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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orsi Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gibe Sebernau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibe Sebernau has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orsi Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gibe Sebernau!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sebernau fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sebernau crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jokinen - the referee stops the clock and Sebernau gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jokinen. Sebernau manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sebernau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Sebernau misses.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen motions for Sebernau to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen thumps Sebernau with a low kick.
Jokinen lands a big head kick that sends Sebernau tumbling to the mat! Jokinen takes a step backwards and waves Sebernau back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sebernau is rocked!
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jokinen, right into the meat.
Sebernau is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?
Sebernau tries to clinch but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
Sebernau wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.
Sebernau seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jokinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sebernau.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sebernau avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Sebernau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sebernau fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Sebernau.
Sebernau throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sebernau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jokinen cracks Sebernau with a good jab.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsi Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Sebernau.
Jokinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jokinen feints and then cracks Sebernau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sebernau down.
Sebernau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sebernau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sebernau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokinen. Jokinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Sebernau looks winded!
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sebernau's sensitive parts.
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!
Jokinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sebernau.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen misses with a low kick.
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Sebernau moves out of range.
Jokinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sebernau is out of range and Jokinen settles back down.
Sebernau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Sebernau moves out of range easily.
Sebernau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sebernau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Sebernau.
A telegraphed right hand from Sebernau misses the target.
Sebernau misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen throws a nice head kick!
Jokinen is looking to chop away at Sebernau's legs.
Sebernau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Sebernau tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sebernau lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sebernau tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen lands a big head kick that sends Sebernau tumbling to the mat! Jokinen takes a step backwards and waves Sebernau back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sebernau is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen misses with a low kick as Sebernau jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sebernau checks a leg kick.
Sebernau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sebernau tries to clinch but Jokinen is having none of it.
Sebernau tries to close the distance and clinch but Jokinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sebernau lands with a kick to the temple. Jokinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sebernau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Sebernau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sebernau takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Sebernau moves out of range.
Jokinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sebernau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jokinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Sebernau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sebernau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jokinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sebernau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sebernau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sebernau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sebernau keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sebernau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jokinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jokinen lands a big head kick that sends Sebernau tumbling to the mat! Jokinen takes a step backwards and waves Sebernau back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sebernau misses with a hook.
Crack! A monster head kick from Jokinen and Sebernau falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Jokinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Orsi Jokinen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slurgo Morgoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Ny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Ny will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slurgo Morgoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Ny!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgoth shoots in and drives through. Ny sprawls well.
Donk. Ny catches Morgoth right on the button with a cross.
Morgoth misses with a body shot.
Morgoth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ny finds it's way round the side to connect with Morgoth's head.
Ny lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgoth off the cage and back into range.
Ny clobbers Morgoth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot lands for Ny.
Ny defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morgoth.
Morgoth is looking to score with low kicks.
Ny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morgoth's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morgoth closes the distance and clinches up with Ny, looking for a takedown. Morgoth pushes Ny against the cage but Ny circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slurgo Morgoth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ny doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgoth circles away.
Ny slaps away a takedown attempt from Morgoth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morgoth drops his hands momentarily and Ny takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ny scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morgoth throws a leg kick
and Ny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morgoth is rocked!
Morgoth walks straight into a right hand from Ny - that's dropped him! Ny jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Morgoth from any more punishment! Morgoth complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kai Ny!
Kai Ny thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einari Leimari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kukko comes to the cage accompanied by Kirka - I Don't Wanna Fight (But I Do). Rokki Kukko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Einari Leimari's chin.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokki Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Einari Leimari!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukko misses with an uppercut.
Leimari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kukko.
Kukko looks to land a right hand but Leimari moved out of range.
Leimari uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leimari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kukko is able to avoid easily.
Kukko walks into a stiff left hand from Leimari.
Some bone on bone action there as Kukko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kukko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Leimari quickly recovers to half guard.
Leimari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kukko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leimari has hold of Kukko's hands but Kukko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kukko throwing shots but Leimari is blocking nicely.
Leimari is trying to get back to full guard.
Kukko moves nicely into side control.
Kukko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kukko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kukko is working Leimari over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Leimari takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Leimari!
Kukko drops a big elbow. That's hurt Leimari! More shots from Kukko and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rokki Kukko!
During a confident post fight interview, Rokki Kukko 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Brodie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brodie comes to the cage accompanied by Fight to live - Blitz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Brodie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Mason!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason misses with a takedown
enabling Brodie to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brodie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Brodie ducks down to avoid it.
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Brodie counters with a straight right hand.
Bill Brodie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Mason.
Mason with a poor takedown
and Brodie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mason.
Sloppy strikes there by Mason.
Brodie dodges the ground and pound from Mason.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mason with the ground and pound but Brodie regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mason seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brodie trying to get back to full guard but Mason takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mason thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Mason there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason thowing shots but they're missing.
Mason trying to control but Brodie is having none of it.
Mason thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mason throwing strikes here but Brodie is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mason throws some wild stikes that Brodie manages to avoid easily.
Mason throws some wild stikes that Brodie manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mason working the ground and pound effectively.
Mason with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brodie squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mason thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mason thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Brodie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason thowing shots but they're missing.
Mason looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mason looking to land elbow strikes but Brodie uses the position to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason with the ground and pound but Brodie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Mason dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brodie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mason shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brodie defends it nicely.
A big right from Mason misses.
Mason shoots in for a double leg but Brodie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bill Brodie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Mason.
Brodie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brodie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brodie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mason's knee momentarily.
Mason is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Brodie ducks down to avoid it.
Mason fails with the takedown
and Brodie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason fails with the takedown
enabling Brodie to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brodie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mason thinking.
Bill Brodie is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Brodie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Brodie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason misses with a takedown
and Brodie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Brodie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason cracks a nice hook into Brodie's ribs.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brodie counters with a left and a right that stings Mason.
Mason misses with a straight right.
Mason with a poor takedown
and Brodie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mason thinking.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brodie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brodie counters with a low kick, right behind Mason 's knee.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brodie counters with a crisp one two that drops Mason! Brodie thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mason to his feet! Mason is in big trouble!
Mason is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt
and Brodie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mason shoots and misses
and Brodie counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason shoots and misses
and Brodie counters with a nice body shot.
Mason misses with a hook.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brodie counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Brodie is out of range.
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Brodie counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason is still on wobbly legs! Can Brodie finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brodie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with a takedown
and Brodie counters with a left to the body.
Mason seems to have recovered his senses.
Brian Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason misses with a takedown
and Brodie counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mason! Brodie lets Mason back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Brodie rattles Mason with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Mason tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Brodie dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Mason stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bill Brodie!
Bill Brodie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vesa Keskinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niila Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vesa Keskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niila Joikhaaja!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joikhaaja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keskinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Niila Joikhaaja has been cut.
Joikhaaja misses with a takedown
and Keskinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Keskinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joikhaaja dives in and grabs Keskinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keskinen pushes down on Joikhaaja's head and hops out.
Joikhaaja gets a double leg takedown into Keskinen's guard.
Joikhaaja wants to control from the top but Keskinen keeps moving.
Keskinen has Joikhaaja pulled in close to control his posture.
Keskinen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Keskinen tries to get out of the position.
Joikhaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keskinen has his hands on Joikhaaja's head, controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joikhaaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Joikhaaja passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Joikhaaja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joikhaaja wants to control but Keskinen is keeping him busy.
Joikhaaja lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Keskinen down.
Joikhaaja working the body and head with strikes.
Joikhaaja cracks Keskinen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
It looks like Vesa Keskinen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joikhaaja throws an elbow but Keskinen slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joikhaaja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Keskinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joikhaaja trying to control the action but Keskinen is working from the bottom.
Joikhaaja in side control lands a decent elbow.
Joikhaaja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keskinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskinen is looking to regain half guard here but Joikhaaja keeps moving and retains side control.
Joikhaaja in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Joikhaaja has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Keskinen!
Joikhaaja punishing his opponent with strikes.
Keskinen is rocked!
Joikhaaja is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Keskinen is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niila Joikhaaja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Altemio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen I Wanna Fuck You In The Ass as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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176 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Altemio Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goldstein's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sanchez 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.
Goldstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goldstein's head.
Goldstein is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goldstein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goldstein has escaped and now he's on top!
Sanchez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Goldstein is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Goldstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez pushes a forearm under Goldstein's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Goldstein is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Altemio Sanchez!
Altemio Sanchez very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Helkama Raisu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Fjodor Fedja Koroma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raisu's entrance music is Sleepy Sleepers - Kesämopo. A fine choice. Koroma has chosen Antti Tuisku - Ei Aikaa as his entrance music. Helkama Raisu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helkama Raisu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vadim Fjodor Fedja Koroma!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Koroma.
Koroma connects with a right hand. Raisu shakes it off.
Nice sprawl there from Koroma as Raisu shoots in.
Koroma throws a looping overhand right but Raisu ducks down to avoid it.
Raisu shoots in for a takedown but Koroma shows good takedown defense.
Raisu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koroma counters with a straight right hand.
Raisu is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helkama Raisu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raisu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koroma is fending him off so far but Raisu persists. Nope, Koroma circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Raisu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raisu tries a head kick but it misses.
Raisu seems to have got his legs back now.
Raisu gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Koroma gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Fjodor Fedja Koroma!
After the fight, Vadim Fjodor Fedja Koroma was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Korva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aslanbek Basayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorma Korva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aslanbek Basayev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Korva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Basayev keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Basayev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Korva working the head and body with strikes.
Basayev is trying to control Korva's posture but Korva avoids it.
Korva cracks Basayev with a big elbow.
Basayev is trying to improve his position.
Basayev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Korva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Basayev struggling a bit here.
Korva working the ground and pound.
Korva 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.
Basayev wants to control but Korva postures up.
Korva scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korva is looking to take a break and control but Basayev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Korva working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korva is looking to take a break and control but Basayev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Basayev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Korva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Korva scores with punches from side control.
Korva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Korva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Basayev keeps working.
Korva cracks Basayev with a big right hand but Basayev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Korva has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korva cracks Basayev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Basayev is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Korva! Basayev is hurt baaadly! Korva is firing away with more strikes - Basayev is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorma Korva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Ascanio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutaali Pekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ascanio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Otis Taylor / Ten Million Slaves. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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181 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Ascanio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brutaali Pekka!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekka drops his hands momentarily and Ascanio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pekka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pekka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ascanio defends it nicely.
Ascanio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekka was well out of range. Poor timing from Ascanio.
Ascanio scores with a sloppy right hand. Pekka should have avoided that one.
Ascanio scores with a body shot.
Pekka throws a sloppy head kick and Ascanio moves out of range easily.
Pekka shoots and misses
and Ascanio counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekka feints and as Ascanio raises his hands in defense, Pekka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pekka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pekka landing with the ground and pound.
Pekka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pekka trying to control the position from guard on top but Ascanio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pekka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pekka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pekka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pekka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pekka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pekka wants to control from the top but Ascanio keeps moving.
Pekka postures up in Ascanio's guard and throws a big left but Ascanio blocks it.
Pekka stops Ascanio from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka trying to control the position from guard on top but Ascanio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pekka throws a big right hand that misses.
Pekka is looking to work some ground and pound but Ascanio has wrist control.
Ascanio being controlled here, momentarily.
Ascanio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pekka on the ground.
Pekka tries to free his leg and advance position but Ascanio is retaining full guard.
Ascanio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ascanio tries to get out of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pekka shoots for a takedown but Ascanio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dante Ascanio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutaali Pekka.
Ascanio connects with a jab.
Ascanio lands a leg kick that knocks Pekka off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ascanio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pekka moves away.
Pekka misses with a takedown attempt - Ascanio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pekka thows a leg kick but Ascanio checks it
and Ascanio counters with a nice uppercut.
Pekka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pekka there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Pekka looks to throw the jab but Ascanio is out of range.
Ascanio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ascanio punishes Pekka's body with a nice straight punch.
Pekka misses with a takedown attempt - Ascanio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ascanio stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pekka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pekka throws a right and a left that Ascanio avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dante Ascanio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ascanio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pekka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pekka lands in his opponent's guard.
Pekka trying to control the position from guard on top but Ascanio 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.
Pekka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pekka pushes down on Ascanio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pekka is looking to take a break and control but Ascanio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ascanio defending well though.
Pekka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ascanio wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pekka.
Ascanio blocking the ground and pound.
Pekka scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekka with the ground and pound from mount.
Pekka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekka connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pekka thowing shots but they're missing.
Brutaali Pekka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ascanio wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pekka.
Pekka looking to finish with strikes here!
Pekka looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Pekka there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pekka controlling his opponent.
Pekka throws a strike there. Ascanio manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Pekka uses his free foot to push down on Ascanio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ascanio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ascanio is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pekka goes for an armbar but Ascanio turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ascanio.
Ascanio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pekka is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pekka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pekka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ascanio defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutaali Pekka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Pekka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ascanio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pekka is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Ascanio.
Pekka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ascanio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pekka throws a solid leg kick but Ascanio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pekka.
Pekka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pekka shoots for a double leg takedown but Ascanio sprawls well. He's pushed Pekka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dante Ascanio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutaali Pekka.
Pekka takes one to the chin there.
Pekka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pekka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pekka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pekka wants to pass the guard but Ascanio is keeping the position.
Ascanio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekka.
Pekka passes into half guard.
Pekka thows a huge punch but Ascanio dodges it nicely.
Ascanio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pekka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekka drops an elbow to the side of Ascanio's head.
Pekka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pekka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pekka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ascanio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pekka is looking to take a break and control but Ascanio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ascanio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pekka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pekka trying to control the action but Ascanio is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pekka stalling.
Pekka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ascanio defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ascanio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brutaali Pekka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pekka shoots in for a takedown but Ascanio shows good takedown defense.
Ascanio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dante Ascanio is winning the standup battle so far.
Ascanio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekka was well out of range. Poor timing from Ascanio.
Pekka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pekka trying to control the position from guard on top but Ascanio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pekka throwing strikes from guard but Ascanio blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brutaali Pekka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pekka 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutaali Pekka!
After winning the bout, Brutaali Pekka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richmond Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt McLaren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colt McLaren has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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156 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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165 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richmond Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt McLaren!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaren was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
McLaren misses with a low kick.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLaren throws a low kick but Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McLaren circles away quickly and effectively.
Finch throws a head kick that McLaren semi-blocks.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
McLaren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - McLaren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch throws a head kick that McLaren semi-blocks.
McLaren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaren throws a big shot that misses.
McLaren defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
McLaren misses with a leg kick.
Finch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick from McLaren is predictable there
and Finch counters with a straight right hand.
McLaren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch blocks a low kick nicely.
Finch's jab looks to have found its range, popping McLaren under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLaren is out of range.
McLaren lets loose with a powerful body kick. Finch will feel that in the morning.
Colt McLaren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McLaren tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McLaren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McLaren scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McLaren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McLaren thows a leg kick but Finch checks it
and Finch counters with a stiff right hand.
Finch lands with a nice body punch.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Finch moves out of range of the leg kick from McLaren.
McLaren throws a solid leg kick but Finch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McLaren.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McLaren crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Finch - the referee stops the clock and McLaren gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Finch. McLaren manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Finch checks a low kick from McLaren.
McLaren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Finch can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Finch lands with a good body shot.
McLaren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McLaren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finch's sensitive parts.
McLaren swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Finch lands a nice hook to McLaren's body. McLaren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Finch misses.
McLaren tries to work over Finch's front leg with a kick but Finch checks it.
McLaren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from McLaren is predictable there
and Finch counters with a nice leg kick.
McLaren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McLaren throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and moves out of range.
McLaren throws a leg kick
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch lands a nice hook to McLaren's body. McLaren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McLaren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab from Finch.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaren.
McLaren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Finch throws a combination that misses
and McLaren counters with a nice body kick.
McLaren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McLaren takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Finch misses.
McLaren throws a low kick, looking for Finch's leg but Finch calmly moves out of range.
McLaren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finch. That did some damage!
McLaren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Finch.
A cross from Finch lands.
Finch with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaren takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McLaren tries to land a leg kick but Finch saw it coming and moves away.
McLaren swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by McLaren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McLaren misses with a leg kick
and Finch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McLaren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch swings for the body but McLaren moves out of range.
McLaren scores with a jab to the head.
McLaren throws a leg kick that misses.
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
McLaren misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McLaren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finch doesn't seem bothered though.
McLaren throws a leg kick
and Finch counters with a right hand to the body.
McLaren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Finch rather than just go for the knockout.
Finch lands a nice looking kick to the body. McLaren takes a step back to recover.
Finch looks to land a combination but McLaren avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Finch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McLaren throws a quick inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Finch blocks the leg kick.
McLaren misses with a low kick.
Finch checks the leg kick.
McLaren tries a low kick but Finch avoids it.
McLaren misses with a low kick as Finch jumps back.
McLaren slips under a jab from Finch.
Finch jabs McLaren right on the nose. McLaren blinks but takes it well.
McLaren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McLaren throws a chopping leg kick but Finch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLaren.
McLaren throws a front kick aimed at Finch's knee but Finch avoids it well.
Richmond Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
McLaren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finch's sensitive parts.
Finch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McLaren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLaren avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from McLaren misses.
The crowd cheers as Finch lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLaren doesn't seem phased though.
McLaren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Finch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McLaren checks a leg kick.
McLaren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
McLaren throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch moves out of range of the leg kick from McLaren.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McLaren.
McLaren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
McLaren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finch throws a series of punches but McLaren moves out of range.
Finch checks a low kick from McLaren.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Finch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch is looking to slow McLaren down with leg kicks.
Finch throws a head kick that half lands.
McLaren wants to land a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
Finch lands a nice shot that snaps McLaren's head back.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McLaren might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Finch has got the better of the exchanges.
McLaren thows a leg kick but Finch checks it
and Finch counters with a straight right hand.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McLaren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
McLaren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
McLaren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLaren slips under a jab from Finch.
McLaren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from McLaren misses
and Finch counters with a head kick. That will keep McLaren thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McLaren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
McLaren fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finch checks it well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLaren takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
McLaren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McLaren tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McLaren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finch stuns McLaren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Finch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McLaren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McLaren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Finch blocks a low kick nicely.
Finch checks a low kick from McLaren.
McLaren 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.
McLaren is looking to chop away at Finch's legs.
Finch stalks McLaren and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McLaren's face. McLaren staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McLarens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McLaren is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. McLaren does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaren is still on wobbly legs! Can Finch finish him?
McLaren tries a low kick but Finch avoids it.
McLaren is looking to chop away at Finch's legs.
McLaren seems to have recovered his senses.
McLaren tried to score with a low kick but Finch checks it.
McLaren tries to land a leg kick but Finch saw it coming and moves away.
McLaren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
McLaren thows a leg kick but Finch checks it
and Finch counters with a left and a right that stings McLaren.
McLaren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finch drops McLaren with a straight right hand, right on the button! Finch follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richmond Finch!
A less than humble Richmond Finch misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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