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HERO 52: Fantastic vs Naama PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Hielscher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konrad Hielscher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Lau!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hielscher throws a combination. Lau tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lau is looking to clinch.
Hielscher misses the body punch
and Lau counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hielscher's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Lau misses.
Lau fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hielscher checks it well.
Johnny Lau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hielscher lands a jab to the nose.
Lau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lau takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hielscher throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lau.
Lau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lau walks into a jab.
Lau throws a head kick but Hielscher moves out of range.
Hielscher misses with a few strikes there.
Lau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lau throws a head kick that misses.
Hielscher looks to throw the jab but Lau is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hielscher.
Hielscher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hielscher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hielscher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hielscher cracks Lau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab by Hielscher.
Lau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hielscher can pounce on him.
Hielscher misses with a wild body shot.
Hielscher scores with a jab to the body.
Lau looks for the body kick but Hielscher saw that one coming.
Hielscher loads up on a big right hand but Lau slips the punch.
Hielscher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Lau.
Lau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hielscher counters with a stiff right hand.
Hielscher cracks the inside of Lau's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hielscher cracks Lau with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hielscher has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lau to stand back up!
Lau is rocked!
Lau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lau is still on wobbly legs! Can Hielscher finish him?
Lau looks winded!
Lau lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lau misses with a hook
and Hielscher counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lau's knee momentarily.
Hielscher pounces like a tiger and cracks Lau with a vicious hook! Lau is down but not out! Hielscher follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Konrad Hielscher!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Bukovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Dagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukovsky comes to the cage accompanied by Grubson feat. donGURALesko - Moc. This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Garrett Bukovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Dagger!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dagger tries to clinch up but Bukovsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Dagger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bukovsky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bukovsky misses with a low kick.
Dagger tries to clinch
and Bukovsky counters with a thumping low kick.
Bukovsky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dagger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bukovsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukovsky swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dagger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bukovsky throws a right hand that misses
and Dagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Dagger tries to clinch up
and Bukovsky counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukovsky misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Bukovsky as he connects with a hook.
Dagger wants to clinch but Bukovsky slips to the side
and Bukovsky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dagger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bukovsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dagger moves in looking to clinch but Bukovsky pushes him off.
Bukovsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Dagger clinches up with Bukovsky and pushes him back against the cage.
Dagger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bukovsky.
Dagger tries to work over Bukovsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dagger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bukovsky is trying to break the clinch but Dagger has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Bukovsky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dagger is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dagger blocks an uppercut.
Bukovsky trying to stall but Dagger improves his position.
Dagger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bukovsky's elbow.
Dagger lands a hook that snaps the head of Bukovsky backwards.
Dagger lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Bukovsky.
Dagger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bukovsky up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky tries to break free but Dagger pushes him back against the cage.
Dagger is trying to maintain a safe position but Bukovsky gets an underhook and turns Dagger into the cage.
Dagger goes for a takedown attempt but Bukovsky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bukovsky does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bukovsky is fending him off so far but Dagger persists. Nope, Bukovsky circles away and we're back to standing.
Dagger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bukovsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dagger looks to land a right hand but Bukovsky moved out of range.
Dagger tries to clinch
and Bukovsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bukovsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bukovsky thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bukovsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bukovsky circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Bukovsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukovsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dagger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garrett Bukovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Dagger.
Dagger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dagger darts in trying to clinch
and Bukovsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dagger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bukovsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dagger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garrett Bukovsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukovsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Dagger looks to clinch
and Bukovsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dagger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bukovsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Bukovsky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dagger checks a leg kick nicely.
Dagger tries to clinch but Bukovsky moves out of range.
Dagger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bukovsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Dagger.
Dagger lands a really nice looking cross but Bukovsky seems unphased.
Bukovsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dagger ducks under a wild hook from Bukovsky.
Dagger looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukovsky is just out of range.
Dagger checks a low kick from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky throws a leg kick but Dagger sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Dagger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dagger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagger wants to clinch.
Dagger is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Bukovsky.
Dagger slips a jab from Bukovsky.
Dagger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Bukovsky. That snapped Dagger's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dagger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bukovsky gets a clinch.
Dagger trying to stall but Bukovsky improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Dagger won't allow it.
Bukovsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bukovsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dagger backwards.
Bukovsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bukovsky circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bukovsky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dagger moves into range and clinches up with Bukovsky.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dagger is looking for a takedown.
Dagger tries to work over Bukovsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dagger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dagger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dagger is breathing heavily.
Bukovsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bukovsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dagger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bukovsky throws a jab when Dagger was well out of range.
Dagger slips a straight right by Bukovsky.
Nice defenses there by Dagger.
Dagger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dagger wants to clinch.
Dagger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dagger slips under a jab from Bukovsky.
Dagger moves in looking to clinch but Bukovsky pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bukovsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Bukovsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dagger tries to clinch but Bukovsky is having none of it.
Dagger blocks a jab.
Dagger wants to clinch but Bukovsky slips to the side
and Bukovsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bukovsky lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Bukovsky.
Dagger tries to clinch up
and Bukovsky counters with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukovsky misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Bukovsky dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bukovsky throws a leg kick which misses Dagger's front leg but catches the back leg as Dagger tries to avoid it.
Bukovsky swings for the body but Dagger moves out of range.
Dagger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dagger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dagger tries to clinch there but Bukovsky circles away.
Dagger closes the distance but Bukovsky moves to the side
and Bukovsky counters with a straight right hand.
Dagger walks into a stiff left hand from Bukovsky.
Dagger is looking to clinch but Bukovsky is avoiding it.
Bukovsky misses with a leg kick.
Bukovsky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagger closes the distance but Bukovsky moves to the side
and Bukovsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dagger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bukovsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dagger tries to clinch up but Bukovsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Bukovsky throws a jab when Dagger was well out of range.
Bukovsky dodges the punch combination from Dagger.
Dagger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bukovsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Dagger counters with a straight right hand.
Dagger doesn't manage to clinch there - Bukovsky circles away.
Dagger tries to clinch
and Bukovsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dagger misses with a wild combination.
Dagger fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky scores with a nice right hand.
Dagger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Bukovsky finds it's way through Dagger's defenses.
Bukovsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dagger tries to clinch but Bukovsky moves out of range.
Bukovsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dagger.
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!
Bukovsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dagger tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Bukovsky finds it's target.
Dagger is rocked!
Bukovsky lands with an overhand left.
Dagger is still on wobbly legs! Can Bukovsky finish him?
A nice inside leg kick there by Bukovsky. That's going to slow Dagger down.
Bukovsky throws an overhand right that drops Dagger like a sack of potatoes! Bukovsky dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garrett Bukovsky!
Garrett Bukovsky gave a mention to DJs Locker in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Octavio Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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145 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Octavio Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terrell Suggs!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos throws a poor cross that misses
and Suggs counters with a two punch combo.
Ramos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramos misses with a hook. Suggs ducked under it nicely.
Ramos swings widly with a right hand
and Suggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Ramos does it's job there.
Ramos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Suggs throws a series of punches but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suggs's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos misses with a two punch combination.
Ramos lands with a good body shot.
Suggs misses with a few strikes there.
Suggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Suggs tests Ramos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramos misses with the combination.
Ramos misses with a few strikes there.
Ramos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suggs momentarily.
Suggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Suggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suggs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ramos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos looks to land a left hand but Suggs moved out of range nicely.
Ramos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Octavio Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
Suggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Ramos misses.
Suggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suggs.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Suggs misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Suggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suggs ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Ramos misses with a hook. Suggs ducked under it nicely.
Ramos throws a hook but Suggs blocks it.
Suggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos slips a jab and a cross from Suggs.
Ramos connects with a nice looking jab.
Suggs throws a series of punches but Ramos avoids them all with ease.
Suggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Suggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Suggs tries to move into range but Ramos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ramos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Suggs under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suggs looks to land a left hand but Ramos moved out of range nicely.
Suggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suggs throws a series of punches but Ramos moves out of range.
Suggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramos works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Ramos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ramos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Suggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Octavio Ramos is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suggs moves away.
Suggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ramos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suggs.
Suggs slips a jab and a cross from Ramos.
Jab by Ramos.
Suggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramos needs to keep his hands up - Suggs had a free shot at his head there.
Suggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ramos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Suggs in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Suggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ramos.
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suggs manages to avoid it.
Ramos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ramos counters with a stiff right hand.
Suggs misses with a double jab.
Ramos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Suggs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ramos.
Suggs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Suggs is rocked!
Ramos cracks Suggs on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Suggs falls backwards against the cage. Ramos follows up with more strikes that drop Suggs to his knees. Ramos keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Suggs! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Octavio Ramos!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Octavio Ramos made sure he mentioned Key Clothing LLC, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grover Dowiyogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilian Mladenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dowiyogo comes into the arena with another life - kano blaring out of the sound system. Ilian Mladenov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grover Dowiyogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ilian Mladenov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dowiyogo throws a nice looking combination but Mladenov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mladenov throws the left hand but Dowiyogo avoids the punch easily.
Dowiyogo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mladenov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dowiyogo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch up.
Dowiyogo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mladenov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mladenov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch up.
That kick from Dowiyogo tenderised Mladenov's leg. Mladenov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mladenov blocks a head kick by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick but Mladenov moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Mladenov.
Dowiyogo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mladenov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dowiyogo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ilian Mladenov has been cut.
Grover Dowiyogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Mladenov misses with a body kick.
That kick from Dowiyogo tenderised Mladenov's leg. Mladenov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dowiyogo clinches up with Mladenov and pushes him back against the cage.
Dowiyogo working Mladenov over with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mladenov controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowiyogo is stalling here.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mladenov is trying to break the clinch but Dowiyogo has him pressed against the cage.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Mladenov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dowiyogo lands a good knee to the midsection. Mladenov won't want to take too many of those.
Mladenov looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mladenov avoids it.
Dowiyogo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mladenov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo misses with a knee strike.
Mladenov managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Mladenov managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dowiyogo obliges.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but Mladenov blocks with his arms.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mladenov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dowiyogo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mladenov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mladenov managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mladenov backwards.
Dowiyogo crunches a lovely knee into Mladenov's ribcage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dowiyogo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov avoids the elbow strike from Dowiyogo, against the cage.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Mladenov wants to get back to striking at distance but Dowiyogo won't allow it.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Mladenov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but Mladenov blocks with his arms.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mladenov blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo stalling the fight.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Mladenov has had enough of the clinch but Dowiyogo keeps him there for the moment.
Dowiyogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mladenov is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Mladenov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mladenov wants to get back to striking at distance but Dowiyogo won't allow it.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mladenov tries to circle away but Dowiyogo has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dowiyogo tries to throw a body punch but Mladenov avoids it by throwing Dowiyogo back against the cage.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mladenov avoids the damage to the body.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grover Dowiyogo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ilian Mladenov's cut.
That's time! Dowiyogo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dowiyogo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dowiyogo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dowiyogo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mladenov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dowiyogo is looking to clinch.
Mladenov throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dowiyogo. That's going to slow Mladenov down.
Dowiyogo drives through and clinches with Mladenov against the cage.
Dowiyogo is working Mladenov over against the cage.
Mladenov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dowiyogo has closed the distance and engaged Mladenov in a clinch.
Mladenov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mladenov tries to circle away but Dowiyogo has him pinned against the cage.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mladenov avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo crunches a lovely knee into Mladenov's ribcage.
Mladenov is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo keeps control of Mladenov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dowiyogo is stalling here.
Grover Dowiyogo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dowiyogo avoiding damage.
Dowiyogo lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mladenov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dowiyogo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mladenov's efforts to push away.
Mladenov is trying to break free.
Mladenov managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo misses with a punch to the body.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mladenov can do to turn this around?
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mladenov avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo digs a right hand into Mladenov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mladenov's gas tank.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mladenov avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dowiyogo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mladenov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mladenov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mladenov managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mladenov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo stalling in the clinch.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mladenov as Dowiyogo tries to tie him up.
Mladenov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dowiyogo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mladenov backwards.
A knee to the head by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dowiyogo misses with a knee strike.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dowiyogo lands an elbow inside that Mladenov shrugs off.
Dowiyogo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mladenov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Mladenov wants to break free but Dowiyogo has control.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mladenov avoids it.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dowiyogo keeps control of Mladenov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mladenov managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grover Dowiyogo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ilian Mladenov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dowiyogo tries to clinch up but Mladenov circles away and keeps his distance.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch up but Mladenov circles away and keeps his distance.
Dowiyogo misses with a head kick.
Mladenov throws a hook but Dowiyogo avoids it easily.
Dowiyogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dowiyogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mladenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dowiyogo moves away.
Dowiyogo drives through and clinches with Mladenov against the cage.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Mladenov managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mladenov avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo stalls.
Mladenov takes a shot to the head.
Dowiyogo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mladenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowiyogo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dowiyogo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo keeps control of Mladenov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mladenov blocks it with crossed arms.
Dowiyogo lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mladenov tries to break the clinch but Dowiyogo is controlling the position.
Mladenov blocks a body shot from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo presses Mladenov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dowiyogo working Mladenov over with knees to the body.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ilian Mladenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but Mladenov blocks with his arms.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dowiyogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dowiyogo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but Mladenov blocks with his arms.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mladenov tries to break the clinch but Dowiyogo is controlling the position.
Mladenov has had enough of the clinch but Dowiyogo keeps him there for the moment.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mladenov avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dowiyogo lands a good knee to the midsection. Mladenov won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mladenov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mladenov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mladenov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mladenov avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo keeps control of Mladenov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mladenov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mladenov avoids the damage to the body.
Mladenov wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Mladenov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grover Dowiyogo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dowiyogo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grover Dowiyogo!
In his post fight interview, Grover Dowiyogo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Toast Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Rik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes to the cage accompanied by POWDERED... TOAST... MAAAAAAAAANN!!!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rik's choice of entrance music: The walking dead. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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22
158 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Toast Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Rik!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Rik.
Rik shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Rik moves away and avoids it.
Man throws out a loose jab but Rik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rik shoots in but Man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Rik's shoulder, as Rik tries to avoid the shot.
Man throws a body punch but Rik moves out of range.
Man is looking to slow Rik down with leg kicks.
Man connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rik momentarily.
Rik misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Man moves away from the strike by Rik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Rik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Rik.
Man scores with a jab. Rik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man throws a hook but Rik blocks it.
Man misses with an uppercut. Rik saw that one coming.
Rik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Man tries to avoid it but Rik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Man to the ground. Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Toast Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Rik.
Rik checks the leg kick.
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
Rik has a takedown stuffed.
Rik shoots for a takedown but Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rik. Rik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rik tries to clinch up.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man throws a front kick aimed at Rik's knee but Rik avoids it well.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Rik slips the punch.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rik to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Man pulls Rik in to control the position.
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rik is controlling him.
Man is trying to control the position but Rik postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Toast Man wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Rik persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
Rik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rik wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.
Man throws a body punch but Rik moves out of range.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rik checks it well.
Man misses with a right hand
and Rik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Man keeping full guard, as Rik tries to pass.
Man is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rik stops Man from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man has Rik pulled in close to control his posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rik is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Toast Man just wasn't active enough.
Good work by Rik as he checks the leg kick.
Man misses with a low kick.
Rik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Man.
Nice defenses there by Rik.
Rik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away.
Rik shoots in but no luck this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Man lands a glancing blow to the side of Rik's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toast Man dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Rik.
Toast Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Man misses with a looping right.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rik manages to avoid it.
Rik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Rik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Rik tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Rik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toast Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rik shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Man is controlling Rik's trapped leg to prevent Rik from advancing to side control.
Man trying to control here.
Rik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rik wants to get back to his feet.
Rik prevents Man from improving his position.
Rik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though.
Rik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.
Rik thows a huge punch but Man dodges it nicely.
Rik throwing shots but Man is blocking nicely.
Man makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rik checks it well.
Man thumps Rik with a low kick.
A jab from Man misses.
Rik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Man sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rik somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Man's guard.
Man trying to control the position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rik is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
Rik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rik prevents Man from getting back to his feet.
Shane Rik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We're going to have a standup here because Toast Man wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rik fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rik checks a leg kick.
Man misses with a shot to the body
and Rik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Man is predictable there
and Rik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Man rather than just go for the knockout.
Man throws out a leg kick but Rik moves out of range and Man only half commits.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rik.
Rik is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rik was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Good exchange - Man coming out on top.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rik manages to avoid it.
Man stuffs the takedown.
Toast Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Rik.
Rik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man looks to throw the jab but Rik is out of range.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man scores with a nice strike.
Man gets caught napping as Rik dives in and scores a takedown. Man manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man is controlling Rik's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rik postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shane Rik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Man scores with a nice strike.
Rik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Man cracks Rik with an open hand slap.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Man throws a jab when Rik was well out of range.
Man stuns Rik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rik drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rik.
Man is trying to keep Rik in close.
Rik throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Man working a defensive guard here.
Rik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rik off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man tried to score with a low kick but Rik checks it.
Rik clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rik is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man manages to break the clinch.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Rik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rik fails to land the takedown.
Man throws a leg kick that misses.
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Rik counters with a right hand to the body.
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Man misses with a straight left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man wants to land a leg kick but Rik is out of range.
Rik tries to clinch but Man moves away
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rik.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Rik persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
Toast Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Rik.
Man connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Man finds it's way through Rik's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rik is able to avoid easily.
Rik checks a low kick from Man.
Man lands a jab to the nose.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rik.
Man slaps away a takedown attempt from Rik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rik fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab by Man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man defends it nicely.
Rik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toast Man showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Man 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toast Man!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ian Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Miles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to AWOLNATION - SAIL. Peltola is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Biggest & The Best. Atte Peltola acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Peltola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles moves away from the strike by Peltola.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miles.
Miles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peltola in his tracks.
Miles lands a body shot.
Miles throws a poor cross that misses
and Peltola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miles's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Miles manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peltola wants to control but Miles is having none of it.
Peltola tries to reverse the position but Miles maintains control.
Miles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peltola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miles content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles trying to control but Peltola is having none of it.
Peltola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peltola tries to hold on but Miles pushes him away.
Peltola manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Miles trying to control from half guard but Peltola is working away.
Ian Miles has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Peltola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ian Miles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peltola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miles counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola misses with a left hand
enabling Miles to counter with a crisp jab.
Miles tries a low kick but Peltola avoids it.
Miles tries to bum rush Peltola with a series of wild strikes but Peltola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peltola scores with a hook.
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!
Miles takes one to the chin there.
Peltola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles was well out of range. Poor timing from Peltola.
Peltola's corner calls for a 1-2. Peltola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miles connects with a leg kick. Peltola looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Peltola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peltola misses with a hook. Miles ducked under it nicely.
Miles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miles takes a shot to the head.
Miles landing knees to the head.
It looks like Atte Peltola has been cut.
Peltola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miles lands a right hand.
Miles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peltola trying to control the position but instead, Miles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Peltola into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peltola.
Peltola blocks an uppercut.
Miles tries a knee to the head but Peltola blocks it.
Peltola pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Peltola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Miles to work.
Miles misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Miles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peltola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peltola misses with the head strike.
Miles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Peltola lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peltola throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peltola.
Miles blocks a body shot from Peltola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ian Miles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atte Peltola'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.
Miles misses with a left hand
so Peltola counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peltola looking to pass the guard.
Miles wants to stand up but Peltola is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peltola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peltola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peltola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Peltola won't allow Miles to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miles wants to sweep here but Peltola controlling him for the moment.
Peltola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peltola stops Miles from standing up.
Peltola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola wants to control from the top but Miles keeps moving.
Peltola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Atte Peltola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peltola wants to control from the top but Miles keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miles scores with a punch to the head.
Miles tries to clinch there but Peltola circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miles. That's going to slow Peltola down.
Peltola slips under a jab.
Peltola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miles lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peltola. Miles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Peltola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miles at a distance.
Ian Miles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peltola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peltola on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Peltola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miles cracks Peltola with an open hand slap.
Miles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miles is rocked!
Miles switches off momentarily and Peltola cracks him with a monster right hand! Miles topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Peltola dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Peltola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atte Peltola!
Atte Peltola took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, DJs Locker for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Matsushita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Torello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenji Matsushita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Torello!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torello fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matsushita takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Matsushita.
Torello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torello moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torello avoids the head kick by Matsushita.
Kenji Matsushita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Torello crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matsushita - the referee stops the clock and Torello gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matsushita. Torello manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matsushita looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torello scores with the left hand. Matsushita knows he should have avoided that one.
Torello looks to throw the jab but Matsushita is out of range.
Torello pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsushita is out of range and Torello settles back down.
Torello dives in and grabs Matsushita's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matsushita pushes down on Torello's head and hops out.
Matsushita checks the leg kick nicely there.
Torello fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsushita is out of range.
Torello scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsushita throws a hook but Torello blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsushita.
Matsushita scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsushita throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Torello's head.
Matsushita checks a low kick from Torello.
Matsushita swings for the body but Torello moves out of range.
Matsushita throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Torello's waist but Torello gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matsushita off to one side.
Torello misses with a jab to the body
and Matsushita counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matsushita throws a head kick that Torello semi-blocks.
Matsushita avoids the body shot from Torello.
Matsushita misses with an uppercut. Torello saw that one coming.
A big left from Matsushita misses.
Torello misses with a hook. Matsushita ducked under it nicely.
Matsushita looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matsushita swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita throws a hook but Torello blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matsushita is defended easily by Torello.
Torello scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torello lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torello takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matsushita swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Torello counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Torello.
Matsushita buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matsushita tries for a takedown but Torello circles away easily
and Torello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Matsushita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torello darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Torello is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Torello.
Torello lands with an uppercut that bounces Matsushita off the cage and back into range.
Torello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsushita throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Torello on the side of the head.
Matsushita ducks under a wild hook from Torello.
Torello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsushita.
Matsushita cracks Torello with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Torello just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsushita goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matsushita goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsushita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsushita.
Torello avoids the body shot from Matsushita.
Torello misses with a low kick as Matsushita jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita throws a solid leg kick but Torello takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matsushita.
Torello throws a poor cross that misses
and Torello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torello throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matsushita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsushita scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Matsushita throws a hook but Torello blocks it.
Matsushita misses with a takedown attempt - Torello sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsushita has his takedown stuffed
and Torello counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Torello tries to move into range but Matsushita moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matsushita is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matsushita throws a sloppy head kick and Torello moves out of range easily.
Torello is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torello lands with a good body shot.
Matsushita with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Torello to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsushita misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Torello will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matsushita walks forward, straight into a front kick from Torello.
Matsushita lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torello's sensitive parts.
Torello lands a right hook to the body.
Torello fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matsushita on the side of the head.
Matsushita looks to score with a jab to the body but Torello is just out of range.
Matsushita misses the shot to the body.
Torello cracks Matsushita with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torello.
Torello lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torello cracks Matsushita with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matsushita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsushita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torello throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matsushita misses with a body shot.
Torello throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsushita counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushita walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Torello checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matsushita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torello.
James Torello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsushita looks to land a left hand but Torello moved out of range nicely.
Torello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torello wants it to stay on the feet.
Torello misses with a body kick.
Matsushita will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matsushita ducks under a wild hook from Torello.
Matsushita thows a leg kick but Torello checks it
and Torello counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torello throws the left hand but Matsushita avoids the punch easily.
Matsushita misses with a jab to the body
letting Torello counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torello.
Torello feints and then cracks Matsushita's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsushita down.
Matsushita tries to land a front kick but Torello steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Torello can pounce on him.
Matsushita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsushita.
Torello swings for the body but Matsushita moves out of range.
Matsushita goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matsushita connects with a leg kick. Torello looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Matsushita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsushita walks forward, straight into a front kick from Torello.
Torello leaves Matsushita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Matsushita 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matsushita checks a leg kick.
Torello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsushita just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick by Matsushita misses
and Torello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Torello throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torello scores with a jab to the body.
Torello takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsushita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsushita takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsushita misses with a lunging right hand
and Torello counters with a nice uppercut.
Torello tries a low kick but Matsushita avoids it.
Matsushita moves out of range of the body kick from Torello.
Torello throws a solid leg kick but Matsushita takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Torello.
Torello just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsushita.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsushita.
Torello's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsushita scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsushita does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matsushita throws a leg kick but Torello sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torello.
Torello misses with a head kick.
Torello fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsushita checks it well.
Torello slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Torello moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsushita.
Matsushita throws a leg kick
and Torello counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torello avoids the head kick by Matsushita.
Torello has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsushita.
Torello lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Torello 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice cross by Torello.
Matsushita scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Matsushita.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Torello.
Nice sprawl there from Torello as Matsushita shoots in.
Matsushita moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Torello scores with a head kick.
Matsushita misses with a body kick.
Torello tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsushita throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torello, as that shot connected.
Torello throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torello tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Torello stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsushita.
Matsushita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torello loads up on a big right hand but Matsushita slips the punch.
Matsushita throws a jab but it's blocked by Torello.
A head kick from Matsushita lands but Torello takes it in his stride.
Torello cracks Matsushita with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Torello blocks a low kick nicely.
Torello tries to land a front kick but Matsushita steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Torello avoids the head kick by Matsushita.
Torello pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matsushita back to the cage. Torello follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Matsushita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torello moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Torello enables Matsushita to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Torello manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matsushita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matsushita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torello escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsushita gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Torello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torello is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Torello drops an elbow to the side of Matsushita's head.
Matsushita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Torello.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita is pressing down on Torello's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Torello is pushing down on Matsushita's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matsushita is fighting to maintain full guard but Torello has managed to sneak the leg through.
Torello seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Matsushita won't allow Torello to pass to mount.
Matsushita taking some punishment here, with Torello in his half guard.
Torello is keen to just control but Matsushita is a slippery customer.
James Torello is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Torello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Torello tries to pass to full mount but Matsushita defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Torello in particular looking to stall.
Torello has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita tries to roll over but Torello keeps him under control.
Well, if Torello is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Torello's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James Torello hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Torello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsushita.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Torello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Torello has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Torello!
Our winner, James Torello, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wai Man Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ruudolf - Leijonakuningaslaulu. Jonas Putin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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164 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wai Man Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonas Putin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Putin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Li closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Putin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Li wants to advance to full mount but Putin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Putin 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.
Putin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Putin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.
Li controls from within his opponent's guard.
Putin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li sitting in guard here, content to control.
Putin keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Wai Man Li has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Putin slips a straight right by Li.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Li throws a good cross that connects.
Putin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Putin.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Putin moves forwards but Li connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Putin. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Putin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab by Li.
Li works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Li is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Putin.
Putin throws a chopping leg kick but Li manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch lands to the side of Putin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Putin.
Li connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Li tries for a takedown but Putin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Putin throws the kick towards the body but Li avoids it.
Li tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Putin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Putin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Li misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Putin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Li jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Li is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin scores with a kick to the body.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Li slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Li misses its intended target.
Li is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Putin.
Putin leaves Li with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Li steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Putin. That one must have hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Putin's waist but Putin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Li off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wai Man Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Putin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wai Man Li dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
That kick from Putin tenderised Li's leg. Li is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jonas Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Putin avoids the body shot from Li.
Li blocks the body kick.
Li slips a jab from Putin.
Li dives in and scores a takedown into Putin's guard.
Putin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Li trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li is looking to advance position but Putin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Li tries to reverse the position but Putin maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li tries to lock up and control but Putin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Putin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Putin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Li is looking to escape.
Li 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.
Li is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to lock up and control but Putin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Putin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Li really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Li is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to hold on but Putin postures up.
Li is desperately trying to improve his position but Putin has a good base and remains in mount.
Li slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Li is trying to control but can't.
Li gets full guard.
Putin wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li is looking for a triangle but Putin pushes his legs off easily.
Putin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li working a defensive guard here.
Li manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Putin is looking to improve his position but Li isn't that keen on the idea.
Putin wants to hold on but Li pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Putin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Putin and Li has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wai Man Li dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Putin avoids the body shot from Li.
Putin sizes up Li with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Li tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Putin swivels and escapes.
Li throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Putin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Putin jabs Li to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Li checks a leg kick nicely.
Li has his takedown stuffed
and Putin counters with a low kick, right behind Li 's knee.
A big right from Li misses.
Li stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Putin.
Li is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Putin lands a leg kick that knocks Li off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Putin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Li. That did some damage!
Putin slips a jab and a cross from Li.
An inside leg kick lands from Putin.
Li looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wai Man Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li.
Putin scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li fails with a takedown attempt.
Putin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Li has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jonas Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Li. That did some damage!
Putin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Li throws a body punch but Putin moves out of range.
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!
Putin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Li throws an overhand right that lands on Putin's shoulder, as Putin tries to avoid the shot.
Putin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jonas Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin punishes Li's body with a nice straight punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Li.
Nice uppercut there from Putin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Putin.
Putin scores with a sloppy right hand. Li should have avoided that one.
Putin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Li throws a sloppy body shot
and Putin counters with a left to the body.
Putin scores with a head kick.
It looks like Wai Man Li has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Putin motions for Li to come forward. Putin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Putin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Putin fakes the leg kick and cracks Li in the body.
Wai Man Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin defending well as Li loads up on a big left hand.
Li shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Putin defends it nicely.
Li uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Putin.
Putin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Li.
Putin connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li wants to slow Putin down by chopping away at his legs.
Li with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Putin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Li 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wai Man Li!
Wai Man Li really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Go 2 Sleep Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuomi Sakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakata kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ketsunoke vs Shirinoke by Gintama OST. Rokka has chosen Antero's Walkout as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Antero Rokka was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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212 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitsuomi Sakata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antero Rokka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakata throws a chopping leg kick but Rokka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sakata throws a looping overhand right but Rokka ducks down to avoid it.
Sakata misses with a straight right.
Sakata walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakata. Rokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rokka is looking to score with low kicks.
Sakata is looking to slow Rokka down with leg kicks.
Sakata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakata lands a left and a right that send Rokka crashing to the mat, dazed. Sakata thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rokka is rocked!
It looks like Antero Rokka has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakata throws a lazy right hand but Rokka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rokka is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakata finish him?
Rokka checks the leg kick.
Sakata lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakata misses with a looping left.
Rokka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Sakata misses its intended target.
Sakata misses with a hook. Rokka ducked under it nicely.
Rokka seems to have recovered his senses.
Rokka tries a low kick but Sakata avoids it.
Rokka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakata.
Sakata looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Sakata backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Rokka's temple! It sends Rokka violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Sakata celebrates and the doctors try to help Rokka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Mitsuomi Sakata!
Mitsuomi Sakata retains his light heavyweight title!
Mitsuomi Sakata took some time post fight to say the following; 'Minnasan, arigatou gozaimasu! Ore wa sugoku ureshii desu! Yatta!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Fantastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauta Naama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fantastic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to System Of A Down-Cigaro. Naama is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bulls On Parade. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Fantastic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauta Naama!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantastic missing with a left hand there. Naama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnny Fantastic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naama misses with a hook. Fantastic ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic cracks Naama with a good jab.
It looks like Rauta Naama has been cut.
Naama is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic misses the jab.
Fantastic wants to slow Naama down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab from Fantastic.
Naama takes a swing at Fantastic's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic throws a looping overhand right but Naama ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naama looks for a takedown but Fantastic sprawls well.
Naama loads up on a big right hand but Fantastic slips the punch.
A lazy left from Naama finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fantastic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naama manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fantastic on his heels. He'll look to pass Fantastic's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic pushes Naama off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic scoring well with a low kick there.
Naama shoots in and bounces Fantastic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fantastic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic looking for a sweep. Not yet Fantastic, not yet.
Fantastic pulls Naama in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic wants to sweep but no luck.
Naama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic trying to keep a closed guard but Naama is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnny Fantastic.
Fantastic throws a nice looking combination but Naama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic with a nice cross.
Fantastic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naama.
Fantastic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Naama slips a jab from Fantastic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Naama.
Good work by Naama as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Naama.
Fantastic throws the left hand but Naama avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Naama.
Fantastic throws out a loose jab but Naama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic is looking to chop away at Naama's legs.
Fantastic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naama.
Fantastic throws a hook to the side of Naama's head but Naama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic throws a looping overhand right but Naama ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Fantastic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic lands with a straight right. Naama didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naama.
Fantastic connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naama manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naama.
A big right from Fantastic misses.
Naama misses with a combination
and Fantastic counters with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naama thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic digs a good body shot into Naama's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fantastic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rauta Naama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fantastic throws a leg kick but Naama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Naama eats them both and turns towards Fantastic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Naama staying out of range there.
Naama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fantastic as he jumps to the side.
Naama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fantastic.
Fantastic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic misses with an uppercut
and Naama counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fantastic!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naama trying to control the action but Fantastic is working from the bottom.
Fantastic tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic is not content to let Naama control the position.
Naama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fantastic, who protects the arm well.
Naama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stops Naama from passing to mount.
Fantastic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Naama's best efforts.
Fantastic trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naama tries to pass to full mount but Fantastic defends it.
Naama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fantastic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fantastic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic keeping full guard, as Naama tries to pass.
Naama trying to control the position from guard on top but Fantastic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naama tries to free his leg and advance position but Fantastic is retaining full guard.
Fantastic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naama tries to roll over but Fantastic keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naama looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Naama.
Fantastic wants to control but Naama is keeping him busy.
Naama looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic prevents Naama from improving his position.
Fantastic decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fantastic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naama. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Fantastic finds it's target.
Naama thuds his right hand into Fantastic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Naama ducks under a wild hook from Fantastic.
Naama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Nice cross by Fantastic.
Naama takes a swing at Fantastic's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fantastic blocks a head kick by Naama.
Fantastic misses with a hook
and Naama counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Naama looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Fantastic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rauta Naama's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Naama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A cross from Naama lands.
Fantastic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naama ducks under a wild hook from Fantastic.
Fantastic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naama misses with a looping left.
Good work by Naama as he checks the leg kick.
Naama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fantastic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic misses with a body shot
and Naama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Naama.
Naama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fantastic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic managing to control the position.
Naama wants to pass the guard but Fantastic is keeping the position.
Naama wants to control from the top but Fantastic keeps moving.
Naama is pushing down on Fantastic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fantastic is fighting to maintain full guard but Naama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rauta Naama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic is looking to improve his position.
Naama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fantastic gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naama wants to pass to mount but Fantastic is defending the position.
Fantastic is holding on to half guard well.
Fantastic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Naama is working for a kimura but Fantastic is defending it quite comfortably.
Fantastic wants to get back to full guard.
Naama is looking to advance position but Fantastic won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic pulls Naama in close to prevent any damage.
Naama won't allow Fantastic to get back to his feet.
Fantastic looking to control.
Naama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Naama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Naama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic prevents Naama from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Naama is looking to advance position but Fantastic won't allow it.
Naama passes to side control.
Naama working away.
Naama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fantastic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Fantastic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauta Naama really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rauta Naama'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.
Decent striking displayed by Fantastic there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fantastic.
Naama slips a jab from Fantastic.
Nice shot by Fantastic.
Fantastic scores with a head kick. Naama tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naama manages to avoid it.
Fantastic misses with an uppercut. Naama saw that one coming.
Naama moves out of range as Fantastic strikes.
Fantastic misses with a right hand
and Naama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Naama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fantastic keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naama is thwarting Fantastic's attempts to control the position.
Naama is working for a kimura but Fantastic is defending it quite comfortably.
Naama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fantastic tries to roll over but Naama keeps him under control.
Fantastic trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naama wants to pass to mount but Fantastic is defending the position.
Naama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic tries to get to full guard but Naama has control of the leg.
Fantastic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Naama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Naama's back!
Naama tries to escape the position.
Fantastic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Naama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naama is really stuck here.
Naama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Good control from Fantastic.
Naama rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Fantastic is keen to just control but Naama is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnny Fantastic.
Naama moves away from the strike by Fantastic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naama checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice jab there from Fantastic.
Fantastic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naama.
Naama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Naama showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Naama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fantastic defends it well.
Fantastic controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naama seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Johnny Fantastic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rauta Naama'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. This is the final round!
Fantastic wants to land a leg kick but Naama is out of range.
Fantastic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic ducks under a wild hook from Naama.
Fantastic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naama moves away.
Naama thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Naama on the side of the head.
Fantastic misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fantastic misses the target.
A big left from Naama misses.
Naama defending well as Fantastic loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Naama counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Naama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fantastic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Naama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic wants to stand but Naama is controlling his posture from full guard.
Naama is trying to keep Fantastic in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naama wants to sweep but no luck.
Naama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fantastic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fantastic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naama is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naama is looking for a triangle here but Fantastic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Naama trying to remain calm as Fantastic controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fantastic throws an overhand right that lands on Naama's shoulder, as Naama tries to avoid the shot.
Naama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fantastic's calf.
Naama misses with an uppercut. Fantastic saw that one coming.
A big left from Fantastic misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fantastic. That's going to slow Naama down.
Fantastic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Naama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic misses with a lunging right hand
and Naama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Naama.
Fantastic trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naama wants to control from the top but Fantastic keeps moving.
Naama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Naama uses his free foot to push down on Fantastic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fantastic.
Naama is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fantastic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fantastic tries to hold on but Naama pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naama is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fantastic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fantastic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rauta Naama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fantastic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Fantastic!
Johnny Fantastic retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Fantastic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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