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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Suliman Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artie Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lange has chosen ACDC-You Shook Me(All Night Long) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Artie Lange struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Artie Lange is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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149 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suliman Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artie Lange!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Kane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kane blocks a head kick by Lange.
Lange throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kane's waist but Kane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lange off to one side.
Kane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kane scores with a shot to the body.
Kane punishes Lange's body with a nice straight punch.
Kane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lange misses with a head kick.
Lange closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kane to the mat! Kane manages to get full guard.
Kane wants to stand and escape but Lange is having none of it.
Lange tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Kane wants to stand but Lange is controlling the position.
Lange throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.
Kane wants to stand up but Lange is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Kane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lange fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kane, pushing him back against the cage.
Lange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lange drives through with a takedown into Kane's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lange prevents Kane from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lange in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lange pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
Lange missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lange passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane taking a bit of punishment here - Lange scoring with strikes.
Lange tries to advance to mount but Kane denies him.
Lange working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange throws an elbow but Kane slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lange creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lange thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lange decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Suliman Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Kane does no damage.
Lange will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Kane.
Lange looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kane!
Kane is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lange asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lange trying to control the position but Kane is working away.
Kane is trying to buck Lange off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane prevents Lange from moving into mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lange stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Danga de danga de dang - Kane scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie Lange dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice cross by Kane.
Kane looks to land a combination but Lange avoids it well.
Kane misses with a series of wild punches.
Lange tries to clinch up but Kane circles away and keeps his distance.
Kane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lange pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lange gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kane is pressed up against the cage. Lange has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kane down to the mat. Kane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kane scores with a nice head shot.
Kane works the jab nicely.
Kane lands a jab to Lange's midsection.
Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lange moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kane.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kane counters with a straight right hand.
Kane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lange backs up against the cage.
Lange avoids the body shot from Kane.
Kane misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lange looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lange takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kane is looking to wear down Lange with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lange dodges the punch combination from Kane.
Lange drives through and clinches with Kane against the cage.
Lange breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange tries to clinch up.
Lange shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lange was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lange stands up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kane enables Lange to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kane is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lange dives into side control.
Lange controlling from side mount.
Lange working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane is trying to get back to his feet.
Lange has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lange fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lange on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kane misses with a two punch combination.
Lange moves into the clinch successfully.
Kane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lange breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane cracks a nice hook into Lange's ribs.
Lange darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lange wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.
Still in half guard, Lange seems content to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lange not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lange tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane is staying active underneath Lange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kane tries to kick Lange off but Lange keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie Lange showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Lange avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lange avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kane throws a nice looking combination but Lange bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lange takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kane punishes Lange's body with a nice straight punch.
Lange drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lange taking a breather here.
Kane wants to get back to his feet but Lange drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange landing a few strikes.
Lange trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
Lange has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lange closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kane tries to break the clinch but Lange is controlling the position.
Lange fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kane is trying to push Lange away but Lange has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lange wants to take the fight to the mat but Kane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange misses with a punch to the body.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but Lange has the dominant position.
Lange is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kane to keep the fight standing.
Suliman Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artie Lange.
Kane wants to get back to striking at distance but Lange won't allow it.
Lange is trying to drag Kane to the mat but Kane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lange lands a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
Kane wants to stand and escape but Lange is having none of it.
Lange gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lange tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lange misses with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Kane.
Artie Lange is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lange tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kane looks to land a right hand but Lange moved out of range.
Kane misses with a series of wild punches.
Suliman Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lange looking to score a takedown here. Kane is defending well but Lange drives through and ends up in Kane's guard.
Lange looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane working for submissions but it's allowed Lange to get to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kane is staying active underneath Lange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lange with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artie Lange comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lange 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artie Lange!
An out of breath and clearly excited Artie Lange thanked DJs Locker for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilian Mladenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damon comes to the cage accompanied by Grind With Me. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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221 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dirk Damon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ilian Mladenov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damon doesn't manage to clinch there - Mladenov circles away.
Damon darts in trying to clinch
letting Mladenov counter with a right hand.
It looks like Dirk Damon has been cut.
Damon darts in trying to clinch
and Mladenov counters with a nice uppercut.
Damon tries to clinch but Mladenov is having none of it.
Damon wants to clinch but Mladenov slips to the side
and Mladenov counters with a solid body kick.
Damon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mladenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damon forces Mladenov back against the cage and clinches.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Damon throws knees to the body.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mladenov managing to block the knees to the body from Damon.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Damon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mladenov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Damon doesn't manage to clinch there - Mladenov circles away.
Damon tries to clinch but Mladenov moves out of range.
Mladenov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Damon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mladenov counters with a nice body shot.
Damon darts in trying to clinch
and Mladenov counters with a right hand to the body.
Damon is breathing heavily.
Damon closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Mladenov counter with a right hand.
Damon tries to clinch but Mladenov moves out of range.
Damon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mladenov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mladenov clobbers Damon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Damon darts in trying to clinch
and Mladenov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Damon is rocked!
Mladenov scores with a hook to the body. Damon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mladenov lands a big right hand that sends Damon crashing to the mat! Mladenov stays standing though and waves Damon back to his feet!
Oh Damon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dirk Damon's cut is getting worse.
Mladenov lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Damon up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Mladenov from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Damon's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ilian Mladenov!
After the fight, Ilian Mladenov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anders might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gods Son. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ingemar Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, King Jobber!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jobber manages to avoid it.
Jobber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anders throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anders misses with a looping left.
Anders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anders there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anders throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Jobber to counter with a crisp jab.
Anders throws a lazy uppercut
and Jobber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anders lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anders misses with a body kick.
Anders looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jobber scores with a nice strike.
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!
Jobber moves forwards but Anders connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jobber misses the shot to the body.
Anders ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jobber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anders.
Anders throws a jab when Jobber was well out of range.
Jobber loads up on a big right hand but Anders slips the punch.
Jobber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anders darts in and clinches Jobber up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jobber's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anders tries to work over Jobber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anders prevents Jobber from breaking the clinch.
Anders will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jobber up against the cage.
Anders swings wildly with an uppercut but Jobber uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Anders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders breaks the clinch.
Jobber slips under a jab from Anders.
Jobber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anders throws out the jab.
Anders scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jobber, as that shot connected.
Jobber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anders motions for Jobber to come forward. Anders throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jobber.
Jobber misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders throws a leg kick but Jobber sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jobber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anders. Jobber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jobber ducks under a wild hook from Anders.
Anders lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anders.
A big left from Anders misses.
Anders moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jobber ducks under a wild hook from Anders.
Anders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anders walks into a jab.
Jobber takes one to the side of the head.
Anders throws the kick towards the body but Jobber avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Anders.
Anders misses with a series of wild punches.
Jobber tries to close the distance and clinch but Anders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jobber finds it's way through Anders's defenses.
Jobber misses with a looping right.
Anders moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anders throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jobber is trying to stall.
Anders lands a nice uppercut.
Anders missing with knees to the body.
Anders can't find room to land a body shot as Jobber controls the action.
Jobber stalling against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jobber misses with a punch to the body.
Anders wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anders throws a leg kick but Jobber moved away.
Jobber on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anders lands a right hook to the body.
Anders misses with a few strikes there.
Anders smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jobber wants to clinch up but Anders keeps it at a distance.
Anders pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jobber is out of range and Anders settles back down.
Jobber thows a body shot but no joy.
Anders throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jobber counters with a nice uppercut.
Anders thows a body shot but no joy.
Anders throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jobber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anders keeps the fight on the outside.
Jobber has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anders finds it's way round the side to connect with Jobber's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber misses with a wild body shot.
Ingemar Anders is winning the standup battle so far.
Anders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jobber.
Jobber avoids the head kick by Anders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anders.
Anders rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anders will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jobber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jobber works the jab nicely.
Anders misses with a body kick.
Anders tries a head kick but it misses.
Anders thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jobber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for Anders. That snapped Jobber's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders misses with a wild combination.
Jobber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jobber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Anders.
Jobber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anders.
Jobber blocks a jab.
Anders misses with a low kick.
Anders takes a swing at Jobber's ribcage but misses.
Jobber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anders closes the distance and pushes Jobber back into the cage.
Jobber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anders throws a punch but it's blocked by Jobber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders gets through Jobber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jobber blocking some punches.
Jobber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anders misses with a straight left.
Anders punishes Jobber's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anders.
The fighters circling - Jobber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anders throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jobber on the side of the head.
Jobber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anders.
Anders keeps the fight on the outside.
Jobber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anders lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobber blocks an elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jobber tries a body shot but Anders blocks it.
Jobber wants to break free but Anders has control.
Jobber has Anders pressed against the cage.
Anders has Jobber pressed against the cage, preventing Jobber from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jobber tries to break free but Anders pushes him back against the cage.
Jobber is trying to break the clinch but Anders is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anders misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jobber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jobber has Anders pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Anders lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jobber at a distance.
Anders throws a sloppy head kick and Jobber moves out of range easily.
Jobber misses with a body shot.
Ingemar Anders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jobber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anders.
Jobber checks a leg kick.
Jobber throws a good cross that connects.
Jobber takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some wild striking there from Anders.
Anders throws a jab when Jobber was well out of range.
Jobber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anders misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jobber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anders lands a glancing blow to the side of Jobber's head.
Anders swings for the body but Jobber moves out of range.
Jobber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anders looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anders drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jobber stuns Anders with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jobber misses with a wild body shot.
Jobber throws a sloppy body shot
and Anders counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Jobber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jobber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anders.
Anders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jobber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anders.
Jobber misses the jab.
Anders thows a body shot but no joy.
Jobber closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Jobber's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anders is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Anders.
Jobber has had enough of the clinch but Anders keeps him there for the moment.
Jobber is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anders is keeping busy.
Anders is trying to stall.
Ingemar Anders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Jobber.
Jobber tries a body shot but Anders blocks it.
Anders stalling in the clinch.
Jobber tries to throw a body punch but Anders avoids it by throwing Jobber back against the cage.
Jobber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jobber is trying to break the clinch but Anders is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobber tries to throw a body punch but Anders avoids it by throwing Jobber back against the cage.
Anders throws a punch but it's blocked by Jobber.
Anders'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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jobber taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to King Jobber.
Well Anders 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingemar Anders!
During a confident post fight interview, Ingemar Anders 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Bukovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustaw Morcinek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukovsky comes to the cage accompanied by Grubson feat. donGURALesko - Moc. 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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Garrett Bukovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustaw Morcinek!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Bukovsky as Morcinek shoots in.
Bukovsky thuds his right hand into Morcinek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bukovsky misses with a wild body shot.
Morcinek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Morcinek.
Bukovsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Bukovsky misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Bukovsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morcinek is defended easily by Bukovsky.
Bukovsky moves into the clinch.
Bukovsky misses with a body punch.
Bukovsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morcinek backwards.
Bukovsky lands with a left to the head.
Bukovsky is pressed up against the cage. Morcinek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bukovsky down to the mat. Bukovsky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garrett Bukovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustaw Morcinek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morcinek keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Bukovsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morcinek chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bukovsky can pounce on him.
Bukovsky motions for Morcinek to come forward. Bukovsky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bukovsky is looking to clinch but Morcinek is avoiding it.
Bukovsky motions for Morcinek to come forward. Bukovsky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bukovsky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morcinek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab lands there for Bukovsky.
Bukovsky takes a swing at Morcinek's ribcage but misses.
Bukovsky with a nice cross.
Bukovsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morcinek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morcinek.
Bukovsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morcinek's head backwards.
It looks like Gustaw Morcinek has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morcinek thows a body shot but no joy.
Garrett Bukovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukovsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bukovsky takes a swing at Morcinek's ribcage but misses.
Morcinek shoots for a double leg takedown but Bukovsky sprawls well. He's pushed Morcinek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bukovsky connects with a jab.
Morcinek is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bukovsky is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Morcinek.
Bukovsky throws a front kick that sends Morcinek stumbling back into the cage.
Bukovsky lands a lovely overhand right.
Morcinek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morcinek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bukovsky circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morcinek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bukovsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morcinek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bukovsky misses with an uppercut. Morcinek saw that one coming.
Bukovsky looks to land a right hand but Morcinek moved out of range.
Morcinek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garrett Bukovsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukovsky lands a head shot.
Bukovsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bukovsky throws a low kick but Morcinek moves out of range easily.
Bukovsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Bukovsky looks to land a right hand but Morcinek moved out of range.
Donk. Bukovsky catches Morcinek right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morcinek looks to land a right hand but Bukovsky moved out of range.
Bukovsky throws a leg kick which misses Morcinek's front leg but catches the back leg as Morcinek tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukovsky with a nice cross.
Nice takedown defense from Bukovsky. No joy for Morcinek on that attempt.
Bukovsky loads up on a big right hand but Morcinek slips the punch.
A big right from Bukovsky misses.
Bukovsky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bukovsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Morcinek counters with a three punch combo that has Bukovsky backing up. Bukovsky nods at Morcinek to acknowledge the strikes.
Bukovsky is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Morcinek avoids the body shot from Bukovsky.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bukovsky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morcinek fails with a takedown attempt.
Morcinek fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Bukovsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustaw Morcinek'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.
Bukovsky scores with a jab. Morcinek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bukovsky misses with a leg kick.
Bukovsky throws a lazy right hand but Morcinek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morcinek misses with a takedown attempt - Bukovsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bukovsky lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morcinek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morcinek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bukovsky swivels and escapes.
Bukovsky's corner calls for a 1-2. Bukovsky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morcinek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Morcinek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morcinek slips under a jab.
Garrett Bukovsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Bukovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Morcinek is just out of range.
Bukovsky throws an overhand right that lands on Morcinek's shoulder, as Morcinek tries to avoid the shot.
Morcinek shoots in but no luck this time.
Garrett Bukovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustaw Morcinek.
Bukovsky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bukovsky.
Bukovsky ducks under a wild hook from Morcinek.
Bukovsky lands a jab.
Morcinek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bukovsky.
Bukovsky is looking to clinch but Morcinek is avoiding it.
Bukovsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky tries to clinch but Morcinek moves out of range.
Bukovsky cracks Morcinek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bukovsky fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morcinek checks it well.
Bukovsky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bukovsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morcinek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukovsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morcinek has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bukovsky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morcinek is out of range and Bukovsky settles back down.
Bukovsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Morcinek counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morcinek is defended easily by Bukovsky.
Bukovsky scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky throws out a loose jab but Morcinek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukovsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morcinek can do to turn this around?
Bukovsky moves into the clinch successfully.
Morcinek has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bukovsky regains guard immediately.
Morcinek throws an elbow that misses. Bukovsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morcinek's guard. Nice move by Bukovsky!
Bukovsky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bukovsky gets to his feet - Morcinek follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky with a jab.
Morcinek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bukovsky scores with a nice head 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!
Morcinek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bukovsky finds it's way round the side to connect with Morcinek's head.
Bukovsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukovsky looks to throw the jab but Morcinek is out of range.
Morcinek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morcinek moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Bukovsky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gustaw Morcinek's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bukovsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bukovsky misses with a straight right.
Bukovsky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bukovsky misses with a left hand
and Bukovsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bukovsky throws a leg kick that misses.
Morcinek moves out of range of the strikes.
Bukovsky throws a right hand that misses
and Morcinek counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukovsky thumps Morcinek with a low kick.
Morcinek checks a leg kick.
Morcinek throws a hook but Bukovsky blocks it.
Gustaw Morcinek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bukovsky throws a lazy right hand but Morcinek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morcinek moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morcinek staying out of range there.
Bukovsky clinches up against the cage.
Morcinek goes for a takedown attempt but Bukovsky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bukovsky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morcinek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bukovsky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bukovsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bukovsky lands the left hand.
Morcinek shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bukovsky.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bukovsky.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bukovsky.
Morcinek keeps the fight on the outside.
Bukovsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bukovsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Morcinek's head.
Morcinek with a poor takedown
and Bukovsky counters with a thumping low kick.
Garrett Bukovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustaw Morcinek.
Morcinek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bukovsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bukovsky lands the left hand.
Bukovsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bukovsky closes the distance and clinches.
Bukovsky tries a body shot but Morcinek blocks it.
Morcinek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bukovsky tries a body shot but Morcinek blocks it.
Bukovsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morcinek is trying to drag Bukovsky to the mat but Bukovsky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bukovsky misses with a punch to the body.
Morcinek can't get the takedown.
Bukovsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morcinek backwards.
Bukovsky tries to throw a body punch but Morcinek avoids it by throwing Bukovsky back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Bukovsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morcinek or not.
A head punch on the inside from Bukovsky fails to land.
Morcinek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bukovsky after a bit of a struggle.
Bukovsky misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukovsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Bukovsky can't find room to land a body shot as Morcinek controls the action.
Bukovsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrett Bukovsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky pushes Morcinek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bukovsky throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bukovsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bukovsky tries a body shot but Morcinek blocks it.
Gustaw Morcinek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morcinek is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garrett Bukovsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bukovsky, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrett Bukovsky!
Garrett Bukovsky seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pikkarainen has chosen Apocalyptica - Path as his entrance music. Tyson Pearson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pikkarainen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson throws a leg kick but Pikkarainen moved away.
Pikkarainen works the jab nicely.
It looks like Tyson Pearson has been cut.
Pikkarainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pearson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pikkarainen looking to score a takedown here. Pearson is defending well but Pikkarainen drives through and ends up in Pearson's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pikkarainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pikkarainen landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pikkarainen looking to pass the guard.
Pearson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pearson controls Pikkarainen momentarily but Pikkarainen frees himself.
Pikkarainen throwing strikes from guard but Pearson blocks nicely.
Pikkarainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pikkarainen preventing the sweep.
Pikkarainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pearson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pikkarainen has managed to get both his arms back between Pearson's legs - danger averted.
Pikkarainen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pikkarainen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikkarainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pearson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pikkarainen manages to pass to side control.
Pearson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pearson is refusing to be controlled, as Pikkarainen sits in half guard.
Pearson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pearson tries to get to full guard but Pikkarainen has control of the leg.
Pearson 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.
Pikkarainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pikkarainen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pikkarainen is looking to take a break and control but Pearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen wants to pass the guard but Pearson is defending well.
Pearson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pikkarainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pearson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pearson is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pikkarainen lands a nice short elbow.
Pikkarainen prevents Pearson from standing back up.
Pikkarainen working over Pearson with some ground and pound. Pearson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pikkarainen wants to pass to mount but Pearson is defending the position.
Pikkarainen drops an elbow to the side of Pearson's head.
Pearson missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pikkarainen is trying to control. Pearson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pikkarainen lands strikes from half guard.
Pikkarainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pearson defending well though.
Pikkarainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson is trying to stand back up but Pikkarainen is controlling him
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pikkarainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pearson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pikkarainen is nestled in close to Pearson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pikkarainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pikkarainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson tries to get to full guard but Pikkarainen has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen is looking to take a break and control but Pearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pearson is looking to escape.
Pearson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pearson is not content to let Pikkarainen control the position.
Pikkarainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Pearson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pikkarainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pikkarainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pearson keeps working.
Pikkarainen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Pearson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pearson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pikkarainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Pearson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pearson misses with a straight left.
Pearson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pikkarainen throws a shot to the body.
Pikkarainen blocks a head kick by Pearson.
Pearson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pearson tries a low kick but Pikkarainen avoids it.
A punch combination from Pearson misses.
Tyson Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pikkarainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pikkarainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Pearson's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pikkarainen checks a leg kick.
Pikkarainen gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson is refusing to be controlled, as Pikkarainen sits in half guard.
Pikkarainen prevents Pearson from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson has hold of Pikkarainen's hands but Pikkarainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pearson is rocked!
Pearson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oh Pearson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pikkarainen stalling.
Pearson seems to have got his legs back now.
Pekka Pikkarainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pearson is trying to get back to full guard.
Pikkarainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pikkarainen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pikkarainen slips a nice elbow through Pearson's hands, connecting with Pearson's forehead.
Pikkarainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pearson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pearson is looking to escape.
Pikkarainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pikkarainen is nestled in close to Pearson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pikkarainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pearson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pikkarainen prevents Pearson from standing back up.
Pikkarainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pikkarainen drops an elbow to the side of Pearson's head.
Pikkarainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pearson tries to roll over but Pikkarainen keeps him under control.
Pearson is staying active underneath Pikkarainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pikkarainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pikkarainen working the head and body with strikes.
Pikkarainen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pikkarainen lands a big shot to the head and Pearson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pekka Pikkarainen!
Pekka Pikkarainen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that DJs Locker logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan comes to the cage accompanied by Flight of the Valkyries. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rokka's choice of entrance music: Antero's Walkout. 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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212 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antero Rokka!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokka lands a jab to Bryan's midsection.
Bryan defending well as Rokka loads up on a big left hand.
Bryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Rokka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Daniel Bryan has been cut.
Rokka takes a swing at Bryan's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bryan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bryan.
Bryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rokka with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rokka slips a straight right by Bryan.
Rokka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Daniel Bryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokka looks to land a combination but Bryan avoids it well.
Bryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rokka at a distance.
Bryan looks to land a combination but Rokka avoids it well.
Rokka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rokka scores with a hook.
Rokka tries a low kick but Bryan avoids it.
Rokka is looking to clinch.
That kick from Rokka tenderised Bryan's leg. Bryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokka.
Rokka's corner calls for a 1-2. Rokka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rokka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bryan misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan slips a jab and a cross from Rokka.
Jab, jab by Rokka - just one landing.
Bryan throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Rokka to counter with a crisp jab.
Rokka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rokka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bryan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rokka is out of range and Bryan settles back down.
Bryan throws a hook to the side of Rokka's head but Rokka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rokka misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rokka.
Bryan throws a big shot that misses.
Bryan tries to land a front kick but Rokka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Antero Rokka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rokka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rokka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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!
Bryan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Rokka.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan avoids a kick to the body.
Rokka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bryan loads up on a big right hand but Rokka slips the punch.
Rokka throws out a loose jab but Bryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rokka.
Rokka checks the leg kick.
Rokka blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot lands for Bryan.
Rokka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rokka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rokka is rocked!
Bryan missing with a left hand there. Rokka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rokka throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Rokka.
Bryan misses with a hook.
Rokka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryan.
Bryan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rokka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rokka misses with a wild combination.
Bryan misses with a looping left.
Bryan wants to land a leg kick but Rokka is out of range.
Rokka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bryan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rokka - the referee stops the clock and Bryan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rokka. Bryan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bryan lands with a hook. Rokka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rokka misses with a head kick.
Rokka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bryan misses with a body kick.
Bryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good exchange - Bryan coming out on top.
Bryan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rokka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rokka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bryan lands a jab-cross combination.
Bryan misses the jab.
Rokka lands with a nice body kick.
Bryan is breathing heavily.
Rokka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rokka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bryan has time to react.
Bryan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Daniel Bryan's cut is getting worse.
Rokka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bryan looking to stall.
Bryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryan can't break the clinch.
Rokka throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rokka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryan misses with a wild body shot.
Bryan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rokka is out of range and Bryan settles back down.
Bryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Rokka misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antero Rokka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bryan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rokka avoids the body shot from Bryan.
Rokka is looking to chop away at Bryan's legs.
Rokka moves out of range of the body kick.
Bryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rokka manages to avoid it.
Bryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rokka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rokka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bryan momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rokka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick lands from Rokka.
Rokka misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Rokka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryan throws a one two combo.
Rokka tries to clinch up but Bryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Rokka misses with the combination.
Bryan lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka scores with a nice right hand.
Rokka tries to score with a low kick but Bryan moves his leg out of the way.
Bryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rokka throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rokka.
Rokka connects with a nice looking jab.
Bryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rokka is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bryan.
Bryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokka.
Bryan misses with a body kick.
Bryan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rokkas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bryan missing with a left hand there. Rokka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rokka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rokka lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rokka.
Rokka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rokka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka throws a front kick that sends Bryan stumbling back into the cage.
Rokka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bryan is rocked!
Daniel Bryan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bryan throws a lazy right hand but Rokka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bryan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rokka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rokka lands with a straight right. Bryan didn't see that one coming.
Oh Bryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bryan walks into a straight right hand from Rokka.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rokka.
A jab from Rokka finds it's way through Bryan's defenses.
Rokka misses with a body shot.
Bryan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bryan.
Bryan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rokka slips a jab and a cross from Bryan.
A punch combination from Rokka misses.
Bryan seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryan. Rokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Rokka finds it's way through Bryan's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka tests Bryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jeez, Daniel Bryan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rokka lands a head shot.
Bryan throws a looping overhand right but Rokka ducks down to avoid it.
Rokka misses the jab.
Bryan throws a body punch but Rokka moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryan misses the target.
Bryan with a hook.
Bryan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rokka throws out a powerful jab.
Rokka pushes Bryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Bryan has Rokka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rokka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Bryan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bryan stalls.
Rokka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rokka manages to break the clinch.
Rokka lands a big head kick that sends Bryan tumbling to the mat! Rokka takes a step backwards and waves Bryan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Bryan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antero Rokka!
Post fight, Antero Rokka took to the microphone: 'Daniel, Daniel... You talk too much.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mertsi Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyyrikki Takaraivo (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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220 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mertsi Peltola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaraivo tries a low kick but Peltola avoids it.
Takaraivo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peltola lands a nice looking body shot.
Peltola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takaraivo slips under a jab.
Peltola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takaraivo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peltola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peltola misses the shot to the body.
Takaraivo misses with a body shot.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Peltola moves out of range.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peltola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peltola. Takaraivo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takaraivo moves in looking to clinch but Peltola pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peltola blocks a low kick nicely.
Peltola throws a lazy right hand but Takaraivo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Mertsi Peltola has been cut.
Takaraivo ducks under a wild hook from Peltola.
Takaraivo looks for the body kick but Peltola saw that one coming.
Takaraivo moves away from the strike by Peltola.
Peltola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takaraivo moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Takaraivo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peltola can't find room to land a body shot as Takaraivo controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Peltola fails to land.
Takaraivo prevents a body shot from Peltola.
Takaraivo tries to break free but Peltola pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola prevents Takaraivo from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Takaraivo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peltola looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takaraivo.
Peltola misses with a punch to the body.
Takaraivo is trying to break the clinch but Peltola is controlling him.
Takaraivo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaraivo tries to clinch there but Peltola circles away.
Peltola wants to clinch.
Peltola jabs at Takaraivo's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peltola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takaraivo manages to avoid it.
Peltola moves out of range as Takaraivo throws a body kick.
Takaraivo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Peltola counters by moving into the clinch.
Peltola tries to work over Takaraivo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takaraivo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peltola pressing his opponent against the cage.
Peltola trying to stall but Takaraivo improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo blocks a body shot from Peltola.
Takaraivo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takaraivo tries to bum rush Peltola with a series of wild strikes but Peltola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peltola looks to score with a jab to the body but Takaraivo is just out of range.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Peltola moves out of range.
Peltola moves out of range as Takaraivo throws a body kick.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Takaraivo misses.
Peltola swings for the body but Takaraivo moves out of range.
Peltola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltola lands with a hook. Takaraivo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Peltola just misses with a punch to the body.
Peltola jabs at Takaraivo's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nyyrikki Takaraivo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mertsi Peltola's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takaraivo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peltola.
Peltola misses the jab.
Peltola blocks a head kick by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takaraivo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takaraivo misses with a head kick.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Peltola moves out of range.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Peltola throws a lazy right hand but Takaraivo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takaraivo scores with a spinning back kick!
Peltola loads up on a big right hand but Takaraivo slips the punch.
Takaraivo clinches up against the cage.
Peltola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Takaraivo wants to get back to striking at distance but Peltola won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo is trying to push Peltola away but Peltola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Peltola holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Peltola has a couple of punches blocked by Takaraivo.
A short left from Peltola.
Peltola pressing his opponent against the cage.
Takaraivo prevents a body shot from Peltola.
Peltola tries to throw a body punch but Takaraivo avoids it by throwing Peltola back against the cage.
Peltola effectively controlling the action here.
Peltola lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takaraivo is trying to push Peltola away but Peltola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Peltola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Peltola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peltola struggles to land a body shot inside as Takaraivo controls his hands.
Peltola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peltola taking a breather.
Peltola misses with a punch to the body.
Takaraivo blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo tries to break the clinch but Peltola is controlling the position.
Peltola tries a body shot but Takaraivo blocks it.
Peltola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takaraivo backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Peltola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Takaraivo blocks a body shot from Peltola.
Takaraivo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Peltola fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola stalling in the clinch but Takaraivo improves position.
A short left from Peltola.
Takaraivo prevents a body shot from Peltola.
Peltola working aggressively here.
Peltola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takaraivo's elbow.
Peltola has a couple of punches blocked by Takaraivo.
Peltola breaks from the clinch.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takaraivo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peltola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peltola swings for the body but Takaraivo moves out of range.
Takaraivo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mertsi Peltola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mertsi Peltola'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. This is the final round!
Peltola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takaraivo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peltola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takaraivo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peltola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Takaraivo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peltola throws out the jab.
Takaraivo misses with a head kick.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takaraivo slips under a jab from Peltola.
Takaraivo lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takaraivo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peltola's sensitive parts.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Peltola moves out of range.
Takaraivo throws a sloppy head kick and Peltola moves out of range easily.
Takaraivo throws a sloppy head kick and Peltola moves out of range easily.
Takaraivo blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Peltola takes a step back to recover.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peltola misses with a looping left.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Peltola.
Takaraivo slips under a jab.
Peltola takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takaraivo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Peltola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peltola moves out of range of the body kick.
Takaraivo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Peltola moves out of range.
Takaraivo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peltola thuds a left hand into Takaraivo's body.
Peltola misses with a wild body shot.
Takaraivo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takaraivo tries to clinch up but Peltola circles away and keeps his distance.
Peltola misses the shot to the body.
Peltola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo avoids the body shot from Peltola.
Peltola steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takaraivo. That one must have hurt.
Takaraivo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Peltola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola throws a series of punches but Takaraivo moves out of range.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peltola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takaraivo moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Peltola.
Takaraivo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peltola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takaraivo moves away.
Peltola misses with an uppercut
and Takaraivo counters with a thumping low kick.
Takaraivo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peltola.
Takaraivo throws a leg kick but Peltola checks it.
Takaraivo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peltola lands a slapping body shot.
Peltola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Takaraivo lands a head kick!
Mertsi Peltola's cut is getting worse.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peltola checks a low kick from Takaraivo.
Peltola lands a nice shot that snaps Takaraivo's head back.
Takaraivo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peltola.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takaraivo moves in looking to clinch but Peltola pushes him off.
Takaraivo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Takaraivo keeps Peltola at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nyyrikki Takaraivo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Takaraivo 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksi Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Porter comes to the cage accompanied by Imagine Dragons - Radioactive. 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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206 lbs
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218 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Porter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksi Vihtala!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihtala throws a right and a left that Porter avoids nicely.
Vihtala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Porter momentarily.
It looks like Tim Porter has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Porter.
Vihtala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vihtala is looking to slow Porter down with leg kicks.
Porter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Porter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vihtala looks to score with a jab to the body but Porter is just out of range.
Porter misses with a body shot.
Porter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aleksi Vihtala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vihtala ducks under a wild hook from Porter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Porter ducks under a wild hook from Vihtala.
Vihtala punishes Porter's body with a nice straight punch.
Vihtala misses with a low kick.
Porter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vihtala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vihtala lets loose with a powerful body kick. Porter will feel that in the morning.
Vihtala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porter manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vihtala.
Porter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vihtala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vihtala. Porter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Porter avoids a kick to the body.
Vihtala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Porter was well out of range. Poor timing from Vihtala.
Vihtala looks to land a left hand but Porter moved out of range nicely.
Porter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Porter moves out of range as Vihtala throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Porter does it's job there.
Porter throws a hook but Vihtala avoids it easily.
Vihtala throws a push kick but Porter slaps the foot to one side.
Vihtala throws a head kick but Porter moves out of range.
Vihtala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Porter counters with a stiff right hand.
Porter avoids the head kick by Vihtala.
Vihtala throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vihtala throws a lazy right hand but Porter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala throws an overhand right that lands on Porter's shoulder, as Porter tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vihtala takes one to the side of the head.
Vihtala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vihtala fails to land with a series of punches.
Porter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vihtala throws a chopping leg kick but Porter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vihtala throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vihtala thows a leg kick but Porter checks it
and Porter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vihtala thinking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vihtala misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Vihtala.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksi Vihtala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Porter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vihtala throws a body kick that misses.
Porter misses with a wild body shot.
Vihtala is looking to chop away at Porter's legs.
Vihtala digs a good hook to Porter's body.
Vihtala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vihtala throws a right and a left that Porter avoids nicely.
Porter slips a jab from Vihtala.
Vihtala motions for Porter to come forward. Vihtala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vihtala looks to land a left hand but Porter moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Porter.
Porter checks a leg kick.
Vihtala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Porter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vihtala drops his hands momentarily and Porter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vihtala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porter manages to avoid it.
Vihtala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vihtala slips under a jab from Porter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala misses the shot to the body.
Porter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Porter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vihtala. Vihtala obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vihtala slips a straight right by Porter.
Porter swings for the body but Vihtala moves out of range.
Vihtala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vihtala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porter manages to avoid it.
Vihtala takes a swing at Porter's ribcage but misses.
Vihtala loads up on a big right hand but Porter slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vihtala scores with a decent looking hook.
Tim Porter's cut is getting worse.
Vihtala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vihtala throws a combination that misses
and Porter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vihtala is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Porter rather than just go for the knockout.
Porter blocks a leg kick.
Porter blocks a leg kick.
Porter checks a leg kick.
Porter tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vihtala moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Porter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vihtala doesn't seem bothered though.
Porter throws out a loose jab but Vihtala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vihtala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Porter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vihtala throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vihtala avoids the body shot from Porter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksi Vihtala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Porter'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. This is the final round!
Porter moves out of range of the body kick.
Vihtala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Porter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vihtala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vihtala lands a head kick. Porter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Porter scores with a leg kick.
Vihtala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Porter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vihtala looks to score with a jab to the body but Porter is just out of range.
Porter avoids the body shot from Vihtala.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vihtala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Porter.
Nice defenses there by Porter.
Vihtala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Porter defending well as Vihtala loads up on a big left hand.
Vihtala closes the distance and clinches.
Porter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Porter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vihtala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tim Porter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala lands an uppercut.
Porter blocks an uppercut.
Porter is stalling here.
Porter swings wildly with an uppercut but Vihtala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vihtala missing with knees to the body.
Vihtala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vihtala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter avoids a wild elbow strike from Vihtala.
Porter pushes off an throws an elbow but Vihtala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vihtala stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vihtala wants to stall.
Porter lands a nice shot to the body.
Porter blocks an uppercut.
Vihtala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vihtala misses with a punch to the body.
Porter misses with a body punch.
Vihtala lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala misses with the head strike.
Vihtala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Porter blocks an elbow strike from Vihtala.
Porter lands a right hand.
Porter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vihtala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porter's elbow.
Vihtala working aggressively here.
Vihtala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vihtala avoiding damage as Porter throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right from Vihtala.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vihtala can't find room to land a body shot as Porter controls the action.
Porter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksi Vihtala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vihtala 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksi Vihtala!
Aleksi Vihtala made sure to mention his sponsor, Perkele! in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuomi Sakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langerholc comes to the cage accompanied by Hypocrisy - Reincarnation. Sakata has chosen Ketsunoke vs Shirinoke by Gintama OST as his entrance music. Davor Langerholc had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent 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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitsuomi Sakata!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Sakata misses.
Langerholc blocks a jab.
A big left from Sakata misses.
Sakata misses with a low kick.
Langerholc ducks under a wild hook from Sakata.
Sakata throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Langerholc avoids the head kick by Sakata.
Langerholc blocks a head kick by Sakata.
Sakata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakata misses with the combination.
Sakata throws a jab when Langerholc was well out of range.
Sakata misses with an uppercut. Langerholc saw that one coming.
Sakata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakata feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Langerholc's calf.
Sakata throws a hook but Langerholc avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakata connects with a right hand. Langerholc shakes it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakata.
Langerholc has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sakata throws the left hand but Langerholc avoids the punch easily.
Sakata misses with a leg kick
and Langerholc counters with a single leg into guard. Sakata didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakata has momentary wrist control but Langerholc slips an elbow through the middle.
Langerholc passes into half guard.
Sakata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Langerholc scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Langerholc is working for a kimura but Sakata is defending it quite comfortably.
Sakata wants to get back to his feet.
Langerholc wants to take a breather but Sakata is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sakata is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Langerholc's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Langerholc's back!
Sakata struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sakata nearly escaped from the position there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langerholc rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakata tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Langerholc is looking for a sweep. Sakata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Langerholc does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakata wants to stand up but Langerholc has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Langerholc tries to get to full guard but Sakata has control of the leg.
Sakata is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Langerholc manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakata passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sakata wants to stand but Langerholc has his arm trapped.
Langerholc wants to control but Sakata postures up.
Langerholc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakata trying to control the action but Langerholc is working from the bottom.
Langerholc gets back to half guard.
Langerholc 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.
Langerholc is looking for a sweep. Sakata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakata wants to stand up but Langerholc manages to regain full guard.
Langerholc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc looking to control.
Sakata wants to get up but he can't break Langerholc's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sakata stopping the sweep attempt from Langerholc.
Sakata looking to pass the guard.
Langerholc is pulling down on Sakata's head. It's preventing any offense from Sakata, at least for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakata has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Langerholc is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sakata tries to score with a low kick but Langerholc moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuomi Sakata dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sakata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mitsuomi Sakata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakata misses with a straight right.
Langerholc slips under a jab.
Sakata misses with a hook.
Sakata looks to land a left hand but Langerholc moved out of range nicely.
Langerholc moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakata throws a body punch but Langerholc moves out of range.
Langerholc avoids the body shot from Sakata.
Sakata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Langerholc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakata.
Sakata swinging wildly here.
Sakata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakata looks for the body kick but Langerholc saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakata throws a body kick that misses.
Sakata misses with an uppercut. Langerholc saw that one coming.
Sakata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sakata, as that shot connected.
Sakata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Langerholc.
Sakata misses with a body kick.
Langerholc walks into a left hand.
Sakata tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakata throws a lazy uppercut
and Langerholc counters with a shoot takedown. Sakata fights it but they end up in guard.
Sakata controls Langerholc momentarily but Langerholc frees himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Langerholc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Langerholc trying to control but Sakata is working from the bottom.
Sakata looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc passes Sakata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sakata is trying to stand.
Langerholc scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Langerholc seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sakata wants to get back to his feet.
Sakata is breathing heavily.
Langerholc lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sakata avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Langerholc.
Sakata is trying to stand back up but Langerholc is controlling him
Sakata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sakata wants to get back to his feet.
Langerholc is working for a submission of some sort.
Sakata wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc is looking to advance position but Sakata won't allow it.
Langerholc stalling.
Sakata is looking to improve his position.
Langerholc throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Langerholc is trying to work for a kimura but Sakata is defending well.
Langerholc working over Sakata with some ground and pound. Sakata looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Langerholc prevents Sakata from improving his position.
Sakata wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakata slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Langerholc stops Sakata from standing up.
Sakata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakata wants to stand up but Langerholc is controlling him.
Langerholc wants to control from the top but Sakata keeps moving.
Langerholc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sakata's head.
Langerholc postures up and lands a big shot to Sakata's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Langerholc working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Langerholc's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Langerholc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Langerholc wants to control from the top but Sakata keeps moving.
Sakata has momentary wrist control but Langerholc slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Davor Langerholc will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sakata connects with a single shot there.
Sakata misses with a looping left.
Sakata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakata throws a hook to the side of Langerholc's head but Langerholc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakata throws a looping overhand right but Langerholc ducks down to avoid it.
Sakata throws a head kick that misses.
Sakata lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sakata misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Sakata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Langerholc moves out of range as Sakata strikes.
Sakata misses with a hook
and Langerholc counters with a shoot takedown. Sakata fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Langerholc is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Langerholc won't allow Sakata to sweep him here.
Sakata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Langerholc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc landing some decent shots from guard.
Langerholc lands a couple of elbows.
Sakata has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Langerholc has passed into side control.
Sakata is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Langerholc asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Langerholc scoring with punches and elbows.
Langerholc looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Langerholc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakata keeps working.
Sakata is trying to get back to his feet.
Langerholc connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sakata some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakata wants to get back to his feet.
Langerholc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakata tries to escape but Langerholc is in control.
Langerholc lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sakata is looking to regain half guard here but Langerholc keeps moving and retains side control.
Langerholc is looking to take a break and control but Sakata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Langerholc prevents Sakata from escaping the position.
Langerholc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sakata, who protects the arm well.
Sakata takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Langerholc landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Sakata's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Langerholc lands some shots froms side control.
Langerholc prevents Sakata from escaping the position.
Sakata tries to buck Langerholc off but Langerholc is having none of it.
Sakata taking punishment in the form of punches.
Langerholc lands some shots froms side control.
Langerholc is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sakata is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Langerholc lands a nice forearm strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Sakata's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc lands a nice forearm strike.
Sakata is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sakata is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Langerholc is controlling him well.
Sakata is trying to control Langerholc's posture but Langerholc avoids it.
Langerholc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sakata takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Langerholc connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sakata some visible discomfort.
Langerholc is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sakata will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Langerholc working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davor Langerholc showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Langerholc 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davor Langerholc!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Baauer - Harlem Shake. Trouble Some will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorge Santiago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Some.
Some is looking to clinch.
Some avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Santiago lands a slapping body shot.
Some moves out of range as Santiago throws a body kick.
Some drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some misses with a body kick.
Santiago cracks a nice hook into Some's ribs.
Santiago throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Santiago misses with a hook. Some ducked under it nicely.
Santiago swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Some counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santiago throws out a loose jab but Some uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Some misses.
Some misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Some checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some looks for the body kick but Santiago saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Santiago lands a jab to the head.
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Some throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trouble Some seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some throws an overhand right that lands on Santiago's shoulder, as Santiago tries to avoid the shot.
Santiago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago blocks a leg kick.
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!
Santiago swings for the body but Some moves out of range.
Santiago buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some fakes the leg kick and cracks Santiago in the body.
Some throws the kick towards the body but Santiago avoids it.
Some thuds his right hand into Santiago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago moves out of range as Some strikes.
Some throws a head kick that misses.
Santiago jabs Some to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santiago lands with a shot to the body.
Some throws a chopping leg kick but Santiago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santiago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some thuds his shin into the meat of Santiago's side.
Some tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santiago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some clinches up against the cage.
Some throws a punch but it's blocked by Santiago.
Santiago jumps guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Some is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Santiago has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Some is looking to defend but Santiago has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Some! Santiago pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Some taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jorge Santiago!
Jorge Santiago retains his light heavyweight title!
Jorge Santiago looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Heeeeey, Helsinki - we meet again eh? hahaha - You know, the women were extra willing this time, and really showed me a good time. I love this place!'.
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