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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pertti Silsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes to the cage accompanied by Like a G6. Silsa has chosen Candy by Robbie Williams as his entrance music. Pertti Silsa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Quinton Evans's chin.
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188 lbs
20 - 19 - 3 |
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203 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Quinton Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pertti Silsa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans sizes up Silsa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silsa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from Silsa does no damage.
Evans connects with a body shot that sends Silsa's belly button to the back.
Silsa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Evans drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
Silsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Silsa.
Evans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silsa throws a right and a left that Evans avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans scores with a body shot.
Silsa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silsa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silsa clobbers Evans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Silsa looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silsa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Evans slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Evans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silsa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silsa lands a jab to Evans's midsection.
Silsa tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans checks a leg kick.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Silsa ducks down to avoid it.
Silsa throws a right and a left that Evans avoids nicely.
Silsa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Evans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silsa looks for the body kick but Evans saw that one coming.
Silsa misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silsa throws a lazy body kick
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Silsa.
Silsa feints a jab promting Evans to slip. Silsa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Evans slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Evans closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silsa wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silsa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silsa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silsa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silsa wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
Silsa is trying to control but can't.
Evans drops an elbow to the side of Silsa's head.
Silsa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
Silsa is looking for a sweep. Evans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silsa is trying to maintain the position but Evans is very close to passing his half guard.
Silsa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silsa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans wants to control from the top but Silsa keeps moving.
Silsa is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silsa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silsa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Quinton Evans will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Evans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Silsa throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Quinton Evans is winning the standup battle so far.
Silsa scores with a jab to the head.
Evans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silsa tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silsa moves out of range of the body kick.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Silsa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silsa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pertti Silsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silsa checks a leg kick.
Evans misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans throws a lazy uppercut
so Silsa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silsa stands up over Evans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Evans is keeping the position for now.
Evans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silsa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Silsa from controlling successfully.
Evans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silsa scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silsa wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Silsa postures up.
Evans is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silsa working some strikes from top position.
Silsa stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Silsa from controlling successfully.
Pertti Silsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silsa throws a big right hand that misses.
Silsa wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans looking for a guillotine here but Silsa defends easily.
Silsa with a nice head shot there.
Evans looking for subs off his back but Silsa has passed one foot through into half guard.
Silsa is keen to just control but Evans is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silsa.
Silsa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silsa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silsa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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!
Silsa thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
Silsa throwing shots but Evans is blocking nicely.
Silsa is trying to control the action in half guard but Evans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silsa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silsa working Evans over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pertti Silsa 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!
Evans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silsa works Evans's body with a nice hook.
Evans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silsa finds it's way round the side to connect with Evans's head.
Evans misses with an uppercut. Silsa saw that one coming.
Silsa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silsa misses the shot to the body.
Evans checks a low kick from Silsa.
Silsa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Evans. That one must have hurt.
Silsa moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silsa in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silsa tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Silsa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans misses with a left hand
and Silsa counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans slips under a jab.
Silsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Evans as he avoids it easily.
Silsa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Evans avoids it really well and circles away.
Silsa misses with a hook to the body
and Evans counters with a left to the body.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Evans showed some decent athleticism there.
Silsa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Evans in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silsa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silsa has a hand on Evans's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Evans takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Evans looking for a guillotine from mount but Silsa is having none of it.
Silsa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silsa keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans with good strikes from the mount here!
Silsa holds on to Evans as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Silsa can't escape the position.
Evans lands a big elbow.
Silsa tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Evans prevents Silsa from getting the reversal.
Evans lands a nice shot to the head.
Evans wants to control the pace but Silsa is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silsa tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silsa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Evans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silsa is aware though and is defending well.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Silsa from controlling successfully.
Evans is trying to control the position but Silsa postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silsa throws a big elbow that misses.
Silsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quinton Evans.
I think Evans 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Evans!
After winning the bout, Quinton Evans thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Azinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Cliche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Azinger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Racoon - No mercy. Paul Azinger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charlie Cliche's chin.
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220 lbs
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212 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Azinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Cliche!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cliche swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azinger misses with a left hand
and Cliche counters with a series of strikes. Azinger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cliche on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Azinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Cliche is just out of range.
Azinger throws a sloppy head kick and Cliche moves out of range easily.
Cliche blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Azinger.
Azinger misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Azinger.
Azinger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cliche.
Azinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cliche keeps the fight on the outside.
Cliche changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Azinger tries to avoid it but Cliche manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Azinger to the ground. Azinger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cliche fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliche moves out of range as Azinger strikes.
Cliche moves out of range of the body kick.
Cliche closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Azinger to the mat! Azinger manages to get full guard.
Cliche trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azinger looking for a sweep. Not yet Azinger, not yet.
Azinger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Azinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cliche is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cliche accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Azinger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Azinger trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Azinger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Azinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cliche postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azinger trying to keep a closed guard but Cliche is proving a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because Paul Azinger wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Azinger looks to land a body kick but Cliche moved away.
Azinger misses with an uppercut.
Azinger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Cliche.
Azinger throws a hook to the side of Cliche's head but Cliche sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azinger fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azinger looks for the body kick but Cliche saw that one coming.
Azinger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Azinger.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Azinger, right into the meat.
Azinger throws out a leg kick but Cliche moves out of range and Azinger only half commits.
Azinger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Azinger misses with an uppercut. Cliche saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Azinger.
Azinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Cliche has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Azinger.
Azinger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Paul Azinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Cliche.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azinger misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azinger tries to land a front kick but Cliche steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Azinger cracks Cliche with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Azinger scores with a push kick.
Azinger thows a body shot but no joy.
Azinger lands a leg kick that knocks Cliche off balance momentarily.
Azinger is looking to land body kicks.
Azinger throws a nice looking combination but Cliche bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Azinger throws a hook to the side of Cliche's head but Cliche sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good shot there by Azinger.
Azinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azinger moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Azinger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Azinger with a nice cross.
Cliche shoots in and drives through. Azinger sprawls well.
Azinger misses with a body punch
and Cliche counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azinger looking for a sweep. Not yet Azinger, not yet.
Cliche wants to control from the top but Azinger keeps moving.
Azinger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cliche being controlled here momentarily.
Cliche won't allow Azinger to sweep him here.
Cliche throwing strikes from guard but Azinger blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cliche keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Azinger's head.
Azinger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Azinger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azinger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Azinger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Azinger has control of Cliche's left arm, preventing Cliche from doing any damage.
Cliche throws a big elbow that misses.
Azinger wants to improve his position but instead Cliche has moved into half guard.
Azinger is looking for a sweep. Cliche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azinger is trying is best to control the position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cliche connects with a nice short shot to Azinger's temple.
Azinger manages to get to full guard.
Cliche with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cliche missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cliche connects with a couple of short punches.
Charlie Cliche has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Cliche postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Azinger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cliche makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cliche.
Cliche keeping full guard, as Azinger tries to pass.
Cliche looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Azinger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cliche controls Azinger momentarily but Azinger frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cliche keeping moving, preventing Azinger from controlling successfully.
Azinger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Azinger throws a lazy right hand but Cliche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azinger tries to score with a low kick but Cliche moves his leg out of the way.
Cliche avoids the body shot from Azinger.
Azinger misses with a body shot
letting Cliche counter with a right hand.
Azinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charlie Cliche is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azinger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cliche. Cliche circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azinger throws a shot from downtown. Cliche moves away and avoids it.
Cliche closes the distance and clinches up with Azinger, looking for a takedown. Cliche pushes Azinger against the cage but Azinger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Azinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paul Azinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Azinger connects with the punch.
Azinger misses with a right hand
and Cliche counters by moving into the clinch.
Cliche decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azinger stays in close to Cliche's body and controls the position.
Cliche trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azinger pushing down on Cliche's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Azinger tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cliche controls his leg.
Azinger controlling the action here.
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 Paul Azinger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Azinger lands with a shot to the body.
Azinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cliche paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cliche checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cliche ducks under a wild hook from Azinger.
Cliche gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Azinger throws a leg kick but Cliche sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Azinger takes a swing at Cliche's ribcage but misses.
Azinger throws a hook but Cliche avoids it easily.
Azinger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Azinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cliche moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azinger looks to land a combination. Cliche sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Azinger throws a body punch but Cliche moves out of range.
Azinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cliche looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azinger misses with an uppercut
and Cliche connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azinger throws a leg kick but Cliche checks it.
Azinger throws a lazy right hand but Cliche sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azinger throws a lazy head kick
and Cliche counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cliche lands with a punch from 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!
Azinger is not content to let Cliche control the position.
Azinger is pressing down on Cliche's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cliche wants to pass the guard but Azinger is keeping the position.
Cliche postures up in Azinger's guard and throws a big left but Azinger blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azinger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cliche trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cliche scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cliche is looking to work some ground and pound but Azinger has wrist control.
Cliche scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Azinger pulls Cliche in to control the position.
Azinger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cliche accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cliche throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Azinger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cliche working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Azinger pulls Cliche in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Azinger.
Cliche moves out of range of the leg kick from Azinger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cliche blocks a jab.
Paul Azinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Azinger misses with a body shot.
Azinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cliche takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cliche shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Azinger as he avoids it easily.
Azinger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Azinger misses with a looping left.
Azinger throws a sloppy head kick and Cliche moves out of range easily.
Azinger tries to clinch up
and Cliche counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azinger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Azinger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cliche at a distance.
Azinger misses with a hook.
Azinger wants to clinch
and Cliche cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Azinger misses with a low kick.
Charlie Cliche has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Azinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Azinger misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Cliche is just out of range.
Azinger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Azinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Azinger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Azinger, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Azinger!
An out of breath Paul Azinger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Olli Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jokinen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prodigy - Poison. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ass!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ass avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Ass shoots in and bounces Jokinen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jokinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ass throwing strikes but missing.
Ass wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Ass sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jokinen managing to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Ass.
Ass misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Ass throws a head kick that misses.
Ass shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jokinen sprawls well. Jokinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ass gets slowly back to his feet.
Jokinen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ass's head.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Ass.
Jokinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ass misses with a jab to the body
and Jokinen counters with a big head kick but Ass shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ass closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Jokinen has his hands on Ass's head, controlling the position.
Ass trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Ass slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Ass was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jokinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ass has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen delivers a nice body kick.
Ass misses with a double jab
and Jokinen counters with a nice body kick.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Ass.
Ass gets a double leg takedown into Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ass's guard.
Jokinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ass is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jokinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ass trying to control the position.
Jokinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ass fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ass tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab by Ass.
Olli Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Ass will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ass loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that Ass avoids nicely.
Jokinen tries to land a front kick but Ass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ass.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olli Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ass misses with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen cracks Ass with a good jab.
Ass is looking to clinch.
Ass loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
A punch combination from Ass misses.
Ass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ass fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ass.
Ass dives in and grabs Jokinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jokinen pushes down on Ass's head and hops out.
Olli Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ass.
Ass fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jokinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ass manages to avoid it.
Jack Ass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ass.
Ass on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ass takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ass.
Ass looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Ass shoots for a double leg takedown but Jokinen sprawls well. He's pushed Ass's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ass is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ass misses with a wild combination.
Ass has a takedown stuffed.
A solid body kick from Jokinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ass misses with a head kick.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Ass moves out of range.
Jokinen throws a leg kick which misses Ass's front leg but catches the back leg as Ass tries to avoid it.
Jokinen lands with a good body shot.
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Jokinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ass misses with a combination
and Jokinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Ass throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jokinen counters with a thumping low kick.
Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jack Ass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ass swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Jokinen defending well as Ass loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ass chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jokinen can pounce on him.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Ass takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jokinen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jokinen is looking to wear down Ass with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
Ass with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jokinen to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jokinen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow Ass down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ass might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A punch lands to the side of Ass 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jokinen lands a nice shot that snaps Ass's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olli Jokinen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jokinen scores with a kick to the body.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Ass counters with a head kick.
Ass fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jokinen misses with a jab to the body
and Ass counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jokinen scores with a body shot.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Ass misses its intended target.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ass manages to avoid it.
Ass tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jokinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ass somewhat.
Ass has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jokinen.
Ass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jokinen but Jokinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Olli Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ass.
Ass walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jokinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jokinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ass can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Jokinen lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ass throws a right and a left that Jokinen avoids nicely.
Ass throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Ass misses with a double jab.
Jokinen cracks Ass with an open hand slap.
Ass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jokinen.
Ass moves out of range as Jokinen throws a body kick.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ass is looking to chop away at Jokinen's legs.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jokinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ass in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ass misses with a straight right.
Jokinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ass.
Jokinen works Ass's body with a nice hook.
Ass takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ass.
Ass misses with a takedown attempt - Jokinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice shot lands for Jokinen.
Ass shoots and misses
and Jokinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jokinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ass tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ass's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Ass 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Ass on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Jokinen as he connects with a hook.
Ass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ass.
Jokinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ass takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ass shoots for a double leg takedown but Jokinen sprawls well. He's pushed Ass's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
Ass has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jokinen.
Jokinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olli Jokinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jokinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olli Jokinen!
A victorious Olli Jokinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauri Alavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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28
179 lbs
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185 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauri Alavaara!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake checks the leg kick.
Alavaara tries to land a body kick
and Blake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alavaara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blake misses with a jab to the body
and Alavaara counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Blake is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Alavaara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alavaara is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alavaara avoids the body shot from Blake.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alavaara moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alavaara. That's going to slow Blake down.
Blake takes a swing at Alavaara's ribcage but misses.
Blake checks a low kick from Alavaara.
Blake looks to land a left hand but Alavaara moved out of range nicely.
Alavaara is looking to slow Blake down with leg kicks.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Alavaara just misses with a punch to the body.
Alavaara misses with a jab to the body
and Blake counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alavaara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blake loads up on a big right hand but Alavaara slips the punch.
Alavaara does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alavaara.
Blake throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alavaara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alavaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alavaara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alavaara throws a hook but Blake avoids it easily.
Alavaara slips under a jab.
Blake pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blake tests Alavaara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alavaara has time to react.
Alavaara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake throws a leg kick but Alavaara checks it.
Blake misses the shot to the body.
Blake throws an off balance right hand
and Alavaara counters with an outside leg kick.
Alavaara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alavaara can pounce on him.
Alavaara throws a right and a left that Blake avoids nicely.
Alavaara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blake's calf.
Blake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blake thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Alavaara - just one landing.
Alavaara defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
Alavaara misses with a low kick.
Blake throws a body punch but Alavaara moves out of range.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Alavaara is just out of range.
Blake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alavaara's sensitive parts.
Alavaara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alavaara thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Blake does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake avoids a kick to the body.
Blake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Alavaara slips under a jab from Blake.
Alavaara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blake misses with a double jab
and Alavaara counters with a nice body shot.
Blake takes a swing at Alavaara's ribcage but misses.
Blake tries to keep at a distance but Alavaara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alavaara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alavaara misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alavaara.
A head punch on the inside from Alavaara fails to land.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Blake 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.
Alavaara misses with a low kick.
Blake cracks a nice hook into Alavaara's ribs.
Alavaara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rodney Blake is winning the standup battle so far.
Blake is looking to clinch but Alavaara is avoiding it.
Blake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alavaara counters with a nice uppercut.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alavaara.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blake.
Alavaara scores with a leg kick.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blake misses with a straight right.
Rodney Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake lands a nice looking body shot.
Blake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from Blake.
Blake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake jabs at Alavaara's body.
Alavaara misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blake.
Blake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blake fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blake loads up on a big right hand but Alavaara slips the punch.
Blake throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alavaara counters with a good low kick that Blake was not able to check.
Blake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alavaara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alavaara, as that shot connected.
Alavaara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blake misses with a shot to the body
and Alavaara counters with a nice leg kick.
Alavaara slips a straight right by Blake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alavaara is looking to chop away at Blake's legs.
Alavaara blocks the body kick.
Alavaara tries to clinch but Blake moves out of range.
Alavaara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blake.
Blake looks to score with a jab to the body but Alavaara is just out of range.
Alavaara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Blake finds it's way through Alavaara's defenses.
Alavaara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alavaara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Alavaara.
Alavaara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alavaara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake missing with a left hand there. Alavaara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alavaara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blake under the eye.
Blake checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alavaara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blake. That one must have hurt.
Blake connects with a body shot.
Alavaara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alavaara misses the shot to the body.
Blake throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Alavaara counter with a right hand.
Alavaara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alavaara just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Blake misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alavaara moves away.
Nice shot by Alavaara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Alavaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blake wants to clinch.
Blake walks into a jab.
Alavaara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alavaara finds it's way round the side to connect with Blake's head.
Blake is rocked!
Alavaara sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Blake's defenses. It connects perfectly with Blake's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mauri Alavaara!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mauri Alavaara waved his t-shirt featuring CEC Nutrition Q160's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Worthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Laitinen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Worthy has chosen Drop the world as his entrance music. Ilkka Laitinen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marlon Worthy's chin.
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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
36 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlon Worthy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laitinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Laitinen misses the target.
Laitinen throws a leg kick
and Worthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Worthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laitinen.
Worthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laitinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Worthy cracks Laitinen with a good jab.
Laitinen looks to land a body kick but Worthy moved away.
Worthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laitinen manages to avoid it.
Worthy scores with a one two! Laitinen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Worthy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laitinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laitinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Worthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Worthy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Worthy misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy connects with a jab.
Worthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worthy tries to land a body kick
and Laitinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Laitinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good work by Worthy as he checks the leg kick.
Laitinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Worthy throws out the jab.
Laitinen connects with a body shot.
A cross from Worthy lands.
Worthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laitinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laitinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Worthy darts in trying to clinch
and Laitinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Worthy's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laitinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worthy moves away.
Worthy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laitinen throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Worthy to counter with a crisp jab.
Laitinen looks to land a left hand but Worthy moved out of range nicely.
Laitinen drops his hands momentarily and Worthy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laitinen walks into a left hand.
Worthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laitinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Worthy.
Worthy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Worthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laitinen.
Worthy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Worthy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laitinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Worthy wants to clinch
and Laitinen counters with a straight right hand.
Worthy connects with an inside leg kick.
Laitinen misses with the combination.
A lazy left from Worthy finds it's target.
Worthy throws a head kick that misses.
Laitinen avoids the head kick by Worthy.
Worthy swings for the body but Laitinen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen lands a nice shot that snaps Worthy's head back.
Nice shot by Worthy.
Worthy scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Worthy misses.
Worthy wants to clinch up but Laitinen keeps it at a distance.
Laitinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laitinen throws a leg kick
and Worthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Worthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Laitinen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worthy cracks Laitinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laitinen throws a solid leg kick but Worthy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laitinen.
Worthy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Laitinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Worthy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Laitinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Worthy throws a push kick but Laitinen slaps the foot to one side.
Worthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laitinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Laitinen misses
and Worthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Worthy scores with a nice strike.
Worthy misses with an uppercut. Laitinen saw that one coming.
Worthy throws a big shot that misses.
Worthy walks into a stiff left hand from Laitinen.
Worthy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Worthy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Worthy.
Laitinen misses with a body kick.
Worthy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laitinen. Laitinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laitinen.
Laitinen throws a lazy right hand but Worthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Worthy drops Laitinen with a beautiful combination! Laitinen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Worthy is looking for the KO!
Laitinen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laitinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Laitinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Worthy sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Laitinen's defenses. It connects perfectly with Laitinen's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marlon Worthy!
Our winner, Marlon Worthy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yamapi Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ikenai Tayou. Martinez has chosen Emperor's Dawn as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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34
163 lbs
26 - 18 - 0 |
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33
162 lbs
25 - 18 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yamapi Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Chan misses its intended target.
Martinez connects with a high kick.
Yamapi Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martinez.
A head kick misses from Martinez.
Chan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chan showed some decent athleticism there.
Martinez actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez wants to control but Chan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chan passes to side control.
Chan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Martinez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is still trying to improve position.
Chan is trying to get an arm triangle but Martinez is defending well.
Martinez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chan works to advance to full mount. Martinez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Chan avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to reverse the position but instead Chan has taken his back - oops!
Martinez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chan's guard. Nice work there by Martinez.
Chan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Martinez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chan.
Chan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Martinez looking to control but instead Chan has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Martinez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Chan is defending well.
Chan gets full guard.
Martinez trying to control but Chan is working from the bottom.
Martinez stopping the sweep attempt from Chan.
Martinez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martinez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martinez has managed to get both his arms back between Chan's legs - danger averted.
Chan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez stands and throws Chan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Martinez landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chan is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chan sneaks back into half guard.
Chan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Martinez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Martinez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martinez misses with a leg kick
letting Chan counter with a right hand.
Martinez misses with a leg kick
and Chan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Martinez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chan.
Chan avoids a kick to the body.
Martinez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice sprawl there from Martinez as Chan shoots in.
Martinez doesn't manage to clinch there - Chan circles away.
Martinez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.
Martinez lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Chan misses
and Martinez counters with a low kick, right behind Chan 's knee.
Chan tries for a takedown but Martinez circles away easily
and Martinez moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Chan.
Martinez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chans head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinez.
Chan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martinez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yamapi Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez throws a head kick but Chan moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan wants to slow Martinez down by chopping away at his legs.
Martinez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chan's head.
Good leg kick by Chan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chan throws a body kick that misses
and Martinez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chan thinking.
Chan misses with a looping right.
Chan jabs Martinez right on the nose. Martinez blinks but takes it well.
Martinez wants to land a leg kick but Chan is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Martinez, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan looks to land a body kick but Martinez moved away.
Chan shoots in looking for a takedown. Martinez tries to sprawl out of it but Chan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martinez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez motions for Chan to come forward. Martinez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez sizes up Chan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martinez misses with a low kick as Chan jumps back.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Richard Martinez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Martinez blocks the leg kick.
Martinez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martinez throws a head kick that half lands.
Martinez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Chan is just out of range.
Martinez looks for the body kick but Chan saw that one coming.
A low kick from Martinez is predictable there
and Chan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez blocks a head kick by Chan.
Martinez lands a head kick. Chan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chan motions for Martinez to come forward. Chan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chan shoots for a takedown but Martinez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chan lands with a hook. Martinez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martinez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chan.
Chan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martinez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yamapi Chan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez misses with a double jab.
Chan keeps Martinez at a distance using the push kick.
Chan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Martinez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
Martinez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chan is keen to just control but Martinez is a slippery customer.
Chan is thwarting Martinez's attempts to control the position.
Martinez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Martinez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chan!
Chan regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chan keeps working.
Martinez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martinez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chan is looking to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chan moves into full guard.
Chan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martinez distracts Chan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chan keeping full guard, as Martinez tries to pass.
Chan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Richard Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martinez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chan has his foot on Martinez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martinez works his way back into a safe position though.
Chan keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martinez.
Martinez is trying to control the action in half guard but Chan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martinez 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martinez lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to pass to mount but Chan is defending the position.
Chan wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Yamapi Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Martinez punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Chan looks a forlorn figure.
Chan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chan actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martinez 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Martinez!
A relieved looking Richard Martinez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigvard Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aurelius comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Marcia Carolus Rex kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ralph Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
156 lbs
21 - 8 - 1 |
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35
148 lbs
26 - 8 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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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
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ralph Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sigvard Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a hook but Aurelius blocks it.
Ralph Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Aurelius.
Gracie is looking to slow Aurelius down with leg kicks.
Aurelius slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Aurelius counters by clinching up.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aurelius misses with the head strike.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Aurelius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aurelius blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aurelius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aurelius misses with some punches.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aurelius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aurelius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Aurelius.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Aurelius tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Aurelius swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aurelius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
Aurelius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aurelius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aurelius blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Aurelius misses with some punches.
Gracie has picked Aurelius up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aurelius makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aurelius.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aurelius wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie trying to control but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Aurelius is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Aurelius wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
Aurelius has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Aurelius has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aurelius is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius scores with a nice body kick.
Aurelius throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Aurelius tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aurelius. That did some damage!
Aurelius closes the distance and clinches.
Aurelius blocks an uppercut.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Aurelius.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aurelius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie checks a low kick from Aurelius.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Aurelius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aurelius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aurelius.
Gracie scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aurelius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aurelius on the side of the head.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Aurelius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie pushes Aurelius away with a front kick.
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aurelius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aurelius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aurelius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Aurelius. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aurelius counters with a nice body kick.
Gracie misses with a low kick as Aurelius jumps back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelius tries to land a body kick
and Gracie counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aurelius looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Aurelius blocks a leg kick.
Aurelius moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Aurelius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aurelius tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Aurelius misses the target.
Nice body kick there by Aurelius.
Aurelius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Aurelius throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Aurelius moved away.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Aurelius checks it
and Aurelius counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab from Gracie.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aurelius checks a leg kick.
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Gracie lands an uppercut.
Aurelius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ralph Gracie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Aurelius.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Aurelius.
Aurelius is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Aurelius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Aurelius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Gracie - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Gracie.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Gracie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Aurelius moves away and avoids it.
Gracie scores with a head kick.
Aurelius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Aurelius moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie throws a body punch but Aurelius moves out of range.
Ralph Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Aurelius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurelius is just out of range.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aurelius.
Gracie misses with a low kick as Aurelius jumps back.
Aurelius looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
Aurelius thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Aurelius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aurelius counters with a nice body kick.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Aurelius counter with a right hand.
Aurelius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aurelius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie tries a low kick but Aurelius avoids it.
Aurelius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sigvard Aurelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aurelius holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Gracie.
Aurelius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aurelius.
Aurelius blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a left hand.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie tries a body shot but Aurelius blocks it.
Aurelius throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Aurelius tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Aurelius lands a body punch.
Aurelius cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Aurelius blocks an uppercut.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Aurelius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aurelius lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aurelius's elbow.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius lands a body shot.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aurelius tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracie.
A nice left hand lands by Aurelius.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Aurelius blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aurelius lands a nice shot to the body.
Aurelius struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Aurelius tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Aurelius swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Aurelius controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ralph Gracie.
Well Gracie 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes comes into the arena with F.A.M.E blaring out of the sound system. Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Longest Day by Iron Maiden. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calvin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Calvin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes blocks a jab.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Calvin Johnson has been cut.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Holmes moved away.
Holmes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Holmes counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings for the body but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes scores with a decent looking hook.
Holmes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holmes moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Holmes lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Holmes misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holmes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holmes rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Holmes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Johnson takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holmes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Holmes.
Holmes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holmes keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Holmes swinging wildly here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holmes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holmes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnson looks winded!
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!
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Holmes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Holmes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Holmes finish him?
Holmes closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Johnson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodney Holmes!
Rodney Holmes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Lightfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lightfoot has chosen Rise Against - Injection as his entrance music. Richard Lightfoot 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 middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Richard Lightfoot!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as McBrain blocks the low kick.
McBrain misses with a low kick.
McBrain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lightfoot.
McBrain misses with a leg kick
and Lightfoot counters with a right hand to the body.
Lightfoot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McBrain.
McBrain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lightfoot counters with a thumping low kick.
Lightfoot tries to clinch up but McBrain circles away and keeps his distance.
McBrain lands with a good body shot.
Lightfoot throws a half hearted mid kick.
McBrain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good standup being displayed there by McBrain as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lightfoot checks a low kick from McBrain.
McBrain throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lightfoot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McBrain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by McBrain.
McBrain lands a glancing blow to the side of Lightfoot's head.
McBrain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McBrain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McBrain misses with a hook.
Lightfoot dips to his left and cracks McBrain with an uppercut!
McBrain throws a leg kick
and Lightfoot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lightfoot.
Lightfoot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lightfoot tries a body shot but McBrain blocks it.
McBrain prevents a body shot from Lightfoot.
Lightfoot misses with a hook from the clinch.
McBrain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McBrain is trying to force a seperation but Lightfoot has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightfoot can't find room to land a body shot as McBrain controls the action.
McBrain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lightfoot has McBrain pushed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBrain controlling the action here for a moment.
Lightfoot is pushing McBrain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McBrain misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McBrain presses Lightfoot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McBrain wants to get back to striking at distance but Lightfoot won't allow it.
Lightfoot working aggressively here.
Lightfoot trying to land knees to the body.
Lightfoot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McBrain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McBrain throws a punch but it's blocked by Lightfoot.
McBrain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lightfoot backwards.
McBrain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lightfoot's elbow.
Lightfoot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lightfoot lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McBrain.
Lightfoot misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for McBrain to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBrain.
Lightfoot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightfoot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lightfoot prevents a body shot from McBrain.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McBrain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
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!
McBrain misses with the head strike.
Lightfoot'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightfoot swings wildly with an uppercut but McBrain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBrain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lightfoot backwards.
Lightfoot stalling against the cage.
Lightfoot can't find room to land a body shot as McBrain controls the action.
McBrain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lightfoot up against the cage.
McBrain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McBrain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McBrain stuns Lightfoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McBrain circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lightfoot drops to the canvas, hurt badly! McBrain follows Lightfoot to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce McBrain!
Bruce McBrain retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce McBrain 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjalmar Soderberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hjalmar Soderberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mulqvist trying to control but Soderberg postures up.
Mulqvist is trying to control but Soderberg passes into side control!
Mulqvist is not content to let Soderberg control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulqvist tries to buck Soderberg off but Soderberg is having none of it.
Mulqvist gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
Soderberg wants to pass to mount but Mulqvist is defending the position.
Soderberg prevents Mulqvist from improving his position.
Mulqvist actively working from the bottom here.
Mulqvist tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Soderberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Mulqvist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soderberg trying to mount his opponent but Mulqvist defends it.
Mulqvist looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulqvist wants to control the action here but instead Soderberg manages to pass to full mount!
Mulqvist is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mulqvist tries to lock up and control but Soderberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Soderberg content just to control the position here.
Mulqvist really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Soderberg looking to control but Mulqvist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Soderberg lands a big elbow.
Soderberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mulqvist is looking to escape.
Mulqvist taking shots to the head.
Soderberg trying to control but Mulqvist is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mulqvist tries to lock up and control but Soderberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulqvist is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mulqvist slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Soderberg is trying to control. Mulqvist wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mulqvist is trying to control but can't.
Mulqvist looking for submissions off his back.
Soderberg wants to free his trapped foot but Mulqvist is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Soderberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Soderberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mulqvist at a distance.
Soderberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Soderberg.
Mulqvist moves into the clinch.
Mulqvist has Soderberg pushed against the cage.
Mulqvist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soderberg lands an uppercut.
Mulqvist lands a shoulder strike.
Soderberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mulqvist pulls guard successfully.
Mulqvist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soderberg stopping the sweep attempt from Mulqvist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist is still trying to improve position.
Mulqvist keeping full guard, as Soderberg tries to pass.
Mulqvist wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mulqvist keeping full guard, as Soderberg tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Soderberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soderberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mulqvist looking for a guillotine here but Soderberg defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist trying to control the position.
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulqvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulqvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soderberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soderberg is nestled in close to Mulqvist, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mulqvist looking for subs from the bottom but Soderberg mounts him!
Mulqvist is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist wants to control but Soderberg is having none of it.
Soderberg prevents Mulqvist from getting the reversal.
Soderberg content just to control the position here.
Mulqvist is desperately trying to improve his position but Soderberg has a good base and remains in mount.
Soderberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Soderberg goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mulqvist turns into him and now he's in Soderberg's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soderberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Mulqvist advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mulqvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soderberg keeps working.
Soderberg manages to get to full guard.
Hjalmar Soderberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mulqvist pushing down on Soderberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harri Mulqvist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Soderberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Mulqvist is just out of range.
Mulqvist is looking to score with low kicks.
Mulqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soderberg manages to avoid it.
Mulqvist fails with a takedown attempt.
Soderberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Mulqvist tries to sprawl out of it but Soderberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mulqvist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Soderberg gets a takedown into half guard.
Mulqvist makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mulqvist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mulqvist trying to control the position.
Mulqvist is looking for a triangle here but Soderberg uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mulqvist tries to improve position but can't.
Mulqvist taking a bit of punishment here - Soderberg scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist tries to improve position but can't.
Soderberg staying calm.
Mulqvist can't do much from the bottom here.
Soderberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mulqvist keeps working.
Mulqvist wants to control but Soderberg postures up.
Mulqvist is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist prevents Soderberg from improving position.
Mulqvist manages to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Soderberg connects with a nice short shot to Mulqvist's temple.
Mulqvist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soderberg pulls his head out easily.
Soderberg thows a huge punch but Mulqvist dodges it nicely.
Soderberg not doing much here.
Mulqvist wants to get back to full guard.
Soderberg trying to control from half guard but Mulqvist is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soderberg is looking to take a break and control but Mulqvist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Hjalmar Soderberg wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Soderberg slips a straight right by Mulqvist.
Soderberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Soderberg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soderberg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mulqvist tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Soderberg is in Mulqvist's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Soderberg clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mulqvist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soderberg in his tracks.
A combination from Mulqvist does no damage.
Mulqvist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soderberg misses with a takedown attempt - Mulqvist sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mulqvist misses with a lunging right hand
and Soderberg counters with a takedown into side control.
Mulqvist trying his best to control but Soderberg has mounted him.
Mulqvist is trying to escape the mount.
Soderberg raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soderberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mulqvist tries to lock up and control but Soderberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Soderberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mulqvist is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soderberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Soderberg trying to control but Mulqvist is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mulqvist can't escape the position.
Soderberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mulqvist looks a forlorn figure.
Mulqvist is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Soderberg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soderberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soderberg with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mulqvist is looking to escape.
Mulqvist is trying desperately to improve position.
Soderberg tries to control but Mulqvist wriggling away.
Mulqvist slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mulqvist tries to roll over but Soderberg keeps him under control.
Soderberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mulqvist with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Soderberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soderberg working the head and body with strikes.
Mulqvist is refusing to be controlled, as Soderberg sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soderberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mulqvist wants to improve his position but Soderberg is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hjalmar Soderberg had his way with Harri Mulqvist in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mulqvist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soderberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mulqvist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mulqvist swings for the body but Soderberg moves out of range.
Mulqvist throws a leg kick that is checked
and Soderberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mulqvist looking to control.
Mulqvist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mulqvist working for a triangle but Soderberg defends it easily.
Mulqvist is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Soderberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulqvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soderberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mulqvist controls Soderberg momentarily but Soderberg frees himself.
Mulqvist is looking for a triangle but Soderberg pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist can't keep his opponent in guard - Soderberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Harri Mulqvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mulqvist trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mulqvist manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mulqvist looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soderberg trying to control but Mulqvist is working from the bottom.
Soderberg throws an elbow that misses. Mulqvist uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Soderberg's guard. Nice move by Mulqvist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist stopping the sweep attempt from Soderberg.
Soderberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mulqvist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mulqvist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soderberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soderberg trying to control the position.
Mulqvist trying to control but Soderberg is working from the bottom.
Mulqvist throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist stopping the sweep attempt from Soderberg.
Soderberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soderberg wants to sweep here but Mulqvist controlling him for the moment.
Soderberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soderberg is keen to just control but Mulqvist is a slippery customer.
Soderberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mulqvist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hjalmar Soderberg.
I think Soderberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjalmar Soderberg!
Hjalmar Soderberg retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Hjalmar Soderberg gave a big smile as he said 'It's been an honor fighting such a legend and veteran in the game, Ossi. But time to pass the torch. Back in 2010, you stole the title twice from my team mate Felix Tilthammer and he's been bitter ever since.. so this beating tonight, it was for him!'.
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