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas. Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ahokas dips to his left and cracks Hernandez with an uppercut! Hernandez is looking to clinch but Ahokas is avoiding it.
Ahokas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Ahokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
A swing and a miss from Ahokas. Ahokas jabs at Hernandez's body. Hernandez blocks a jab. Ahokas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez. Hernandez avoids the body shot from Ahokas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ahokas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hernandez moves out of range as Ahokas strikes. Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez. Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Ahokas moved out of range. Hernandez misses the jab. Ahokas throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it. Hernandez ducks right into an uppercut from Ahokas. Hernandez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Hernandez swings for the body but Ahokas moves out of range.
Hernandez misses with a looping right. A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target. Ahokas looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely. Sloppy strikes from Ahokas. Those never looked like landing. Ahokas connects with a nice looking jab.
The cut above Adrian Hernandez's eye is starting to cause him problems now. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ahokas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ahokas throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it. Hernandez tries to move into range but Ahokas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hernandez misses with an uppercut. Ahokas saw that one coming. Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahokas. Ahokas looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely. A big right from Ahokas misses. Hernandez lands with a right hand. Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Ahokas's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahokas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Ahokas throws a jab when Hernandez was well out of range. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahokas slips a jab from Hernandez. Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahokas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hernandez thinking. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Ahokas dominated that round. The cut man is working on Adrian Hernandez's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hernandez defending well as Ahokas loads up on a big left hand. Hernandez walks into a jab. Ahokas throws a big shot that misses. Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez tries to move into range but Ahokas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahokas. Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. Ahokas moves away and avoids it. Ahokas slips a jab from Hernandez. Ahokas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahokas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahokas throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot. Hernandez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahokas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Ahokas avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Ahokas moves out of range. A slow jab from Ahokas misses its intended target. A big right from Ahokas misses. Hernandez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adrian Hernandez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it. Ahokas drops Hernandez with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hernandez! Ahokas dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Ahokas! Juha Ahokas retains his super heavyweight title!
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