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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antti Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kake Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Kantola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kake Nyrkki!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kantola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nyrkki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kantola looks for a takedown but Nyrkki sprawls well.
Kantola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kantola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nyrkki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nyrkki misses with a straight right.
Kantola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the liver by Nyrkki. Beautiful body shot.
Nyrkki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nyrkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kantola checks a leg kick.
Kantola misses with a low kick.
Nyrkki throws a chopping leg kick but Kantola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Nyrkki.
Kantola checks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Nyrkki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Nyrkki misses.
Kantola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nyrkki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nyrkki moves out of range of the body kick.
Nyrkki moves out of range of the body kick.
Kantola throws a front kick aimed at Nyrkki's knee but Nyrkki avoids it well.
Kantola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kantola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nyrkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kantola.
Nyrkki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nyrkki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nyrkki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kantola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nyrkki walks into a left hand.
Kantola connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Kantola misses.
Nyrkki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyrkki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kantola is just out of range.
Nyrkki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nyrkki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nyrkki blocks the body kick.
Nyrkki throws a leg kick but Kantola moved away.
Kantola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nyrkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kantola manages to avoid it.
Nyrkki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kantola. Nyrkki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kantola lands a jab.
Nyrkki tried to score with a low kick but Kantola checks it.
Nyrkki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Nyrkki misses
and Kantola makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nyrkki really felt that one!
Kantola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Kantola misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola throws an overhand right that lands on Nyrkki's shoulder, as Nyrkki tries to avoid the shot.
Nyrkki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kantola.
Nyrkki lands a nice shot that snaps Kantola's head back.
Nyrkki is looking to clinch but Kantola is avoiding it.
Nyrkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kantola.
Kantola misses with a head kick.
Kantola 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.
Kantola throws a sloppy head kick and Nyrkki moves out of range easily.
Kake Nyrkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nyrkki scores with a leg kick.
Nyrkki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nyrkki throws a head kick but Kantola moves out of range.
Kantola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nyrkki misses with a leg kick.
Nyrkki swats away the attempt to clinch by Kantola.
Nyrkki tries a low kick but Kantola avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nyrkki is able to avoid easily.
Nyrkki gets caught napping as Kantola dives in and scores a takedown. Nyrkki manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kantola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nyrkki is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nyrkki is adopting a defensive guard.
Nyrkki keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
Nyrkki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nyrkki. That's going to slow Kantola down.
Kantola misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kake Nyrkki will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nyrkki lands a head shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kantola.
Kantola walks into a jab.
Kantola slips a straight right by Nyrkki.
Kantola tries to clinch there but Nyrkki circles away.
Horrible takedown by Kantola or perhaps it was just good defense by Nyrkki which made him look bad.
Nyrkki blocks a jab.
Nyrkki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nyrkki tries to work over Kantola's front leg with a kick but Kantola checks it.
Nyrkki throws a head kick that half lands.
Good exchange - Nyrkki coming out on top.
Kantola checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kantola just misses with a punch to the body.
Kantola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kantola moves out of range of the body kick from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki throws a low kick but Kantola avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyrkki misses with a wild body shot.
Nyrkki scoring well with a low kick there.
Kantola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nyrkki manages to avoid it.
Kantola digs a good hook to Nyrkki's body.
Nyrkki 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.
Nyrkki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kantola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nyrkki misses with a body kick.
Kantola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nyrkki. Nyrkki obviously looking to wear him down.
Nyrkki misses with a double jab.
Kantola with a poor takedown
and Nyrkki counters with an inside leg kick.
Nyrkki tries to keep at a distance but Kantola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kantola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kantola working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki tries to throw a body punch but Kantola avoids it by throwing Nyrkki back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Nyrkki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kantola can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nyrkki fails to land.
Kantola tries to work over Nyrkki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kantola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nyrkki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kantola pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kantola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nyrkki is keeping busy.
Kantola blocks a body shot from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki tries to work over Kantola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nyrkki gets underhooks to prevent Kantola's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Kantola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nyrkki gets through Kantola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nyrkki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nyrkki throws a lazy right hand but Kantola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kantola tests Nyrkki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kantola 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.
Kantola just misses with a punch to the body.
Nyrkki takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Kake Nyrkki has been cut.
Nyrkki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nyrkki connects with a solid leg kick.
Kantola moves out of range as Nyrkki strikes.
Kantola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nyrkki thuds a left hand into Kantola's body.
Nyrkki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kantola is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kantola tries to land a front kick but Nyrkki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kantola connects with the punch.
Nyrkki swings for the body but Kantola moves out of range.
Nyrkki misses with a looping left.
Nyrkki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kake Nyrkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyrkki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kantola will feel that in the morning.
Nyrkki slips under a jab.
Kantola avoids the body shot from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kantola on the side of the head.
Kantola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Nyrkki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nyrkki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kantola swings for the body but Nyrkki moves out of range.
Nyrkki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kantola can pounce on him.
Kantola lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kake Nyrkki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kake Nyrkki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nyrkki moves away from the strike by Kantola.
Kantola looks to land a left hand but Nyrkki moved out of range nicely.
Nyrkki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kantola takes one to the side of the head.
Nyrkki misses with a low kick as Kantola jumps back.
Kake Nyrkki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Kantola - just one landing.
Kantola is looking to chop away at Nyrkki's legs.
Kantola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nyrkki.
Nyrkki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Kantola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Nyrkki misses.
Nyrkki drops Kantola with a beautiful combination! Kantola stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nyrkki is looking for the KO!
Kantola is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyrkki wants to land a leg kick but Kantola is out of range.
Oh Kantola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kantola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nyrkki as he jumps to the side.
Kantola seems to have got his legs back now.
Nyrkki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola just misses with a punch to the body.
Nyrkki ducks under a wild hook from Kantola.
Nyrkki looks to clinch
and Kantola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kantola cracks Nyrkki with an open hand slap.
Nyrkki thuds his right hand into Kantola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kantola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kantola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kantola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nyrkki ducks under a wild hook from Kantola.
Kantola throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kantola misses with a wild body shot.
Kantola gets tackled into the cage by Nyrkki. Nyrkki maintains the clinch.
Kantola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nyrkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kantola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola has clasped his hands together around Nyrkki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyrkki gets back to half guard.
Antti Kantola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nyrkki moves into full guard.
Kantola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Nyrkki keeps moving.
Nyrkki controlling the position.
Nyrkki lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kantola!
Nyrkki trying to control but Kantola is having none of it.
Nyrkki avoids the attempt from Kantola to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki trying to control but Kantola is having none of it.
Nyrkki looking to finish with strikes here!
Nyrkki tries to control but Kantola wriggling away.
Nyrkki content just to control the position here.
Kantola working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki tries to control but Kantola wriggling away.
Nyrkki controlling the pace for now.
Nyrkki tries to control but Kantola wriggling away.
Kake Nyrkki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nyrkki thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nyrkki with a couple of short strikes.
Nyrkki controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kake Nyrkki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nyrkki 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kake Nyrkki!
After the big win, Kake Nyrkki made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davey Steeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davey Steeves has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Davey Steeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ass!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steeves wants to clinch.
Steeves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ass lands a right hook to the body.
Ass misses with a head kick.
Steeves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ass lands a jab to the nose.
Ass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ass misses with a right hand
and Steeves counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ass controls the position for a moment.
Ass is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ass wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steeves is trying to control the action in half guard but Ass is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ass looks like he's trying to stand up.
Steeves not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steeves trying to control from Ass's half guard. Ass has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steeves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steeves stays in close to Ass's body and controls the position.
Ass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steeves is one step ahead there.
Ass trying to keep a closed guard but Steeves is proving a slippery customer.
Ass keeping moving, preventing Steeves from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ass forces Steeves back against the cage and clinches.
A hook to the body from Ass.
Ass lands a shoulder strike.
Ass tries to stall but Steeves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Ass - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Ass on the inside.
Steeves tries to pull guard but Ass won't allow it.
Steeves is looking for a takedown.
Ass is stalling here.
Ass is trying to force a seperation but Steeves has the dominant position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steeves backwards.
Steeves wants to take the fight to the mat but Ass manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey Steeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steeves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steeves letting Ass take a breather here.
Ass is pressed up against the cage. Steeves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ass down to the mat. Ass avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Steeves doesn't manage to clinch there - Ass circles away.
Ass throws a right hand that Steeves ducks under and follows up with a left that Steeves also avoids with ease.
Steeves throws out a leg kick but Ass moves out of range and Steeves only half commits.
Steeves attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ass throws a head kick that misses.
Steeves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ass tries to clinch but Steeves is having none of it.
Ass moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ass scores with a one two! Steeves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Steeves throws a low kick but Ass avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ass throws a head kick but Steeves moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steeves lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steeves throws a low kick, looking for Ass's leg but Ass calmly moves out of range.
Ass keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice uppercut there from Ass.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ass.
Ass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ass takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ass scores with a shot to the body.
Ass is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steeves had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Steeves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ass lands with an uppercut that bounces Steeves off the cage and back into range.
Steeves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steeves tries for a takedown but Ass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steeves is breathing heavily.
Steeves blocks a head kick by Ass.
Ass scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steeves in his tracks.
Steeves misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ass closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steeves tries to pull guard but Ass won't allow it.
Ass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steeves backwards.
Steeves tries to pull guard but Ass holds him up against the cage and eventually Steeves drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ass dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ass thuds a left hand into Steeves's body.
Ass scores with a head kick.
Ass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steeves circles away quickly and effectively.
Steeves blocks a head kick by Ass.
A nice combination there by Ass.
It looks like Davey Steeves has been cut.
Ass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steeves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ass lands with a shot to the body.
Steeves attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steeves shoots in looking for a takedown but Ass manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steeves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steeves tries to clinch but Ass moves out of range.
Steeves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steeves throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steeves tries to clinch but Ass moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steeves tries to land a leg kick but Ass saw it coming and moves away.
Jack Ass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steeves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ass throws a series of punches but Steeves avoids them all with ease.
Steeves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ass defends well and Steeves ends up having to push Ass into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ass gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steeves.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey Steeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ass gets underhooks to prevent Steeves's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steeves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ass walks away with a smile on his face. Steeves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ass moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Ass does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steeves lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steeves takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steeves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A cross from Ass lands.
Ass lands with a straight right. Steeves didn't see that one coming.
Steeves wants to clinch.
Steeves tried to score with a low kick but Ass checks it.
Steeves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ass's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steeves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steeves tries to clinch there but Ass circles away.
Ass lands a jab to the head.
Ass throws a right hand that Steeves ducks under and follows up with a left that Steeves also avoids with ease.
Ass misses with a series of wild punches.
Ass throws a series of punches but Steeves avoids them all with ease.
Steeves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ass but Ass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ass swinging wildly here.
Jack Ass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Ass misses.
Steeves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ass.
Ass misses with the combination.
Steeves tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steeves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steeves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ass scores with a hook.
Steeves moves out of range as Ass strikes.
A shot to the liver by Ass. Beautiful body shot.
Ass throws a right hand that misses
and Steeves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steeves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ass lands the left hand.
Ass tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ass scores with a hook to the body. Steeves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ass throws a right and a left that Steeves avoids nicely.
Steeves wants to land a leg kick but Ass is out of range.
Steeves pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ass is out of range and Steeves settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Ass.
Steeves tries to clinch up.
Steeves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steeves moves out of range as Ass strikes.
Steeves tries for a takedown but Ass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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!
Steeves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ass finds it's way round the side to connect with Steeves's head.
Steeves is looking to score with low kicks.
Ass jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ass goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ass throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ass looks to land a combination but Steeves avoids it well.
Donk. Ass catches Steeves right on the button with a cross.
Steeves misses with a low kick as Ass jumps back.
Ass throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Steeves is rocked!
Ass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oh Steeves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steeves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ass cracks Steeves with a hook to the temple - Steeves is on wobbly legs here! Ass swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Steeves falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ass wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Ass!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Worthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Worthy comes to the cage accompanied by Drop the world. McManus has chosen Jeff Danna - 'The Blood of Cú Chulainn' as his entrance music. 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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167 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlon Worthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Connor McManus!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthy misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Worthy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Worthy throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
McManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McManus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Worthy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McManus somewhat.
Worthy takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
McManus tries to clinch there but Worthy circles away.
Worthy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Worthy takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
Worthy scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus misses with a low kick.
A jab from Worthy misses.
A clash of legs there as McManus blocks the low kick.
A jab lands there for Worthy.
McManus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marlon Worthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McManus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Worthy as he avoids it easily.
McManus avoids the head kick by Worthy.
Worthy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McManus's head.
Worthy misses the shot to the body.
Worthy moves into range and clinches up with McManus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worthy works on McManus's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worthy throws a head punch that misses.
Worthy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McManus or not.
Worthy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McManus's elbow.
McManus tries to pull guard but Worthy holds him up against the cage and eventually McManus drops back down to his feet.
Marlon Worthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor McManus.
Come on Worthy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worthy misses with a body punch.
McManus blocks an uppercut.
McManus tries to pull guard but Worthy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McManus is trying to pull guard but Worthy has him pressed against the cage.
McManus wants to get back to striking at distance but Worthy won't allow it.
Worthy misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Worthy to work.
Worthy scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Worthy - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus fails to pull guard.
Worthy misses with a hook to the ribs.
McManus is looking to take this one to the mat.
McManus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Worthy is keeping busy.
Worthy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McManus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Worthy lands a nice uppercut.
Worthy lands a hook to the side of the head.
McManus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Worthy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Worthy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Come on Worthy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthy pushes McManus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Worthy.
Worthy misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worthy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McManus.
McManus wants to take the fight to the mat but Worthy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Worthy gets underhooks to prevent McManus's takedown attempt.
A short right from Worthy on the inside.
Worthy tries to work over McManus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worthy taking a breather.
Worthy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Worthy.
McManus gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Worthy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McManus off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McManus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Worthy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from Worthy misses its intended target.
Worthy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McManus is looking to slow Worthy down with leg kicks.
Worthy misses with a hook.
Worthy takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
Worthy misses with a low kick.
McManus throws a low kick, looking for Worthy's leg but Worthy calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Worthy does it's job there.
Nice takedown defense from Worthy. No joy for McManus on that attempt.
Worthy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McManus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McManus throws out a leg kick but Worthy moves out of range and McManus only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus has a takedown stuffed.
Worthy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Worthy throws a nice outside leg kick.
McManus tries to land a leg kick but Worthy saw it coming and moves away.
Marlon Worthy is winning the standup battle so far.
Worthy digs a good body shot into McManus's ribs.
McManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McManus thows a leg kick but Worthy checks it
and McManus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McManus tries to clinch there but Worthy circles away.
Worthy throws a series of punches but McManus moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McManus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Worthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McManus shoots in looking for a takedown but Worthy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McManus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marlon Worthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor McManus.
Worthy throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
McManus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worthy.
Nice takedown defense from Worthy. No joy for McManus on that attempt.
A swing and a miss from Worthy.
A nice inside leg kick there by McManus. That's going to slow Worthy down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Worthy. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for McManus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthy moves out of range of the strikes.
Marlon Worthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of McManus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McManus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Worthy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McManus at a distance.
Worthy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Worthy.
McManus connects with the punch.
McManus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Worthy.
McManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worthy is looking to wear down McManus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McManus tries to score with a low kick but Worthy moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McManus slips a jab and a cross from Worthy.
McManus shoots in and bounces Worthy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Worthy has his hands on McManus's head, controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Worthy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McManus slips a straight right by Worthy.
McManus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Worthy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Worthy lands a head kick!
McManus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Worthy thuds his shin into the meat of McManus's side.
McManus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Worthy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worthy.
Worthy misses with a low kick.
Worthy cracks McManus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A shot to the liver by Worthy. Beautiful body shot.
Worthy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Worthy connects with the punch.
Worthy keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Worthy misses.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worthy.
Worthy clinches.
McManus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McManus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worthy is not content to let McManus control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McManus in particular looking to stall.
Worthy is positioning himself well to prevent McManus advancing to mount.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Connor McManus hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Worthy throws a head kick that misses.
Worthy scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Worthy.
McManus is rocked!
Worthy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McManus is still on wobbly legs! Can Worthy finish him?
McManus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Worthy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Worthy shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. McManus takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Worthy sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! McManus bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marlon Worthy!
After winning the bout, Marlon Worthy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raylan Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Duddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duddy has chosen Dropkick Murphys - 'Loyal to No One' as his entrance music. 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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32
195 lbs
23 - 13 - 1 |
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33
196 lbs
25 - 16 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Raylan Givens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Duddy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duddy connects with a jab.
Givens takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Givens throws a head kick but Duddy moves out of range.
Givens goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like John Duddy has been cut.
Duddy misses with a straight left.
Givens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duddy.
A combination from Duddy does no damage.
Givens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duddy.
Givens manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Duddy on his heels. He'll look to pass Duddy's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duddy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Duddy is trying to control the position but Givens postures up.
Givens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Givens lands a couple of elbows.
Givens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Givens is in close to Duddy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Duddy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Givens is refusing to be controlled, as Duddy sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Givens haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Givens regains full guard. Nicely done.
Givens working for a triangle but Duddy defends it easily.
Duddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Givens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens keeping full guard, as Duddy tries to pass.
Duddy keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Givens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Givens is trying to keep Duddy in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens being controlled here, momentarily.
Givens trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duddy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Duddy wants to take a breather but Givens is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givens won't allow Duddy to pass to mount.
Givens actively working from the bottom here.
Duddy controlling the action here.
Givens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duddy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Duddy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Duddy'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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Givens. That's going to slow Duddy down.
Givens moves out of range as Duddy throws a body kick.
Givens lands with a good body shot.
Givens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duddy's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duddy checks a leg kick.
Givens 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.
Duddy throws a series of punches but Givens avoids them all with ease.
Duddy tries a head kick but it misses.
Duddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duddy misses with a body shot.
Duddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duddy.
Givens tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Givens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Givens lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Duddy does no damage.
Givens tries to clinch up.
Duddy misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Givens.
Duddy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duddy blocks a head kick by Givens.
Givens scores with the left hand. Duddy knows he should have avoided that one.
Duddy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Givens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duddy looks to land a right hand but Givens moved out of range.
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!
Duddy looks to throw the jab but Givens is out of range.
Duddy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Givens tries to close the distance and clinch but Duddy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duddy cracks Givens with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
John Duddy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Givens attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut lands for Givens. That snapped Duddy's head back.
Nice shot lands for Givens.
Givens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Givens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duddy thuds his right hand into Givens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Givens jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duddy misses with a leg kick.
Duddy takes one to the side of the head.
Givens takes a swing at Duddy's ribcage but misses.
Givens ducks under a wild hook from Duddy.
Givens with a jab.
Givens moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens works on Duddy's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Givens - that landed with a thud.
Givens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duddy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Givens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Duddy blocking some punches.
Givens is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Givens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Givens tries to land a body kick
and Duddy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duddy takes a swing at Givens's ribcage but misses.
Duddy is looking to score with low kicks.
Duddy throws the left hand but Givens avoids the punch easily.
Duddy throws a hook to the side of Givens's head but Givens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horrible takedown by Givens or perhaps it was just good defense by Duddy which made him look bad.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duddy, right into the meat.
John Duddy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Duddy.
Duddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duddy blocks a head kick by Givens.
Duddy scores with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Givens clinches up with Duddy and pushes him back against the cage.
Givens misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Duddy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Duddy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Givens misses the shot to the body.
Duddy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duddy throws out a powerful jab.
Givens slips a jab and a cross from Duddy.
A big left from Duddy misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Givens.
Duddy lands a body shot.
Givens avoids a kick to the body.
Givens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duddy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duddy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duddy swings for the body but Givens moves out of range.
Givens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duddy walks into a straight right hand from Givens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens delivers a nice body kick.
Duddy slips a straight right by Givens.
Givens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Givens drives through with a takedown into Duddy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Duddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duddy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duddy controls Givens momentarily but Givens frees himself.
Givens sitting in guard here, content to control.
Duddy is trying to keep Givens in close.
Duddy is looking for a triangle but Givens pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Givens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Givens trying to control the position from guard on top but Duddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duddy wants to get back to his feet but Givens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Givens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Givens tries to free his leg and advance position but Duddy is retaining full guard.
Duddy looking for a guillotine here but Givens defends easily.
Duddy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens cracks Duddy with a solid left hand.
Duddy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Givens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Givens wants to control from the top but Duddy keeps moving.
Givens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raylan Givens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duddy is trying to keep Givens in close.
Givens content to stall in guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Duddy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
John Duddy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givens misses the shot to the body.
Duddy slips under a jab.
Givens moves to clinch but Duddy breaks away
and Duddy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Givens really felt that one!
Givens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duddy. Duddy obviously looking to wear him down.
Givens tries to move into range but Duddy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Givens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duddy.
Givens misses with a low kick.
Duddy lands a jab to the nose.
Duddy slips a straight right by Givens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Givens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Duddy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Givens blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raylan Givens.
I think Duddy 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 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Raylan Givens!
An out of breath Raylan Givens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolaj Orlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes comes to the cage accompanied by F.A.M.E. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
221 lbs
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32
205 lbs
26 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolaj Orlow!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlow thumps Holmes with a low kick.
Holmes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orlow.
Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlow. Holmes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orlow lands with a nice body punch.
Orlow misses the shot to the body.
Orlow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holmes walks into a jab.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Orlow moves out of range easily.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlow moves away.
A slow jab from Orlow misses its intended target.
Orlow lands a nice shot that snaps Holmes's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlow dips to his left and cracks Holmes with an uppercut!
Jab by Holmes.
Orlow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orlow, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Orlow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orlow cracks a nice hook into Holmes's ribs.
Orlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlow lands a body shot.
Orlow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlow.
Orlow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holmes rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Holmes tenderised Orlow's leg. Orlow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice cross by Holmes.
Orlow misses the shot to the body.
Orlow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holmes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holmes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orlow's sensitive parts.
Orlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlow. Orlow obviously looking to wear him down.
Orlow lands a high kick!
Holmes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orlow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Holmes is out of range and Orlow settles back down.
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Orlow's shoulder, as Orlow tries to avoid the shot.
Orlow lands a head kick!
Orlow slips a straight right by Holmes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holmes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holmes tests Orlow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orlow is looking to slow Holmes down with leg kicks.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Orlow.
Holmes thows a leg kick but Orlow checks it
and Orlow counters with a head kick.
Holmes moves away from the strike by Orlow.
Orlow avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Orlow connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlow.
Orlow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orlow scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Orlow.
Orlow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orlow connects with a high kick.
Orlow cracks Holmes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlow throws a head kick that Holmes semi-blocks.
Holmes throws a push kick but Orlow slaps the foot to one side.
Holmes lands the left hand.
Holmes moves away from the strike by Orlow.
Orlow misses with a body shot.
Orlow swings for the body but Holmes moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolaj Orlow dominated that round.
That's time! Holmes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Orlow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orlow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Orlow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlow lands a nice looking body shot.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Orlow counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Holmes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Holmes thows a body kick. Orlow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Holmes throws a lazy right hand but Orlow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Holmes.
Nikolaj Orlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlow cracks Holmes with a good jab.
Orlow connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orlow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmes avoids the head kick by Orlow.
Holmes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orlow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orlow misses with a head kick.
Orlow lands a leg kick that knocks Holmes off balance momentarily.
Holmes thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Orlow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holmes doesn't seem phased though.
Orlow drops his hands momentarily and Holmes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlow ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
A clash of legs there as Orlow blocks the low kick.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Orlow moves out of range easily.
Orlow throws a right hand that Holmes ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmes also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Orlow.
Orlow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlow throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Holmes.
Orlow tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Orlow misses with a low kick as Holmes jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Orlow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlow tests Holmes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orlow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Holmes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Orlow blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes scores with a one two! Orlow had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Orlow circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orlow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holmes scrambles back to his feet.
Orlow with a nice cross.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
Orlow misses with a straight left.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Orlow.
Holmes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orlow takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Orlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range.
Holmes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlow lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmes.
Holmes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orlow misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Orlow.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Orlow pushes him off.
Orlow throws a low kick but Holmes avoids it.
Orlow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Holmes finds it's way through Orlow's defenses.
Orlow misses the shot to the body.
Orlow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlow lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Rodney Holmes has been cut.
Holmes is looking to score with low kicks.
Orlow lands a jab to Holmes's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolaj Orlow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodney Holmes's cut.
That's time! Holmes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Orlow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holmes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orlow throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes wants to slow Orlow down by chopping away at his legs.
Orlow sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holmes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holmes misses the jab.
Holmes throws a chopping leg kick but Orlow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlow.
Nikolaj Orlow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes misses with a wild combination.
Orlow throws a body punch but Holmes moves out of range.
Orlow digs a good hook to Holmes's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Holmes misses.
Orlow throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Holmes.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Orlow moved out of range.
Holmes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orlow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orlow misses with a body shot.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Orlow avoids them all with ease.
Orlow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmes.
Holmes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holmes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orlow counters with an inside leg kick.
Orlow lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes missing with a left hand there. Orlow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orlow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holmes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Orlow.
Nice body punch from Orlow.
Orlow scores with a nice right hand.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodney Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orlow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orlow to score with a decent uppercut.
Orlow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orlow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlow lands a glancing blow to the side of Holmes's head.
Orlow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Orlow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holmes misses with a low kick.
Holmes gets a clinch.
Orlow lands a body punch.
Holmes looking to throw knees to the head but Orlow is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holmes.
Holmes wants to stall.
Orlow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orlow tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlow looks to throw the jab but Holmes is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Orlow there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlow checks a leg kick.
Orlow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holmes.
Orlow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holmes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orlow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmes at a distance.
Orlow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holmes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holmes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlow lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Holmes out cold! Holmes is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nikolaj Orlow!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolaj Orlow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
178 lbs
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31
172 lbs
37 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Biller landing with the ground and pound.
Biller looking to pass the guard.
Lemieux wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Biller is looking to work some ground and pound but Lemieux has wrist control.
Lemieux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biller's guard.
Biller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lemieux defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Biller has his foot on Lemieux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lemieux works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
Lemieux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Biller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemieux slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Biller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biller wants to sweep here but Lemieux controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Lemieux.
Lemieux leaves Biller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lemieux throws a shot from downtown. Biller moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Biller.
Lemieux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biller on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemieux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Biller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lemieux looks to land a combination but Biller avoids it well.
Biller darts in looking for a takedown but Lemieux gets double underhooks and turns Biller into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemieux tries to throw a body punch but Biller avoids it by throwing Lemieux back against the cage.
Biller jumps into guard, dragging Lemieux to the mat.
Biller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lemieux defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Biller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biller has his foot on Lemieux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lemieux works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller wants to sweep here but Lemieux controlling him for the moment.
Lemieux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Biller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Biller keeps moving.
Biller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Lemieux wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Lemieux as Biller shoots in.
Biller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemieux.
Lemieux stuffs the takedown attempt from Biller. Biller gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux scores with a jab.
Biller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lemieux avoids it really well and circles away.
Lemieux tries to clinch but Biller is having none of it.
Biller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lemieux circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lemieux. That did some damage!
Biller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lemieux manages to get to full guard.
Biller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lemieux is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lemieux has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Sten Biller will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lemieux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Biller.
Biller can't get the takedown.
Biller ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Biller no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Biller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biller has his foot on Lemieux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lemieux works his way back into a safe position though.
Biller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lemieux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Biller has his foot on Lemieux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lemieux works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Biller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemieux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lemieux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Biller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Lemieux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Biller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.
Biller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemieux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Biller looking for a sweep. Not yet Biller, not yet.
Lemieux trying to control but Biller is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Biller being controlled here, momentarily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. David Lemieux hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A punch combination from Lemieux misses.
Biller moves in looking to clinch but Lemieux pushes him off.
Lemieux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemieux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux misses with a double jab
and Biller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Biller manages to break the clinch.
Biller has a takedown stuffed.
Lemieux pushes Biller up against the cage in a clinch.
Biller gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lemieux moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux pulls Biller in close to prevent any damage.
Lemieux wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Biller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Biller passes Lemieux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Biller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lemieux controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux trying to control but Biller postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Lemieux was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Biller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lemieux is trying to defend but Biller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Biller is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biller wants to pass to mount but Lemieux is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sten Biller will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Lemieux misses the body punch
and Biller counters with a thumping low kick.
Biller shoots in looking for a takedown but Lemieux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Biller ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Biller goes for a double leg but Lemieux avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lemieux continues to drive forward.
Lemieux prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Biller.
Biller wants a takedown.
Biller prevents a body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux gets through Biller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Biller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Biller tries for a takedown but Lemieux manages to get underhooks.
Biller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemieux smiles and moves away.
Lemieux misses with a wild body shot.
Biller ducks right into an uppercut from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller shoots in for a takedown but Lemieux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lemieux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biller tries to clinch there but Lemieux circles away.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Biller shoots in looking for a takedown. Lemieux tries to sprawl out of it but Biller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lemieux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lemieux tries to score with a low kick but Biller moves his leg out of the way.
Lemieux misses with a series of wild punches.
Lemieux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lemieux's corner calls for a 1-2. Lemieux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Biller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lemieux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Biller staying out of range there.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Biller moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux scores with a three punch combo!
Lemieux keeps the fight on the outside.
Biller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lemieux to the ground. Biller is now in Lemieux's guard.
Lemieux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lemieux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biller is one step ahead there.
Lemieux seems keen to control Biller's posture.
Lemieux lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Biller!
Lemieux wants to control the pace but Biller is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller regains half guard.
Biller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily.
Biller is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Lemieux seems content to control.
David Lemieux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Lemieux was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Biller dives in and grabs Lemieux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lemieux pushes down on Biller's head and hops out.
Biller dodges the punch combination from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lemieux rushes Biller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lemieux scores with a hook to the body.
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
Biller tries a knee to the head but Lemieux blocks it.
Biller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lemieux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Lemieux on the inside.
Lemieux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Biller avoiding damage as Lemieux throws knees to the body.
Sten Biller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lemieux tries to land knees in the clinch but Biller avoids the damage to the body.
Biller misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Lemieux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Biller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sten Biller!
Sten Biller made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ossi Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Mulqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Prodigy - Omen. On his way into the cage it seems that Ossi Jokinen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ossi Jokinen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
45 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ossi Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Mulqvist!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mulqvist. That did some damage!
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mulqvist. Mulqvist obviously looking to wear him down.
Mulqvist shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A bone on bone clash there as Mulqvist blocks the leg kick.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Mulqvist avoids the punch easily.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mulqvist under the eye.
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range.
Mulqvist throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen jabs Mulqvist right on the nose. Mulqvist blinks but takes it well.
Mulqvist tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mulqvist looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Mulqvist looking to stall.
Jokinen works on Mulqvist's body with a couple of short punches.
Mulqvist works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mulqvist looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mulqvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulqvist, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mulqvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mulqvist pulls Jokinen in close to his closed guard and prevents Jokinen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jokinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ossi Jokinen just wasn't active enough.
Mulqvist takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Mulqvist throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Harri Mulqvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Mulqvist.
Mulqvist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.
Mulqvist keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mulqvist.
Ossi Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Mulqvist swings widly with a right hand
letting Jokinen counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mulqvist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jokinen at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulqvist throws a chopping leg kick but Jokinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good leg kick by Mulqvist there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Mulqvist.
That kick from Mulqvist tenderised Jokinen's leg. Jokinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mulqvist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mulqvist swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Mulqvist dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Mulqvist ducks down to avoid it.
Mulqvist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jokinen checks it well.
Jokinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mulqvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Harri Mulqvist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen connects with a single shot there.
Mulqvist punishes Jokinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Mulqvist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Mulqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Jokinen blocks the leg kick.
Jokinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mulqvist. That did some damage!
Mulqvist blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist is looking to land body kicks.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick there by Mulqvist.
Mulqvist on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Mulqvist connects with a looping right hand.
Mulqvist throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jokinen.
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!
Mulqvist goes for a double leg but Jokinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jokinen continues to drive forward.
Mulqvist will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jokinen up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mulqvist taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mulqvist throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mulqvist blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mulqvist just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jokinen's brow.
Mulqvist has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jokinen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the head but Mulqvist blocks with his arms.
Jokinen pushes Mulqvist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Mulqvist - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mulqvist.
Jokinen with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist lands with a short shot to the head.
Mulqvist lands a body shot.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Jokinen.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mulqvist avoids it.
Mulqvist decides to pull guard.
Mulqvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Mulqvist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mulqvist is pulling down on Jokinen's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mulqvist has his foot on Jokinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jokinen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulqvist controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulqvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ossi Jokinen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mulqvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mulqvist keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Ossi Jokinen has been cut.
Mulqvist throws a right hand that misses
and Jokinen counters with a good low kick that Mulqvist was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Mulqvist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ossi Jokinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Mulqvist wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jokinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mulqvist's calf.
An inside leg kick from Mulqvist misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mulqvist.
Mulqvist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mulqvist.
Mulqvist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mulqvist avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jokinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulqvist managing to block the knees to the body from Jokinen.
Jokinen working Mulqvist over with knees to the body.
Mulqvist can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulqvist can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jokinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mulqvist can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Jokinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mulqvist backwards.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Mulqvist is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jokinen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body.
Mulqvist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokinen lands a shot to the body.
Jokinen looking to throw knees to the head but Mulqvist is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen pushes Mulqvist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jokinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Jokinen.
Jokinen working Mulqvist over with knees to the body.
Ossi Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mulqvist backwards.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Mulqvist blocks it.
Jokinen crunches a lovely knee into Mulqvist's ribcage.
Mulqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mulqvist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ossi Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harri Mulqvist.
A body shot lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Mulqvist blocks it.
Jokinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jokinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mulqvist lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jokinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulqvist backwards.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulqvist's elbow.
Jokinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Ossi Jokinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jokinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulqvist backwards.
Jokinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mulqvist.
Jokinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Jokinen looking to throw knees to the head but Mulqvist is blocking nicely.
Harri Mulqvist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to land knees to the body.
Jokinen tries to work over Mulqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mulqvist.
Jokinen lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Jokinen - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jokinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Mulqvist avoids the damage to the body.
Mulqvist jumps guard but Jokinen stands there with Mulqvist around his waist. Mulqvist gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Mulqvist blocks it.
Jokinen connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Jokinen - that landed with a thud.
Mulqvist is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jokinen can't fight it off and eventually Mulqvist manages to take the fight to the floor. Jokinen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Mulqvist from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mulqvist!
Jokinen 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen unloads with some shots from mount but Mulqvist bucks and avoids them well.
Jokinen thowing shots but they're missing.
Mulqvist is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ossi Jokinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mulqvist 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harri Mulqvist!
Harri Mulqvist took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaarlo Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vihtala has chosen Pohjois-Karjala as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Silakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Vihtala!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihtala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vihtala misses with a body kick.
Silakka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vihtala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simo Silakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vihtala moves out of range of the leg kick from Silakka.
Silakka scores with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silakka. Vihtala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vihtala slips under a jab.
Silakka lands a big head kick that sends Vihtala tumbling to the mat! Silakka takes a step backwards and waves Vihtala back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Kaarlo Vihtala has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silakka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vihtala is out of range.
Silakka lands a big uppercut and Vihtala crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vihtala looks OK. Silakka waves Vihtala back to his feet!
Vihtala is rocked!
Silakka drops Vihtala with a big left hand! Vihtala is injured, injured bad! Silakka jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simo Silakka!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Simo Silakka waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre comes into the arena with Memories- Guetta blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Andre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McBrain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andre.
McBrain looks to land a left hand but Andre moved out of range nicely.
Andre moves forwards but McBrain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McBrain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McBrain misses with a left hand
and Andre counters with an inside leg kick.
McBrain avoids the head kick by Andre.
Andre throws a hook but McBrain blocks it.
Andre just misses with a punch to the body.
McBrain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andre checks the leg kick.
McBrain throws a chopping leg kick but Andre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McBrain throws a looping overhand right but Andre ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBrain connects with an inside leg kick.
McBrain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andre.
Andre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McBrain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain scores with a nice right hand.
McBrain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McBrain blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andre. McBrain does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBrain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McBrain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McBrain takes a kick to the side of the head.
McBrain throws a jab when Andre was well out of range.
Andre scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McBrain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andre throws a body kick that misses.
Andre connects with a crisp jab.
McBrain throws a hook to the side of Andre's head but Andre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McBrain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McBrain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McBrain moves out of range of the strikes.
McBrain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andre pushes McBrain away with a front kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Andre.
Andre thuds his right hand into McBrain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McBrain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBrain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McBrain lands with an uppercut that bounces Andre off the cage and back into range.
A leg kick checked by Andre.
McBrain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andre is able to avoid easily.
Andre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McBrain scores with a hook.
It looks like Alex Andre has been cut.
Bruce McBrain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andre moves forwards but McBrain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andre is rocked!
McBrain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Andre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McBrain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andre is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBrain ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Andre's jaw. Andre's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! McBrain does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce McBrain!
Bruce McBrain is the new welterweight champion!
Bruce McBrain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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pop
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