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HERO Kamppi Chaos 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grover Dowiyogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilian Mladenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dowiyogo's entrance music is another life - kano. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grover Dowiyogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ilian Mladenov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mladenov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dowiyogo closes the distance and clinches.
Mladenov blocks a body shot from Dowiyogo.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mladenov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dowiyogo has him pressed against the cage.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Mladenov has had enough of the clinch but Dowiyogo keeps him there for the moment.
Mladenov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dowiyogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mladenov looks winded!
Dowiyogo scores with a hook to the body.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dowiyogo controlling the action here for a moment.
Mladenov managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Dowiyogo taking a breather.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowiyogo scores a nice knee to the body.
Mladenov has had enough of the clinch but Dowiyogo keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dowiyogo obliges.
Mladenov is trying to break the clinch but Dowiyogo has him pressed against the cage.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mladenov avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mladenov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mladenov is trying to break the clinch but Dowiyogo has him pressed against the cage.
Dowiyogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mladenov's elbow.
Mladenov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dowiyogo blocks it with crossed arms.
Dowiyogo has Mladenov pressed against the cage, preventing Mladenov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dowiyogo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Dowiyogo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dowiyogo scores a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from Dowiyogo.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dowiyogo obliges.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mladenov can't find room to land a body shot as Dowiyogo controls the action.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mladenov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stalling in the clinch from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mladenov avoids it.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Dowiyogo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dowiyogo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but Mladenov blocks with his arms.
Dowiyogo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dowiyogo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dowiyogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mladenov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dowiyogo lands a nice knee to the body.
Dowiyogo lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Dowiyogo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ilian Mladenov has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dowiyogo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo misses with a body punch.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mladenov managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mladenov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mladenov avoids it.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mladenov avoids it.
Mladenov tries to break the clinch but Dowiyogo is controlling the position.
Dowiyogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mladenov missing with knees to the body.
Mladenov takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mladenov avoids it.
Dowiyogo stalls.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mladenov avoids the damage to the body.
Mladenov has had enough of the clinch but Dowiyogo keeps him there for the moment.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Mladenov can't break the clinch.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mladenov avoids it.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Mladenov takes a shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Dowiyogo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mladenov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dowiyogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mladenov tries to stall but Dowiyogo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dowiyogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grover Dowiyogo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ilian Mladenov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dowiyogo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dowiyogo lands a nice knee to the body.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Dowiyogo lands a good knee to the midsection. Mladenov won't want to take too many of those.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dowiyogo'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.
Dowiyogo connects with a knee to the head.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mladenov avoids it.
Dowiyogo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dowiyogo lands a good knee to the midsection. Mladenov won't want to take too many of those.
Dowiyogo misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dowiyogo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mladenov's brow.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo just leaning against Mladenov, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Mladenov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mladenov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dowiyogo has him pressed against the cage.
Mladenov is breathing heavily.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mladenov.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mladenov avoids it.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo lands a knee to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mladenov avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mladenov can do to turn this around?
Mladenov avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Mladenov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dowiyogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dowiyogo lands a head kick!
Mladenov lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch but Mladenov is having none of it.
Mladenov scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo wants to clinch.
Grover Dowiyogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mladenov gets tackled into the cage by Dowiyogo. Dowiyogo maintains the clinch.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dowiyogo misses with a knee strike.
Dowiyogo tries a body shot but Mladenov blocks it.
Mladenov can't break the clinch.
Mladenov is trying to force a seperation but Dowiyogo has the dominant position.
Mladenov managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Grover Dowiyogo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dowiyogo has Mladenov pressed against the cage, preventing Mladenov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Mladenov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mladenov is trying to break the clinch but Dowiyogo is controlling him.
Mladenov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dowiyogo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mladenov's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo presses Mladenov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mladenov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mladenov blocks a head kick by Dowiyogo.
Mladenov swinging wildly here.
Dowiyogo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mladenov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dowiyogo swings for the body but Mladenov moves out of range.
Dowiyogo tries a head kick but it misses.
Dowiyogo darts in trying to clinch
and Mladenov counters with a good, hard body kick but Dowiyogo shrugs it off.
Mladenov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mladenov blocks a head kick by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo connects with an inside leg kick.
Dowiyogo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mladenov's efforts to push away.
Dowiyogo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dowiyogo prevents a body shot from Mladenov.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mladenov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mladenov tries to break free but Dowiyogo pushes him back against the cage.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mladenov avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mladenov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mladenov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dowiyogo wants to clinch.
Dowiyogo throws a sloppy head kick and Mladenov moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grover Dowiyogo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ilian Mladenov'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!
Dowiyogo is looking to clinch but Mladenov is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dowiyogo, right into the meat.
Mladenov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dowiyogo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dowiyogo scores with a head kick. Mladenov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mladenov misses with a body kick.
Grover Dowiyogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dowiyogo scores with a head kick.
Dowiyogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dowiyogo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mladenov.
Dowiyogo walks into a jab.
A shot to the liver by Mladenov. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dowiyogo scores with a nice body kick.
Dowiyogo throws a nice looking combination but Mladenov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mladenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mladenov throws a big shot that misses.
Mladenov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dowiyogo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick but Mladenov moves out of range.
Mladenov swings for the body but Dowiyogo moves out of range.
Mladenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mladenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mladenov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mladenov moves out of range of the body kick from Dowiyogo.
Mladenov throws a jab when Dowiyogo was well out of range.
Mladenov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dowiyogo can pounce on him.
Dowiyogo tries a head kick but it misses.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dowiyogo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dowiyogo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ilian Mladenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mladenov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dowiyogo connects with an inside leg kick.
Dowiyogo rushes Mladenov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mladenov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dowiyogo pushes Mladenov away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dowiyogo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dowiyogo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dowiyogo throws a wild body kick that Mladenov sees coming a mile off.
Grover Dowiyogo is winning the standup battle so far.
Mladenov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dowiyogo staying out of range there.
Mladenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov misses with a series of wild punches.
Mladenov swats away the attempt to clinch by Dowiyogo.
Mladenov looks to throw the jab but Dowiyogo is out of range.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch but Mladenov is having none of it.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dowiyogo throws a sloppy head kick and Mladenov moves out of range easily.
Mladenov throws out a loose jab but Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dowiyogo connects with a solid leg kick.
Dowiyogo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dowiyogo has closed the distance and engaged Mladenov in a clinch.
Mladenov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mladenov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mladenov catches Dowiyogo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo delivers a nice body kick.
Mladenov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dowiyogo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mladenov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dowiyogo clinches up against the cage.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mladenov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo prevents Mladenov from breaking the clinch.
Mladenov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mladenov.
A right hook to the body lands for Dowiyogo.
Mladenov is looking to break free of the clinch but Dowiyogo has double underhooks.
Mladenov trying to land knees to the body.
Mladenov is trying to force a seperation but Dowiyogo has the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mladenov misses with a knee to the head.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Mladenov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mladenov avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grover Dowiyogo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dowiyogo 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grover Dowiyogo!
In his post fight interview, Grover Dowiyogo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wai Man Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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27
166 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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161 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wai Man Li!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into West's guard.
West is trying to keep Li in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Li jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Li with a nice head shot there.
West keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
West not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Li sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed West's guard.
Li is keen to just control but West is a slippery customer.
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
West trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Li manages to pass to mount!
West knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Li on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is trying to take his opponent's back.
West is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
West is in a horrible position here. Li smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
West can't escape the position.
Li working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Li is landing with some decent strikes but West is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li working West over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li is landing with some decent strikes but West is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
West is rocked!
The referee warns West that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh West is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Li takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Li drops a big elbow. That's hurt West! More shots from Li and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wai Man Li!
After the big win, Wai Man Li made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Go 2 Sleep Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Rik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rik has chosen The walking dead as his entrance music. 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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158 lbs
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158 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Rik!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rik has a takedown stuffed.
Pearson throws a push kick but Rik slaps the foot to one side.
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rik.
Rik tries for a takedown but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rik fails with the takedown.
Tyson Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Rik.
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rik.
Nice defenses there by Rik.
Pearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pearson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rik circles away quickly and effectively.
Pearson throws a right and a left that Rik avoids nicely.
Rik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rik tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rik.
It looks like Shane Rik has been cut.
Pearson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pearson showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pearson prevents Rik from standing back up.
Pearson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson gets caught napping as Rik dives in and scores a takedown. Pearson manages to retain guard.
Rik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pearson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rik tries to clinch up.
Rik has Pearson up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rik fails to land.
Pearson scores with a hook to the body.
Pearson is trying to break free.
Rik lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pearson blocks it with crossed arms.
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pearson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Pearson.
Rik drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pearson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rik should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pearson has tightened it up now! Rik should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyson Pearson!
Tyson Pearson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Matsushita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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144 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenji Matsushita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Matsushita lands with a cross.
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbosa, right into the meat.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Matsushita was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa misses with a leg kick.
Matsushita checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
A head kick from Barbosa lands but Matsushita takes it in his stride.
Barbosa dives in and scores a takedown into Matsushita's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matsushita trying to keep a closed guard but Barbosa is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matsushita manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Matsushita lands a nice shot to the head.
Matsushita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barbosa is looking to escape.
Matsushita misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Matsushita punishing his opponent with strikes.
Matsushita looking to finish with strikes here!
Barbosa is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita unloading with bombs!
Poor strikes thrown by Matsushita there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Matsushita avoids the attempt from Barbosa to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsushita takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barbosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matsushita throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to control but Matsushita postures up.
Matsushita working Barbosa over with strikes.
Barbosa has hold of Matsushita's hands but Matsushita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
Matsushita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matsushita with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Matsushita tries to pass to full mount but Barbosa defends it.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matsushita's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matsushita's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a shot to the head.
Barbosa is controlling the position but Matsushita somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Barbosa misses with a head shot. Matsushita uses the momentum to regain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Matsushita.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Kenji Matsushita will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barbosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsushita.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matsushita.
Matsushita on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matsushita slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Matsushita scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but Matsushita shows good takedown defense.
Barbosa throws a lazy head kick
letting Matsushita counter with a right hand.
Barbosa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barbosa is looking to chop away at Matsushita's legs.
Barbosa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsushita checks it well.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses
and Matsushita counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushita lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsushita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa tries to land a leg kick but Matsushita saw it coming and moves away.
Barbosa works Matsushita's body with a nice hook.
Matsushita blocks a jab.
Barbosa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matsushita misses with a body shot.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Matsushita.
Matsushita swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsushita lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Matsushita, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Matsushita enables Barbosa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Matsushita manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsushita is on top in guard.
Barbosa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Matsushita is in a horrible position here. Barbosa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Matsushita can't escape the position.
Matsushita 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa landing strikes from the mount and Matsushita is in trouble!
Matsushita wants to hold on but Barbosa pushes him away.
Matsushita is looking to get to half guard.
Matsushita tries to lock up and control but Barbosa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barbosa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Barbosa is landing with some decent strikes but Matsushita is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Matsushita can't escape the position.
Barbosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsushita can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Matsushita sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Matsushita on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matsushita has hold of Barbosa's hands but Barbosa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barbosa is nestled in close to Matsushita, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matsushita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matsushita wants to get back to full guard but Barbosa has mounted him!
Barbosa looking to control but Matsushita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Matsushita throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa is looking to chop away at Matsushita's legs.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsushita is out of range.
Matsushita throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbosa counters with a low kick, right behind Matsushita 's knee.
A bone on bone clash there as Matsushita blocks the leg kick.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matsushita!
Matsushita throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matsushita throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsushita.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushita moves out of range of the body kick from Barbosa.
Good leg kick by Barbosa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbosa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matsushita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenji Matsushita is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsushita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matsushita throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Matsushita swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Matsushita sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsushita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa cracks Matsushita with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsushita checks a leg kick.
Matsushita checks a leg kick.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa is looking to chop away at Matsushita's legs.
Matsushita misses with a looping left.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Matsushita's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick
and Matsushita counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but Matsushita shows good takedown defense.
Barbosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Matsushita lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsushita tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsushita fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
Matsushita misses with a wild body shot.
Matsushita keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kenji Matsushita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Barbosa.
Barbosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsushita is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsushita.
Barbosa wants to slow Matsushita down by chopping away at his legs.
Hector Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Matsushita takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
A head kick from Matsushita lands but Barbosa takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking to chop away at Matsushita's legs.
Matsushita avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsushita avoids it really well and circles away.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Matsushita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsushita checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsushita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsushita blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa looks for the body kick but Matsushita saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hector Barbosa.
Well Barbosa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Barbosa!
A relieved looking Hector Barbosa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksi Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan comes to the cage accompanied by Flight of the Valkyries. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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218 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksi Vihtala!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan checks a leg kick.
Vihtala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vihtala lands with a nice body punch.
Bryan avoids the body shot from Vihtala.
Bryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vihtala throws a leg kick
and Bryan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vihtala!
You can see the frustration on Vihtala's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bryan controlling the position from side mount.
Bryan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Vihtala!
Vihtala tries to hold on but Bryan postures up.
Vihtala is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan looking to control but Vihtala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vihtala is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bryan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vihtala is looking to improve his position but Bryan isn't that keen on the idea.
Bryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vihtala is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vihtala wants to control but Bryan is having none of it.
Bryan dominating with strikes here.
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!
Vihtala is trying to escape the mount.
Bryan controlling from mount.
Vihtala tries to hold on but Bryan pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryan looking for a guillotine from mount but Vihtala is having none of it.
Bryan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vihtala bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala looking to pass the guard.
Vihtala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vihtala trying to control but Bryan is working from the bottom.
Bryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vihtala defends well.
Bryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vihtala is one step ahead there.
Bryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bryan is trying to control the position but Vihtala postures up.
Bryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vihtala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryan, not yet.
Vihtala trying to control but Bryan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vihtala is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bryan trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bryan keeping moving, preventing Vihtala from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aleksi Vihtala.
Vihtala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bryan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vihtala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bryan.
Vihtala lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bryan. That's going to slow Vihtala down.
A jab from Vihtala does it's job there.
It looks like Daniel Bryan has been cut.
Vihtala stuffs the takedown attempt from Bryan. Bryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Vihtala connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vihtala can pounce on him.
Bryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vihtala was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryan.
Bryan avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtala takes a swing at Bryan's ribcage but misses.
Vihtala slaps away a takedown attempt from Bryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vihtala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bryan avoids the body shot from Vihtala.
Aleksi Vihtala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vihtala lands a jab.
Vihtala doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryan circles away.
Vihtala listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bryan is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan throws a chopping leg kick but Vihtala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bryan moves out of range of the body kick.
Bryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryan avoids the head kick by Vihtala.
Bryan avoids the head kick by Vihtala.
Vihtala throws out a leg kick but Bryan moves out of range and Vihtala only half commits.
Bryan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bryan lands a really nice looking cross but Vihtala seems unphased.
Bryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vihtala lands with a straight right. Bryan didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vihtala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryan throws out the jab.
A low kick from Vihtala is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vihtala tried to score with a low kick but Bryan checks it.
Bryan looks for the body kick but Vihtala saw that one coming.
Bryan misses with a body kick.
Bryan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bryan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vihtala lands with a right hand.
Daniel Bryan's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryan trying to control from half guard but Vihtala is working away.
Bryan throwing shots but Vihtala is blocking nicely.
Bryan trying to advance position but Vihtala counters by regaining guard.
Vihtala working a defensive guard here.
Bryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vihtala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vihtala is looking to stand up but Bryan isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vihtala keeping moving, preventing Bryan from controlling successfully.
Bryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksi Vihtala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bryan'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vihtala manages to avoid it.
Vihtala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bryan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vihtala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bryan.
Bryan throws a chopping leg kick but Vihtala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vihtala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aleksi Vihtala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vihtala scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtala clinches up with Bryan and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Vihtala - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryan.
Vihtala struggles to land a body shot inside as Bryan controls his hands.
Vihtala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryan's elbow.
Vihtala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vihtala wants to stall.
Vihtala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryan gets through Vihtala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bryan stalling the fight.
Vihtala lands with a left to the head.
Bryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vihtala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bryan blocks a body shot from Vihtala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vihtala prevents a body shot from Bryan.
Bryan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vihtala's face.
Bryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bryan stalling the fight.
Vihtala lands an uppercut.
Bryan looking to stall.
Bryan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vihtala up against the cage.
Vihtala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vihtala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vihtala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vihtala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala throws a right hand that misses
and Bryan counters by clinching up.
Bryan tries to land a knee to the head but Vihtala blocks with his arms.
Vihtala avoiding damage as Bryan throws knees to the body.
Vihtala throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vihtala throws an elbow but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Bryan.
Bryan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vihtala blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Vihtala - that landed with a thud.
Vihtala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Vihtala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vihtala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bryan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bryan has Vihtala pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vihtala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vihtala trying to stall but Bryan improves his position.
Vihtala lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vihtala misses with a punch to the body.
Vihtala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryan stalling against the cage.
Vihtala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bryan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vihtala.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vihtala attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vihtala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryan moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksi Vihtala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vihtala has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksi Vihtala!
Aleksi Vihtala really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mertsi Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nyyrikki Takaraivo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mertsi Peltola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaraivo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Peltola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takaraivo tries to clinch up but Peltola circles away and keeps his distance.
Peltola throws the left hand but Takaraivo avoids the punch easily.
Takaraivo is looking to land body kicks.
Takaraivo pushes Peltola away with a front kick.
Nice shot by Peltola.
A combination from Takaraivo does no damage.
Peltola lands a body shot.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peltola lunges at Takaraivo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takaraivo's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takaraivo misses with the combination.
Peltola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takaraivo tries to clinch but Peltola is having none of it.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Peltola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peltola takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Mertsi Peltola has been cut.
Peltola thows a body shot but no joy.
Peltola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takaraivo.
Takaraivo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takaraivo slips a jab from Peltola.
Peltola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peltola blocks a head kick by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo lands with a nice body punch.
Takaraivo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peltola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peltola keeps the fight on the outside.
Peltola thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo misses with a body shot.
Takaraivo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takaraivo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Peltola.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peltola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peltola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peltola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Peltola lands with an uppercut that bounces Takaraivo off the cage and back into range.
Peltola throws a body punch but Takaraivo moves out of range.
A head kick by Takaraivo misses
and Peltola holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peltola works on Takaraivo's body with a couple of short punches.
Takaraivo looks winded!
Peltola tries to throw a body punch but Takaraivo avoids it by throwing Peltola back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Peltola fails to land.
Takaraivo is trying to break free.
Takaraivo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peltola lands a nice shot to the body.
Peltola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peltola lands with a right to the head.
Peltola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Peltola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takaraivo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Peltola stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo is trying to push Peltola away but Peltola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peltola takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Takaraivo looking to slow down the pace here.
Peltola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peltola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takaraivo's elbow.
Takaraivo tries to break the clinch but Peltola is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peltola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mertsi Peltola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertsi Peltola's cut.
That's time! Peltola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Peltola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that half lands.
Takaraivo throws the kick towards the body but Peltola avoids it.
Peltola throws a shot from downtown. Takaraivo moves away and avoids it.
Peltola avoids the head kick by Takaraivo.
Peltola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peltola throws a hook to the side of Takaraivo's head but Takaraivo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peltola lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Nyyrikki Takaraivo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Takaraivo.
Takaraivo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takaraivo slips under a jab from Peltola.
Peltola misses with a wild combination.
Takaraivo looks to score with a jab to the body but Peltola is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takaraivo slips under a jab from Peltola.
Takaraivo staying out of range there.
Takaraivo connects with an inside leg kick.
Takaraivo lands a head kick!
A swing and a miss from Peltola.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaraivo misses with a wild body shot.
Peltola avoids the head kick by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo is breathing heavily.
Peltola checks a leg kick nicely.
Takaraivo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo throws a wild body kick that Peltola sees coming a mile off.
Takaraivo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peltola throws a hook but Takaraivo blocks it.
Takaraivo defending well as Peltola loads up on a big left hand.
Peltola jabs Takaraivo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takaraivo tries to clinch up but Peltola circles away and keeps his distance.
Takaraivo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takaraivo wants to clinch up but Peltola keeps it at a distance.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peltola throws a shot to the body.
Takaraivo ducks right into an uppercut from Peltola.
Peltola clobbers Takaraivo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheers as Peltola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takaraivo doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Peltola misses its intended target.
Takaraivo walks into a stiff left hand from Peltola.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peltola lands an overhand right.
Takaraivo is rocked!
Peltola has closed the distance and engaged Takaraivo in a clinch.
Takaraivo is still on wobbly legs! Can Peltola finish him?
Peltola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takaraivo is trying to push Peltola away but Peltola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Peltola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peltola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takaraivo or not.
Peltola tries to throw a body punch but Takaraivo avoids it by throwing Peltola back against the cage.
Takaraivo seems to have recovered his senses.
Peltola tries to throw a body punch but Takaraivo avoids it by throwing Peltola back against the cage.
Peltola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Takaraivo prevents a body shot from Peltola.
Takaraivo is trying to break the clinch but Peltola has him pressed against the cage.
Peltola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mertsi Peltola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takaraivo breaks the clinch.
Takaraivo throws a head kick but Peltola moves out of range.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Takaraivo lands with a slapping head kick.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Peltola! Takaraivo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mertsi Peltola!
Mertsi Peltola decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pikkarainen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Apocalyptica - Path. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25
148 lbs
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31
142 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pikkarainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruslan Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pikkarainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Smirnov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pikkarainen misses with a hook. Smirnov ducked under it nicely.
Smirnov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pikkarainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smirnov momentarily.
No luck for Smirnov with that takedown attempt.
Pekka Pikkarainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Pikkarainen. Those never looked like landing.
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Smirnov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pekka Pikkarainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Smirnov.
Pikkarainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pikkarainen connects with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pikkarainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pikkarainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pikkarainen takes a swing at Smirnov's ribcage but misses.
Pikkarainen throws a shot from downtown. Smirnov moves away and avoids it.
Pikkarainen misses with an uppercut.
Smirnov shoots for a double leg takedown but Pikkarainen sprawls well. He's pushed Smirnov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smirnov ducks under a wild hook from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Pikkarainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Ruslan Smirnov has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Pikkarainen as he connects with a hook.
Pikkarainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smirnov moves away.
Smirnov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smirnov slips a jab from Pikkarainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pikkarainen. Smirnov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pikkarainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pikkarainen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smirnov on his heels. He'll look to pass Smirnov's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pikkarainen preventing the sweep.
Pikkarainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Smirnov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing Pikkarainen from controlling successfully.
Pikkarainen postures up in Smirnov's guard and throws a big left but Smirnov blocks it.
Smirnov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smirnov is trying to keep Pikkarainen in close.
Pikkarainen won't allow Smirnov to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen controlling from the top position.
Pikkarainen wants to control from the top but Smirnov keeps moving.
Pikkarainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pikkarainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Pikkarainen is sitting in close to Smirnov's body. Smirnov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pikkarainen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pikkarainen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Smirnov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ruslan Smirnov!
Ruslan Smirnov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jango Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fett might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jango Fett Unleashed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
163 lbs
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24
164 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jango Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Virgil Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fett but Fett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morgan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fett counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan throws a head kick that Fett semi-blocks.
Fett misses with a straight left.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt.
Fett misses with a looping left.
Fett feints and as Morgan raises his hands in defense, Fett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morgan has momentary wrist control but Fett slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fett trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Fett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fett trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Fett working some strikes from top position.
Morgan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Morgan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fett is fending him off so far but Morgan persists. Nope, Fett circles away and we're back to standing.
Jango Fett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Morgan.
Fett misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
Morgan tries to clinch up.
Fett lands with a nice body punch.
Fett lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morgan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fett in his tracks.
Morgan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fett doesn't seem bothered though.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
Fett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though.
Fett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fett lands a nice looking body shot.
Morgan tries to clinch up but Fett circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan throws a hook but Fett avoids it easily.
Fett moves out of range of the body kick from Morgan.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
Fett thumps Morgan with a low kick.
Morgan is looking to land body kicks.
Morgan gets caught napping as Fett dives in and scores a takedown. Morgan manages to retain guard.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fett stands up over Morgan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fett is one step ahead there.
Morgan is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fett trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Fett postures up.
Fett looking to pass the guard.
Fett throws a big elbow that misses.
Fett scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morgan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Morgan throwing strikes here but Fett is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan working Fett over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jango Fett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Fett keeps it at a distance.
Fett misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jango Fett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morgan is keen to just control but Fett is a slippery customer.
Fett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fett trying to hold on to Morgan's head to control him but Morgan postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morgan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morgan landing with the ground and pound.
Fett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morgan throws a big elbow that misses.
Morgan throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fett is on top in guard.
Morgan has momentary wrist control but Fett slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fett is aware though and is defending well.
Morgan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett is working to get back to half guard.
Morgan looking for a guillotine from mount but Fett is having none of it.
Fett tries to lock up and control but Morgan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Morgan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Morgan wants to finish this one by submission but Fett is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Morgan.
Fett wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Morgan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett tries to lock up and control but Morgan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morgan scoring with strikes but Fett is staying in there.
Fett regains half guard.
Morgan seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morgan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fett looking for a guillotine here but Morgan defends easily.
Morgan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett wants to sweep but no luck.
Fett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett has momentary wrist control but Morgan slips an elbow through the middle.
Morgan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morgan stands up over Fett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Morgan preventing the sweep.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but Fett has wrist control.
Fett has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
Fett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Fett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Morgan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fett's head backwards.
Morgan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fett throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Morgan throws a jab when Fett was well out of range.
Jango Fett is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a hook
and Fett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Fett misses with the combination.
Fett throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Fett misses.
Fett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morgan tries to score with a low kick but Fett moves his leg out of the way.
Morgan tries to move into range but Fett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Morgan.
Morgan ducks right into an uppercut from Fett.
Fett looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Morgan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fett is pressing down on Morgan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!
Fett has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fett is trying to control the position but Morgan postures up.
Morgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgan preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but Fett has wrist control.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morgan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fett is trying to control the position but Morgan postures up.
Morgan trying to control but Fett is working from the bottom.
Morgan chips away with some ground and pound.
Fett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morgan is aware though and is defending well.
Fett looking to control.
Morgan throwing strikes but missing.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Fett is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan postures up.
Morgan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morgan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fett's head.
Morgan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan.
Fett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morgan working some strikes from top position.
Morgan with a nice head shot there.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morgan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fett's head.
Fett is trying to keep Morgan in close.
Morgan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morgan throwing strikes but missing.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Morgan!
Morgan is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morgan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Morgan!
Virgil Morgan got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Stan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Fish has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Stan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish throws the left hand but Stan avoids the punch easily.
Stan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stan misses with a takedown attempt - Fish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fish keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Stan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stan. Fish does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stan shoots for a double leg takedown but Fish sprawls well. He's pushed Stan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stan misses with a hook to the body
and Stan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fish throws a nice looking combination but Stan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stan checks a leg kick.
Fish moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stan is defended easily by Fish.
Stan shoots in looking for a takedown but Fish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fish looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stan shoots in for a takedown but Fish shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fish misses with a straight right.
Fish throws a right hand that misses
and Stan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fish thinking.
Fish stuffs the takedown attempt from Stan. Stan gets slowly back to his feet.
Fish throws a jab when Stan was well out of range.
Fish moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fish gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stan throwing strikes from guard but Fish blocks nicely.
Fish is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fish is controlling Stan's posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish is looking to stand up but Stan isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fish has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stan wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Stan from controlling successfully.
Fish has momentary wrist control but Stan slips an elbow through the middle.
Fish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fish might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fish manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stan manages to get himself to full guard.
Stan keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
Fish preventing the sweep.
Stan is trying to keep Fish in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish stopping the sweep attempt from Stan.
Stan is pulling down on Fish's head. It's preventing any offense from Fish, at least for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fish avoids the body shot from Stan.
Stan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fish is fending him off so far but Stan persists. Nope, Fish circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Greg Stan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fish sprawls well initially but Stan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fish is trying to stand.
Stan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fish's head.
Fish keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fish preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Greg Stan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fish taking some punishment here, with Stan in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stan wants to control but Fish is keeping him busy.
Stan is nestled in close to Fish, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stan looks to land a strike but Fish avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stan landing with the ground and pound.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Stan from controlling successfully.
Stan throws a big elbow that misses.
Fish preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fish is trying to control the position but Stan postures up.
Stan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stan trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fish looking for a guillotine here but Stan defends easily.
Stan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Stan wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.
Fish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stan postures up and lands a big shot to Fish's brow.
Fish not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Albert Fish just wasn't active enough.
Fish misses the jab.
Stan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fish was well out of range. Poor timing from Stan.
Stan shoots in looking for a takedown but Fish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Albert Fish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stan swings for the body but Fish moves out of range.
Fish connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fish misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stan misses with a wild body shot.
Stan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fish rather than just go for the knockout.
Stan misses with a jab to the body
and Fish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stan has a takedown stuffed.
Fish throws a series of punches but Stan avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Stan.
Jab by Fish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stan shoots in looking for a takedown but Fish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Albert Fish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stan fails to land the takedown.
Stan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Stan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Fish scores with a four punch combination!
Stan gets a double leg takedown into Fish's guard.
Fish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stan's guard.
Stan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fish's guard.
Fish is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stan stands up over Fish, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stan stopping the sweep attempt from Fish.
Stan looking to pass the guard.
Stan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fish works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stan won't allow Fish to sweep him here.
Stan postures up in Fish's guard and throws a big left but Fish blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stan stands up over Fish, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stan is looking to work some ground and pound but Fish has wrist control.
Fish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stan.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Stan from controlling successfully.
Stan throwing strikes but missing.
Fish wants to get back to his feet but Stan passes into half guard.
Albert Fish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stan misses with a head shot.
Fish is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Stan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stan landing shots from mount.
Stan raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Albert Fish has been cut.
Fish is looking to improve his position but Stan isn't that keen on the idea.
Fish tries to hold on but Stan pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stan with a couple of short strikes.
Stan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fish?
Stan lands a big elbow - Fish is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Fish is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Greg Stan!
Greg Stan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltola has chosen Biggest & The Best as his entrance music. Atte Peltola has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Peltola!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Peltola can't do much from the bottom here.
Morgan in side control, throwing shots but Peltola defends.
Peltola is looking to regain half guard here but Morgan keeps moving and retains side control.
Peltola is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morgan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morgan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peltola tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Peltola is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Peltola controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Peltola is refusing to be controlled, as Morgan sits in half guard.
Peltola is looking to improve his position.
Morgan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morgan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morgan wants to control but Peltola is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Morgan there.
Morgan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peltola is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peltola manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltola keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morgan postures up in Peltola's guard and throws a big left but Peltola blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morgan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peltola is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morgan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peltola looking to control.
Peltola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morgan won't allow Peltola to sweep him here.
Morgan throwing strikes but missing.
Morgan trying to control but Peltola is working from the bottom.
Morgan throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan 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.
Peltola looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peltola is pulling down on Morgan's head. It's preventing any offense from Morgan, at least for the moment.
Morgan content to stall in guard here.
Peltola looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Morgan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Morgan controlling the action here.
Peltola is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morgan drops an elbow to the side of Peltola's head.
Morgan working the head and body with strikes.
Morgan is looking for a kimura but Peltola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morgan to get the leverage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Peltola is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Peltola is looking to improve his position.
Peltola trying to control here.
Peltola wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltola trying to control from the bottom.
Morgan seems to be working for a kimura but Peltola defends the submission attempt.
Morgan prevents Peltola from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Morgan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Peltola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morgan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Peltola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morgan.
Morgan tries to clinch but Peltola moves out of range.
Eric Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan lands with a right hand.
Morgan moves in looking to clinch but Peltola pushes him off.
Morgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peltola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peltola misses the jab.
Morgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peltola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peltola digs a good body shot into Morgan's ribs.
Peltola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morgan.
Peltola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Morgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peltola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Morgan slips a straight right by Peltola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Peltola as Morgan shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peltola scores with a nice right hand.
Morgan tries to move into range but Peltola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morgan shoots in and gets a takedown into Peltola's guard.
Morgan throwing strikes but missing.
Morgan is in close to Peltola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peltola is pulling down on Morgan's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Peltola has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Morgan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peltola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morgan throwing strikes but missing.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Peltola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Peltola from controlling successfully.
Morgan looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Peltola is defending well. Morgan quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Peltola has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Morgan celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Morgan!
After winning the bout, Eric Morgan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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