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CEC 284 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chino Bandito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Freestyler. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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39
164 lbs
28 - 21 - 0 |
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180 cm
34
162 lbs
25 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chino Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Bandito or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryan which made him look bad.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryan.
A combination from Ryan does no damage.
Ryan throws a body kick that misses.
Bandito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bandito shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bandito throwing strikes from guard but Ryan blocks nicely.
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryan controls Bandito momentarily but Bandito frees himself.
Bandito is fighting to break Ryan's control of his arms but Ryan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bandito won't allow Ryan to get back to his feet.
Bandito postures up in Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan is working an open guard so Bandito takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bandito ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Bandito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bandito wants to clinch
and Bandito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan rushes Bandito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bandito tries to break free but Ryan pushes him back against the cage.
Ryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Bandito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bandito trying to control the position but instead, Ryan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bandito into the cage.
Bandito is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryan is defending well for now.
Ryan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bandito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bandito trying to land knees to the body.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Bandito controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bandito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryan avoids it.
Ryan misses with a knee strike.
Ryan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandito tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Bandito goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryan prevents it.
Brad Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chino Bandito.
Ryan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bandito avoids the damage to the body.
Bandito avoiding damage as Ryan throws knees to the body.
Ryan tries a knee to the head but Bandito blocks it.
Bandito blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Bandito blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a knee strike.
Bandito prevents Ryan from breaking the clinch.
Bandito stops a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Bandito ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bandito no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bandito is on top in guard.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there.
Bandito is fighting to break Ryan's control of his arms but Ryan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bandito postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brad Ryan.
Bandito's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bandito duly obliges.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bandito shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryan pinned against the cage. Ryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chino Bandito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandito closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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 Brad Ryan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bandito scores with a three punch combo!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bandito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ryan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bandito tries to buck Ryan off but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan controls the position.
Ryan is putting a hurting on Bandito here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bandito taking a bit of punishment here - Ryan scoring with strikes.
Bandito is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bandito is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Bandito tries to bench press Ryan off him but Ryan keeps the position.
Bandito avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ryan.
Ryan tries for a kimura but Bandito is defending well.
Ryan wants to control for a moment but Bandito uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Bandito is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ryan there.
Ryan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandito sees it coming and defends easily.
Ryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura but Bandito is defending well.
Ryan drops an elbow to the side of Bandito's head.
Ryan throwing shots but Bandito is blocking nicely.
Ryan wants to take a breather but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito trying to control from the bottom.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Bandito is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ryan lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ryan trying to mount his opponent but Bandito defends it.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryan is working away from the top position though.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bandito circles away.
Bandito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bandito showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan is trying to stand up here but Bandito is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Ryan dominated that second round.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bandito.
Ryan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ryan struggling a bit here.
Bandito is trying to ground and pound but Ryan uses the momentary lack of control by Bandito to regain half guard.
Ryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandito's back!
Bandito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryan trying to control momentarily.
Bandito tries to break free.
Ryan punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ryan loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bandito hold on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan looking to break Bandito's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bandito remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ryan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bandito prevents Ryan from getting a body triangle.
Ryan has good solid back control here.
Bandito manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ryan's guard. Nice work there by Bandito.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Bandito controlling him for the moment.
Brad Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryan trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brad Ryan just wasn't active enough.
Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Bandito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bandito shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bandito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandito scores with a nice strike.
Ryan tries to clinch up but Bandito circles away and keeps his distance.
Brad Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandito takes one on the button.
Bandito tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bandito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan feints a jab promting Bandito to slip. Ryan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bandito slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bandito shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bandito tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bandito to the ground. Bandito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandito swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bandito wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Ryan.
Bandito wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.
Bandito 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.
Horrible takedown by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Bandito which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryan's waist but Ryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bandito off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryan, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Ryan!
Brad Ryan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klein kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mortal Kombat. Sanchez has chosen PELIMUSA as his entrance music. 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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132 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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29
153 lbs
18 - 12 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Klein.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Klein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klein misses with a knee to the head.
Klein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Klein.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klein avoids it.
Sanchez lands a good knee to the midsection. Klein won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Klein obliges.
Sanchez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Klein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Sanchez avoids the elbow strike from Klein, against the cage.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike from Klein.
Klein misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sanchez as Klein tries to tie him up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanchez.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a knee to the head.
Klein blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klein avoids it.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klein backwards.
Sanchez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klein backwards.
Klein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Klein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Klein lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
It looks like Jose Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klein avoids it.
Klein throws a knee to the head but misses.
Klein throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Klein throws knees to the body.
Sanchez connects with a knee to the head.
Klein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Klein's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Klein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A bit of stalling here from Sanchez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez avoids the elbow strike from Klein, against the cage.
Klein missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanchez controlling the action here for a moment.
Klein tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Klein lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Klein has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Klein managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Klein looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanchez.
Klein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez rushes Klein and presses him up against the cage.
Klein working hard to break the clinch.
Klein avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klein blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
Sanchez landing knees to the head.
Sanchez cracks Klein with a nice body shot.
Klein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Sanchez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but Klein avoids the damage to the body.
Sanchez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kleins head.
Sanchez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but Klein blocks it.
Klein using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanchez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Klein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klein tries a head kick but it misses.
Klein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Klein avoids nicely.
Sanchez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez tries to land a body kick
and Klein counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sanchez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kleins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez connects with a jab.
Klein moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klein throws a knee to the head but misses.
Klein tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
Klein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Klein with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Klein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez crunches a lovely knee into Klein's ribcage.
Good body shot from Sanchez.
Klein lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.
Klein managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Klein tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klein backwards.
Klein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Klein misses with a knee strike.
Klein misses with a knee strike.
Klein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klein manages to break the clinch.
Klein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Klein clinches up against the cage.
Klein tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Klein with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
Klein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but Klein blocks with his arms.
Sanchez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Klein wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanchez won't allow it.
Klein taking a breather.
Sanchez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Klein's face.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but Klein avoids the damage to the body.
Klein tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Klein wants to stall.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but Klein blocks it.
Sanchez scores with a knee to the head.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but Klein blocks with his arms.
Sanchez is trying to trip Klein. He has hold of a leg but Klein is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sanchez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klein is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Klein trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Klein wants to control but Sanchez passes into side.
Klein struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein is looking for a sweep.
Klein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanchez lands some shots froms side control.
Sanchez scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Klein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanchez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Klein is avoiding damage well.
Sanchez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sanchez misses with the ground and pound.
Sanchez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Klein is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Klein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Klein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Klein walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
Klein rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Klein using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanchez avoids the elbow strike from Klein, against the cage.
Klein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Klein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez is looking to slow Klein down with leg kicks.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jose Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Sanchez finds it's way through Klein's defenses.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Klein clinches.
Sanchez scores a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Klein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Klein connects with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanchez.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Klein wants to stall.
Klein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sanchez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Klein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klein looking to stall.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Klein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Klein is defending the position.
Klein trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Klein manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez being controlled here momentarily.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez trying to control but Klein is working from the bottom.
Klein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Klein is proving hard to escape from.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Klein has wrist control.
Jose Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Klein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Klein throws knees to the body.
Klein tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klein throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Klein.
Sanchez lands with a right hand.
Mickey Klein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanchez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Sanchez!
An out of breath Jose Sanchez 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Penaali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hy Wiener (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penaali's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Immortal Technique - Obnoxius. Wiener is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fok Julle Naaiers. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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181 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvo Penaali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hy Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiener uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Penaali has time to react.
Wiener stuffs the takedown.
Wiener rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penaali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wiener fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penaali closes the distance and clinches up with Wiener, looking for a takedown. Penaali pushes Wiener against the cage but Wiener circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wiener uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penaali.
Wiener takes a swing at Penaali's ribcage but misses.
Penaali swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiener.
Wiener throws a body kick that misses.
Wiener moves into the clinch.
Wiener blocks a body shot from Penaali.
Wiener lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penaali backwards.
Penaali prevents a body shot from Wiener.
Wiener throws a punch but it's blocked by Penaali.
Penaali prevents a body shot from Wiener.
Penaali throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wiener working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Penaali scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wiener obliges.
Penaali tries to pull guard but Wiener won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arvo Penaali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiener is looking to control Penaali's arms but Penaali gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wiener has his back to the cage.
Penaali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Penaali has a couple of punches blocked by Wiener.
Penaali is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wiener to keep the fight standing.
Wiener is trying to maintain a safe position but Penaali gets an underhook and turns Wiener into the cage.
A short right from Penaali.
Penaali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wiener gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Penaali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wiener misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiener throws a head punch that misses.
Penaali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiener tries to land a knee to the head but Penaali blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Penaali fails to land.
Penaali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wiener misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penaali swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiener uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiener trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penaali changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wiener fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Penaali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wiener keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Penaali lands with a straight right. Wiener didn't see that one coming.
Penaali throws a low kick but Wiener moves out of range easily.
Wiener is looking to slow Penaali down with leg kicks.
A combination from Penaali does no damage.
Penaali fails to land with a series of punches.
Wiener ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Penaali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wiener. Wiener circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wiener throws a nice head kick!
Penaali lands with a straight right. Wiener didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiener avoids the body shot from Penaali.
Penaali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wiener takes a swing at Penaali's ribcage but misses.
Penaali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiener manages to avoid it.
Wiener uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penaali.
Penaali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wiener.
Wiener misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penaali.
Wiener avoids the body shot from Penaali.
Wiener on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Penaali has a takedown stuffed.
Wiener lands a head shot.
It looks like Arvo Penaali has been cut.
Wiener scores with a jab. Penaali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Penaali crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wiener - the referee stops the clock and Penaali gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wiener. Penaali manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wiener avoids the body shot from Penaali.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penaali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wiener stuffs the takedown attempt from Penaali. Penaali gets slowly back to his feet.
Penaali misses with a body kick.
Wiener keeps Penaali at a distance using the push kick.
Wiener moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wiener keeps Penaali at a distance using the push kick.
Wiener throws out a powerful jab.
Penaali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wiener takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Penaali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiener.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penaali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penaali misses with a double jab
and Wiener counters with a nice uppercut.
Penaali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hy Wiener dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arvo Penaali's cut.
That's time! Penaali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Penaali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiener manages to avoid it.
Penaali misses with a looping right.
Penaali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wiener misses with a looping right.
Arvo Penaali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiener with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Penaali to score with a decent uppercut.
Hy Wiener seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Penaali finds it's target.
Penaali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wiener.
Wiener fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Penaali checks it well.
Wiener throws a looping overhand right but Penaali ducks down to avoid it.
Wiener misses with a hook.
Penaali scores with a jab to the head.
Wiener wants to clinch up but Penaali keeps it at a distance.
Wiener misses with a wild body shot.
Wiener fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wiener tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Penaali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Penaali blocks a head kick by Wiener.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiener slips a jab and a cross from Penaali.
Wiener misses with a hook.
Penaali thuds his right hand into Wiener's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wiener throws a looping overhand right but Penaali ducks down to avoid it.
Penaali throws a body punch but Wiener moves out of range.
A punch combination from Penaali misses.
Wiener stuns Penaali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wiener - that will leave a mark!
Nice uppercut lands for Wiener. That snapped Penaali's head back.
Penaali lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Penaali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wiener circles away quickly and effectively.
Wiener connects with a body shot.
Wiener swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penaali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penaali misses with a double jab.
Wiener throws an overhand right that lands on Penaali's shoulder, as Penaali tries to avoid the shot.
Penaali pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wiener back to the cage. Penaali follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Penaali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wiener moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penaali tries to move into range but Wiener moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Penaali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wiener circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penaali misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Wiener.
Penaali swings for the body but Wiener moves out of range.
Penaali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wiener can pounce on him.
Penaali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Wiener.
Wiener lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hy Wiener is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiener misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penaali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penaali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wiener. Wiener obviously looking to wear him down.
Wiener tries a head kick but it misses.
Wiener throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penaali throws a shot to the body.
Wiener on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wiener fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wiener throws a shot from downtown. Penaali moves away and avoids it.
Penaali misses with a wild body shot.
Wiener misses with a body shot.
Wiener connects with a single shot there.
Penaali tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wiener scores with a head kick.
Wiener pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penaali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wiener.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Penaali.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiener dodges the punch combination from Penaali.
Penaali looking to score a takedown here. Wiener is defending well but Penaali drives through and ends up in Wiener's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Penaali advances position into side control!
Penaali is looking to take a break and control but Wiener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wiener manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penaali is working for a kimura here but Wiener manages to reverse the position and he's now in Penaali's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penaali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wiener.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hy Wiener will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arvo Penaali's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wiener lands with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Wiener.
Sloppy strikes from Penaali. Those never looked like landing.
Hy Wiener seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiener misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiener moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wiener misses with a shot to the body
and Penaali counters with a series of strikes. Wiener will be more careful next time no doubt.
Penaali avoids the head kick by Wiener.
Penaali misses with a few strikes there.
Penaali avoids the body shot from Wiener.
Wiener leaves Penaali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Penaali dodges the punch combination from Wiener.
Penaali blocks a leg kick.
Penaali takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penaali fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wiener misses with a wild body shot.
Wiener lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Penaali throws a jab when Wiener was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Wiener as Penaali shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arvo Penaali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penaali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wiener connects with a crisp jab.
Wiener throws a head kick that half lands.
Wiener thuds his shin into the meat of Penaali's side.
Penaali falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wiener counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wiener connects with an inside leg kick.
Arvo Penaali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penaali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiener scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Penaali shoots in but no luck this time.
Penaali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penaali thuds a left hand into Wiener's body.
Wiener fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penaali manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Wiener.
Wiener tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penaali paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Penaali just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Wiener.
Wiener connects with a solid leg kick.
Wiener looks to score with a jab to the body but Penaali is just out of range.
Penaali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penaali there as he acknowledges the shot.
Penaali ducks right into an uppercut from Wiener.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiener feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penaalis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Penaali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiener rushes Penaali and presses him up against the cage.
Penaali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wiener crunches a lovely knee into Penaali's ribcage.
Wiener looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wiener's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wiener lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Penaali is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wiener blocks a jab.
Wiener lands a glancing blow to the side of Penaali's head.
Penaali throws a hook but Wiener blocks it.
Wiener's corner calls for a 1-2. Wiener obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Penaali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wiener swivels and escapes.
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!
Wiener thumps Penaali with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiener throws a head kick that half lands.
Wiener uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Wiener misses the target.
Penaali looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Penaali postures up and lands a big shot to Wiener's brow.
Wiener manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Penaali is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wiener lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hy Wiener comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wiener winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Leissner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes's entrance music is Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. A fine choice. Leissner has chosen Mohammed's theme as his entrance music. Andre Barnes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gabriel Leissner's chin.
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171 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Gabriel Leissner!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leissner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leissner lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leissner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leissner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leissner wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leissner is one step ahead there.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Leissner from controlling successfully.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Leissner tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leissner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Leissner looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Leissner's leg but Leissner calmly moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Leissner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gabriel Leissner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leissner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Gabriel Leissner has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leissner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Leissner.
Leissner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Leissner misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leissner's corner calls for a 1-2. Leissner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leissner tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leissner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leissner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leissner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Leissner.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barnes - that will leave a mark!
Leissner throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Leissner blocks a head kick by Barnes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leissner.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
Leissner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leissner lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Leissner.
Leissner takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
Leissner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leissner somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leissner shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriel Leissner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Leissner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leissner defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Leissner shoots in.
Leissner throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leissner lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head.
Leissner cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leissner lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into range.
Leissner lands a jab to the head.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Leissner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnes defending well as Leissner loads up on a big left hand.
Leissner dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Leissner moves out of range easily.
Andre Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leissner misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leissner.
Barnes thows a body shot but no joy.
Barnes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leissner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Leissner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That has opened up Gabriel Leissner's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Leissner.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leissner moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leissner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Leissner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leissner.
Leissner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leissner gets slowly back to his feet.
Andre Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Leissner.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leissner connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leissner.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leissner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Leissner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Leissner's cut.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leissner checks it well.
Leissner throws an off balance right hand
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes defending well as Leissner loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leissner.
Leissner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andre Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Leissner is out of range.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Leissner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leissner misses with a left hand
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Barnes - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leissner shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
Andre Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Leissner.
A cross from Barnes lands.
Leissner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leissner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Leissner.
Barnes misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Leissner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leissner looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Leissner.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Leissner throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Leissner misses with an uppercut.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1-2. Barnes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The cut above Gabriel Leissner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leissner manages to avoid it.
Barnes keeps Leissner at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leissner.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Leissner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leissner jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Leissner checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Leissner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Leissner scores with a head kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leissner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leissner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Leissner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leissner wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Leissner trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes 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.
Leissner with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leissner's guard.
Leissner working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Leissner wants to hit a switch here but Barnes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Leissner there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Barnes!
An out of breath Andre Barnes 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eikichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by Like a G6. Onizuka has chosen GTO's Greatest Moments as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Quinton Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eikichi Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onizuka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Evans connects with a body shot that sends Onizuka's belly button to the back.
Onizuka throws a front kick that sends Evans stumbling back into the cage.
Evans rushes Onizuka and presses him up against the cage.
Onizuka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Onizuka stops a takedown attempt from Evans.
Onizuka has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Onizuka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Onizuka being controlled against the cage.
Onizuka stalling in the clinch.
Onizuka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Onizuka fails to land.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Onizuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Onizuka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Evans.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Evans prevents a body shot from Onizuka.
Evans breaks the clinch.
Onizuka throws an off balance right hand
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Onizuka won't be happy with that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Onizuka is trying to get back to half guard.
Evans tries for a kimura but Onizuka is defending well.
Evans passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Onizuka!
Evans tries to control but Onizuka wriggling away.
Evans postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Onizuka looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Onizuka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Evans wants to control the pace but Onizuka is squirming around nicely.
Onizuka bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Onizuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onizuka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Onizuka is trying to get an arm triangle but Evans is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Evans regains half guard.
Onizuka wants to work for an arm triangle but Evans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Evans makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Evans.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Onizuka trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Onizuka is one step ahead there.
Evans pulls Onizuka in to control the position.
Evans looking for a sweep. Not yet Evans, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Onizuka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Evans is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Evans has escaped and now he's on top!
Evans controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Onizuka is looking to chop away at Evans's legs.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Evans throws a poor cross that misses
and Onizuka counters with a good low kick that Evans was not able to check.
Evans misses with a straight right.
Onizuka checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Onizuka misses.
A good leg kick by Onizuka.
Nice defenses there by Onizuka.
Onizuka digs a good body shot into Evans's ribs.
Evans shoots for a double leg takedown but Onizuka sprawls well. He's pushed Evans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Onizuka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Onizuka, right into the meat.
Eikichi Onizuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Onizuka throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and moves out of range.
Evans lands a head shot.
Evans tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Onizuka fakes the leg kick and cracks Evans in the body.
Onizuka misses with a straight left.
Evans jabs at Onizuka's body.
Onizuka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Evans.
Onizuka throws a good cross that connects.
Eikichi Onizuka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Onizuka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Onizuka thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka jabs Evans right on the nose. Evans blinks but takes it well.
Evans 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.
Eikichi Onizuka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans takes a jab right on the kisser.
Evans slips under a jab.
Onizuka thows a body shot but no joy.
Onizuka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Evans.
Onizuka thuds a left hand into Evans's body.
A leg kick checked by Evans.
Onizuka throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Onizuka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Evans has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Onizuka cracks the inside of Evans's front leg.
Onizuka moves forwards but Evans connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka throws a head kick that half lands.
Onizuka throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
Onizuka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Evans lands a glancing blow to the side of Onizuka's head.
Onizuka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
A combination from Onizuka does no damage.
Evans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Onizuka throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Evans slips under a jab.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Onizuka.
Evans takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That kick from Onizuka tenderised Evans's leg. Evans is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Evans.
Onizuka misses with a low kick.
A cross from Onizuka lands.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans checks a low kick from Onizuka.
Onizuka blocks a leg kick.
Onizuka throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
Onizuka misses with a straight right.
Evans throws a jab when Onizuka was well out of range.
Onizuka digs a good body shot into Evans's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Onizuka throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Onizuka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eikichi Onizuka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Onizuka.
Onizuka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Onizuka ducks down to avoid it.
Onizuka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Onizuka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Onizuka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Onizuka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Onizuka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Evans takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Evans connects with an inside leg kick.
Onizuka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Onizuka jabs at Evans's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka throws a jab when Evans was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Onizuka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Onizuka misses with a body shot.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Onizuka throws a big shot that misses.
Evans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Evans scores with a takedown into Onizuka's guard.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Onizuka.
Onizuka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Evans!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans wants to control his opponent's hands but Onizuka gets his hands free.
Evans tries to escape the position.
Onizuka is persistently looking for the submission but Evans is defending it well.
Onizuka is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Evans knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Evans for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka keeps control of the position as Evans tries to break free.
Evans wants to control his opponent's hands but Onizuka gets his hands free.
Evans tries to roll but Onizuka sticks to his back.
Evans fending off the submission attempt from Onizuka.
Onizuka controlling well, preventing Evans from escaping the position.
Onizuka looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Evans tries to escape but Onizuka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Evans is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Onizuka working for the choke.
Evans is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eikichi Onizuka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Onizuka 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eikichi Onizuka!
An out of breath Eikichi Onizuka 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hazan Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Hold Us. 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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182 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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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
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hazan Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Kantola.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Kantola off balance momentarily.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Kantola.
Kantola ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Ali misses
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali takes one to the side of the head.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kantola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kantola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kantola.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kantola. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ali.
Antti Kantola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Kantola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kantola misses with a looping left.
Kantola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kantola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kantola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kantola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ali misses with a leg kick.
Kantola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kantola.
Ali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kantola tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kantola. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kantola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kantola throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and Kantola only half commits.
Ali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kantola, right into the meat.
A big left from Ali misses.
Kantola sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ali staying out of range there.
Kantola tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kantola.
Kantola looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali misses with a low kick as Kantola jumps back.
Kantola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kantola wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kantola throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Kantola or perhaps it was just good defense by Ali which made him look bad.
Ali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Kantola 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.
Kantola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kantola looks to land a combination. Ali sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ali pushes Kantola away with a front kick.
Kantola looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kantola throws a leg kick
and Ali counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kantola! Ali lets Kantola back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kantola checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kantola is rocked!
Ali throws a quick head kick that knocks Kantola silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Ali is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hazan Ali!
Hazan Ali bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raylan Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olli Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen has chosen Prodigy - Poison as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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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
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Raylan Givens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Givens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick by Jokinen misses
so Givens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Givens stopping the sweep attempt from Jokinen.
Jokinen has his hands on Givens's head, controlling the position.
Givens wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Givens won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Givens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Givens throws a head kick that misses
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Givens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Givens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jokinen throws a push kick but Givens slaps the foot to one side.
Givens closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Givens lands in his opponent's guard.
Jokinen 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.
Jokinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Givens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Givens from controlling successfully.
Givens wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Jokinen seems keen to control Givens's posture.
Jokinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Givens advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Givens is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Givens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Givens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jokinen is doing well to control the position and prevent Givens from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens looks to land a strike but Jokinen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Givens throws a big elbow that misses.
Givens passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jokinen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Givens keeps him under control.
Givens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Givens trying to mount his opponent but Jokinen defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jokinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givens trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Givens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokinen 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.
Givens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jokinen's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jokinen trying to control the position here.
Jokinen 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Givens cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.
Givens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Givens passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raylan Givens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jokinen enables Givens to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jokinen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Givens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Givens wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Jokinen pulls Givens in to control the position.
Givens passes Jokinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jokinen is looking to control Givens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jokinen avoid being mounted?
Givens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jokinen controlling the position well.
Givens working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jokinen's thigh. Jokinen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Givens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Givens wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Givens stays in close to Jokinen's body and controls the position.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
Givens wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Givens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens tries to free his leg and advance position but Jokinen is retaining full guard.
Jokinen 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.
Givens stands up over Jokinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Givens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Givens lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jokinen pulls Givens in close to his closed guard and prevents Givens from doing any damage or advancing position.
Givens is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Givens.
Raylan Givens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Givens looking to pass the guard.
Jokinen looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jokinen pulls Givens in to control the position.
Jokinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Givens.
Givens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jokinen is trying to control the position but Givens postures up.
Givens trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Givens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Givens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jokinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Givens trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givens throws a big elbow that misses.
Jokinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jokinen prevents Givens from improving his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Givens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jokinen pulls his head out easily.
Givens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raylan Givens dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jokinen swings for the body but Givens moves out of range.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Givens attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Givens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen throws a hook but Givens blocks it.
Jokinen throws a nice head kick!
Jokinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Givens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jokinen sprawls well. Jokinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Givens gets slowly back to his feet.
Givens fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Givens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Givens. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Givens throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Givens just misses with a punch to the body.
Givens throws a right hand that misses
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick.
Givens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Givens has a takedown stuffed.
Givens takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jokinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Givens.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jokinen, right into the meat.
Jokinen tries to land a front kick but Givens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Olli Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Givens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Raylan Givens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Givens shoots in looking for a takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl out of it but Givens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jokinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raylan Givens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Givens blocks the body kick.
Givens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Givens shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jokinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Givens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jokinen managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Givens is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Givens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Givens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raylan Givens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jokinen has Givens pulled in close to control his posture.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Givens from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jokinen holds on and takes a little breather.
Jokinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Givens controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Olli Jokinen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Givens catches Jokinen right on the button with a cross.
Givens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Givens plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Givens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jokinen. That did some damage!
Givens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jokinen misses with a wild combination.
Jokinen stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Givens.
Olli Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Givens scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raylan Givens.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Givens, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raylan Givens!
During a confident post fight interview, Raylan Givens thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Varian Wyrnn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kuusela might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Promentory. Varian Wyrnn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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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
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Varian Wyrnn!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyrnn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wyrnn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuusela's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wyrnn under the eye.
Wyrnn throws a sloppy head kick and Kuusela moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Wyrnn.
Wyrnn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crunch! Kuusela slams his shin into Wyrnn's torso.
Wyrnn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wyrnn swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuusela.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyrnn throws a right and a left that Kuusela avoids nicely.
Kuusela blocks a jab.
Kuusela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wyrnn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuusela throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuusela throws a wild body kick that Wyrnn sees coming a mile off.
Kuusela misses with a low kick.
Kuusela misses with a low kick.
Wyrnn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuusela.
Kuusela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Kuusela there.
Wyrnn cracks Kuusela with a good jab.
Nice takedown defense from Kuusela. No joy for Wyrnn on that attempt.
Wyrnn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wyrnn tries a low kick but Kuusela avoids it.
Kuusela throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good exchange - Wyrnn coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuusela chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wyrnn can pounce on him.
Wyrnn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrnn throws a nice looking combination but Kuusela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wyrnn throws a leg kick which misses Kuusela's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuusela tries to avoid it.
Kuusela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn misses the shot to the body.
Wyrnn defending well as Kuusela loads up on a big left hand.
Kuusela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wyrnn was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuusela.
Kuusela takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wyrnn.
Varian Wyrnn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuusela takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wyrnn swings for the body but Kuusela moves out of range.
Kuusela misses with a kick to the body
and Wyrnn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wyrnn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela tried to score with a low kick but Wyrnn checks it.
Wyrnn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuusela circles away.
Armo Kuusela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Varian Wyrnn.
Kuusela dodges the punch combination from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Wyrnn blocks the low kick.
Wyrnn throws a quick inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wyrnn checks a leg kick.
Wyrnn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuusela.
The fighters circling - Kuusela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuusela throws an overhand right that lands on Wyrnn's shoulder, as Wyrnn tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyrnn tries to bum rush Kuusela with a series of wild strikes but Kuusela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kuusela.
Kuusela swings for the body but Wyrnn moves out of range.
Kuusela lands a leg kick that knocks Wyrnn off balance momentarily.
Wyrnn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kuusela on his heels. He'll look to pass Kuusela's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuusela working for a triangle but Wyrnn defends it easily.
Kuusela is trying to keep Wyrnn in close.
Wyrnn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wyrnn stopping the sweep attempt from Kuusela.
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 Armo Kuusela will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kuusela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sloppy strikes from Wyrnn. Those never looked like landing.
Wyrnn checks a leg kick.
Kuusela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuusela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wyrnn moves away.
A jab from Kuusela misses.
Kuusela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn moves out of range of the body kick from Kuusela.
Wyrnn throws a head kick that misses.
Wyrnn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuusela finds it's way round the side to connect with Wyrnn's head.
Wyrnn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuusela.
Wyrnn checks a leg kick nicely.
Wyrnn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuusela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wyrnn.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wyrnn 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 Kuusela has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuusela and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wyrnn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuusela.
Kuusela throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab from Kuusela.
No joy there for Wyrnn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wyrnn keeps the fight on the outside.
Varian Wyrnn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Kuusela is predictable there
and Wyrnn counters with a head kick.
Wyrnn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuusela shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela throws a sloppy head kick and Wyrnn moves out of range easily.
Wyrnn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuusela is out of range.
Wyrnn blocks the body kick.
Wyrnn throws a leg kick which misses Kuusela's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuusela tries to avoid it.
Kuusela throws a leg kick which misses Wyrnn's front leg but catches the back leg as Wyrnn tries to avoid it.
Kuusela takes a kick to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kuusela.
Kuusela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuusela slips a jab and a cross from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuusela.
Wyrnn ducks under a wild hook from Kuusela.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyrnn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuuselas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick by Wyrnn misses
and Kuusela counters with a body kick that stops Wyrnn in his tracks momentarily.
Wyrnn throws the left hand but Kuusela avoids the punch easily.
Wyrnn misses with a head kick.
Wyrnn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuusela.
Kuusela keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuusela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wyrnn.
Armo Kuusela is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuusela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wyrnn moves away.
Kuusela tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wyrnn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wyrnn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wyrnn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuusela scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wyrnn doesn't seem bothered though.
Wyrnn is breathing heavily.
Wyrnn takes one to the side of the head.
Kuusela delivers a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Wyrnn.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kuusela has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Kuusela - that landed with a thud.
Kuusela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuusela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuusela staying out of range there.
Kuusela connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuusela throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wyrnn throws a head kick that misses.
Kuusela jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armo Kuusela dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuusela lands a jab to the head.
Kuusela lands a really nice looking cross but Wyrnn seems unphased.
Wyrnn is rocked!
Wyrnn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuusela.
Wyrnn is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuusela finish him?
Kuusela pounces like a tiger and cracks Wyrnn with a vicious hook! Wyrnn is down but not out! Kuusela follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Armo Kuusela!
Armo Kuusela made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolaj Orlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harri Mulqvist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
32 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolaj Orlow!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlow throws a nice head kick!
Orlow tries to keep at a distance but Mulqvist has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Mulqvist.
A short left from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orlow smiles and moves away.
Mulqvist misses with a lunging right hand
and Orlow counters with a nice body kick.
Orlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mulqvist moves in looking to clinch but Orlow pushes him off.
Mulqvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orlow throws a sloppy head kick and Mulqvist moves out of range easily.
Orlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orlow looks to land a left hand but Mulqvist moved out of range nicely.
Mulqvist connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orlow. Orlow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mulqvist throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mulqvist lands a jab to the nose.
Orlow lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Orlow misses
and Mulqvist counters with a nice body kick.
Mulqvist avoids the head kick by Orlow.
Orlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mulqvist.
Mulqvist drives through with a takedown into Orlow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Orlow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mulqvist's guard.
Mulqvist keeping full guard, as Orlow tries to pass.
Mulqvist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mulqvist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orlow defends well.
Orlow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mulqvist is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulqvist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mulqvist pulls Orlow in to control the position.
Orlow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mulqvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulqvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Orlow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist lands a left and a right that sends Orlow crashing to the canvas! Mulqvist dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Nikolaj Orlow 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!
Orlow tries to lock up and control but Mulqvist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mulqvist looking to control but Orlow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mulqvist controlling the position easily from mount.
Mulqvist avoids the attempt from Orlow to control.
Mulqvist can't control as he wanted to and Orlow manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlow tries to roll over but Mulqvist keeps him under control.
Orlow is trying to stand up here but Mulqvist is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulqvist wants to work for an arm triangle but Orlow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orlow gets full guard.
Mulqvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orlow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlow is looking for a triangle but Mulqvist pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Mulqvist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolaj Orlow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orlow looks to land a left hand but Mulqvist moved out of range nicely.
Orlow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mulqvist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Orlow tenderised Mulqvist's leg. Mulqvist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orlow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlow missing with a left hand there. Mulqvist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orlow lands a high kick!
Mulqvist misses with a straight right.
Mulqvist misses with a leg kick.
Orlow throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlow throws the left hand but Mulqvist avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Orlow blocks the low kick.
Orlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist misses with a wild body shot.
Orlow avoids the body shot from Mulqvist.
Orlow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mulqvist lands with a straight right. Orlow didn't see that one coming.
Mulqvist lands a nice looking kick to the body. Orlow takes a step back to recover.
Orlow scores with a head kick.
Orlow clobbers Mulqvist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulqvist tests Orlow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mulqvist lands a nice looking body shot.
A left lands for Mulqvist.
Nikolaj Orlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orlow throws a sloppy head kick and Mulqvist moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist tries to score with a low kick but Orlow moves his leg out of the way.
Orlow throws a head kick that Mulqvist semi-blocks.
Nice body punch from Orlow.
Orlow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mulqvist.
Orlow connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist staying out of range there.
Mulqvist scores with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Orlow.
Orlow works Mulqvist's body with a nice hook.
Orlow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Orlow.
Orlow throws a hook but Mulqvist avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist thumps Orlow with a low kick.
Mulqvist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Orlow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Orlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orlow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harri Mulqvist is winning the standup battle so far.
Mulqvist gets the takedown into side control.
Mulqvist is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Orlow is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mulqvist connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulqvist trying to control the action but Orlow is working from the bottom.
Orlow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mulqvist is thwarting Orlow's attempts to control the position.
Orlow manages to get to full guard.
Mulqvist drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mulqvist jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlow keeping moving, preventing Mulqvist from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Mulqvist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nikolaj Orlow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mulqvist misses with a low kick.
Mulqvist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orlow is out of range.
Orlow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Orlow.
Mulqvist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Orlow.
Orlow scores with the left hand. Mulqvist knows he should have avoided that one.
Mulqvist lands a jab.
Mulqvist lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlow swinging wildly here.
A big left from Orlow misses.
Mulqvist swinging wildly here.
Orlow 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.
Orlow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlow.
Mulqvist is looking to score with low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orlow.
Orlow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlow throws a head kick that misses.
Mulqvist throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orlow on the side of the head.
That kick from Mulqvist tenderised Orlow's leg. Orlow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mulqvist checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orlow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Orlow coming out on top.
Mulqvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlow is just out of range.
Orlow avoids the body shot from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orlow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mulqvist throws a right hand that misses
and Orlow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mulqvist - that will leave a mark!
Orlow loads up on a big right hand but Mulqvist slips the punch.
Orlow throws out a loose jab but Mulqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mulqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Mulqvist ducks under a wild hook from Orlow.
Harri Mulqvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlow swats away the attempt to clinch by Mulqvist.
Orlow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orlow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mulqvist closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mulqvist lands in his opponent's guard.
Mulqvist trying to control but Orlow is working from the bottom.
Mulqvist forces his way into half guard.
Orlow is refusing to be controlled, as Mulqvist sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Orlow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mulqvist slows the pace down in half guard.
Nikolaj Orlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mulqvist is looking to take a break and control but Orlow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harri Mulqvist showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harri Mulqvist!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Harri Mulqvist waved his t-shirt featuring CEC Nutrition Q160's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre has chosen Memories- Guetta as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Andre!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBrain dodges the punch combination from Andre.
Andre throws out a leg kick but McBrain moves out of range and Andre only half commits.
Andre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McBrain.
Andre misses with a hook
and McBrain counters with a one-two to the body.
Andre looks to score with a jab to the body but McBrain is just out of range.
McBrain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andre is out of range.
Andre throws a hook but McBrain avoids it easily.
Andre tried to score with a low kick but McBrain checks it.
McBrain throws a chopping leg kick but Andre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McBrain works the jab nicely.
McBrain throws a sloppy head kick
and Andre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Andre.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Andre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McBrain is pulling down on Andre's head to control his posture.
Andre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McBrain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McBrain pulls Andre in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McBrain is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andre being controlled here, momentarily.
McBrain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andre wants to sweep but no luck.
McBrain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre can't keep his opponent in guard - McBrain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McBrain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Andre is trying to get back to full guard.
McBrain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Andre is looking to control McBrain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andre avoid being mounted?
Andre is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bruce McBrain wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McBrain missing with a left hand there. Andre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McBrain misses with a hook.
McBrain clobbers Andre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Danga de danga de dang - Andre scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Bruce McBrain has been cut.
Andre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBrain.
McBrain cracks Andre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McBrain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andre thows a body shot but no joy.
McBrain has closed the distance and engaged Andre in a clinch.
McBrain throws a punch but it's blocked by Andre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McBrain blocks an uppercut.
McBrain blocking some punches.
Andre misses with a punch on the inside.
Andre swings wildly with an uppercut but McBrain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBrain can't find room to land a body shot as Andre controls the action.
Andre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andre presses McBrain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McBrain throws a head punch that misses.
McBrain scores with a nice hook to the head.
McBrain takes a shot to the head.
Andre misses with a punch on the inside.
McBrain can't find room to land a body shot as Andre controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from McBrain fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Andre.
Andre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBrain tries to work over Andre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andre misses with a hook from the clinch.
McBrain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
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 Bruce McBrain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce McBrain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Andre staying out of range there.
Andre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McBrain lands a nice hook to Andre's body. Andre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McBrain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andre can pounce on him.
McBrain throws a leg kick
and Andre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andre.
McBrain lands a right hand.
Andre blocks a body shot from McBrain.
Andre gets through McBrain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McBrain misses with some punches.
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!
Andre struggles to land a body shot inside as McBrain controls his hands.
Andre taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from McBrain.
McBrain swings wildly with an uppercut but Andre uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBrain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andre lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on McBrain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Andre can't find room to land a body shot as McBrain controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBrain connects with an inside leg kick.
Andre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Andre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andre.
Bruce McBrain is winning the standup battle so far.
Andre throws a leg kick which misses McBrain's front leg but catches the back leg as McBrain tries to avoid it.
McBrain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andre misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from McBrain misses its intended target.
McBrain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andre swings for the body but McBrain moves out of range.
Bruce McBrain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andre moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McBrain is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andre steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! McBrain is out on his feet! Andre sets himself and nearly takes McBrain's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Andre!
Alex Andre is the new welterweight champion!
Alex Andre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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