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CEC 274 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kake Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliézer Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machado has chosen Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes as his entrance music. Eliézer Machado told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kake Nyrkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliézer Machado!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyrkki throws a big shot that misses.
Nyrkki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A clash of legs there as Machado blocks the low kick.
Nyrkki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nyrkki misses with a low kick.
Nyrkki tries to land a leg kick but Machado saw it coming and moves away.
Nyrkki lands a right hook to the body.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki misses with a few strikes there.
Nyrkki tries a head kick but it misses.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A combination from Nyrkki does no damage.
Machado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machado wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nyrkki.
Nyrkki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Nyrkki lands a head kick. Machado smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kake Nyrkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyrkki looks to land a combination but Machado avoids it well.
Nyrkki misses with a low kick as Machado jumps back.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nyrkki scores with a body shot.
Machado checks a leg kick nicely.
Nyrkki throws a body kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Nyrkki there.
Nyrkki throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nyrkki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Machado's head.
Nyrkki swings widly with a right hand
and Machado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Kake Nyrkki has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki lands a head kick. Machado smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Machado slips under a jab from Nyrkki.
No joy there for Nyrkki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Nyrkki.
Nice uppercut lands for Nyrkki. That snapped Machado's head back.
Nyrkki thows a leg kick but Machado checks it
and Machado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nyrkki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nyrkki is trying to stall.
Nyrkki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machado effectively controlling the action here.
Nyrkki tries to break the clinch but Machado is controlling the position.
Machado is pushing Nyrkki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nyrkki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machado.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Machado to work.
Nyrkki swings wildly with an uppercut but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nyrkki wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nyrkki up against the cage.
Machado tries to stall but Nyrkki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machado is pressed up against the cage. Nyrkki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machado down to the mat. Machado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nyrkki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nyrkki throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nyrkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Machado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nyrkki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kake Nyrkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nyrkki misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nyrkki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nyrkki being controlled against the cage.
Machado stalling in the clinch but Nyrkki improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kake Nyrkki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kake Nyrkki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nyrkki misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado moves into the clinch.
Nyrkki struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado leaning against his opponent.
Nyrkki is trying to break the clinch but Machado is controlling him.
Machado avoids a wild elbow strike from Nyrkki.
Machado tries to work over Nyrkki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Machado wants to stall.
Nyrkki stalling against the cage.
Machado lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eliézer Machado.
Nyrkki throws a front kick that sends Machado stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Nyrkki misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nyrkki, as that shot connected.
Nyrkki misses with a low kick.
Nyrkki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nyrkki.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nyrkki.
Machado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nyrkki. That's going to slow Machado down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nyrkki somewhat.
Machado moves out of range as Nyrkki strikes.
Nyrkki throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
Kake Nyrkki is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Nyrkki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nyrkki.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Nyrkki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Nyrkki tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eliézer Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyrkki throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range.
Nyrkki stalks Machado and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machado's face. Machado staggers backwards, shaken.
Nyrkki misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Nyrkki tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nyrkki fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Nyrkki.
Machado avoids a punch combination nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nyrkki wants to slow Machado down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki tried to score with a low kick but Machado checks it.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nyrkki.
A right-left combo lands from Nyrkki.
An inside leg kick lands from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki thumps Machado with a low kick.
Nyrkki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machado counters with a three punch combo that has Nyrkki backing up. Nyrkki nods at Machado to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyrkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Nyrkki misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nyrkki misses with a takedown attempt - Machado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nyrkki misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kake Nyrkki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kake Nyrkki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nyrkki misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki misses with a body shot
and Machado counters with a three punch combo that has Nyrkki backing up. Nyrkki nods at Machado to acknowledge the strikes.
Nyrkki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nyrkki is looking to land body kicks.
Nyrkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Nyrkki swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Nyrkki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machado checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Nyrkki misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Nyrkki throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Nyrkki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machado tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nyrkki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nyrkki.
Machado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nyrkki.
Nyrkki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good exchange - Nyrkki coming out on top.
Nyrkki tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nyrkki misses with a hook to the body
and Machado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Nyrkki does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nyrkki scores with a punch to the head.
Machado checks a leg kick nicely.
Nyrkki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nyrkki - that will leave a mark!
Nyrkki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Nyrkki misses.
Nyrkki connects with a crisp jab.
Nyrkki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki throws a right hand that misses
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Nyrkki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nyrkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nyrkki misses with a hook
and Machado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machado.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nyrkki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nyrkki misses with a low kick.
Nyrkki misses with a low kick.
Kake Nyrkki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nyrkki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nyrkki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Machado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nyrkki swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki throws a nice looking combination but Machado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eliézer Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kake Nyrkki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nyrkki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nyrkki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyrkki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machado swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kake Nyrkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nyrkki looks for the body kick but Machado saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kake Nyrkki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nyrkki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kake Nyrkki!
Kake Nyrkki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hy Wiener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Warm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiener kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fok Julle Naaiers. Warm is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Walk like an Egyptian. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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181 lbs
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185 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hy Wiener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luke Warm!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiener swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warm fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wiener sprawls well initially but Warm persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Warm seems to be working for a kimura but Wiener defends the submission attempt.
Warm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Warm trying to mount his opponent but Wiener defends it.
Warm misses with a head shot. Wiener uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wiener is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wiener thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wiener seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Warm regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warm has his foot on Wiener's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wiener works his way back into a safe position though.
Wiener throwing strikes but missing.
Wiener with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wiener throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wiener's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wiener working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Warm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Warm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wiener defends it easily.
Warm tries to strike from the bottom.
Wiener scoring with some ground and pound.
Warm has momentary wrist control but Wiener slips an elbow through the middle.
Wiener is in close to Warm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warm 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.
Wiener wants to control from the top but Warm keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wiener looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Warm lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Warm throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wiener to regain full guard.
Warm postures up in Wiener's guard and throws a big left but Wiener blocks it.
Wiener working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Warm looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wiener bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Warm's guard.
Warm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wiener throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Warm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wiener is aware though and is defending well.
Warm keeping moving, preventing Wiener from controlling successfully.
Wiener is really struggling to control Warm but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Warm is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Warm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wiener landing with the ground and pound.
Wiener trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiener throws a strike but Warm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Warm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warm stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Wiener has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Warm manages to get his head free but now Wiener has transitioned to an armbar! Warm grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Wiener! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hy Wiener!
An out of breath Hy Wiener thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chino Bandito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas Bond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chino Bandito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Dallas Bond!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandito just misses with a punch to the body.
Bond scores with a hook.
Bond uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bandito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bandito takes a swing at Bond's ribcage but misses.
Bandito moves out of range of the strikes.
Bandito throws a hook but Bond avoids it easily.
Bond misses the shot to the body.
Bandito misses with a body shot.
Bond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bond blocks a head kick by Bandito.
Bond throws a nice looking combination but Bandito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bond throws a hook but Bandito avoids it easily.
Bandito staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Bandito misses.
Bandito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Bond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bandito lands an overhand right.
It looks like Dallas Bond has been cut.
Bond looks to land a right hand but Bandito moved out of range.
Bond throws out a leg kick but Bandito moves out of range and Bond only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Bond.
Bond throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bond misses the target.
Bond lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Chino Bandito has been cut.
Bond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandito.
Bond swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bandito counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bond takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond rushes Bandito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bond with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bond with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bond has a couple of punches blocked by Bandito.
Bond with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bond scores with a shot to the side of Bandito's head.
Bandito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Bond misses.
Bond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandito avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dallas Bond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bond.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandito. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond misses with an uppercut. Bandito saw that one coming.
Bond doesn't manage to clinch there - Bandito circles away.
Bond might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Bond misses.
Bond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bond works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandito.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bandito checks a leg kick.
Bandito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bandito blocks a jab.
Bond misses with a left hand
and Bandito counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bandito chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bond can pounce on him.
Bandito takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bandito slips under a jab from Bond.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Bond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bond lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bandito scores with a shot to the body.
Bond cracks Bandito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bandito staying out of range there.
Bandito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bond.
Bond throws a looping overhand right but Bandito ducks down to avoid it.
Bandito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bond was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandito.
A punch combination from Bond misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bond throws a shot from downtown. Bandito moves away and avoids it.
Bond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bond misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bond misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Bond dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bandito misses with a few strikes there.
Bandito ducks right into an uppercut from Bond.
Nice uppercut there from Bond.
Bandito takes a swing at Bond's ribcage but misses.
Bond misses with a body shot.
Bandito throws a body punch but Bond moves out of range.
A big left from Bond misses.
Bandito has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bond finds it's way round the side to connect with Bandito's head.
Bandito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bond.
Bandito is looking to wear down Bond with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bond has managed to clinch.
Bond prevents a body shot from Bandito.
Bond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bandito tries a body shot but Bond blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bond throws an elbow but misses.
Bond tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bandito avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Bond as the two fighters clinch.
Bond content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bandito leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bond can't find room to land a body shot as Bandito controls the action.
Bond lands with a short shot to the head.
Bond misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Bond.
Bandito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bandito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bandito looks to score with a jab to the body but Bond is just out of range.
Bond tries to clinch but Bandito moves out of range.
Dallas Bond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bond misses with a right hand
and Bandito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandito lands a slapping body shot.
Bond throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandito.
Bond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandito moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bond throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bandito swings for the body but Bond moves out of range.
Bandito looks to land a right hand but Bond moved out of range.
Bandito moves out of range as Bond strikes.
Bandito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandito misses with a straight right.
Bandito tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bandito misses with a body shot.
Bond throws a shot from downtown. Bandito moves away and avoids it.
Bond throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bandito.
Bandito throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bandito on the side of the head.
Bond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bond lands a jab.
Bandito slips a jab from Bond.
Bond takes a swing at Bandito's ribcage but misses.
Bandito tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandito moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bond.
Bond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandito takes a swing at Bond's ribcage but misses.
Bond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bond throws a sloppy head kick and Bandito moves out of range easily.
Bond avoids the head kick by Bandito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bond throws a looping overhand right but Bandito ducks down to avoid it.
Bond defending well as Bandito loads up on a big left hand.
Bandito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bond.
Bond throws a big shot that misses.
Bond has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bond with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
Bond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bandito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bandito blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bond misses with a knee strike.
Bond prevents Bandito from breaking the clinch.
Bandito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bandito with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bond to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Bond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bond throws a leg kick that misses.
Bond throws an off balance right hand
and Bandito counters with a big head kick but Bond shrugs it off.
Bandito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bond.
Bandito misses with a hook to the body
and Bandito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bond tries to close the distance and clinch but Bandito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bandito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bandito takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bond moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bond throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandito.
Bandito thows a body shot but no joy.
Bandito lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bond throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bond takes one to the chin there.
Bond just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bond has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bandito.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandito. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandito thows a body shot but no joy.
Bandito jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bandito misses with an uppercut.
Bandito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bond throws a shot from downtown. Bandito moves away and avoids it.
Bandito tests Bond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bond misses with a looping left.
Bandito takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bandito throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bandito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bandito.
Bandito tries to work over Bond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bond prevents a body shot from Bandito.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bond misses with a knee to the head.
Bond throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bandito's efforts to push away.
Bandito scores with a shot to the side of Bond's head.
Bond looking to throw knees to the head but Bandito is blocking nicely.
Bandito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bond tries a body shot but Bandito blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond misses with some punches.
Bond misses with an elbow over the top.
Bond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bandito dodges an elbow strike from Bond.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bandito.
Bandito lands a shoulder strike.
Bandito lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bond.
Bond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bandito misses with a punch to the body.
Bond misses with some punches.
Bond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bandito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bandito misses with a looping right.
Bond throws a series of punches but Bandito avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandito works over Bond's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bandito scores with a jab. Bond acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bandito lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bond drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bond avoids the head kick by Bandito.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bond.
Bond misses with a body shot
and Bandito counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bandito, pushing him back against the cage.
Bandito takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bond working aggressively here.
Chino Bandito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dallas Bond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bandito controlling the action here for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chino Bandito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bond 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Bond!
Dallas Bond very nearly forgot to thank TFP Graphics - Pit Inc amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antti Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Rogan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Kantola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kantola.
Rogan throws a big shot that misses.
Kantola defending well as Rogan loads up on a big left hand.
Rogan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kantola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rogan lands a high kick!
Rogan stalks Kantola and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kantola's face. Kantola staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Kantola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kantola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogan tries to clinch up.
Kantola lands with a cross.
Kantola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kantola just misses with a punch to the body.
Kantola lands a really nice looking cross but Rogan seems unphased.
Kantola works Rogan's body with a nice hook.
Kantola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rogan's hands.
Kantola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogan checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan moves out of range of the body kick from Kantola.
Kantola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rogan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kantola.
Rogan throws a series of strikes that have Kantola backpedaling.
Kantola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kantola is rocked!
Kantola closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Kantola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogan lands with a left to the head.
Kantola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rogan as Kantola tries to tie him up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogan prevents a body shot from Kantola.
Rogan working aggressively here.
Kantola seems to have got his legs back now.
Kantola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kantola misses with an elbow strike.
Kantola has Rogan pressed against the cage.
Rogan lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan prevents the takedown attempt.
Kantola tries a body shot but Rogan blocks it.
Rogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kantola tries to pull guard but Rogan won't allow it.
Rogan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rogan digs a right hand into Kantola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kantola's gas tank.
Kantola prevents a body shot from Rogan.
Kantola fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Kantola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kantola working aggressively here.
Rogan gets through Kantola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kantola jumps guard but Rogan stands there with Kantola around his waist. Kantola gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kantola fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rogan throws a head punch that misses.
Rogan tries to work over Kantola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kantola is trying to maintain a safe position but Rogan gets an underhook and turns Kantola into the cage.
Rogan managing to block the knees to the body from Kantola.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kantola lands a nice uppercut.
Kantola misses with a punch on the inside.
Kantola wants the takedown. Rogan is fighting it off but Kantola persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rogan's guard against the cage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rogan is on top in guard.
Rogan preventing the sweep.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Rogan from controlling successfully.
Rogan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kantola has his foot on Rogan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogan works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rogan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Kantola controls Rogan momentarily but Rogan frees himself.
Rogan stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Rogan tries to stand but Kantola is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Rogan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kantola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kantola throws a hook to the side of Rogan's head but Rogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kantola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kantola lands a body shot.
Kantola lands with a right hand.
Rogan swats away the attempt to clinch by Kantola.
Rogan fails to land with a series of punches.
Kantola wants to clinch.
Rogan staying out of range there.
Rogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kantola.
Joe Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogan cracks Kantola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kantola moves into the clinch.
Kantola digs a right hand underneath Rogan's ribcage. Rogan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogan.
Kantola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kantola stalling in the clinch but Rogan improves position.
A short uppercut from Rogan.
Rogan working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rogan throws an elbow that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kantola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola trying to stall but Rogan improves his position.
Kantola blocks an elbow strike from Rogan.
Kantola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kantola is trying to maintain a safe position but Rogan gets an underhook and turns Kantola into the cage.
Kantola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kantola swings wildly with an uppercut but Rogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kantola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogan blocks an elbow strike from Kantola.
Rogan trying to stall but Kantola improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kantola throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kantola scores with a hook to the body.
Kantola content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kantola lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kantola.
Rogan lands a left hand.
Rogan scores with a shoulder strike.
Rogan letting Kantola take a breather here.
Kantola blocks a body shot from Rogan.
Kantola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogans head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kantola.
Rogan lands a left hand.
Rogan struggles to land a body shot inside as Kantola controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan controlling the action here for a moment.
Rogan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kantola misses with some punches.
Rogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogan stalling in the clinch but Kantola improves position.
Rogan can't find room to land a body shot as Kantola controls the action.
Rogan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kantola prevents a body shot from Rogan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kantola blocks an uppercut.
Kantola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rogan.
Kantola tries to land knees in the clinch but Rogan avoids the damage to the body.
Rogan leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Kantola dominated that second round.
That's time! Kantola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rogan swats away the attempt to clinch by Kantola.
Kantola closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rogan wants to get back to his feet.
Kantola has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rogan!
Rogan regains half guard.
Rogan is looking to improve his position.
Kantola is working for a kimura but Rogan is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan tries to kick Kantola off but Kantola keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kantola wants to free his trapped foot but Rogan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kantola seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kantola trying to control from half guard but Rogan is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is looking for a sweep. Kantola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kantola trying to control from half guard but Rogan is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Antti Kantola just wasn't active enough.
A bone on bone clash there as Kantola blocks the leg kick.
Kantola moves into the clinch.
Kantola trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rogan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kantola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogan trying to control the position but instead, Kantola has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rogan into the cage.
Kantola tries to pull guard but Rogan won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rogan is keeping busy.
Come on Rogan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kantola lands a body punch.
Rogan taking a breather.
Rogan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kantola jumps into guard, dragging Rogan to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogan manages to get himself to full guard.
Kantola stopping the sweep attempt from Rogan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola looking to pass the guard.
Antti Kantola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kantola trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kantola won't allow Rogan to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogan keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rogan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kantola uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Kantola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kantola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Kantola!
Antti Kantola took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fincent LeBlond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Harkimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlond comes to the cage accompanied by Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fincent LeBlond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keijo Harkimo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harkimo.
Harkimo scores with a one two! LeBlond had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Fincent LeBlond has been cut.
LeBlond misses with a hook.
LeBlond shoots for a takedown but Harkimo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A good leg kick by LeBlond.
Keijo Harkimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harkimo.
LeBlond moves out of range of the leg kick from Harkimo.
A nice inside leg kick there by LeBlond. That's going to slow Harkimo down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harkimo misses with a straight right.
LeBlond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harkimo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LeBlond on the side of the head.
LeBlond thumps Harkimo with a low kick.
Harkimo tries to bum rush LeBlond with a series of wild strikes but LeBlond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harkimo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed LeBlond momentarily.
Harkimo throws a right hand that misses
and LeBlond counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Harkimo's guard now.
LeBlond drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harkimo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now LeBlond has Harkimo in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harkimo wanted to stand there but LeBlond had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond looking for a guillotine here but Harkimo defends easily.
LeBlond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LeBlond is pulling down on Harkimo's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harkimo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harkimo stopping the sweep attempt from LeBlond.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Harkimo connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick from Harkimo.
LeBlond tries to move into range but Harkimo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Keijo Harkimo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by LeBlond.
Harkimo throws a series of punches but LeBlond moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Harkimo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBlond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harkimo is out of range.
Harkimo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harkimo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Harkimo scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlond throws a chopping leg kick but Harkimo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harkimo misses the shot to the body.
Harkimo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBlond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harkimo was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBlond.
LeBlond looks for the body kick but Harkimo saw that one coming.
LeBlond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harkimo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LeBlond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harkimo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harkimo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBlond moves away.
Harkimo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harkimo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
LeBlond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from LeBlond misses.
LeBlond moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harkimo digs a good hook to LeBlond's body.
LeBlond is breathing heavily.
LeBlond takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harkimo swats away the attempt to clinch by LeBlond.
LeBlond avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeBlond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harkimo.
Harkimo misses with the combination.
LeBlond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeBlond slips a straight right by Harkimo.
LeBlond takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harkimo misses with a body shot.
Harkimo throws a shot from downtown. LeBlond moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Harkimo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fincent LeBlond's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
LeBlond scores with a body shot.
LeBlond moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harkimo. LeBlond does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBlond throws a series of strikes that have Harkimo backpedaling.
Harkimo misses with the combination.
Harkimo looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBlond is just out of range.
Harkimo misses with a leg kick.
Harkimo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeBlond. That did some damage!
Harkimo misses with a double jab
and LeBlond counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlond throws a big elbow that misses.
LeBlond is fighting to break Harkimo's control of his arms but Harkimo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harkimo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkimo is adopting a defensive guard.
Harkimo working a defensive guard but LeBlond passes into half guard.
Harkimo wants to get back to full guard.
LeBlond wants to pass to mount but Harkimo is defending the position.
LeBlond is looking to take a break and control but Harkimo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LeBlond is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is pressing down on Harkimo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harkimo is holding on for now.
LeBlond misses with a head shot. Harkimo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Harkimo is trying to keep LeBlond in close.
LeBlond controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond with a nice head shot there.
LeBlond stands and throws Harkimo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
LeBlond works to advance to full mount. Harkimo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
BOOM! LeBlond connects with a massive shot to the dome!
LeBlond throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Harkimo because LeBlond loaded up on that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlond lands a couple of good shots and Harkimo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
LeBlond wants to control but Harkimo is keeping busy.
Harkimo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fincent LeBlond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkimo is keeping busy.
Harkimo has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from LeBlond.
LeBlond missing with punches from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Harkimo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBlond trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fincent LeBlond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fincent LeBlond's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Harkimo misses with a kick to the body.
Harkimo avoids a kick to the body.
LeBlond thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Harkimo if he has to take too many more of those.
LeBlond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harkimo.
LeBlond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harkimo misses with a wild combination.
Harkimo throws a leg kick but LeBlond sees it coming and checks it nicely.
LeBlond dodges the punch combination from Harkimo.
Harkimo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LeBlond rather than just go for the knockout.
LeBlond avoids the body shot from Harkimo.
Harkimo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LeBlond checks it well.
LeBlond misses with a wild body shot.
LeBlond looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkimo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harkimo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harkimo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harkimo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeBlond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harkimo connects with a body shot that sends LeBlond's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from LeBlond.
Harkimo tries to sprawl but LeBlond drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Harkimo is defending against the submission attempts here by LeBlond.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBlond throws a strike but Harkimo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkimo looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeBlond is one step ahead there.
Harkimo keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
Harkimo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harkimo keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
LeBlond looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harkimo tries to bum rush LeBlond with a series of wild strikes but LeBlond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harkimo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LeBlond.
Harkimo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LeBlond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harkimo misses with a looping left.
Harkimo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harkimo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so LeBlond counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
LeBlond distracts Harkimo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBlond passes Harkimo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
LeBlond throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Harkimo to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkimo is adopting a defensive guard.
Harkimo keeping moving, preventing LeBlond from controlling successfully.
LeBlond missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBlond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBlond with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harkimo has control of LeBlond's left arm, preventing LeBlond from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fincent LeBlond showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LeBlond 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fincent LeBlond!
Fincent LeBlond thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Varian Wyrnn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mic Hael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hael has chosen Thriller by Micheal Jackson as his entrance music. Varian Wyrnn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
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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
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Varian Wyrnn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Mic Hael!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hael throws a looping overhand right but Wyrnn ducks down to avoid it.
Hael thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wyrnn if he has to take too many more of those.
Wyrnn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hael stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hael cracks Wyrnn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wyrnn cracks Hael with a good jab.
Wyrnn throws a head kick but Hael moves out of range.
Wyrnn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wyrnn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hael.
A head kick misses from Hael.
Wyrnn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wyrnn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wyrnn looks to score with a jab to the body but Hael is just out of range.
Hael jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hael looks to score with a jab to the body but Wyrnn is just out of range.
Wyrnn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wyrnn.
Hael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hael throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hael fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wyrnn misses with a wild combination.
Hael misses with a body punch
and Wyrnn counters with a straight right hand.
Hael throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wyrnn moves out of range of the body kick.
Hael throws a hook to the side of Wyrnn's head but Wyrnn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hael misses the jab.
Varian Wyrnn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hael misses with a wild body shot.
Wyrnn throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Wyrnn as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wyrnn moves out of range of the strikes.
Wyrnn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wyrnn lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hael throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wyrnn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hael with a hook.
Wyrnn throws a series of punches but Hael avoids them all with ease.
Wyrnn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hael. Wyrnn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hael throws a big shot that misses.
Wyrnn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hael misses with a straight right.
Wyrnn throws a body punch but Hael moves out of range.
Hael fails with a takedown attempt.
Wyrnn scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hael throws a head kick that misses.
Wyrnn tries a head kick but it misses.
Hael moves out of range of the body kick.
Wyrnn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hael.
Hael lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wyrnn wants to clinch.
Wyrnn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hael ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hael drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hael chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hael feints and as Wyrnn raises his hands in defense, Hael changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hael missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hael tries to free his leg and advance position but Wyrnn is retaining full guard.
Hael throws a big right hand that misses.
Hael lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hael is looking to work some ground and pound but Wyrnn has wrist control.
Wyrnn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hael working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wyrnn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hael trying to control the position from guard on top but Wyrnn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hael's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wyrnn is looking to stand up but Hael isn't so interested in that idea.
Hael's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mic Hael will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wyrnn tried to score with a low kick but Hael checks it.
Wyrnn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wyrnn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wyrnn scores with a punch to the head.
Hael misses the jab.
Wyrnn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hael manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Wyrnn blocks the low kick.
Wyrnn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wyrnn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hael.
Varian Wyrnn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hael.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wyrnn!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hael lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body kick from Hael.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wyrnn checks a leg kick.
Hael misses with a kick to the body
and Wyrnn counters with an inside leg kick.
Wyrnn staying out of range there.
Hael just misses with a punch to the body.
Hael throws a series of punches but Wyrnn avoids them all with ease.
Wyrnn thows a body shot but no joy.
Wyrnn throws a head kick but Hael moves out of range.
Hael dodges the punch combination from Wyrnn.
Hael scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wyrnn in his tracks.
Wyrnn moves out of range as Hael throws a body kick.
Wyrnn lands with a cross.
Wyrnn misses with a straight right.
Hael shoots for a double leg takedown but Wyrnn sprawls well. He's pushed Hael's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hael missing with a left hand there. Wyrnn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hael lands with a straight right. Wyrnn didn't see that one coming.
Hael misses with a straight left.
Hael walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hael throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wyrnn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hael is in Wyrnn's guard.
Wyrnn is looking to stand up but Hael isn't so interested in that idea.
Hael postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hael trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hael trying to control the position from guard on top but Wyrnn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hael throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hael trying to control the position from guard on top but Wyrnn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wyrnn wants to stand but Hael is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hael trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hael passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hael scoring with punches and elbows.
Wyrnn stops Hael from passing to mount.
Hael looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wyrnn is avoiding damage well.
Hael wants to control but Wyrnn is keeping him busy.
Hael has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wyrnn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hael.
Hael lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyrnn can't do much from the bottom here.
Wyrnn stops Hael from passing to mount.
Wyrnn defending against the ground and pound.
Hael working the ground and pound but Wyrnn is defending the strikes.
Wyrnn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyrnn is being controlled here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hael is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wyrnn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mic Hael has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wyrnn is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mic Hael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wyrnn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hael throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wyrnn throws a series of strikes that have Hael backpedaling.
Hael is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wyrnn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hael was well out of range. Poor timing from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn ducks right into an uppercut from Hael.
Wyrnn misses with a combination
and Hael counters with a stiff right hand.
Hael scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hael thows a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Wyrnn as he checks the leg kick.
Wyrnn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wyrnn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hael counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hael fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wyrnn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hael shoots in but no luck this time.
Hael throws a head kick that misses.
Hael throws out a loose jab but Wyrnn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wyrnn moves out of range of the leg kick from Hael.
Hael swings for the body but Wyrnn moves out of range.
Wyrnn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Hael lands.
Hael blocks a low kick nicely.
Wyrnn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hael thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hael misses with a few strikes there.
Hael looks to score with a jab to the body but Wyrnn is just out of range.
Wyrnn throws a series of punches but Hael moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrnn throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hael.
Wyrnn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wyrnn closes the distance but Hael moves to the side
enabling Hael to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wyrnn works over Hael's head and body with a nice combination.
Wyrnn moves out of range of the strikes.
Hael lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wyrnn throws a jab but it's blocked by Hael.
Hael takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wyrnn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hael bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wyrnn's head backwards.
Wyrnn misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hael throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wyrnn throws a jab but it's blocked by Hael.
Mic Hael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wyrnn walks into a stiff left hand from Hael.
Wyrnn ducks under a wild hook from Hael.
Hael lands with a cross.
Wyrnn is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hael. Wyrnn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wyrnn misses with a wild body shot.
Hael throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wyrnn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wyrnn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hael walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wyrnn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Hael misses.
Hael tries to land a leg kick but Wyrnn saw it coming and moves away.
Wyrnn blocks a head kick by Hael.
Varian Wyrnn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Wyrnn there.
Hael tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wyrnn is able to avoid easily.
Wyrnn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hael connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wyrnn throws a nice looking combination but Hael bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hael just misses with a punch to the body.
Hael throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wyrnn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyrnn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab by Hael.
Wyrnn misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wyrnn looks to land a combination but Hael avoids it well.
Wyrnn throws a chopping leg kick but Hael manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wyrnn takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mic Hael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hael 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mic Hael!
Post fight, Mic Hael took to the microphone: 'Thanks for a fine fight'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Worthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes to the cage accompanied by Emperor's Dawn. Worthy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drop the world kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
162 lbs
23 - 16 - 2 |
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30
167 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlon Worthy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martinez throws a hook to the side of Worthy's head but Worthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Worthy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martinez.
Martinez takes a swing at Worthy's ribcage but misses.
Martinez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martinez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Worthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Martinez misses.
Worthy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Martinez misses with a leg kick.
Martinez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martinez is looking to score with low kicks.
A good leg kick by Martinez.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinez misses the target.
Martinez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Worthy's sensitive parts.
Martinez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Worthy throws a body punch but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Martinez cracks a nice hook into Worthy's ribs.
Martinez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Worthy is out of range.
Worthy works Martinez's body with a nice hook.
Worthy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Worthy misses with a looping right.
Martinez tries to work over Worthy's front leg with a kick but Worthy checks it.
Martinez scores with a hook to the body. Worthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marlon Worthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Worthy avoids the body shot from Martinez.
Worthy connects with a jab.
Martinez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Martinez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Martinez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Worthy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez connects with an inside leg kick.
Martinez tries to score with a low kick but Worthy moves his leg out of the way.
Martinez thumps Worthy with a low kick.
Martinez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Worthy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martinez digs a good hook to Worthy's body.
Worthy throws a push kick but Martinez slaps the foot to one side.
Martinez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Worthy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Martinez tries to stall but Worthy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martinez scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Worthy scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinez.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Worthy backwards.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Worthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez misses with the head strike.
Worthy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez breaks from the clinch.
Martinez throws a jab when Worthy was well out of range.
Martinez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martinez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Worthy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martinez tried to score with a low kick but Worthy checks it.
Martinez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Worthy's calf.
Worthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Worthy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a leg kick which misses Worthy's front leg but catches the back leg as Worthy tries to avoid it.
Worthy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martinez can pounce on him.
Worthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Martinez. That snapped Worthy's head back.
Worthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just 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!
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martinez cracks the inside of Worthy's front leg.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Worthy is just out of range.
Worthy swings for the body but Martinez moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Martinez.
Martinez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Martinez.
Martinez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Martinez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Martinez scores with a jab to the head.
Worthy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Martinez misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Worthy coming out on top.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Martinez as he connects with a hook.
Richard Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.
Worthy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Worthy blocks a head kick by Martinez.
Martinez moves out of range as Worthy strikes.
Martinez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Worthy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martinez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Martinez tenderised Worthy's leg. Worthy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Martinez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Worthy jabs at Martinez's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Martinez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Martinez.
Martinez throws a big shot that misses.
Martinez looks for the body kick but Worthy saw that one coming.
Worthy scores with the left hand. Martinez knows he should have avoided that one.
Martinez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Worthy on the side of the head.
Worthy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martinez.
Martinez throws a leg kick
and Worthy counters by clinching up.
Worthy works on Martinez's body with a couple of short punches.
Worthy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martinez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martinez jumps into guard, dragging Worthy to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez is trying to hold Worthy in close to prevent damage but Worthy has managed to pass into half guard.
Worthy wants to stand but Martinez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worthy wants to stand up but Martinez manages to regain full guard.
Martinez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez is trying to hold Worthy in close to prevent damage but Worthy has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worthy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez has a hand on Worthy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Worthy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Martinez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Worthy stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez jabs Worthy right on the nose. Worthy blinks but takes it well.
Martinez throws a low kick, looking for Worthy's leg but Worthy calmly moves out of range.
Martinez avoids the head kick by Worthy.
Worthy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Worthy has closed the distance and engaged Martinez in a clinch.
Worthy working aggressively here.
Worthy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Worthy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worthy lands a shoulder strike.
Worthy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinez is looking to break free of the clinch but Worthy has double underhooks.
Worthy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marlon Worthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martinez.
Martinez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Worthy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Martinez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Worthy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martinez.
A telegraphed right hand from Worthy misses the target.
Martinez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Martinez takes a swing at Worthy's ribcage but misses.
Worthy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Martinez lands the left hand.
Martinez throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Worthy blocks the low kick.
That kick from Worthy tenderised Martinez's leg. Martinez is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worthy misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez thows a body kick. Worthy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Worthy throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Worthy moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Worthy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martinez throws out a loose jab but Worthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Worthy misses.
Martinez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Martinez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Worthy.
Martinez connects with a single shot there.
Martinez lands a leg kick that knocks Worthy off balance momentarily.
Worthy lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worthy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martinez doesn't seem bothered though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martinez.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Worthy is just out of range.
Worthy takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worthy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Worthy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worthy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Worthy scores with a shoulder strike.
Worthy stalling in the clinch.
Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
Martinez has Worthy pressed against the cage.
Worthy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthy lands an uppercut.
Martinez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martinez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martinez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worthy throws a body punch but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Worthy blocks the low kick.
Martinez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Worthy works over Martinez's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Richard Martinez has been cut.
Martinez looks to throw the jab but Worthy is out of range.
Worthy slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
Martinez throws a hook but Worthy avoids it easily.
Martinez lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worthy has Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez tries to break the clinch but Worthy is controlling the position.
Martinez tries to throw a body punch but Worthy avoids it by throwing Martinez back against the cage.
Worthy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Worthy misses with some punches.
Martinez is looking for a takedown.
Worthy misses with the head strike.
Worthy tries to throw a body punch but Martinez avoids it by throwing Worthy back against the cage.
Martinez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martinez missing with a left hand there. Worthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Worthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinez circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worthy is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
Martinez tries a head kick but it misses.
Worthy lands with a good body shot.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlon Worthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Worthy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Worthy!
A relieved looking Marlon Worthy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zachariah Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Open your eyes before you die!. Daniel Moreira has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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155 lbs
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Zachariah Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Moreira does no damage.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Moreira.
Moreira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wayne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zachariah Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moreira thows a body shot but no joy.
Wayne swings for the body but Moreira moves out of range.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moreira.
Wayne throws a hook but Moreira avoids it easily.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Moreira is just out of range.
Wayne throws a chopping leg kick but Moreira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Moreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wayne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moreira lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
Moreira scores with a nice strike.
Moreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wayne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wayne misses with an uppercut. Moreira saw that one coming.
Moreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moreira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Moreira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moreira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moreira is trying to ground and pound but Wayne uses the momentary lack of control by Moreira to regain half guard.
Wayne is not content to let Moreira control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne wants to control but Moreira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wayne is trying to get back to full guard.
Moreira is trying to control. Wayne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wayne is trying to maintain the position but Moreira is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wayne lands with a hook. Moreira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wayne avoids the body shot from Moreira.
Moreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wayne.
Moreira misses the shot to the body.
Moreira throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range.
Moreira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moreira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wayne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moreira lands a right hook to the body.
Wayne misses with an uppercut.
Wayne lunges at Moreira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moreira's hand.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreira manages to avoid it.
Wayne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wayne misses with a body shot
and Moreira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wayne thinking.
A jab lands there for Moreira.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
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!
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moreira swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Wayne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moreira.
Moreira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreira manages to avoid it.
Moreira swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moreira.
Moreira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moreira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moreira duly obliges.
Moreira blocks a low kick nicely.
Wayne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moreira throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wayne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moreira ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
A combination from Wayne does no damage.
Moreira looks to land a left hand but Wayne moved out of range nicely.
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 Zachariah Wayne will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wayne connects with a nice looking jab.
Moreira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Moreira wants to work for an arm triangle but Wayne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wayne controlling the position for now.
Moreira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wayne's head.
Moreira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moreira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wayne's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira trying to mount his opponent but Wayne defends it.
Wayne manages to get to full guard.
Moreira distracts Wayne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wayne trying to keep a closed guard but Moreira is proving a slippery customer.
Moreira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wayne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wayne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Moreira from controlling successfully.
Moreira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moreira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Daniel Moreira.
Wayne swings for the body but Moreira moves out of range.
Moreira defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Moreira ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wayne.
Wayne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moreira fails with the takedown.
Wayne cracks Moreira with an open hand slap.
Moreira misses with a takedown attempt - Wayne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wayne. That's going to slow Moreira down.
Moreira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wayne on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira checks a low kick from Wayne.
Wayne thows a body shot but no joy.
Moreira stuns Wayne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne lands a high kick!
Moreira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zachariah Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Moreira.
Moreira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wayne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moreira under the eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wayne.
Wayne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moreira feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Moreira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Moreira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Moreira.
Moreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wayne.
Wayne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moreira.
Wayne is looking to score with low kicks.
Moreira throws a looping overhand right but Wayne ducks down to avoid it.
Moreira scores with a hook to the body. Wayne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wayne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wayne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moreira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wayne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zachariah Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wayne thows a body shot but no joy.
Moreira lands a glancing blow to the side of Wayne's head.
Moreira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wayne rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for Moreira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wayne is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wayne misses with a hook. Moreira ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
Moreira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wayne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wayne cracks Moreira with a good jab.
Moreira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Moreira.
Moreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
Wayne staying out of range there.
Zachariah Wayne is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Moreira does no damage.
Moreira misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Moreira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreira throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne scoring well with a low kick there.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.
Moreira slips under a jab from Wayne.
Moreira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wayne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moreira's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wayne.
Moreira jabs at Wayne's body.
Moreira loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
Wayne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moreira has time to react.
Moreira throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Moreira. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Moreira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira slips a jab from Wayne.
Moreira scores with a hook to the body. Wayne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wayne slips under a jab from Moreira.
Moreira throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne cracks Moreira with a good jab.
Wayne slips a jab from Moreira.
Moreira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moreira catches Wayne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Moreira lands with a good body shot.
Wayne lands a body shot.
Wayne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moreira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wayne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moreira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wayne is on top in guard.
Moreira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wayne manages to get himself to full guard.
Moreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayne is retaining full guard.
Moreira is looking to work some ground and pound but Wayne has wrist control.
Wayne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wayne is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Moreira.
I think Moreira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Moreira!
A relieved looking Daniel Moreira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irwin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC - T.N.T kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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34
216 lbs
31 - 8 - 0 |
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190 cm
30
212 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
31 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mulqvist darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mulqvist misses with a leg kick.
Irwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irwin avoids the body shot from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist misses with a takedown attempt - Irwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mulqvist throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Irwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mulqvist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mulqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Mulqvist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Irwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mulqvist takes one to the side of the head.
Mulqvist fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Irwin avoids it really well and circles away.
Mulqvist closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mulqvist slows down the pace here.
Irwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Irwin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Irwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Irwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mulqvist lands a nice shot to the body.
Mulqvist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mulqvist avoiding damage.
Mulqvist tries to pull guard but Irwin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harri Mulqvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin is trying to break the clinch but Mulqvist is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mulqvist.
Irwin has had enough of the clinch but Mulqvist keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Mulqvist.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin misses with a head kick.
Mulqvist throws a push kick but Irwin slaps the foot to one side.
Irwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Irwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mulqvist manages to avoid it.
Mulqvist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mulqvist throws a lazy right hand but Irwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Irwin.
Some wild striking there from Irwin.
Mulqvist moves out of range as Irwin strikes.
Irwin misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin misses with a double jab.
Mulqvist throws a wild body kick that Irwin sees coming a mile off.
Irwin throws a leg kick but Mulqvist moved away.
Mulqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irwin moves away.
Irwin throws a hook to the side of Mulqvist's head but Mulqvist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mulqvist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Irwin moves out of range of the leg kick from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Irwin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Irwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mulqvist.
Paul Irwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mulqvist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Irwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mulqvist.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Irwin on his heels. He'll look to pass Irwin's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mulqvist postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Irwin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mulqvist, into his guard.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulqvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulqvist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Irwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irwin trying to control but Mulqvist is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Mulqvist dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mulqvist moves into the clinch successfully.
Irwin lands with a right to the head.
Come on Mulqvist - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Mulqvist on the inside.
Mulqvist blocking some punches.
Irwin breaks the clinch.
Mulqvist tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mulqvist punishes Irwin's body with a nice straight punch.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick
and Irwin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mulqvist is looking to chop away at Irwin's legs.
Mulqvist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mulqvist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Irwin is able to avoid easily.
Mulqvist misses with a two punch combination.
Harri Mulqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mulqvist fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irwin avoids a kick to the body.
Irwin scores with a jab to the body.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mulqvist tries to land a front kick but Irwin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Irwin slips under a jab from Mulqvist.
Irwin throws a series of punches but Mulqvist moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Irwin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Irwin.
Mulqvist misses with a body shot.
Irwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mulqvist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Irwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Mulqvist is looking to wear down Irwin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Irwin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harri Mulqvist is winning the standup battle so far.
Irwin scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulqvist misses with a body punch
and Irwin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mulqvist is looking to clinch but Irwin is avoiding it.
Mulqvist throws a solid leg kick but Irwin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mulqvist.
Irwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Irwin scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mulqvist misses.
Nice body kick from Irwin.
Irwin misses with a low kick.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick that is checked
and Irwin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Irwin is looking to land body kicks.
Mulqvist takes a swing at Irwin's ribcage but misses.
Mulqvist is looking to score with low kicks.
Mulqvist throws a big shot that misses.
Irwin scores with a nice right hand.
Mulqvist takes a swing at Irwin's ribcage but misses.
Mulqvist throws the kick towards the body but Irwin avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin throws a lazy head kick
and Mulqvist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Irwin thinking.
Mulqvist shoots in for a takedown but Irwin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mulqvist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irwin.
Mulqvist fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Irwin sprawls well initially but Mulqvist persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mulqvist is trying to control. Irwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mulqvist stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irwin is not content to let Mulqvist control the position.
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 Harri Mulqvist will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mulqvist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mulqvist misses with a straight right.
Irwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mulqvist counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mulqvist tries for a takedown but Irwin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Mulqvist is predictable there
and Irwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mulqvist tries to clinch
and Irwin counters with a three punch combo that has Mulqvist backing up. Mulqvist nods at Irwin to acknowledge the strikes.
Mulqvist throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mulqvist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Irwin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Irwin slips a straight right by Mulqvist.
Mulqvist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irwin at a distance.
Mulqvist throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irwin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mulqvist avoids the head kick by Irwin.
Irwin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mulqvist throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Irwin fails to land with a series of punches.
Mulqvist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mulqvist plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mulqvist throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irwin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mulqvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Irwin misses.
Paul Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulqvist. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mulqvist misses with an uppercut.
Irwin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mulqvist misses with a wild body shot.
Irwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Mulqvist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mulqvist finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mulqvist takes one to the chin there.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick but Irwin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harri Mulqvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mulqvist.
Nice body punch from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Irwin counters with an outside leg kick.
Mulqvist darts in trying to clinch
and Irwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mulqvist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Irwin throws a nice looking combination but Mulqvist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Irwin fails to land with a series of punches.
Irwin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Harri Mulqvist has been cut.
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 Mulqvist. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mulqvist moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irwin throws a big shot that misses.
Irwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mulqvist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mulqvist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irwin throws a looping overhand right but Mulqvist ducks down to avoid it.
Mulqvist scoring well with a low kick there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mulqvist stalks Irwin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Irwin's face. Irwin staggers backwards, shaken.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mulqvist. That's going to slow Irwin down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Irwin.
Well Mulqvist 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampe Rovio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre comes into the arena with Memories- Guetta blaring out of the sound system. Rovio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boom City. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
34 - 15 - 2 |
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32
179 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
34 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Andre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rampe Rovio!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rovio tries to clinch but Andre moves out of range.
Rovio misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Rovio blocks the leg kick.
Andre missing with a left hand there. Rovio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rovio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rampe Rovio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rovio connects with a body shot that sends Andre's belly button to the back.
Rovio is looking to land body kicks.
Andre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Rampe Rovio has been cut.
Andre throws a lazy uppercut
and Rovio counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rovio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice jab there from Rovio.
Rovio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andre gets tackled into the cage by Rovio. Rovio maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andre.
Rovio misses with a body punch.
Andre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rovio misses with a body punch.
Andre gets through Rovio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovio wants a takedown.
Rovio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andre tries a body shot but Rovio blocks it.
Rovio gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rovio moves nicely into side control.
Andre tries to bench press Rovio off him but Rovio keeps the position.
Andre is working hard here to advance position.
Andre can't do much from the bottom here.
Andre tries to bench press Rovio off him but Rovio keeps the position.
Andre takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rovio in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rovio landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rovio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rovio lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andre down.
Rovio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rovio is putting a hurting on Andre here, landing some big shots from side control.
Andre on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rovio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rovio tries to move into full mount but can't pass Andre's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovio takes a little break here. Andre wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Andre prevents Rovio from moving into mount.
Andre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rovio is trying to ground and pound but Andre uses the momentary lack of control by Rovio to regain half guard.
Andre is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rovio lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre is refusing to be controlled, as Rovio sits in half guard.
Rovio prevents Andre from improving his position.
Rovio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andre defending well though.
Andre is trying to stand back up but Rovio is controlling him
Rovio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rovio prevents Andre from improving his position.
Rovio is keen to just control but Andre is a slippery customer.
Andre has hold of Rovio's hands but Rovio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rovio drops an elbow to the side of Andre's head.
Rovio wants to pass to mount but Andre is defending the position.
Andre wants to control but Rovio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampe Rovio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rampe Rovio'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.
Rovio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andre under the eye.
Andre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rovio.
Rovio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rovio moves out of range of the body kick from Andre.
Andre misses with a looping left.
Andre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rovio fails with a takedown attempt.
Rovio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andre.
Andre throws a body kick that misses.
Rovio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Rovio throws a hook but Andre blocks it.
Rovio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andre.
A big left from Rovio misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andre lands a head kick. Rovio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Andre checks a leg kick.
Rovio throws out a loose jab but Andre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rovio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Andre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rovio manages to avoid it.
Andre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andre throws a jab when Rovio was well out of range.
Andre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rovio.
Rovio throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andre lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rovio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rovio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rovio connects with a looping right hand.
Andre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovio looks to score with a jab to the body but Andre is just out of range.
Andre avoids the head kick by Rovio.
Rovio misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rovio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andre scores with a jab to the body.
Andre tries to work over Rovio's front leg with a kick but Rovio checks it.
Alex Andre is winning the standup battle so far.
Rovio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andre walks into a straight right hand from Rovio.
Andre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andre misses with a low kick.
Rovio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andre.
Rovio wants to clinch up but Andre keeps it at a distance.
Andre misses with a body kick.
Rovio 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.
Crunch! Andre slams his shin into Rovio's torso.
Rovio lands a nice shot to the body.
Rovio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andre tries to escape but Rovio is in control.
Andre is looking to regain half guard here but Rovio keeps moving and retains side control.
Rovio throws an elbow but Andre slips to the side and avoids it well.
Andre is looking to reverse the position.
Rovio with the ground and pound but Andre regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Andre trying to control from the bottom.
Rovio is nestled in close to Andre, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andre manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andre is looking to stand up but Rovio isn't so interested in that idea.
Rovio throws a big elbow that misses.
Rovio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rovio drops back looking for a leg! Andre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andre manages to kick Rovio off! Rovio jumps back into Andre's guard.
Rovio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rovio scoring with some ground and pound.
Andre working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rampe Rovio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rampe Rovio's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rovio.
Rovio misses with a body shot.
Rovio misses with a body kick.
Andre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rovio scores with a body shot.
Rovio cracks Andre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rovio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andre misses the jab.
Rovio throws a head kick that misses.
Rovio looks to land a right hand but Andre moved out of range.
Rovio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andre's waist but Andre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rovio off to one side.
Rovio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Andre's guard.
Andre is looking for a triangle but Rovio pushes his legs off easily.
Rovio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rovio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rampe Rovio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rovio is one step ahead there.
Rovio passes into half guard.
Rovio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rovio throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Andre to regain full guard.
Rovio looking to pass the guard.
Andre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rovio manages to get himself to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rovio holds on and takes a little breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andre wants to pass the guard but Rovio is keeping the position.
Andre advances position into side control!
Rovio regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovio wants to control but Andre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andre is looking to take a break and control but Rovio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rovio is controlling Andre's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rovio gets back to full guard.
Rovio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andre trying to control the position from guard on top but Rovio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alex Andre just wasn't active enough.
Andre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rovio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre tries to close the distance and clinch but Rovio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andre misses with a kick to the body.
Rovio throws a low kick but Andre moves out of range easily.
Andre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rovio.
Andre throws a low kick but Rovio moves out of range easily.
Andre throws a head kick that misses
and Rovio counters with a nice uppercut.
Andre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rovio lands a front kick.
Rovio connects with a body shot.
Rovio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andre.
Andre throws a body punch but Rovio moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rovio is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andre tries to score with a low kick but Rovio moves his leg out of the way.
Andre takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampe Rovio really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rampe Rovio'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.
Rovio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andre misses the body punch
and Rovio counters with an inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rovio checks a leg kick.
Rovio feints and then cracks Andre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andre down.
Rovio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andre takes one to the chin there.
Rovio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andre feints a jab promting Rovio to slip. Andre then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rovio slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Andre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rovio was well out of range. Poor timing from Andre.
Andre lands with a cross.
Andre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rovio throws a leg kick but Andre checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre is looking to score with low kicks.
Andre throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rovio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andre.
Andre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rovio moves into range and clinches up with Andre.
Andre tries to throw a body punch but Rovio avoids it by throwing Andre back against the cage.
Rovio wants a takedown but no success here.
Andre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andre lands a nice shot to the body.
Andre blocks a body shot from Rovio.
Andre lands a nice uppercut.
Andre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rovio gets through Andre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Andre.
That's two 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!
A short body shot lands from Rovio as the two fighters clinch.
Andre lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rovio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andre's elbow.
Andre swings wildly with an uppercut but Rovio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rovio scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rovio.
Andre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rovio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rovio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alex Andre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampe Rovio.
Rovio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andre tries to work over Rovio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rovio blocking some punches.
Rovio blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Andre.
Andre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rovio's elbow.
Andre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andre.
Andre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rovio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Andre uses from the top position.
Andre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rovio looking to control.
Andre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andre wants to control from the top but Rovio keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Andre wants to get up but he can't break Rovio's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alex Andre just wasn't active enough.
Andre lands with an uppercut that bounces Rovio off the cage and back into range.
Andre scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rovio.
Nice uppercut lands for Andre. That snapped Rovio's head back.
Rovio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andre's calf.
Andre misses with a head kick.
Andre scores with a spinning back kick!
Andre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rovio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rovio checks the leg kick nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rovio.
Andre thows a body shot but no joy.
Rovio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Andre had his way with Rampe Rovio in that round.
The cut man is working on Rampe Rovio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rovio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andre's calf.
Andre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rovio throws a lazy head kick
and Andre makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rovio really felt that one!
Rovio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andre scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andre misses with a lunging right hand
and Rovio counters with a right hand to the body.
Rovio throws a right hand that Andre ducks under and follows up with a left that Andre also avoids with ease.
Rovio takes a swing at Andre's ribcage but misses.
Andre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rovio.
Rovio throws a head kick but Andre moves out of range.
Andre scoring well with a low kick there.
Rovio is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A nice inside leg kick there by Andre. That's going to slow Rovio down.
Andre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andre scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovio throws a series of punches but Andre moves out of range.
Andre lands with a slapping head kick.
Rovio is rocked!
Rovio drops his hands for a split second and Andre immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Rovio face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Andre follows up with a right hand that knocks Rovio into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Andre!
Alex Andre retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Andre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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