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168 - Kreisi vs Father PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dragos Podgaetschii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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142 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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26
130 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dragos Podgaetschii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Caine!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podgaetschii closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Podgaetschii.
Podgaetschii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Podgaetschii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Podgaetschii prevents the takedown attempt.
Caine wants a takedown but no success here.
Dragos Podgaetschii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Caine.
Podgaetschii gets a trip takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Podgaetschii prevents Caine from improving his position.
Podgaetschii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Podgaetschii trying to mount his opponent but Caine defends it.
Nice strikes from Podgaetschii there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Podgaetschii wants to control but Caine is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podgaetschii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Podgaetschii.
Podgaetschii trying to pass the guard but Caine defending well.
Podgaetschii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Podgaetschii wants to take a breather but Caine is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine wants to control but Podgaetschii is keeping busy.
Caine is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Caine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Podgaetschii takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Caine is pressing down on Podgaetschii's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Caine is trying to keep Podgaetschii in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii throwing strikes from guard but Caine blocks nicely.
Podgaetschii trying to control but Caine is working from the bottom.
Podgaetschii looking to sit in guard and control but Caine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Caine wants to pass the guard but Podgaetschii is keeping the position.
Podgaetschii wants to stand but Caine is controlling the position.
Caine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine advances to half guard.
Caine is looking for a kimura here.
Caine is looking for a kimura here.
Caine is pressing down on Podgaetschii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Podgaetschii is holding on for now.
Podgaetschii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caine is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Caine jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Podgaetschii manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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 Dragos Podgaetschii will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Podgaetschii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Podgaetschii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caine looking for a takedown.
Caine has Podgaetschii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Podgaetschii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Caine has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Podgaetschii is trying to keep an underhook but Caine manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Podgaetschii trying to control but Caine postures up.
Podgaetschii makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Podgaetschii.
Caine stopping the sweep attempt from Podgaetschii.
Caine stands and throws Podgaetschii's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine is looking to take a break and control but Podgaetschii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caine is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Caine has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Podgaetschii is working to get back to half guard.
Caine wants to control the pace but Podgaetschii is squirming around nicely.
Podgaetschii working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Caine controlling from mount.
Caine looking to control but Podgaetschii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Caine prevents Podgaetschii from getting the reversal.
Caine with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Podgaetschii defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Caine.
Caine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii tries to hold on but Caine postures up.
Podgaetschii is in all sorts of trouble here.
Caine looking to control but Podgaetschii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Podgaetschii is trying desperately to improve position.
Podgaetschii has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Caine's lack of action.
Caine trying to control from half guard but Podgaetschii is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Caine is looking to take a break and control but Podgaetschii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Benny Caine hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Caine shoots in but Podgaetschii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dragos Podgaetschii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Caine.
Podgaetschii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Caine counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Podgaetschii keeps working.
Caine moves nicely into side control.
Caine trying to control the action but Podgaetschii is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caine advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Caine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Podgaetschii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Podgaetschii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Podgaetschii tries to circle away but Caine has him pinned against the cage.
Caine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Podgaetschii.
Podgaetschii trying to control the position but instead, Caine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Podgaetschii into the cage.
Podgaetschii stops a takedown attempt from Caine.
Podgaetschii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caine's elbow.
Podgaetschii manages to pull guard.
Caine advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine trying to control from half guard but Podgaetschii is working away.
Caine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Caine wants to pass the guard but Podgaetschii is defending well.
Caine trying to control the action but Podgaetschii is working from the bottom.
Podgaetschii actively working from the bottom here.
Caine passes to full mount!
Caine looking to control but Podgaetschii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Podgaetschii is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii is squirming around, avoiding Caine's attempts to control the action.
Podgaetschii is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Podgaetschii working to try and regain half guard.
Caine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Podgaetschii haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Caine is stalling here but it's allowed Podgaetschii to get half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii wants to get back to full guard but Caine has passed into side control.
Podgaetschii struggling a bit here.
Podgaetschii is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Caine controls the position.
Podgaetschii is not content to let Caine control the position.
Caine passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Podgaetschii!
Caine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Podgaetschii is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii working to try and regain half guard.
Podgaetschii is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Caine is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Podgaetschii has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Caine is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Podgaetschii has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Podgaetschii!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podgaetschii trying to move into half guard but instead Caine has managed to sweep!
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Caine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caine 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Caine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lontrame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristian Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lontrame comes to the cage accompanied by Knife Party by Deftones. 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
180 lbs
26 - 25 - 2 |
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28
180 lbs
21 - 17 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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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
26 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vincent Lontrame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cristian Romero!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero blocks a jab.
Romero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lontrame.
Lontrame misses with a right hand
and Romero counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lontrame won't be happy with that.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Romero misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lontrame is trying to improve his position.
Romero tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Romero has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lontrame tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero cracks Lontrame with a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lontrame pushes Romero away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Romero gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Romero working the head with strikes.
Romero creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lontrame sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lontrame tries to buck Romero off but Romero is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero trying to control the position but Lontrame is working away.
Romero scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lontrame to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but Lontrame is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romero scores with punches from side control.
Lontrame parries the strikes from Romero easily there. Romero is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lontrame to escape.
Romero lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Romero tries to move to mount but Lontrame blocks the move with his legs.
Lontrame is pushing Romero's head away, looking to escape. Romero manages to hold on to the position though.
Lontrame gets back to half guard.
Lontrame wants to get back to his feet.
Romero trying to control from half guard but Lontrame is working away.
Lontrame manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Romero has Lontrame up against the cage in a clinch.
Romero changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lontrame fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lontrame throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lontrame shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romero looking to score a takedown here. Lontrame is defending well but Romero drives through and ends up in Lontrame's guard.
Lontrame looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romero is one step ahead there.
Lontrame working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romero.
Lontrame is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Romero is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Romero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romero advances to half guard.
Lontrame is concentrating on defense, preventing Romero from advancing position.
Lontrame wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Romero is trying to control. Lontrame wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Romero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lontrame's head.
Romero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lontrame is trying to get back to full guard.
Romero wants to take a breather but Lontrame is having none of it.
Lontrame wants to get back to his feet.
Lontrame is staying active underneath Romero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lontrame manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lontrame looking to control.
Lontrame is pulling down on Romero's head. It's preventing any offense from Romero, at least for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A slow jab from Lontrame misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero shoots in but no luck this time.
Romero ducks right into an uppercut from Lontrame.
Romero shoots for a double leg takedown but Lontrame sprawls well. He's pushed Romero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vincent Lontrame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian Romero.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Lontrame scores with a nice strike.
A cross from Lontrame lands.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt - Lontrame sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lontrame slaps away a takedown attempt from Romero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lontrame chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lontrame bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Romero moves into range and clinches up with Lontrame.
Lontrame lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lontrame tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cristian Romero 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.
Lontrame throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lontrame jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lontrame blocks a head kick by Romero.
Romero blocks a low kick nicely.
Romero gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lontrame walks away with a smile on his face. Romero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Romero walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lontrame.
Romero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lontrame throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lontrame lands with a good body shot.
Lontrame misses with a straight left.
Lontrame throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Romero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lontrame can pounce on him.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Lontrame throws a head kick that misses.
Lontrame with a hook.
Lontrame feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romero's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lontrame looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romero is fending him off so far but Lontrame persists. Nope, Romero circles away and we're back to standing.
Lontrame lands a big head kick that sends Romero tumbling to the mat! Lontrame takes a step backwards and waves Romero back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Romero is rocked!
It looks like Cristian Romero has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Romero with that takedown attempt.
Vincent Lontrame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian Romero.
Romero shoots in looking for a takedown. Lontrame tries to sprawl out of it but Romero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lontrame manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lontrame throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lontrame looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Lontrame throws a solid leg kick but Romero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lontrame.
Romero takes one on the button.
Lontrame scores with a decent looking hook.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Lontrame finish him?
Lontrame looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Romero seems to have recovered his senses.
Vincent Lontrame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lontrame lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lontrame throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romero counters with a left and a right that stings Lontrame.
Lontrame throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lontrame throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lontrame throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cristian Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Romero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lontrame circles away.
Romero gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lontrame throws an elbow but misses.
Lontrame lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lontrame stops a takedown attempt from Romero.
Lontrame throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romero blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Lontrame.
Lontrame is leaning against Romero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Lontrame.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romero or not.
Lontrame misses with a knee strike.
Lontrame lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lontrame utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lontrame manages to break the clinch.
Vincent Lontrame is winning the standup battle so far.
Lontrame misses with an uppercut.
Lontrame clinches.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
Lontrame throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romero blocks it with crossed arms.
Lontrame lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Lontrame tries to land knees in the clinch but Romero avoids the damage to the body.
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Lontrame throws a right hand that misses
and Romero counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lontrame won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lontrame is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lontrame gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lontrame is trying to stand back up but Romero is controlling him
Lontrame is looking to control Romero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lontrame avoid being mounted?
Romero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Romero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cristian Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lontrame is looking to control Romero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lontrame avoid being mounted?
Romero trying to control the action but Lontrame is working from the bottom.
Lontrame controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lontrame wants to control but Romero is keeping busy.
Lontrame looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Lontrame dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cristian Romero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lontrame with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lontrame connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to the liver by Lontrame. Beautiful body shot.
Lontrame with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lontrame throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lontrame with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice jab there from Lontrame.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lontrame misses with the combination.
Lontrame scores with a sloppy right hand. Romero should have avoided that one.
Lontrame connects with a jab.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lontrame closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lontrame lands in his opponent's guard.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Lontrame from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lontrame is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Romero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lontrame stopping the sweep attempt from Romero.
Lontrame has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Romero trying to control the position.
Lontrame wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vincent Lontrame wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lontrame looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Lontrame lands with a slapping head kick.
A slow jab from Lontrame misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero pushes Lontrame up against the cage in a clinch.
Lontrame looking to throw knees to the head but Romero is blocking nicely.
Lontrame unloads a knee to the mid-section. Romero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lontrame landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lontrame lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lontrame tries a head kick but it misses.
Lontrame throws a head kick that misses.
Romero walks into a jab.
Lontrame throws a lazy uppercut
and Romero counters by moving into the clinch.
Lontrame tries to land knees in the clinch but Romero avoids the damage to the body.
Romero avoiding damage as Lontrame throws knees to the body.
Lontrame tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romero avoids it.
Lontrame tries a knee to the head but Romero blocks it.
Lontrame is pressed up against the cage. Romero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lontrame down to the mat. Lontrame avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero shoots in but Lontrame avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vincent Lontrame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristian Romero.
Lontrame slaps away a takedown attempt from Romero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Romero shoots for a takedown but Lontrame saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lontrame throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Lontrame misses the jab.
Romero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lontrame tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lontrame lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lontrame. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lontrame misses with a leg kick
and Romero counters with a shoot takedown. Lontrame fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lontrame lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Romero!
Romero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lontrame is on top in guard.
Romero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lontrame's guard.
Lontrame is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Romero trying to control but Lontrame is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romero preventing the sweep.
Romero cracks Lontrame with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Lontrame showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lontrame 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Lontrame!
Post fight, Vincent Lontrame took to the microphone: 'I am like Kobe Bryant in a Colorado hotel room...I am unstoppable!!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justina Vanovcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanovcan comes to the cage accompanied by Moskau. Jeremy Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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130 lbs
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144 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justina Vanovcan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Vanovcan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vanovcan trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Vanovcan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vanovcan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vanovcan won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Vanovcan trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Vanovcan from standing up.
Vanovcan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vanovcan prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Vanovcan throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson wants to stand but Vanovcan is controlling the position.
Vanovcan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vanovcan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vanovcan advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanovcan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vanovcan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vanovcan.
Vanovcan thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Vanovcan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson has hold of Vanovcan's hands but Vanovcan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vanovcan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vanovcan.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vanovcan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has hold of Vanovcan's hands but Vanovcan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Vanovcan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vanovcan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vanovcan throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vanovcan is controlling him well.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnson is trying to buck Vanovcan off.
Johnson is not content to let Vanovcan control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vanovcan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Vanovcan cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is pushing Vanovcan's head away, looking to escape. Vanovcan manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanovcan in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
Vanovcan trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Vanovcan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Vanovcan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Johnson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson swings for the body but Vanovcan moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Vanovcan tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Vanovcan rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Vanovcan scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vanovcan can't fight it off and eventually Johnson manages to take the fight to the floor. Vanovcan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vanovcan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Vanovcan dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanovcan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Johnson has worked his arm free - good work by Johnson!
Johnson parries the strikes from Vanovcan easily there. Vanovcan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justina Vanovcan 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.
Vanovcan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson swings for the body but Vanovcan moves out of range.
Vanovcan tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vanovcan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Vanovcan thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Vanovcan forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Johnson manages to end up in side control.
Vanovcan can't do much from the bottom here.
Vanovcan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Vanovcan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Johnson is going to stand back up.
Vanovcan actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan has a hand on Johnson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Johnson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Vanovcan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Vanovcan tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Vanovcan can't escape the position.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Vanovcan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vanovcan really wants to buck Johnson off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vanovcan is looking to escape.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vanovcan is trying to escape the mount.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Vanovcan is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Vanovcan is squirming around nicely.
Vanovcan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vanovcan is trying to get back to full guard.
Jeremy Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vanovcan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vanovcan.
Justina Vanovcan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan landing some decent shots from guard.
Vanovcan wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Vanovcan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vanovcan throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanovcan throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vanovcan's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Vanovcan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vanovcan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanovcan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Vanovcan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Johnson escapes and throws Vanovcan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Vanovcan can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justina Vanovcan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vanovcan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vanovcan.
Johnson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Johnson manages to end up in side control.
Vanovcan tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Vanovcan throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a right hand that Vanovcan ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanovcan also avoids with ease.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vanovcan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a right hand that Vanovcan ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanovcan also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Vanovcan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vanovcan wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Vanovcan with the ground and pound but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vanovcan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vanovcan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vanovcan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vanovcan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vanovcan won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Vanovcan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vanovcan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanovcan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson is sitting in close to Vanovcan's body. Vanovcan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Johnson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Johnson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Vanovcan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justina Vanovcan!
A very excited looking Justina Vanovcan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfred E Neuman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byczynski comes into the arena with War is My Destiny blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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300 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nataniel Byczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfred E Neuman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byczynski is looking to clinch but E Neuman is avoiding it.
E Neuman clinches.
E Neuman misses with a punch on the inside.
E Neuman scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Nataniel Byczynski has been cut.
Byczynski blocks an elbow strike.
Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but E Neuman avoids the damage to the body.
E Neuman looking to throw knees to the head but Byczynski is blocking nicely.
E Neuman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byczynski.
Byczynski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has E Neuman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Byczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from E Neuman.
E Neuman lands an uppercut.
E Neuman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Byczynski's defenses.
E Neuman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Byczynski is trying to break the clinch but E Neuman is controlling him.
E Neuman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
E Neuman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Byczynski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
E Neuman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byczynski wants to break free but E Neuman has control.
Byczynski trying to land knees to the body.
E Neuman lands an elbow just above Byczynski 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
E Neuman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Byczynski is defending well for now.
Byczynski lands a left hand.
Byczynski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Byczynski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
E Neuman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
E Neuman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byczynski tries to throw a body punch but E Neuman avoids it by throwing Byczynski back against the cage.
Byczynski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Byczynski tries to land knees in the clinch but E Neuman avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from E Neuman fails to land.
E Neuman missing with knees to the body.
E Neuman misses with a punch on the inside.
E Neuman managing to block the knees to the body from Byczynski.
E Neuman lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
E Neuman avoiding damage.
A knee to the head by E Neuman.
E Neuman tries to land a knee to the head but Byczynski blocks with his arms.
E Neuman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski landing knees to the body.
E Neuman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Byczynski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Byczynski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Byczynski.
E Neuman avoiding damage as Byczynski throws knees to the body.
E Neuman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
E Neuman misses with the head strike.
E Neuman stalling in the clinch but Byczynski improves position.
A short body shot lands from E Neuman as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from E Neuman.
Byczynski tries a knee to the head but E Neuman blocks it.
Byczynski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
E Neuman stalling against the cage.
E Neuman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
E Neuman looking to stall.
Byczynski can't find room to land a body shot as E Neuman controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for E Neuman.
Byczynski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
E Neuman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nataniel Byczynski's cut is getting worse.
E Neuman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
E Neuman takes an elbow to the temple.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. E Neuman is defending well for now.
Byczynski dodges an elbow strike from E Neuman.
E Neuman misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Byczynski obliges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Byczynski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
E Neuman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Byczynski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. E Neuman is defending well for now.
E Neuman crunches a lovely knee into Byczynski's ribcage.
Byczynski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
E Neuman looks winded!
With the fighters up against the cage, E Neuman throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Byczynski on the inside.
Byczynski dodges an elbow strike from E Neuman.
Byczynski misses with a knee strike.
Byczynski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
E Neuman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Byczynski lands a nice knee to the body.
Byczynski lands a knee to the body.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
Byczynski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
E Neuman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Byczynski lands a knee to the head.
Byczynski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
E Neuman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Byczynski lands a shot to the body.
Byczynski with a knee to the head.
It looks like Alfred E Neuman has been cut.
Byczynski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
E Neuman avoids a wild elbow strike from Byczynski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nataniel Byczynski dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Byczynski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Byczynski misses.
Byczynski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
E Neuman clinches with his opponent.
Byczynski misses with a body punch.
E Neuman misses with a knee strike.
E Neuman misses with an elbow strike.
Nataniel Byczynski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Byczynski with a knee to the head.
Byczynski lands a body punch.
E Neuman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
E Neuman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Byczynski blocks it with crossed arms.
E Neuman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byczynski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byczynski tries to clinch there but E Neuman circles away.
E Neuman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Byczynski. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski tries to bum rush E Neuman with a series of wild strikes but E Neuman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
E Neuman is breathing heavily.
Byczynski gets tackled into the cage by E Neuman. E Neuman maintains the clinch.
E Neuman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, E Neuman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Byczynski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has E Neuman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, E Neuman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Byczynski's brow.
Byczynski breaks the clinch.
Byczynski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Byczynski throws a head kick but E Neuman moves out of range.
E Neuman misses with a body kick.
E Neuman throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski digs a good body shot into E Neuman's ribs.
Byczynski throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byczynski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Byczynski moves away from the strike by E Neuman.
Byczynski swinging wildly here.
Byczynski misses with a low kick.
Byczynski moves out of range of the strikes.
Byczynski scores with a hook to the body. E Neuman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
E Neuman misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
E Neuman throws a looping overhand right but Byczynski ducks down to avoid it.
E Neuman scores with a shot to the body.
Byczynski tries to clinch but E Neuman moves away
and E Neuman counters with a stiff right hand.
Byczynski looks to throw the jab but E Neuman is out of range.
Byczynski scores with a jab to the head.
E Neuman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
E Neuman clinches up against the cage.
E Neuman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. E Neuman is defending well for now.
Byczynski blocking some punches.
Byczynski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. E Neuman obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
E Neuman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Byczynski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by E Neuman.
E Neuman misses with a two punch combination.
E Neuman closes the distance and clinches.
Byczynski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but E Neuman has him pressed against the cage.
E Neuman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Byczynski breaks from the clinch.
Byczynski tries to close the distance and clinch up but E Neuman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
E Neuman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nataniel Byczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Byczynski avoids the head kick by E Neuman.
A swing and a miss from E Neuman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nataniel Byczynski dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Byczynski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byczynski 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.
E Neuman avoids the body shot from Byczynski.
E Neuman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Byczynski, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Byczynski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
E Neuman misses with a punch on the inside.
Byczynski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Byczynski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and E Neuman avoids it.
E Neuman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Byczynski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on E Neuman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
E Neuman misses with a punch to the body.
Byczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from E Neuman.
E Neuman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
E Neuman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
E Neuman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
E Neuman scores with a knee to the head.
E Neuman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Byczynski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has E Neuman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Byczynski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byczynski trying to land knees to the body.
Byczynski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Byczynski misses with a knee strike.
E Neuman managing to block the knees to the body from Byczynski.
E Neuman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Byczynski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
E Neuman avoiding damage as Byczynski throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Byczynski.
Byczynski lands a good knee to the midsection. E Neuman won't want to take too many of those.
Byczynski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Byczynski pushes E Neuman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
E Neuman tries a body shot but Byczynski blocks it.
E Neuman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
E Neuman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Byczynski.
Byczynski connects with a knee to the head.
Byczynski pushes off an throws an elbow but E Neuman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Byczynski misses with a body punch.
Byczynski cracks E Neuman with a nice body shot.
E Neuman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Byczynski blocks it with crossed arms.
Byczynski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Byczynski pushes E Neuman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Byczynski missing with knees to the body.
E Neuman avoiding damage as Byczynski throws knees to the body.
Byczynski misses with a knee to the head.
Byczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. E Neuman is defending well for now.
Byczynski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but E Neuman blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, E Neuman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
E Neuman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Byczynski is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, E Neuman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Byczynski's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Byczynski.
Byczynski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Byczynski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Byczynski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Byczynski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Byczynski with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Byczynski.
Byczynski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alfred E Neuman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Byczynski.
Byczynski avoiding damage as E Neuman throws knees to the body.
Byczynski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
E Neuman misses with a double jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Byczynski gets through E Neuman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nataniel Byczynski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
E Neuman lands a nice elbow.
Byczynski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
E Neuman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
E Neuman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Byczynski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byczynski throws a series of strikes that have E Neuman backpedaling.
Byczynski is looking to land body kicks.
Byczynski with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
E Neuman misses with a body kick.
Byczynski lands the left hand.
Sloppy strikes from E Neuman. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nataniel Byczynski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byczynski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nataniel Byczynski!
After the big win, Nataniel Byczynski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hanley Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rik McRae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Take it in Blood -- Nas. McRae comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slipknot - Before I Forget kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rik McRae has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hanley Ramirez's chin.
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32
179 lbs
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33
198 lbs
19 - 9 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Hanley Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Rik McRae!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez misses with a head kick.
Ramirez moves forwards but McRae connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McRae just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Ramirez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramirez.
McRae looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
A good leg kick by McRae.
McRae blocks a jab.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the head.
Ramirez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramirez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez wants to land a leg kick but McRae is out of range.
Ramirez connects with a body shot that sends McRae's belly button to the back.
McRae connects with an inside leg kick.
McRae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McRae slips a straight right by Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a hook but McRae blocks it.
Ramirez works the jab nicely.
Ramirez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McRae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramirez misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McRae lands a jab to the nose.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McRae looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
McRae fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramirez checks it well.
McRae blocks a jab.
McRae shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ramirez's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McRae missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McRae trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McRae trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
McRae looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ramirez won't allow McRae to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McRae throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ramirez escapes and throws McRae's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McRae is looking for a sweep.
McRae keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ramirez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McRae tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. McRae manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McRae looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McRae trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
McRae throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRae working for submissions but it's allowed Ramirez to get to half guard.
McRae looking for submissions off his back.
McRae wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McRae is in all sorts of trouble here.
McRae manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rik McRae dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McRae throws a leg kick but Ramirez sees it coming and moves out of range.
McRae misses with an uppercut. Ramirez saw that one coming.
McRae on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of McRae's head but McRae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McRae tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramirez throws the left hand but McRae avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ramirez.
McRae cracks Ramirez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramirez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from McRae.
McRae thows a body kick. Ramirez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McRae connects with a leg kick. Ramirez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramirez thumps McRae with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by McRae. Beautiful body shot.
That kick from McRae tenderised Ramirez's leg. Ramirez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanley Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRae drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McRae.
A punch combination from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
McRae swinging wildly here.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Hanley Ramirez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McRae takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramirez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but McRae is out of range.
McRae throws the kick towards the body but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez scores with a decent looking hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramirez as he connects with a hook.
McRae misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McRae throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramirez slips a jab from McRae.
Ramirez lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McRae.
Ramirez throws a jab when McRae was well out of range.
A jab from Ramirez misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for McRae, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramirez checks a low kick from McRae.
Ramirez digs a good hook to McRae's body.
Good leg kick by Ramirez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McRae throws a solid leg kick but Ramirez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McRae.
McRae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramirez scores with a head kick.
Ramirez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McRae scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramirez in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McRae.
McRae throws the kick towards the body but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez swinging wildly here.
McRae's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ramirez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McRae scrambles back to his feet.
McRae takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McRae misses with a looping left.
McRae misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at McRae's knee but McRae avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Ramirez - just one landing.
Ramirez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McRae loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
McRae misses with a left hand
and McRae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McRae misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRae looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McRae fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from McRae.
McRae with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ramirez to score with a decent uppercut.
McRae throws a leg kick but Ramirez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hanley Ramirez is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramirez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McRae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McRae lands a leg kick that knocks Ramirez off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRae. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McRae wants to land a leg kick but Ramirez is out of range.
McRae on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramirez throws a predictable looking body shot
and McRae counters with a left to the body.
McRae fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramirez checks it well.
McRae is looking to land body kicks.
Ramirez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanley Ramirez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McRae takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from McRae.
A jab from Ramirez finds it's way through McRae's defenses.
Ramirez is looking to clinch.
Ramirez throws a body kick that misses.
McRae defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
Ramirez throws a combination that misses
and McRae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McRae throws a leg kick but Ramirez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McRae has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramirez finds it's way round the side to connect with McRae's head.
McRae lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch combination from Ramirez misses.
McRae slips a jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses the jab.
McRae scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ramirez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McRae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez feints and then cracks McRae's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McRae down.
McRae throws a wild body kick that Ramirez sees coming a mile off.
McRae tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez pivots, looking for a leg kick but McRae is out of range and Ramirez settles back down.
Ramirez cracks McRae with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McRae ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but McRae is just out of range.
Ramirez misses with a hook
and McRae counters with a body kick that stops Ramirez in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McRae slips a jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by McRae.
Ramirez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McRae throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McRae misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with some punches.
McRae blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a punch but it's blocked by McRae.
McRae is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramirez has double underhooks.
McRae pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRae lands with a nice combination. Ramirez backs away looking to recover.
McRae shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McRae throwing shots but Ramirez is blocking nicely.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but McRae is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McRae is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McRae is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae forces his way into half guard.
McRae wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
McRae wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
McRae looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McRae misses with a head shot. Ramirez uses the momentum to regain guard.
McRae pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRae has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into McRae's guard.
McRae wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McRae looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from McRae.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rik McRae comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McRae 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rik McRae!
Rik McRae decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Woima Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhu comes to the cage accompanied by House of Pain - Jump Around. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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28
175 lbs
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184 lbs
27 - 16 - 1 |
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Woima Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Karhu as he connects with a hook.
No luck for Karhu with that takedown attempt.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Karhu scores with a shot to the body.
Karhu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karhu misses with the combination.
Karhu throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonald momentarily.
Karhu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Good shot there by Karhu.
Karhu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McDonald's head.
Karhu misses with a straight left.
Karhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karhu doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat.
No luck for Karhu with that takedown attempt.
McDonald knocks Karhu to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Karhu is rocked!
It looks like Woima Karhu has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Karhu is looking to regain half guard here but McDonald keeps moving and retains side control.
Karhu is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald landing strikes.
The strikes coming from McDonald are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McDonald controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu manages to get back to half guard.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karhu is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karhu tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
Karhu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karhu keeps working.
McDonald content to control rather than advance.
Karhu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Karhu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McDonald!
Karhu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu is really struggling to control McDonald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karhu wants to finish this one by submission but McDonald is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Karhu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maurice McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Woima Karhu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Karhu circles away.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maurice McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karhu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Karhu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karhu scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Karhu misses.
McDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu misses with a looping right.
Karhu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
Karhu lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as McDonald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karhu doesn't seem phased though.
Woima Karhu's cut is getting worse.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karhu doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Karhu is out of range.
Karhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karhu misses with a few strikes there.
Karhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Karhu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Karhu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDonald rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Karhu's guard! Nice work there by McDonald!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karhu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Karhu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McDonald has passed into half guard!
Karhu tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karhu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karhu wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karhu tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karhu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karhu controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maurice McDonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Woima Karhu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Karhu misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Karhu throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Karhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karhu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Karhu gets the takedown into side control.
Karhu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonald wants to control but Karhu postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Karhu wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
Karhu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonald is not content to let Karhu control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu working away.
Karhu controls the position.
Karhu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karhu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu swings around for an armbar but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Karhu's guard.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karhu's head.
Maurice McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald won't allow Karhu to sweep him here.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Karhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDonald won't allow Karhu to sweep him here.
Woima Karhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karhu is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McDonald trying to control but Karhu is working from the bottom.
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 Woima Karhu.
I think McDonald 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice McDonald!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Vieira Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Vieira Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira loads up on a big right hand but Balboa slips the punch.
Moreira thows a leg kick but Balboa checks it
letting Balboa counter with a right hand.
Moreira wants to clinch.
Moreira tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Moreira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Moreira tries to land a front kick but Balboa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moreira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Daniel Vieira Moreira has been cut.
Balboa blocks a low kick nicely.
Moreira throws a good cross that connects.
Moreira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balboa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreira thumps Balboa with a low kick.
Balboa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balboa checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Moreira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moreira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Moreira.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick and Moreira moves out of range easily.
Moreira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moreira takes a swing at Balboa's ribcage but misses.
Moreira cracks the inside of Balboa's front leg.
Balboa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moreira drives through and clinches with Balboa against the cage.
Balboa blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Balboa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moreira's face.
Moreira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreira lands with a short shot to the head.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the head but Moreira blocks with his arms.
Moreira misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moreira.
Moreira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Moreira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moreira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Balboa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moreira.
A left hand lands to the body for Balboa.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moreira.
Balboa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moreira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balboa tries a knee to the head but Moreira blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Balboa scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Moreira misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balboa.
Balboa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moreira misses with a punch on the inside.
Balboa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balboa has a couple of punches blocked by Moreira.
Balboa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Balboa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balboa.
Moreira misses with a knee to the head.
Moreira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moreira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa tries to circle away but Moreira has him pinned against the cage.
Moreira scores a nice knee to the body.
Balboa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moreira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moreira tries to work over Balboa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moreira scores with a hook to the body.
Balboa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Moreira scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moreira.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Moreira pushes Balboa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moreira.
Moreira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balboa.
Moreira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Balboa misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moreira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moreira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Moreira tries a knee to the head but Balboa blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Vieira Moreira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Vieira Moreira'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.
Moreira avoids the head kick by Balboa.
Balboa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moreira momentarily.
Balboa shoots in but no luck this time.
Moreira scores with a head kick.
Moreira throws a push kick but Balboa slaps the foot to one side.
Moreira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moreira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moreira throws a wild body kick that Balboa sees coming a mile off.
Daniel Vieira Moreira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick and Moreira moves out of range easily.
Moreira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Balboa misses.
Rocky Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreira throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moreira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moreira.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick
and Moreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniel Vieira Moreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balboa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Balboa is rocked!
Daniel Vieira Moreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Moreira.
Balboa thumps Moreira with a low kick.
Moreira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moreira!
Moreira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moreira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Balboa misses with a straight right.
Balboa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Moreira lands a leg kick that knocks Balboa off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Moreira as he connects with a hook.
Moreira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Balboa.
Moreira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Balboa's calf.
Moreira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moreira.
Moreira drops Balboa with a huge uppercut! Balboa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Moreira is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Vieira Moreira!
Daniel Vieira Moreira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Lindel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindel comes to the cage accompanied by Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best . Adam Kemp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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258 lbs
32 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Lindel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Kemp!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemp will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lindel dives in and grabs Kemp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kemp pushes down on Lindel's head and hops out.
Kemp tried to score with a low kick but Lindel checks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lindel.
Lindel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kemp was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindel.
Kemp throws a nice looking combination but Lindel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lindel shoots in looking for a takedown but Kemp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lindel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Lindel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemp throws a body kick that misses.
Lindel misses with a takedown attempt - Kemp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kemp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kemp misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Lindel.
Mikael Lindel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindel with a nice cross.
Lindel takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Mikael Lindel has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kemp.
A leg kick checked by Lindel.
Lindel closes the distance and clinches up with Kemp, looking for a takedown. Lindel pushes Kemp against the cage but Kemp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lindel tries for a takedown but Kemp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lindel avoids the head kick by Kemp.
Kemp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindel throws out the jab.
Lindel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kemp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lindel connects with a body shot that sends Kemp's belly button to the back.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lindel.
Lindel taking a breather here.
Lindel wants to control but Kemp is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp is looking to regain half guard here but Lindel keeps moving and retains side control.
Kemp manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindel trying to control here.
Lindel gets back to full guard.
Lindel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kemp showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lindel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kemp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kemp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kemp tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindel is retaining full guard.
Kemp postures up.
Lindel has his foot on Kemp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kemp works his way back into a safe position though.
Lindel looking for a guillotine here but Kemp defends easily.
Lindel controls Kemp momentarily but Kemp frees himself.
Kemp sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lindel's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lindel tries to get to full guard but Kemp has control of the leg.
Lindel trying to control but Kemp postures up.
Lindel is looking for a sweep. Kemp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kemp tries to pass to full mount but Lindel defends it.
Kemp controlling the action here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Adam Kemp wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lindel moves into range and clinches up with Kemp.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kemp prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Lindel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Lindel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lindel blocks the body kick.
Lindel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kemp but Kemp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lindel.
Lindel lands with a right hand.
Lindel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kemp doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindel misses the shot to the body.
Lindel thows a body shot but no joy.
Kemp misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kemp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Lindel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kemp throws a push kick but Lindel slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lindel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kemp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lindel.
Lindel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kemp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lindel.
Kemp is refusing to be controlled, as Lindel sits in half guard.
Lindel prevents Kemp from improving his position.
Kemp is controlling Lindel's trapped leg to prevent Lindel from advancing to side control.
Kemp is not content to let Lindel control the position.
Kemp trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lindel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lindel prevents Kemp from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindel trying to control from half guard but Kemp is working away.
Kemp taking some punishment here, with Lindel in his half guard.
Lindel lands with a punch from half guard.
Lindel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lindel stalling away here and it's allowed Kemp to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindel throwing strikes but missing.
Lindel forces his way into half guard.
Lindel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lindel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kemp defending well though.
Kemp is looking to control Lindel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kemp avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kemp tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lindel manages to move to mount!
Lindel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lindel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindel looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kemp working to try and regain half guard.
Lindel working Kemp over with strikes here.
Lindel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lindel working the ground and pound effectively.
Kemp defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lindel.
Lindel working Kemp over with strikes here.
Kemp is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindel lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Lindel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Lindel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kemp slaps away a takedown attempt from Lindel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mikael Lindel is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown by Lindel or perhaps it was just good defense by Kemp which made him look bad.
Lindel connects with a nice looking jab.
Good work by Lindel as he checks the leg kick.
Lindel shoots in and drives through. Kemp sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Lindel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindel blocks a head kick by Kemp.
Lindel tries for a takedown but Kemp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lindel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lindel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kemp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lindel's calf.
Kemp walks into a stiff left hand from Lindel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindel digs a good hook to Kemp's body.
Kemp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lindel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kemp looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lindel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kemp on his heels. He'll look to pass Kemp's guard now, I'm sure.
Lindel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kemp keeping moving, preventing Lindel from controlling successfully.
Lindel chips away with some ground and pound.
Lindel scoring with some ground and pound.
Kemp controls Lindel momentarily but Lindel frees himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindel with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lindel is in close to Kemp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lindel throws an elbow that misses. Kemp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lindel's guard. Nice move by Kemp!
Lindel trying to keep a closed guard but Kemp is proving a slippery customer.
Kemp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lindel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kemp won't allow Lindel to sweep him here.
Kemp wants to pass the guard but Lindel is keeping the position.
Kemp stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp misses with a leg kick.
Adam Kemp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kemp scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kemp throws a low kick but Lindel avoids it.
Kemp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kemp tries to score with a low kick but Lindel moves his leg out of the way.
Lindel slips a jab from Kemp.
Adam Kemp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A clash of legs there as Lindel blocks the low kick.
Kemp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lindel shoots in and drives through. Kemp sprawls well.
Good exchange - Lindel coming out on top.
Lindel is looking to wear down Kemp with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lindel fails with a takedown attempt.
Kemp stuffs the takedown attempt from Lindel. Lindel gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lindel throws a looping overhand right but Kemp ducks down to avoid it.
Mikael Lindel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindel. Kemp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kemp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemp fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lindel checks it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kemp circles away.
Lindel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kemp.
Lindel blocks the body kick.
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 Mikael Lindel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lindel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Lindel!
Mikael Lindel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Murray Esson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Trasseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esson comes to the cage accompanied by Amy MacDonald - This Is The Life. Trasseli has chosen Look at my horse! 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Murray Esson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Trasseli!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trasseli swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Esson to counter with a crisp jab.
Trasseli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Esson.
Trasseli misses the jab.
Trasseli just misses with a punch to the body.
Esson scoring well with a low kick there.
Esson misses with a body kick.
Trasseli looks for the body kick but Esson saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trasseli.
Esson drops his hands momentarily and Trasseli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Esson scores with a leg kick.
Trasseli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esson throws a wild body kick that Trasseli sees coming a mile off.
Esson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trasseli is able to avoid easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esson misses the shot to the body.
Esson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Trasseli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trasseli jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pena Trasseli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trasseli throws the kick towards the body but Esson avoids it.
Trasseli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Trasseli scores with a nice right hand.
Esson misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body kick there by Trasseli.
Trasseli scores with a head kick. Esson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A swing and a miss from Trasseli.
Esson shoots in for a takedown but Trasseli shows good takedown defense.
Esson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Esson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Trasseli lands a right hand from hell, dropping Esson. Trasseli pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pena Trasseli!
Pena Trasseli made sure to mention his sponsor, Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125 in his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephoune Father (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hois Kreisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kreisi's choice of entrance music: Ella ja Aleksi - Kakkaa lumella. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hois Kreisi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephoune Father!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hois Kreisi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Father lands with a nice body punch.
Kreisi misses with a looping right.
Father swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kreisi.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Father.
Kreisi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kreisi is looking for a sweep. Father is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kreisi actively working from the bottom here.
Father missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Father wants to take a breather but Kreisi is having none of it.
Kreisi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kreisi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Father!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Father is working to get back to half guard.
Father tries to hold on but Kreisi pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreisi misses with a head shot.
Kreisi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Father can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kreisi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
It looks like Stephoune Father has been cut.
Kreisi tries to control but Father wriggling away.
Kreisi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kreisi cracks Father with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Father avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kreisi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Father is trying desperately to improve position.
Kreisi looking to finish Father with some ground and pound. This is bad for Father!
Stephoune Father's cut is getting worse.
Kreisi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Father manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kreisi throws a strike aimed at the side of Father's head but Father avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Father wants to control but Kreisi postures up.
Kreisi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kreisi tries for a kimura but Father is defending well.
Kreisi lands an elbow.
Kreisi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kreisi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kreisi is looking to take a break and control but Father is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Father prevents Kreisi from improving position.
Father is trying to control Kreisi's posture but Kreisi avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kreisi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Father can't do much from the bottom here.
Kreisi is trying to ground and pound but Father uses the momentary lack of control by Kreisi to regain half guard.
Kreisi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Father knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kreisi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Father trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Father keeping hold of Kreisi's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kreisi prevents Father from improving his position.
Father moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kreisi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kreisi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kreisi is in close to Father's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kreisi looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hois Kreisi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephoune Father's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kreisi throws a hook to the side of Father's head but Father sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Father shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kreisi defends it nicely.
Father lands with an uppercut that bounces Kreisi off the cage and back into range.
Father is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreisi.
Kreisi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kreisi misses the shot to the body.
Father misses with a few strikes there.
Kreisi drives through with a takedown into Father's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Father had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kreisi defends it easily.
Kreisi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kreisi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Father is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kreisi scoring with strikes but Father is staying in there.
Kreisi wants to finish this one by submission but Father is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kreisi.
Father is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Father slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Father trying to hold on to Kreisi's head to control him but Kreisi postures up.
Kreisi moves nicely into side control.
Kreisi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kreisi wants to control but Father is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Father haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You can see the frustration on Father's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kreisi tries to advance to mount but Father denies him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreisi tries to score with some ground and pound. Father controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi working away.
Kreisi advances to mount.
Father keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kreisi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kreisi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Father is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kreisi looking to finish with strikes here!
Kreisi looking to finish with strikes here!
Father wants to hold on but Kreisi pushes him away.
Kreisi is landing with some decent strikes but Father is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Father because Kreisi loaded up on that one.
Kreisi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Father is now in Kreisi's guard. A big mistake from Kreisi there, giving up the dominant position!
Father with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreisi working for submissions but it's allowed Father to get to half guard.
Father drops an elbow to the side of Kreisi's head.
Kreisi tries to get to full guard but Father has control of the leg.
Father seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kreisi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Father is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kreisi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hois Kreisi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stephoune Father's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kreisi misses with a two punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Kreisi.
Father looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreisi is just out of range.
Kreisi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Father fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Father shoots in and gets a takedown into Kreisi's guard.
Father postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kreisi is looking for a triangle but Father pushes his legs off easily.
Kreisi working for a triangle but Father defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreisi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreisi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kreisi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Father is one step ahead there.
Kreisi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Father can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kreisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Father avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kreisi working for a triangle but Father defends it easily.
Father stands and throws Kreisi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreisi is not content to let Father control the position.
Father scoring with punches and elbows.
Kreisi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kreisi sneaks back into half guard.
Father is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Father is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kreisi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Father.
Kreisi actively working from the bottom here.
Kreisi is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Father scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kreisi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Father landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Father moves into full mount! Kreisi won't be happy about that!
Kreisi is looking to improve his position but Father isn't that keen on the idea.
Kreisi keeps trying to improve his position.
Kreisi is still trying to improve position.
Father with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Father lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Father! Kreisi is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stephoune Father!
Stephoune Father is the new welterweight champion!
Stephoune Father was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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