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HERO Malmi Mayhem 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marius Matei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Torrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marius Matei had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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194 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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194 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marius Matei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Torrez!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Torrez as Matei shoots in.
Matei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Torrez lands with a shot to the body.
Torrez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matei throws a leg kick but Torrez checks it.
Torrez scores with the left hand. Matei knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Torrez misses its intended target.
Matei throws a head kick but Torrez moves out of range.
Matei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matei misses with an elbow strike.
Torrez looking to stall.
Matei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Torrez avoids it.
Torrez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matei lands a nice knee to the body.
Matei lands an elbow inside that Torrez shrugs off.
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!
Matei lands an elbow that stopped Torrez in his tracks for a moment.
Torrez avoiding damage as Matei throws knees to the body.
Torrez avoiding damage.
Matei landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matei tries to stall but Torrez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matei working Torrez over with knees to the body.
Torrez misses with a body punch.
Torrez looking to stall.
Knees to the body from Matei.
Torrez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Torrez looks winded!
Torrez is trying to force a seperation but Matei has the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torrez managing to block the knees to the body from Matei.
Matei unloads a knee to the mid-section. Torrez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Matei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matei working Torrez over with knees to the body.
Matei lands a knee to the body.
Torrez being controlled against the cage.
Matei throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matei missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Torrez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Torrez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torrez avoiding damage as Matei throws knees to the body.
Matei lands an elbow just above Torrez 's eye.
Matei putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Torrez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Torrez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Torrez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Matei lands an elbow just above Torrez 's eye.
Torrez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Torrez throws a punch but it's blocked by Matei.
Matei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torrez.
Matei unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matei keeps control of Torrez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matei'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.
Matei working Torrez over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrez is looking to control Matei's arms but Matei gets an underhook and turns him. Now Torrez has his back to the cage.
Torrez managing to block the knees to the body from Matei.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matei.
Matei throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Torrez blocks it with crossed arms.
Torrez tries to circle away but Matei has him pinned against the cage.
Matei landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Matei displaying some good clinch control by pressing Torrez up against the cage.
Matei missing with knees to the body.
Matei lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torrez.
Torrez scores with a shoulder strike.
Matei tries to land knees in the clinch but Torrez avoids the damage to the body.
Torrez avoids the elbow strike from Matei, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Matei obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrez wants to get back to striking at distance but Matei won't allow it.
Torrez lands with a right to the head.
Torrez tries to break free but Matei pushes him back against the cage.
Matei tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Torrez avoids it.
Torrez tries to throw a body punch but Matei avoids it by throwing Torrez back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Matei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Torrez is defending well for now.
Torrez misses with the head strike.
Torrez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matei has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torrez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matei scores a nice knee to the body.
Matei looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matei scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marius Matei dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matei misses with a series of wild punches.
Torrez lands a nice looking body shot.
Matei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torrez.
Matei walks into a left hand.
Nice shot lands for Torrez.
Torrez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matei's head.
Matei looks to land a left hand but Torrez moved out of range nicely.
Torrez scores with a body shot.
Matei missing with a left hand there. Torrez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Torrez connects with a nice looking jab.
Matei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torrez manages to avoid it.
Matei throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matei.
An inside leg kick from Matei misses.
Matei misses with an uppercut. Torrez saw that one coming.
Torrez digs a good hook to Matei's body.
Matei tries to bum rush Torrez with a series of wild strikes but Torrez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matei misses with a looping left.
Torrez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eddie Torrez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torrez lunges at Matei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matei's hand.
Nice body punch from Torrez.
Matei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torrez finds it's way round the side to connect with Matei's head.
Eddie Torrez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torrez stuffs the takedown attempt from Matei. Matei gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good exchange - Torrez coming out on top.
Torrez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Matei misses the target.
Matei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torrez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matei defending well as Torrez loads up on a big left hand.
Torrez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matei manages to avoid it.
Torrez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Torrez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matei throws out a leg kick but Torrez moves out of range and Matei only half commits.
Matei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marius Matei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matei checks a low kick from Torrez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matei wants to clinch.
Matei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matei feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torrez's calf.
Torrez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Torrez to score with a decent uppercut.
Matei lands a jab to the head.
Torrez throws a combination. Matei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Matei is rocked!
Matei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torrez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torrez sizes up Matei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Torrez. Those never looked like landing.
Matei misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matei is looking to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Torrez there.
Matei misses with a looping left.
Torrez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matei.
Jab from Torrez.
Some bone on bone action there as Torrez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Torrez scores with a push kick.
Torrez lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Torrez misses.
Torrez feints a jab promting Matei to slip. Torrez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matei slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torrez.
Matei shoots in and drives through. Torrez sprawls well.
Torrez scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Torrez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Matei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Torrez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matei misses with a leg kick
and Torrez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Matei misses its intended target.
Matei misses with a lunging right hand
and Torrez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torrez checks a leg kick nicely.
Marius Matei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torrez thuds a left hand into Matei's body.
A cross from Torrez lands.
Torrez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matei tries to close the distance and clinch but Torrez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Matei.
Matei forces Torrez back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrez trying to stall but Matei improves his position.
Good body shot from Torrez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Matei.
Torrez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matei as Torrez tries to tie him up.
Matei tries to land knees in the clinch but Torrez avoids the damage to the body.
Matei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Torrez is defending well for now.
Matei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torrez's efforts to push away.
Matei looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Torrez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matei taking a breather.
Torrez blocks an elbow strike from Matei.
Torrez managing to block the knees to the body from Matei.
Matei lands an elbow inside.
Matei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Torrez is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torrez misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrez avoiding damage as Matei throws knees to the body.
Matei tries to land knees in the clinch but Torrez avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matei throws an elbow but misses.
Matei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Torrez is defending well for now.
A short right from Torrez.
Matei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torrez.
Torrez avoiding damage as Matei throws knees to the body.
Torrez avoiding damage as Matei throws knees to the body.
Matei throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Torrez is trying to break the clinch but Matei has him pressed against the cage.
Torrez avoiding damage as Matei throws knees to the body.
Matei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marius Matei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Torrez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A body shot lands from Torrez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torrez gets through Matei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Torrez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Torrez.
Torrez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matei missing with knees to the body.
Matei misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Torrez.
Torrez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matei missing with knees to the body.
Matei tries to land knees in the clinch but Torrez avoids the damage to the body.
Torrez manages to break the clinch.
Matei misses with a lunging right hand
and Torrez counters with a nice right hand that sends Matei toppling to the canvas! Matei scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Torrez finish him?!
Oh Matei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matei gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Torrez gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Torrez!
Eddie Torrez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Go 2 Sleep Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Haavisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veli Urhola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannu Haavisto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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255 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Haavisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veli Urhola!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haavisto throws a looping overhand right but Urhola ducks down to avoid it.
Hannu Haavisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urhola lands with an overhand left.
Haavisto scores with a shot to the body.
Haavisto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haavisto takes one to the chin there.
Urhola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Veli Urhola has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urhola slips a straight right by Haavisto.
Haavisto misses with a straight right.
Urhola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haavisto.
Urhola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Haavisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haavisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urhola slips a straight right by Haavisto.
Haavisto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Urhola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haavisto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haavisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Urhola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Urhola slips under a jab.
Urhola throws a wild body kick that Haavisto sees coming a mile off.
Haavisto takes a swing at Urhola's ribcage but misses.
Haavisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haavisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urhola.
Urhola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Urhola.
Haavisto lands a body shot.
A jab from Haavisto misses.
Urhola slips a jab from Haavisto.
Urhola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haavisto throws a big shot that misses.
Haavisto misses with a straight right.
Haavisto lands a jab to Urhola's midsection.
Haavisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urhola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haavisto throws out the jab.
Urhola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urhola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haavisto lands with a hook. Urhola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haavisto misses with a straight right.
Haavisto tried to score with a low kick but Urhola checks it.
Haavisto misses with a two punch combination.
Haavisto throws a hook to the side of Urhola's head but Urhola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Haavisto misses.
Haavisto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urhola fails to land with a series of punches.
Haavisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urhola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urhola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urhola scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Hannu Haavisto has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haavisto misses with a straight left.
Haavisto throws a hook but Urhola avoids it easily.
Haavisto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Urhola.
Urhola tries to clinch up but Haavisto circles away and keeps his distance.
Urhola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haavisto misses with a looping right.
Urhola has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urhola creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haavisto's defenses.
Haavisto breaks from the clinch.
Haavisto looks to throw the jab but Urhola is out of range.
Haavisto lands the left hand.
Urhola loads up on a big right hand but Haavisto slips the punch.
Haavisto looks to land a body kick but Urhola moved away.
Haavisto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Haavisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That has opened up Veli Urhola's cut even more.
Urhola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haavisto.
Haavisto scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crunch! Urhola slams his shin into Haavisto's torso.
Urhola staying out of range there.
Urhola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Urhola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haavisto momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannu Haavisto dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Haavisto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Urhola on the side of the head.
Urhola has Haavisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Urhola tries a knee to the head but Haavisto blocks it.
Urhola blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Urhola.
Haavisto lands with a right to the head.
Urhola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haavisto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Urhola throws an elbow that misses.
Haavisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veli Urhola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haavisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haavisto misses with a body shot.
Urhola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haavisto.
Haavisto scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urhola throws a front kick that sends Haavisto stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haavisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urhola.
Urhola slips under a jab from Haavisto.
Haavisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Urhola counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haavisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urhola.
Urhola scores with a sloppy right hand. Haavisto should have avoided that one.
Urhola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haavisto blocks a head kick by Urhola.
Urhola darts in and clinches Haavisto up against the cage.
Urhola avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urhola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Urhola lands with a light punch inside.
Haavisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Haavisto takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urhola lands a shoulder strike.
Urhola blocks an uppercut.
Haavisto misses with the head strike.
Haavisto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Urhola lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Haavisto fails to land.
Urhola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Urhola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Urhola lands a damaging elbow.
Urhola lands a hook that snaps the head of Haavisto backwards.
Veli Urhola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Urhola scores with a shoulder strike.
Urhola lands a good knee to the midsection. Haavisto won't want to take too many of those.
Urhola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Urhola scores with a shot to the side of Haavisto's head.
Urhola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Urhola.
Urhola content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Urhola unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urhola working Haavisto over with knees to the body.
Urhola putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Haavisto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Haavisto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Urhola lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Urhola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urhola lands with a left to the head.
Urhola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Urhola lands with a light punch inside.
Haavisto is trying to break the clinch but Urhola has him pressed against the cage.
Urhola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Haavisto up against the cage.
Urhola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Urhola lands an elbow that stopped Haavisto in his tracks for a moment.
Urhola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Haavisto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Urhola lands an elbow inside that Haavisto shrugs off.
Haavisto takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urhola with a knee to the head.
Haavisto is rocked!
Urhola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Haavisto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Urhola connects with a nasty looking knee right to Haavisto's face.
Urhola lands an elbow inside that Haavisto shrugs off.
Urhola lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Haavisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haavisto seems to have got his legs back now.
Haavisto throws a head punch that misses.
Urhola putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Haavisto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Urhola.
Urhola lands a nice elbow.
Urhola lands an elbow just above Haavisto 's eye.
Urhola creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haavisto's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Urhola crunches a lovely knee into Haavisto's ribcage.
Urhola lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Haavisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urhola has Haavisto tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Haavisto to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Veli Urhola!
A victorious Veli Urhola 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iivana Jalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aino Venna - Waltz to Paris. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivana Jalo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jalo looks to throw the jab but Drake is out of range.
Drake misses with a body kick.
Drake tries to clinch but Jalo is having none of it.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Drake slips under a jab from Jalo.
Drake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Drake avoids the body shot from Jalo.
Jalo misses with a straight left.
Jalo throws a big shot that misses.
Drake cracks Jalo with a good jab.
Drake with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jalo scores with a shoulder strike.
Jalo controlling the action here for a moment.
Drake misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake lands an elbow inside.
Jalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Drake blocks a body shot from Jalo.
Jalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jalo slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Drake.
A head punch on the inside from Jalo fails to land.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake is working Jalo over against the cage.
Jalo takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Iivana Jalo has been cut.
Jalo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Drake prevents a body shot from Jalo.
Jalo trying to control the position but instead, Drake has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jalo into the cage.
Jalo tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Drake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jalo managing to block the knees to the body from Drake.
Jalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drake blocking some punches.
Drake pushes off an throws an elbow but Jalo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jalo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Jalo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands an elbow inside.
Jalo leaning against his opponent.
Jalo looking to slow down the pace here.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jalo on the inside.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalo's elbow.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalo's elbow.
Jalo avoids the elbow strike from Drake, against the cage.
Drake blocking some punches.
Jalo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jalo is looking to control Drake's arms but Drake gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jalo has his back to the cage.
Jalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jalo working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands an elbow inside.
Drake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Jalo avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Jalo.
Drake throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Drake.
Jalo tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Jalo managing to block the knees to the body from Drake.
Jalo can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Drake is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Jalo avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
Drake blocks a body shot from Jalo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drake blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iivana Jalo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jalo scores with a hook.
Drake's corner calls for a 1-2. Drake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Drake misses with a hook. Jalo ducked under it nicely.
Drake clinches up with Jalo and pushes him back against the cage.
Jalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jalo.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Jalo lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Jalo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jalo as Drake tries to tie him up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Drake lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Drake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Drake lands an elbow inside that Jalo shrugs off.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jalo managing to block the knees to the body from Drake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalo blocks an uppercut.
Jalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Drake.
Jalo throws a head punch that misses.
Jalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Jalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Drake.
Jalo avoids the elbow strike from Drake, against the cage.
Drake wants to stall.
Drake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drake.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Drake misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Jalo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalo tries to stall but Drake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drake tries to land knees in the clinch but Jalo avoids the damage to the body.
Drake is trying to maintain a safe position but Jalo gets an underhook and turns Drake into the cage.
Jalo misses with a punch to the body.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Drake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drake misses with an elbow over the top.
Jalo avoids a wild elbow strike from Drake.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Jalo avoiding damage as Drake throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake looking to throw knees to the head but Jalo is blocking nicely.
Drake is looking to control Jalo's arms but Jalo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drake has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Jalo dodges an elbow strike from Drake.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Jalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake prevents a body shot from Jalo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Drake.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Jalo prevents a body shot from Drake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands an elbow inside.
Jalo works on Drake's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jalo avoiding damage as Drake throws knees to the body.
Jalo misses with some punches.
Jalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jalo blocks an elbow strike.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Jalo.
Drake misses with a body punch.
David Drake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Jalo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jalo trying to control the position but instead, Drake has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jalo into the cage.
Jalo blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jalo misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Drake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jalo.
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 David Drake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iivana Jalo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jalo avoids the head kick by Drake.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Jalo defending well as Drake loads up on a big left hand.
Drake lands with a cross.
Jalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Jalo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jalo scores with the left hand. Drake knows he should have avoided that one.
Jalo tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jalo scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jalo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Drake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake throws a head kick that misses
and Jalo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jalo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jalo is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Drake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Jalo's ribcage. Jalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jalo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jalo taking a breather.
Drake misses with an elbow over the top.
Drake misses with a knee strike.
Drake lands an elbow that stopped Jalo in his tracks for a moment.
A short left from Drake.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jalo.
Jalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jalo backwards.
Jalo wants to stall.
Drake cracks Jalo with a nice body shot.
Drake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drake misses with an elbow strike.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jalo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drake tries to work over Jalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake misses with an elbow over the top.
A body shot lands from Jalo.
A left hand lands to the body for Jalo.
Still in the clinch, Jalo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drake misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jalo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jalo.
Jalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jalo stalling against the cage.
Jalo lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jalo misses with the head strike.
Jalo blocks an elbow strike.
Jalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Iivana Jalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jalo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Drake throws an elbow but it misses.
Jalo is working Drake over against the cage.
Jalo lands a shot to the body.
Jalo pushes Drake back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jalo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jalo scores with a shoulder strike.
Jalo lands a hook that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iivana Jalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drake 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Drake!
David Drake thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisto Rahapussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii comes to the cage accompanied by Knocksville Girl. Rahapussi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Caged in A Rage . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
194 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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23
190 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliod Bunkley Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Rahapussi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bunkley Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahapussi.
Eliod Bunkley Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahapussi stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii. Bunkley Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
Rahapussi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliod Bunkley Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunkley Iii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rahapussi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bunkley Iii really felt that one!
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt
and Rahapussi counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Rahapussi as Bunkley Iii shoots in.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a double leg but Rahapussi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rahapussi misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunkley Iii misses the target.
Rahapussi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bunkley Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bunkley Iii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Rahapussi counter with a right hand.
Rahapussi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bunkley Iii's head.
Bunkley Iii tries for a takedown but Rahapussi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahapussi ducks right into an uppercut from Bunkley Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rahapussi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rahapussi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rahapussi misses with a leg kick.
Rahapussi throws the left hand but Bunkley Iii avoids the punch easily.
Rahapussi throws a hook to the side of Bunkley Iii's head but Bunkley Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahapussi stuffs the takedown.
Bunkley Iii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rahapussi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Rahapussi.
Bunkley Iii shoots and misses
and Rahapussi counters with a solid body kick.
Bunkley Iii has his takedown stuffed
and Rahapussi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Rahapussi scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahapussi cracks Bunkley Iii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bunkley Iii is looking to clinch but Rahapussi is avoiding it.
Bunkley Iii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rahapussi pinned against the cage. Rahapussi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rahapussi misses with a low kick.
Rahapussi scores with a jab. Bunkley Iii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bunkley Iii clinches.
Bunkley Iii digs a right hand underneath Rahapussi's ribcage. Rahapussi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rahapussi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bunkley Iii blocks a body shot from Rahapussi.
Bunkley Iii misses with a body punch.
Rahapussi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bunkley Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bunkley Iii shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bunkley Iii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii prevents Rahapussi from improving his position.
Bunkley Iii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rahapussi wants to control but Bunkley Iii is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bunkley Iii is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rahapussi!
Bunkley Iii landing punches.
Bunkley Iii with a couple of short strikes.
Rahapussi is trying to escape the mount.
Bunkley Iii putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rahapussi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rahapussi wants to hold on but Bunkley Iii pushes him away.
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 Eliod Bunkley Iii will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bunkley Iii shoots for a takedown but Rahapussi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bunkley Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rahapussi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rahapussi.
Bunkley Iii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliod Bunkley Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown attempt
and Rahapussi counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown but Rahapussi shows good takedown defense.
Bunkley Iii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rahapussi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahapussi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bunkley Iii shoots in and drives through. Rahapussi sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Rahapussi.
A big left from Rahapussi misses.
Bunkley Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bunkley Iii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rahapussi counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Rahapussi misses its intended target.
Bunkley Iii fails with the takedown
and Rahapussi counters with a straight right hand.
Rahapussi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Rahapussi as Bunkley Iii shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii is defended easily by Rahapussi.
Rahapussi stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunkley Iii. Bunkley Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii has his takedown stuffed
and Rahapussi counters with a straight right hand.
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown
and Rahapussi counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bunkley Iii scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunkley Iii tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahapussi gets back to half guard.
Rahapussi trying to control here.
Rahapussi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bunkley Iii's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bunkley Iii's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rahapussi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Eliod Bunkley Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Bunkley Iii's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii breaks Rahapussi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bunkley Iii throws a strike but Rahapussi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bunkley Iii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bunkley Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rahapussi is aware though and is defending well.
Bunkley Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rahapussi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bunkley Iii has his foot on Rahapussi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rahapussi works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi wants to control from the top but Bunkley Iii keeps moving.
Rahapussi forces his way into half guard.
Bunkley Iii tries to roll over but Rahapussi keeps him under control.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Rahapussi trying to mount his opponent but Bunkley Iii defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunkley Iii is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Rahapussi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bunkley Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bunkley Iii misses with a takedown
and Rahapussi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bunkley Iii walks into a stiff left hand from Rahapussi.
Bunkley Iii scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bunkley Iii throws a strike but Rahapussi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bunkley Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Rahapussi pulls Bunkley Iii in close to his closed guard and prevents Bunkley Iii from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bunkley Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rahapussi is keeping the position for now.
Rahapussi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bunkley Iii passes into side control.
Bunkley Iii goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rahapussi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bunkley Iii but great work by Rahapussi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahapussi is looking to take a break and control but Bunkley Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bunkley Iii manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rahapussi's best efforts.
Rahapussi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rahapussi wants to take a breather but Bunkley Iii is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii wants to get back to full guard but Rahapussi has passed into side control.
Rahapussi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bunkley Iii has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunkley Iii wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Bunkley Iii manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rahapussi's best efforts.
Bunkley Iii wants to get back to full guard.
Rahapussi is looking to take a break and control but Bunkley Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rahapussi tries to pass to full mount but Bunkley Iii defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii gets full guard.
Bunkley Iii looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rahapussi has picked Bunkley Iii up and slammed him! Bunkley Iii can't keep hold of the triangle and Rahapussi manages to pass to side control!
Rahapussi wants to control but Bunkley Iii is keeping him busy.
Bunkley Iii is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rahapussi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rahapussi tries to pass to full mount but Bunkley Iii defends it.
Bunkley Iii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi wants to pass to mount but Bunkley Iii is defending the position.
Rahapussi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions off his back.
Bunkley Iii regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunkley Iii looking for subs off his back but Rahapussi has passed one foot through into half guard.
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 Eliod Bunkley Iii.
I think Bunkley Iii 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliod Bunkley Iii!
Eliod Bunkley Iii 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper comes into a darkened arena with his song building. s.mouse - slap my elbow kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch
and Barksdale counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cooper!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cooper is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barksdale is controlling him well.
Barksdale goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cooper has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barksdale but great work by Cooper.
Cooper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barksdale keeps working.
Barksdale tries to improve position but can't.
Cooper tries to stand but Barksdale is controlling his head.
Barksdale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cooper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barksdale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barksdale is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cooper off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cooper knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cooper for a finish.
Cooper defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barksdale's arms.
Cooper is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Barksdale off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Cooper trying to control the position but Barksdale manages to sink in the hooks.
Barksdale has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cooper has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cooper has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper fending off the submission attempt from Barksdale.
Barksdale has his arm under Cooper's chin here. Game over son! Barksdale squeezes tightly and Cooper is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Avon Barksdale!
In his post fight interview, Avon Barksdale started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyko Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Geissen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borisov comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boyko Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shawn Geissen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boyko Borisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borisov throws a right and a left that Geissen avoids nicely.
Borisov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Geissen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borisov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geissen was well out of range. Poor timing from Borisov.
Geissen throws a jab when Borisov was well out of range.
Borisov throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Borisov.
Nice body punch from Borisov.
Borisov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Boyko Borisov has been cut.
Geissen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Borisov throws a body punch but Geissen moves out of range.
Borisov lands a really nice looking cross but Geissen seems unphased.
Borisov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Geissen circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Borisov looks to land a combination. Geissen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Borisov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Geissen manages to avoid it.
Borisov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Geissen on his heels. He'll look to pass Geissen's guard now, I'm sure.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Borisov is looking to work some ground and pound but Geissen has wrist control.
Borisov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Geissen controlling the position.
Geissen keeping moving, preventing Borisov from controlling successfully.
Borisov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borisov trying to control but Geissen is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geissen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borisov wants to control from the top but Geissen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Boyko Borisov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Borisov scores with a nice right hand.
Geissen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Borisov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Geissen thumps Borisov with a low kick.
Borisov is breathing heavily.
Geissen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Geissen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geissen throws a head kick that misses.
Geissen connects with an inside leg kick.
Geissen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Geissen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borisov's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geissen cracks Borisov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Geissen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Borisov to stand back up!
Shawn Geissen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Geissen digs a good hook to Borisov's body.
Geissen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borisov.
Geissen swinging wildly here.
Geissen tries a head kick but it misses.
Borisov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Borisov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Borisov is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geissen throws the left hand but Borisov avoids the punch easily.
Oh Borisov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borisov drops his hands momentarily and Geissen needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Borisov just on the top of the head. Borisov drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Borisov - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shawn Geissen!
An out of breath Shawn Geissen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rauta Naama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbynek Taticzek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naama comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls On Parade. Taticzek has chosen Feuer Frei as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauta Naama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zbynek Taticzek!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naama closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Taticzek is looking to reverse the position.
Naama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taticzek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Taticzek stops Naama from passing to mount.
Naama tries for a kimura but Taticzek is defending well.
Naama is trying to move to mount but Taticzek reverses beautifully and ends up in Naama's guard.
Taticzek sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taticzek stopping the sweep attempt from Naama.
Naama is working hard here to advance position.
Taticzek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Naama 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.
Naama wants to sweep here but Taticzek controlling him for the moment.
Taticzek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Naama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taticzek has managed to get both his arms back between Naama's legs - danger averted.
Naama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taticzek is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taticzek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Naama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taticzek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taticzek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taticzek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naama looking to control.
Naama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taticzek passes Naama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taticzek prevents Naama from improving his position.
Naama trying to control here.
Taticzek prevents Naama from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naama wants to sweep but Taticzek has passed to side control!
Naama is trying to improve his position.
Taticzek gets to mount! Naama was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taticzek content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauta Naama dominated that round.
That's time! Naama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Naama throws out a loose jab but Taticzek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naama throws a poor cross that misses
and Taticzek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Rauta Naama has been cut.
Naama misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Taticzek. No joy for Naama on that attempt.
Naama throws a jab but it's blocked by Taticzek.
Naama throws a hook but Taticzek blocks it.
Taticzek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Naama scores with a shot to the body.
Taticzek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taticzek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Naama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naama misses with an uppercut.
Taticzek tries to clinch but Naama is having none of it.
Naama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taticzek throws a jab but it's blocked by Naama.
Naama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauta Naama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taticzek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Naama throws a shot from downtown. Taticzek moves away and avoids it.
Naama rushes Taticzek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Taticzek.
Naama tries to pull guard but Taticzek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Taticzek lands a hook that snaps the head of Naama backwards.
Naama wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Naama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Naama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taticzek.
Naama is trying to force a seperation but Taticzek has the dominant position.
Naama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taticzek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taticzek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Naama is rocked!
Taticzek lands a big right hand that drops Naama! The killer instinct kicks in and Taticzek finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Taticzek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zbynek Taticzek!
A determined Zbynek Taticzek didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atli Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny comes into the arena with Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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234 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, King Kenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atli Thor!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thor - that will leave a mark!
Thor misses with a leg kick.
Kenny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thor's hands.
It looks like Atli Thor has been cut.
Thor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kennys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenny.
Thor swings for the body but Kenny moves out of range.
Thor misses with a body shot.
Kenny throws a body punch but Thor moves out of range.
Thor with a nice cross.
Thor stuffs the takedown attempt from Kenny. Kenny gets slowly back to his feet.
Thor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thor throws a body punch but Kenny moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor tries to clinch there but Kenny circles away.
Thor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenny lands with an overhand left.
Thor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kenny.
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!
Thor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thor tries to clinch but Kenny is having none of it.
Thor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thor lands a jab.
Kenny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenny tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thor is able to avoid easily.
A right-left combo lands from Kenny.
Kenny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kenny counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Atli Thor's cut even more.
Kenny takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thor punishes Kenny's body with a nice straight punch.
Thor throws a leg kick but Kenny sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kenny is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Thor Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Kenny is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Atli Thor!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Tapout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meenny Vattalles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tapout comes to the cage accompanied by Runaway. Meenny Vattalles will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Tapout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Meenny Vattalles!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapout tries to clinch but Vattalles is having none of it.
Tapout wants to clinch.
Vattalles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tapout takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tapout wants to clinch
and Vattalles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tapout thinking.
Tapout staying out of range there.
Vattalles keeps the fight on the outside.
Vattalles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vattalles wants it to stay on the feet.
Vattalles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tapout manages to avoid it.
Tapout fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tapout moves away from the strike by Vattalles.
Tapout gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vattalles lands a shoulder strike.
Vattalles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vattalles has a couple of punches blocked by Tapout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapout jumps guard but Vattalles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tapout jumps guard but Vattalles stands there with Tapout around his waist. Tapout gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Tapout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vattalles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vattalles throws out a loose jab but Tapout uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Vattalles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice defenses there by Tapout.
Vattalles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tapout tries to clinch up.
Tapout tries to clinch up
and Vattalles counters with a straight right hand.
Tapout has Vattalles up against the cage in a clinch.
Tapout jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tapout has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vattalles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tapout is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Vattalles rolls with it to try and escape but Tapout cranks on the arm and Vattalles is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Tapout!
Our winner, Tommy Tapout, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sed El Bunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Fantastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantastic has chosen System Of A Down-Cigaro as his entrance music. Sed El Bunt had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sed El Bunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Fantastic!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Bunt looks for the body kick but Fantastic saw that one coming.
El Bunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
El Bunt throws a head kick but Fantastic moves out of range.
Fantastic throws a big shot that misses.
El Bunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
El Bunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Fantastic.
El Bunt is looking to chop away at Fantastic's legs.
El Bunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Bunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
El Bunt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fantastic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. El Bunt is in Fantastic's guard.
Fantastic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Bunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic wants to stand but El Bunt is controlling the position.
El Bunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
El Bunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fantastic keeping moving, preventing El Bunt from controlling successfully.
El Bunt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from El Bunt.
El Bunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Fantastic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Bunt won't allow Fantastic to sweep him here.
El Bunt wants to pass the guard but Fantastic is keeping the position.
El Bunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Fantastic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic keeping full guard, as El Bunt tries to pass.
El Bunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Fantastic.
A telegraphed right hand from Fantastic misses the target.
Fantastic tries a low kick but El Bunt avoids it.
A big right from Fantastic misses.
Johnny Fantastic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Bunt wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantastic avoids the body shot from El Bunt.
Fantastic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Bunt.
A low kick from El Bunt misses
and Fantastic counters with a low kick, right behind El Bunt 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fantastic. That's going to slow El Bunt down.
Fantastic lands a really nice looking cross but El Bunt seems unphased.
Fantastic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and El Bunt counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic throws a lazy right hand but El Bunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic lands with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. El Bunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
El Bunt keeps Fantastic at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Bunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
El Bunt looks for a takedown but Fantastic sprawls well.
El Bunt misses the body punch
and Fantastic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Fantastic.
El Bunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt clobbers Fantastic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice takedown defense from Fantastic. No joy for El Bunt on that attempt.
Fantastic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by El Bunt.
Fantastic scores with a punch to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as El Bunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Fantastic misses.
Fantastic looks to land a left hand but El Bunt moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Bunt tries a low kick but Fantastic avoids it.
A jab from Fantastic misses.
Fantastic moves out of range of the body kick from El Bunt.
El Bunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Fantastic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Fantastic.
Fantastic is looking to land body kicks.
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 Sed El Bunt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fantastic enables El Bunt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fantastic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic keeping full guard, as El Bunt tries to pass.
El Bunt stopping the sweep attempt from Fantastic.
Fantastic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic controlling El Bunt's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Fantastic was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A solid body kick from El Bunt.
Horrible takedown by El Bunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Fantastic which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Bunt thows a body shot but no joy.
El Bunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Bunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnny Fantastic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Bunt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fantastic will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Fantastic misses.
El Bunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Bunt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic throws a hook but El Bunt avoids it easily.
Fantastic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic moves out of range of the strikes.
El Bunt lands a nice hook to Fantastic's body. Fantastic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
El Bunt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fantastic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Bunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic misses with a straight left.
Fantastic punishes El Bunt's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from El Bunt. Fantastic does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Bunt is looking to wear down Fantastic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
El Bunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fantastic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fantastic misses with an uppercut. El Bunt saw that one coming.
Fantastic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
El Bunt slips under a jab from Fantastic.
A big right from El Bunt misses.
El Bunt throws a chopping leg kick but Fantastic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fantastic throws a lazy uppercut
and El Bunt counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Fantastic.
Fantastic throws a low kick but El Bunt moves out of range easily.
El Bunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
El Bunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic thuds a left hand into El Bunt's body.
El Bunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
El Bunt looks for a takedown but Fantastic sprawls well.
Fantastic scores with a body shot.
El Bunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic swings widly with a right hand
and El Bunt counters with an inside leg kick.
El Bunt walks into a left hand.
El Bunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sed El Bunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Bunt motions for Fantastic to come forward. El Bunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
El Bunt cracks the inside of Fantastic's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fantastic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
El Bunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic throws a series of punches but El Bunt avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic misses with a hook.
Fantastic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
El Bunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic missing with a left hand there. El Bunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
El Bunt misses the shot to the body.
El Bunt throws a right hand that misses
and Fantastic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps El Bunt thinking.
Nice uppercut lands for Fantastic. That snapped El Bunt's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Fantastic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fantastic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by El Bunt. El Bunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by El Bunt.
Fantastic throws a lazy right hand but El Bunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
El Bunt tries to clinch but Fantastic is having none of it.
El Bunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
El Bunt walks into a left hand.
Fantastic connects with a body shot.
El Bunt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Fantastic.
El Bunt tries to clinch but Fantastic is having none of it.
El Bunt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fantastic's half guard.
El Bunt wants to pass to mount but Fantastic is defending the position.
Fantastic is staying active underneath El Bunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Bunt works his way into full mount!
Fantastic wants to hold on but El Bunt pushes him away.
Sed El Bunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic working to try and regain half guard.
Fantastic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
El Bunt punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic wants to hold on but El Bunt pushes him away.
Fantastic is squirming around, avoiding El Bunt's attempts to control the action.
El Bunt scoring with strikes but Fantastic is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Fantastic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fantastic wants to hold on but El Bunt pushes him away.
El Bunt punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Fantastic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
El Bunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic wants to control but El Bunt is having none of it.
El Bunt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
El Bunt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic is squirming around, avoiding El Bunt's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic is rocked!
El Bunt working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic is still in real trouble! Can El Bunt finish him?
El Bunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
El Bunt avoids the attempt from Fantastic to control.
Fantastic seems to have recovered his senses.
El Bunt throwing strikes but Fantastic recovers to half guard. A much better position.
El Bunt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic gets back to full guard.
El Bunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic pulls El Bunt in to control the position.
Fantastic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from El Bunt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Bunt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
El Bunt looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic looking for a sweep. Not yet Fantastic, not yet.
El Bunt connects with a couple of short punches.
El Bunt won't allow Fantastic to get back to his feet.
Fantastic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
El Bunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fantastic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
El Bunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
El Bunt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sed El Bunt clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
El Bunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic avoids the head kick by El Bunt.
El Bunt misses the shot to the body.
No luck for El Bunt with that takedown attempt.
Fantastic lands a jab.
Fantastic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic looks to land a left hand but El Bunt moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic with a jab.
El Bunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fantastic.
El Bunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantastic is just out of range.
El Bunt checks a low kick from Fantastic.
Fantastic throws a looping overhand right but El Bunt ducks down to avoid it.
El Bunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Bunt lands a nice hook to Fantastic's body. Fantastic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic misses with the combination.
Fantastic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from El Bunt. That one must have hurt.
El Bunt misses with a low kick as Fantastic jumps back.
El Bunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fantastic. That did some damage!
A solid body kick from El Bunt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fantastic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and El Bunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from El Bunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
El Bunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fantastic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fantastic.
El Bunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by El Bunt.
El Bunt ducks under a wild hook from Fantastic.
Fantastic moves out of range as El Bunt strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic tries to work over El Bunt's front leg with a kick but El Bunt checks it.
Fantastic keeps the fight on the outside.
El Bunt throws a leg kick but Fantastic moved away.
El Bunt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
El Bunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Bunt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fantastic.
El Bunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Fantastic.
Fantastic throws a jab when El Bunt was well out of range.
El Bunt looking to score a takedown here. Fantastic is defending well but El Bunt drives through and ends up in Fantastic's guard.
El Bunt looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as El Bunt is looking to escape.
El Bunt is working to get back to half guard.
Fantastic tries to control but El Bunt wriggling away.
El Bunt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fantastic gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantastic is just out of range.
Fantastic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fantastic duly obliges.
It looks like Sed El Bunt has been cut.
Fantastic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Bunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic swinging wildly here.
El Bunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fantastic circles away.
El Bunt throws a right hand that Fantastic ducks under and follows up with a left that Fantastic also avoids with ease.
Fantastic missing with a left hand there. El Bunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Fantastic misses the target.
A head kick misses from Fantastic.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fantastic leaves El Bunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sed El Bunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
El Bunt shoots in for a takedown but Fantastic shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Johnny Fantastic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sed El Bunt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
El Bunt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fantastic sprawls well. Fantastic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. El Bunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
El Bunt throws a head kick but Fantastic moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Fantastic blocks the low kick.
Fantastic looks to land a body kick but El Bunt moved away.
El Bunt drops his hands momentarily and Fantastic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
El Bunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
El Bunt slips under a jab from Fantastic.
El Bunt walks into a stiff left hand from Fantastic.
Fantastic throws a low kick but it's checked well by El Bunt.
Nice cross by Fantastic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Bunt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fantastic counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic throws the kick towards the body but El Bunt avoids it.
El Bunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
El Bunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fantastic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That kick from Fantastic tenderised El Bunt's leg. El Bunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
El Bunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Bunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
El Bunt looks for the body kick but Fantastic saw that one coming.
Fantastic misses the jab.
El Bunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
El Bunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Fantastic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing El Bunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fantastic connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt moves away from the strike by Fantastic.
Fantastic slips a jab from El Bunt.
Fantastic missing with a left hand there. El Bunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from El Bunt.
Fantastic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Bunt throws a chopping leg kick but Fantastic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fantastic cracks El Bunt with a good jab.
El Bunt tries for a takedown but Fantastic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sed El Bunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but El Bunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic throws a looping overhand right but El Bunt ducks down to avoid it.
El Bunt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fantastic counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Bunt.
Fantastic blocks a leg kick.
El Bunt tries to land a leg kick but Fantastic saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Bunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic blocks a head kick by El Bunt.
Fantastic looks to throw the jab but El Bunt is out of range.
El Bunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fantastic.
Fantastic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Bunt.
El Bunt checks a low kick from Fantastic.
El Bunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Bunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
El Bunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Fantastic is just out of range.
El Bunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fantastic's sensitive parts.
Fantastic throws a series of punches but El Bunt moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Bunt tries to move into range but Fantastic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping El Bunt at a distance.
El Bunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic avoids the body shot from El Bunt.
Fantastic throws a shot to the body.
El Bunt misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fantastic.
El Bunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
El Bunt lands a jab to the nose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fantastic throws a nice looking combination but El Bunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic lands with a kick to the ribs.
El Bunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fantastic as he jumps to the side.
El Bunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Fantastic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fantastic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sed El Bunt!
Sed El Bunt retains his welterweight title!
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