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CFH 19: Kuhula v Shaffer PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reto Katnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amis Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reto Katnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amis Pelle!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelle slips a jab from Katnik.
Pelle misses with a series of wild punches.
Pelle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katnik looks to land a left hand but Pelle moved out of range nicely.
Katnik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Katnik lands a nice looking body shot.
Katnik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pelle throws a right hand that Katnik ducks under and follows up with a left that Katnik also avoids with ease.
Pelle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pelle lands a nice hook to Katnik's body. Katnik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pelle. Katnik does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Katnik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pelle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Katnik scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Katnik does it's job there.
Pelle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Katnik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelle ducks under a wild hook from Katnik.
A big left from Pelle misses.
Katnik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pelle.
Pelle scores with a jab to the body.
Pelle lands a jab to Katnik's midsection.
Pelle missing with a left hand there. Katnik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pelle connects with a body shot.
Katnik is breathing heavily.
Pelle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Reto Katnik has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katnik misses the shot to the body.
Pelle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Katnik.
Pelle misses with a body shot.
Katnik swinging wildly here.
Oooooh!!! Pelle has knocked Katnik down with a huge combo! Pelle steps away and waves a wobbly Katnik back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
A big right from Katnik misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katnik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pelle throws a nice looking combination but Katnik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pelle misses with a body shot.
Katnik misses with a hook
letting Pelle counter with a right hand.
Katnik drops his hands momentarily and Pelle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Pelle. Those never looked like landing.
Oooooh!!! Pelle has knocked Katnik down with a huge combo! Pelle steps away and waves a wobbly Katnik back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Katnik is rocked!
Katnik leaves his chin hanging out and Pelle seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Katnik crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amis Pelle!
After the fight, Amis Pelle was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sova Borgia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dickus McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee has chosen Change (In the house of flies) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sova Borgia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sova Borgia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dickus McGee !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgia wants to clinch up but McGee keeps it at a distance.
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Borgia tries to sprawl but McGee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McGee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGee prevents Borgia from improving his position.
McGee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Borgia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Borgia wants to improve his position but McGee is controlling well.
Borgia trying to control but McGee postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee lands with a punch from half guard.
McGee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borgia blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGee .
Borgia is looking to control McGee 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borgia avoid being mounted?
McGee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgia is doing well to control the position and prevent McGee from advancing to side control.
McGee is thwarting Borgia's attempts to control the position.
Borgia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGee on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sova Borgia wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McGee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGee throwing shots but Borgia is blocking nicely.
Borgia is trying to control but can't.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard but McGee has passed into side control.
McGee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Borgia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia parries the strikes from McGee easily there. McGee is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Borgia to escape.
Borgia tries to buck McGee off but McGee is having none of it.
Borgia tries to control the position but he's not in luck - McGee easily slips into full mount!
Borgia is working to get back to half guard.
McGee is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by McGee !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dickus McGee !
After the fight, Dickus McGee was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tuma Krapala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrance Brookins has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuma Krapala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terrance Brookins!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Brookins misses
and Krapala counters with a nice body kick.
Brookins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krapala's head.
Brookins misses the jab.
Krapala slips a straight right by Brookins.
Brookins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brookins is looking to clinch.
Krapala moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brookins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Krapala counters with a nice leg kick.
Krapala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brookins.
Krapala is looking to chop away at Brookins's legs.
Brookins misses the body punch
and Krapala counters with a low kick, right behind Brookins 's knee.
Brookins with a jab.
Brookins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brookins avoids a kick to the body.
Terrance Brookins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brookins misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins moves into the clinch successfully.
Brookins pulls guard effortlessly.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brookins looking for a triangle here. Krapala is fighting it but it looks tight! Brookins pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Krapala is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Terrance Brookins!
Terrance Brookins 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tamao Serizawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamao Serizawa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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208 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
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tamao Serizawa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Serizawa counters with a straight right hand.
Serizawa throws a low kick, looking for Almeida's leg but Almeida calmly moves out of range.
Almeida shoots in but no luck this time.
Almeida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Serizawa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Almeida somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serizawa throws a big shot that misses.
Almeida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Almeida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serizawa misses with a body punch
and Almeida counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Serizawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeida tries to free his leg and advance position but Serizawa is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serizawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Almeida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Serizawa wants to stand up but Almeida is controlling him.
Almeida in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Serizawa has his feet on Almeida's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Serizawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almeida was well out of range. Poor timing from Serizawa.
A shot to the body from Serizawa misses
and Almeida counters by clinching up.
Serizawa wants to break free but Almeida has control.
Serizawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Serizawa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Almeida is trying to pull guard but Serizawa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Almeida is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Almeida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Serizawa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Serizawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Serizawa misses with a body punch
and Almeida counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serizawa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Serizawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almeida manages to avoid it.
Serizawa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Almeida counters with a stiff right hand.
Almeida tries to clinch up but Serizawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Serizawa is looking to chop away at Almeida's legs.
Serizawa takes a swing at Almeida's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Serizawa misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida tries to clinch up but Serizawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Serizawa throws a body punch but Almeida moves out of range.
Serizawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Almeida shoots and misses
and Serizawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Almeida thinking.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Serizawa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Almeida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Almeida.
Almeida prevents Serizawa from getting back to his feet.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Serizawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serizawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Almeida is controlling him.
Almeida with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida prevents Serizawa from getting back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serizawa keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
Serizawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Almeida is controlling him.
Almeida is looking to pass into half guard but Serizawa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Serizawa is in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almeida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Almeida looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Almeida 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.
Serizawa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Almeida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Serizawa's guard.
Serizawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rafael Almeida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Almeida drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Serizawa dives on top into guard.
Serizawa tries to stand but Almeida is controlling from the bottom.
Almeida wants to control but Serizawa passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida wants to sweep but Serizawa has passed to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serizawa decides to stand back up.
Almeida tries for a takedown but Serizawa circles away easily
and Serizawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Serizawa throws a low kick but Almeida moves out of range easily.
Serizawa misses with a wild body shot.
Tamao Serizawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Serizawa throws a hook to the side of Almeida's head but Almeida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serizawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almeida manages to avoid it.
Serizawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Almeida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Almeida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almeida moves in looking to clinch but Serizawa pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serizawa throws a front kick aimed at Almeida's knee but Almeida avoids it well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Almeida here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Almeida dives in and grabs Serizawa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Serizawa pushes down on Almeida's head and hops out.
Serizawa misses with a jab to the body
and Almeida counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Serizawa's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serizawa is looking to stand up but Almeida isn't so interested in that idea.
Serizawa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Almeida looking to sit in guard and control but Serizawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Almeida working for submissions but it's allowed Serizawa to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serizawa escapes and gets back to his feet.
Almeida checks a low kick from Serizawa.
Serizawa misses with a hook.
Tamao Serizawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Almeida tries to score a power double leg takedown but Serizawa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Almeida somewhat.
Serizawa misses with a wild body shot.
Rafael Almeida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Serizawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serizawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almeida moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Almeida as he checks the leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Serizawa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Serizawa thows a body shot but no joy.
Serizawa wants to land a leg kick but Almeida is out of range.
Almeida checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Serizawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Serizawa misses with a body punch
and Almeida counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serizawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Almeida is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tamao Serizawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Almeida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Serizawa but Serizawa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Serizawa looks to land a left hand but Almeida moved out of range nicely.
Serizawa takes a swing at Almeida's ribcage but misses.
Serizawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serizawa throws a front kick aimed at Almeida's knee but Almeida avoids it well.
Serizawa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Almeida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Almeida goes for a takedown attempt but Serizawa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Almeida blocks a leg kick.
Almeida checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serizawa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Serizawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Almeida.
Serizawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
Serizawa misses the body punch
and Almeida counters with a straight right hand.
Serizawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almeida was well out of range. Poor timing from Serizawa.
Almeida wants to clinch.
Serizawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serizawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serizawa throws a right hand that misses
and Almeida counters with a single leg into guard. Serizawa didn't expect that.
Serizawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Almeida is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serizawa wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serizawa throws a hook but Almeida blocks it.
Serizawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Serizawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almeida manages to avoid it.
Serizawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almeida manages to avoid it.
Serizawa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Serizawa misses with a body shot
so Almeida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Serizawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Almeida is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida looking to pass the guard.
Serizawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Almeida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serizawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Almeida throwing strikes from guard but Serizawa blocks nicely.
Almeida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Serizawa misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serizawa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Almeida counters with a head kick.
Serizawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Almeida is just out of range.
Almeida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serizawa.
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 Rafael Almeida.
I think Almeida has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Almeida!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Tappanii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aulis Homelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Tappanii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aulis Homelius!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappanii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Homelius sprawls well. Homelius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tappanii gets slowly back to his feet.
Homelius closes the distance and clinches.
Homelius landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Homelius looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Homelius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Homelius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tappanii's sensitive parts.
Homelius scores with a head kick. Tappanii tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Homelius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Homelius explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tappanii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Homelius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tappanii somewhat.
Homelius throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Homelius stuffs the takedown attempt from Tappanii. Tappanii gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannu Tappanii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Homelius is looking to land body kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Homelius.
Tappanii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tappanii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Homelius tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Homelius.
Tappanii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tappanii is breathing heavily.
Tappanii closes the distance and clinches up with Homelius, looking for a takedown. Tappanii pushes Homelius against the cage but Homelius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tappanii fails to land the takedown.
Homelius moves into the clinch.
Homelius effectively controlling the action here.
Tappanii is looking for a takedown.
Homelius manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tappanii.
Tappanii tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Homelius throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tappanii's head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tappanii. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Homelius rushes Tappanii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Homelius breaks from the clinch.
Tappanii shoots in and bounces Homelius off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Homelius seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homelius wants to stand and escape but Tappanii is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tappanii won't allow Homelius to sweep him here.
Tappanii won't allow Homelius to get back to his feet.
Tappanii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Homelius darts in and clinches Tappanii up against the cage.
Homelius gets underhooks to prevent Tappanii's takedown attempt.
Homelius has Tappanii pressed against the cage.
Tappanii is trying to pull guard but Homelius turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Homelius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tappanii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homelius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hannu Tappanii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tappanii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Homelius.
Tappanii fails with the takedown
and Homelius counters with a head kick.
Tappanii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Homelius throws a head kick that misses.
Tappanii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Homelius is fending him off so far but Tappanii persists. Nope, Homelius circles away and we're back to standing.
Homelius throws a leg kick but Tappanii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tappanii blocks a head kick by Homelius.
Homelius throws a head kick but Tappanii moves out of range.
Homelius throws a head kick that misses.
Homelius lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tappanii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Homelius is fending him off so far but Tappanii persists. Nope, Homelius circles away and we're back to standing.
Homelius clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tappanii jumps guard but Homelius turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Homelius content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Homelius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tappanii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappanii tries to break the clinch but Homelius is controlling the position.
Tappanii tries to pull guard but Homelius holds him up against the cage and eventually Tappanii drops back down to his feet.
Tappanii dodges an elbow strike from Homelius.
Homelius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Homelius lands a leg kick that knocks Tappanii off balance momentarily.
Tappanii shoots for a takedown but Homelius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tappanii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Homelius is fending him off so far but Tappanii persists. Nope, Homelius circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Homelius as Tappanii shoots in.
Tappanii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Homelius as he avoids it easily.
Homelius's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tappanii under the eye.
Tappanii closes the distance and clinches up with Homelius, looking for a takedown. Tappanii pushes Homelius against the cage but Homelius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Homelius lands with a kick to the temple. Tappanii shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tappanii scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Homelius pushes Tappanii off looking to stand but Tappanii dives back in and keeps control.
Homelius tries to roll over but Tappanii keeps him under control.
Homelius trying to control but Tappanii postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aulis Homelius dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Homelius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tappanii.
That kick from Homelius tenderised Tappanii's leg. Tappanii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tappanii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Homelius is fending him off so far but Tappanii persists. Nope, Homelius circles away and we're back to standing.
Tappanii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Homelius.
Homelius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Homelius.
A head kick misses from Homelius.
Homelius looks for the body kick but Tappanii saw that one coming.
Tappanii shoots in looking for a takedown. Homelius tries to sprawl out of it but Tappanii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Homelius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannu Tappanii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tappanii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Homelius throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tappanii walks forward, straight into a front kick from Homelius.
Homelius looks to land a body kick but Tappanii moved away.
Homelius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappanii is trying to force a seperation but Homelius has the dominant position.
Tappanii looking to slow down the pace here.
Homelius lands a damaging elbow.
Tappanii wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Homelius breaks from the clinch.
Tappanii fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Homelius avoids it really well and circles away.
Tappanii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Homelius can pounce on him.
Tappanii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Homelius. Homelius obviously looking to wear him down.
Homelius lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aulis Homelius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Homelius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tappanii can't get the takedown.
Tappanii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Homelius to keep the fight standing.
Homelius looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Homelius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Homelius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tappanii fails to pull guard.
The referee calls for Homelius to work.
Homelius is looking for a takedown.
Homelius breaks from the clinch.
Homelius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Homelius lands with a nice combination. Tappanii backs away looking to recover.
Homelius gets a clinch.
Homelius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by Tappanii or perhaps it was just good defense by Homelius which made him look bad.
Good work by Tappanii as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homelius lands with a kick to the temple. Tappanii shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Homelius scores with a head kick.
Homelius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tappanii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aulis Homelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Homelius throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tappanii gets the takedown into side control.
Tappanii tries for a kimura but Homelius is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Homelius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappanii swings around for an armbar but Homelius sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tappanii's guard.
Homelius trying to control but Tappanii is working from the bottom.
Tappanii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Homelius controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Homelius wants to get up but he can't break Tappanii's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Homelius is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Homelius is stalling in the full guard.
Aulis Homelius has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Homelius is looking to clinch but Tappanii is avoiding it.
Tappanii fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Homelius throws a sloppy head kick and Tappanii moves out of range easily.
Homelius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Homelius clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aulis Homelius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Homelius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tappanii is defended easily by Homelius.
Homelius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tappanii drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Homelius wants to get back to his feet.
Homelius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tappanii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Homelius has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tappanii working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappanii looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tappanii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Homelius wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Homelius trying to remain calm as Tappanii controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappanii thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tappanii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Homelius regains half guard.
Homelius tries to roll over but Tappanii keeps him under control.
Homelius pushes Tappanii off looking to stand but Tappanii dives back in and keeps control.
Tappanii controlling the action here.
Homelius is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappanii is trying to control the action in half guard but Homelius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tappanii is trying to work for a kimura but Homelius is defending well.
Tappanii is trying to control. Homelius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tappanii trying to mount his opponent but Homelius defends it.
Homelius wants to get back to his feet.
Homelius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Homelius is trying is best to control the position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Homelius tries to land a front kick but Tappanii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tappanii dives in and grabs Homelius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Homelius pushes down on Tappanii's head and hops out.
Homelius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Homelius scores with a head kick.
Tappanii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannu Tappanii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Homelius throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tappanii.
Horrible takedown by Tappanii or perhaps it was just good defense by Homelius which made him look bad.
Homelius scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Homelius as Tappanii shoots in.
Tappanii shoots in looking for a takedown. Homelius tries to sprawl out of it but Tappanii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Homelius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Homelius.
Homelius lands a head kick!
Aulis Homelius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tappanii blocks a head kick by Homelius.
Hannu Tappanii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tappanii tries for a takedown but Homelius sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aulis Homelius.
I've got Homelius winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aulis Homelius!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eero Niinimaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christmas has chosen Enea Vollare Mezzo as his entrance music. 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 John Christmas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eero Niinimaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niinimaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niinimaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christmas walks into a jab.
Niinimaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Niinimaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christmas.
Christmas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Niinimaa throws an off balance right hand
and Christmas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Niinimaa's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niinimaa wants to stand and escape but Christmas is having none of it.
Niinimaa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Christmas on the ground.
Christmas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Christmas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Niinimaa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Christmas is controlling him.
Niinimaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Niinimaa keeping full guard, as Christmas tries to pass.
Christmas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Christmas trying to control but Niinimaa is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niinimaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christmas.
Christmas throws a big right hand that misses.
Niinimaa has Christmas pulled in close to control his posture.
Niinimaa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Christmas is controlling him.
Christmas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Niinimaa is keeping the position for now.
Christmas prevents Niinimaa from getting back to his feet.
Christmas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niinimaa is trying to keep Christmas in close.
Niinimaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christmas postures up in Niinimaa's guard and throws a big left but Niinimaa blocks it.
Niinimaa has Christmas pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eero Niinimaa wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Niinimaa scores with a hook to the body. Christmas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Niinimaa catches Christmas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice cross by Christmas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niinimaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Niinimaa.
Niinimaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Christmas is just out of range.
Niinimaa lands a body shot.
Niinimaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christmas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Niinimaa!
Christmas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Christmas in side control, throwing shots but Niinimaa defends.
Niinimaa tries to buck Christmas off but Christmas is having none of it.
Christmas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Niinimaa keeps working.
Christmas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Niinimaa is trying to control Christmas's posture but Christmas avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas has hold of Niinimaa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Niinimaa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Christmas cranks the arm and Niinimaa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Niinimaa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Christmas!
After winning the bout, John Christmas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddle comes into the arena with Ain't No Rest For The Wicked blaring out of the sound system. Tom Riddle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antonio Ronaldo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Riddle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddle checks the leg kick.
Riddle misses with a hook to the body
and Ronaldo counters with an outside leg kick.
Riddle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ronaldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Ronaldo. No joy for Riddle on that attempt.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riddle.
Ronaldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riddle.
Tom Riddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddle thows a body shot but no joy.
Riddle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ronaldo swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Riddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronaldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ronaldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronaldo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ronaldo lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Tom Riddle has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ronaldo checks the leg kick.
Ronaldo tries to work over Riddle's front leg with a kick but Riddle checks it.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Riddle sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle throws a leg kick but Ronaldo checks it.
Riddle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ronaldo avoids it really well and circles away.
Riddle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ronaldo!
Ronaldo can't do much from the bottom here.
Ronaldo is looking to reverse the position.
Riddle cracks Ronaldo with a big right hand but Ronaldo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Riddle tries to score with some ground and pound. Ronaldo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ronaldo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle prevents Ronaldo from improving his position.
Riddle is looking for a kimura but Ronaldo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riddle to get the leverage.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ronaldo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Riddle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Riddle 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.
Riddle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ronaldo is refusing to be controlled, as Riddle sits in half guard.
Riddle throwing shots but Ronaldo is blocking nicely.
Riddle is trying to control. Ronaldo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ronaldo is controlling Riddle's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to full guard.
Riddle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ronaldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riddle.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep. Riddle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riddle drops an elbow to the side of Ronaldo's head.
Riddle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ronaldo sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ronaldo is staying active underneath Riddle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ronaldo is trying to maintain the position but Riddle is very close to passing his half guard.
Riddle slips a nice elbow through Ronaldo's hands, connecting with Ronaldo's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riddle thows a huge punch but Ronaldo dodges it nicely.
Ronaldo wants to control but Riddle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddle moves nicely into side control.
Riddle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ronaldo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ronaldo taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Riddle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Riddle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the body kick from Riddle.
Riddle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo scores with a leg kick.
Riddle throws a jab when Ronaldo was well out of range.
Ronaldo connects with a leg kick. Riddle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Riddle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ronaldo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Riddle's knee momentarily.
Riddle takes a kick to the side of the head.
Riddle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ronaldo can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Riddle scores with a four punch combination!
Ronaldo stuffs the takedown attempt from Riddle. Riddle gets slowly back to his feet.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that Riddle semi-blocks.
Riddle moves out of range of the strikes.
Riddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle throws a hook but Ronaldo avoids it easily.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Riddle misses the target.
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Riddle.
Riddle lands with a right hand.
Ronaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Riddle is just out of range.
Riddle slips under a jab from Ronaldo.
Riddle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ronaldo is out of range.
Riddle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo defending well as Riddle loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riddle. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riddle takes a swing at Ronaldo's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Riddle misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ronaldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Riddle thuds a left hand into Ronaldo's body.
Riddle misses with a hook.
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Riddle.
Riddle tries for a takedown but Ronaldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddle takes a swing at Ronaldo's ribcage but misses.
Antonio Ronaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riddle throws the left hand but Ronaldo avoids the punch easily.
Riddle looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronaldo is just out of range.
Riddle clobbers Ronaldo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riddle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo stuffs the takedown attempt from Riddle. Riddle gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Riddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lands with a right hand.
Riddle throws a lazy uppercut
and Ronaldo counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the body from Riddle misses
and Ronaldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ronaldo throws a series of punches but Riddle avoids them all with ease.
Riddle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Riddle.
Riddle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Riddle misses with the ground and pound.
Riddle lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo is looking to regain half guard here but Riddle keeps moving and retains side control.
Riddle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Ronaldo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep.
Riddle swings around for an armbar but Ronaldo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riddle's guard.
Ronaldo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ronaldo stopping the sweep attempt from Riddle.
Ronaldo passes Riddle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddle tries to get to full guard but Ronaldo has control of the leg.
Ronaldo moves into full mount! Riddle won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antonio Ronaldo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tom Riddle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ronaldo thuds a left hand into Riddle's body.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Riddle's ribcage but misses.
Riddle lands a head shot.
Ronaldo connects with a solid leg kick.
Riddle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Antonio Ronaldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronaldo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ronaldo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riddle rather than just go for the knockout.
Riddle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ronaldo is trying to keep Riddle in close.
Riddle wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riddle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ronaldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ronaldo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ronaldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riddle wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving.
Ronaldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ronaldo is on top in guard.
Riddle is pulling down on Ronaldo's head to control his posture.
Riddle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ronaldo's guard.
Ronaldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Riddle from controlling successfully.
Riddle working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddle trying to move into half guard but instead Ronaldo has managed to sweep!
Riddle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ronaldo manages to get himself to full guard.
Ronaldo is trying to keep Riddle in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle throws a big right hand that misses.
Riddle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
It looks like Antonio Ronaldo has been cut.
Ronaldo trying to keep a closed guard but Riddle is proving a slippery customer.
Riddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ronaldo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riddle chips away with some ground and pound.
Ronaldo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riddle looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riddle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ronaldo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Riddle!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tom Riddle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riddle is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riddle prevents Ronaldo from taking his back.
Riddle is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Riddle clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ronaldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Riddle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Riddle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ronaldo as he avoids it easily.
Riddle thuds a left hand into Ronaldo's body.
Ronaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Ronaldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ronaldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riddle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ronaldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Riddle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riddle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ronaldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Riddle throws a lazy body kick
and Ronaldo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ronaldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ronaldo throws a right and a left that Riddle avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws a front kick aimed at Riddle's knee but Riddle avoids it well.
Riddle blocks a low kick nicely.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riddle lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Riddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riddle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ronaldo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ronaldo misses with a kick to the body.
Riddle misses the shot to the body.
Riddle swinging wildly here.
Ronaldo lands with a cross.
Riddle misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle just misses with a punch to the body.
Riddle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ronaldo slips a straight right by Riddle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riddle.
Riddle misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Riddle to score with a decent uppercut.
Ronaldo jabs Riddle right on the nose. Riddle blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riddle throws a hook but Ronaldo avoids it easily.
Riddle connects with a looping right hand.
Ronaldo scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle lands the left hand.
A big right from Riddle misses.
Riddle connects with a nice looking jab.
Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riddle.
Riddle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riddle fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Riddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Riddle misses with a lunging right hand
and Ronaldo counters with an inside leg kick.
Ronaldo lands with a slapping head kick.
Riddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
Riddle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ronaldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo stuffs the takedown attempt from Riddle. Riddle gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Riddle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ronaldo doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Ronaldo misses the target.
Ronaldo checks a leg kick.
Riddle misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Riddle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ronaldo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riddle is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ronaldo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Riddle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Antonio Ronaldo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Good exchange - Ronaldo coming out on top.
Riddle loads up on a big right hand but Ronaldo slips the punch.
Riddle connects with a body shot that sends Ronaldo's belly button to the back.
Riddle throws a series of punches but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Riddle.
Riddle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ronaldo.
Riddle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Riddle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Riddle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Riddle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ronaldo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep.
Ronaldo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Riddle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Ronaldo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Riddle is trying to get an arm triangle but Ronaldo is defending well.
Riddle lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ronaldo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Riddle off and has taken his back!
Ronaldo trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ronaldo has the hooks in. Riddle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ronaldo has good solid back control here.
Ronaldo avoiding Riddle 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ronaldo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Riddle is trying to break free.
Ronaldo biding his time, controlling Riddle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo keeps control of the position as Riddle tries to break free.
Riddle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Riddle staying busy and making it hard for Ronaldo to control.
Riddle controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Riddle rolls, trying to escape but Ronaldo keeps control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo has his arm under Riddle's chin here. Game over son! Ronaldo squeezes tightly and Riddle is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Ronaldo!
Antonio Ronaldo is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernand Mondego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bickle comes to the cage accompanied by Edu Kehäkettunen & Stig Dogg - Kullii . Mondego has chosen Mr. Loverman as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis Bickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fernand Mondego!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bickle throws a hook to the side of Mondego's head but Mondego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bickle misses with a hook.
Bickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Mondego takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bickle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mondego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mondego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mondego there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bickle cracks Mondego with an open hand slap.
Mondego walks into a stiff left hand from Bickle.
Bickle drives through and clinches with Mondego against the cage.
Bickle tries to throw a body punch but Mondego avoids it by throwing Bickle back against the cage.
Bickle is leaning against Mondego and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Bickle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mondego.
Bickle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bickle has a couple of punches blocked by Mondego.
Bickle lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bickle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Bickle.
Bickle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mondego backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mondego.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mondego backwards.
Mondego tries to pull guard but Bickle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bickle.
Bickle struggles to land a body shot inside as Mondego controls his hands.
Mondego tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bickle smiles and moves away.
Bickle has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bickle lands an uppercut.
Bickle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bickle lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bickle.
Bickle lands an uppercut.
Bickle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mondego.
Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernand Mondego.
Bickle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bickle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mondego fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bickle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bickle stalling against the cage.
Bickle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mondego backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondego tries to pull guard but Bickle won't allow it.
Come on Bickle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mondego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bickle lands with a right to the head.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Bickle scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mondego is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bickle to keep the fight standing.
Bickle presses Mondego against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bickle scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Bickle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bickle scores with a jab. Mondego acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mondego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bickle.
A big right from Bickle misses.
Bickle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mondego.
Bickle throws the left hand but Mondego avoids the punch easily.
Bickle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mondego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bickle moves into the clinch.
Bickle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mondego up against the cage.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bickle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mondego is trying to drag Bickle to the mat but Bickle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bickle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mondego prevents a body shot from Bickle.
Mondego tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bickle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bickle stalling against the cage.
Mondego fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernand Mondego.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondego is trying to drag Bickle to the mat but Bickle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bickle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mondego backwards.
Mondego has Bickle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bickle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mondego manages to pull guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mondego is striking from the bottom but Bickle uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Mondego is in trouble now - Bickle has advanced to mount!
Mondego throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bickle. What's that going to do exactly?
Mondego is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondego regains half guard.
Bickle works his way into full mount!
Bickle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mondego on the ground.
Mondego regains half guard.
Mondego is refusing to be controlled, as Bickle sits in half guard.
Mondego misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bickle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondego keeps working.
Mondego tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondego throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mondego tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mondego tries to roll over but Bickle keeps him under control.
Mondego throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mondego has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mondego makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mondego.
Bickle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mondego thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bickle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondego tries to strike from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bickle wants to pass the guard but Mondego is keeping the position.
Mondego thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mondego working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bickle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bickle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Travis Bickle 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. This is the final round!
Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bickle misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bickle.
Bickle looks to land a combination but Mondego avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Bickle misses its intended target.
Bickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bickle pushes Mondego up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Bickle.
Bickle tries to throw a body punch but Mondego avoids it by throwing Bickle back against the cage.
Mondego tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Bickle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bickle lands with a short shot to the head.
Bickle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mondego tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bickle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bickle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bickle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mondego or not.
Mondego has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bickle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Travis Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernand Mondego.
Bickle stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bickle for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Mondego has Bickle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bickle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bickle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fernand Mondego has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bickle digs a right hand underneath Mondego's ribcage. Mondego let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bickle lands a body shot.
Mondego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Bickle.
Bickle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bickle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mondego backwards.
Bickle lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Bickle.
Bickle lands a hook that snaps the head of Mondego backwards.
Bickle scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bickle.
A right handed body shot lands from Bickle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bickle.
A shot in the inside from Bickle.
Mondego is rocked!
Bickle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bickle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bickle lands an uppercut.
Mondego is still on wobbly legs! Can Bickle finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Bickle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bickle lands with a right to the head.
Mondego manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mondego throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bickle passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Bickle trying to control from half guard but Mondego is working away.
Mondego punching from the bottom.
Travis Bickle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mondego seems to have recovered his senses.
Mondego won't allow Bickle to pass to mount.
Bickle is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bickle in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bickle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mondego!
Mondego srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Bickle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bickle, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Bickle!
A less than humble Travis Bickle misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonothan Kuhula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Shaffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuhula comes to the cage accompanied by Native Drums from the South Pacific. The crowd seem to be enjoying Shaffer's choice of entrance music: Midnight At The Oasis by Maria Muldaur. 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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280 lbs
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245 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonothan Kuhula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Shaffer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuhula missing with a left hand there. Shaffer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuhula lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Al Shaffer has been cut.
Shaffer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuhula.
Shaffer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shaffer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaffer throwing strikes from guard but Kuhula blocks nicely.
Kuhula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuhula controlling Shaffer's posture.
Kuhula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shaffer is controlling him.
Shaffer postures up in Kuhula's guard and throws a big left but Kuhula blocks it.
Kuhula doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Shaffer with a nice head shot there.
Shaffer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuhula is keeping the position for now.
Shaffer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhula wants to get back to his feet but Shaffer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kuhula trying to control the position.
Kuhula pushes Shaffer off and gets back to his feet.
Kuhula takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuhula moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shaffer moves out of range as Kuhula strikes.
Shaffer slips a jab from Kuhula.
Shaffer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuhula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tonothan Kuhula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuhula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaffer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuhula.
Shaffer works over Kuhula's head and body with a nice combination.
Kuhula throws a right hand that Shaffer ducks under and follows up with a left that Shaffer also avoids with ease.
Shaffer fails to land the takedown.
Kuhula swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaffer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuhula.
Kuhula throws a sloppy body shot
and Shaffer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kuhula's guard.
Shaffer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuhula works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuhula is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kuhula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaffer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaffer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuhula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuhula has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaffer is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuhula has wrist control.
Shaffer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shaffer prevents Kuhula from getting back to his feet.
Kuhula pulls Shaffer in to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shaffer throws a big elbow that misses.
Shaffer wants to pass the guard but Kuhula is keeping the position.
Shaffer prevents Kuhula from getting back to his feet.
Kuhula is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tonothan Kuhula.
Kuhula's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shaffer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuhula scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuhula misses with a right hand
and Shaffer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaffer wants to free his trapped foot but Kuhula is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuhula wants to get back to his feet.
Shaffer wants to free his trapped foot but Kuhula is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kuhula is trying to stand.
Shaffer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kuhula trying to control here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shaffer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kuhula on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuhula tries to get out of the position.
Shaffer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuhula knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Al Shaffer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Al Shaffer'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.
A jab from Shaffer does it's job there.
Kuhula swings for the body but Shaffer moves out of range.
Shaffer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tonothan Kuhula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuhula connects with a jab.
Kuhula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuhula throws a series of punches but Shaffer moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaffer shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuhula sprawls well. He's pushed Shaffer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shaffer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kuhula is fending him off so far but Shaffer persists. Nope, Kuhula circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuhula lands a big uppercut and Shaffer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shaffer looks OK. Kuhula waves Shaffer back to his feet!
Shaffer is rocked!
That has opened up Al Shaffer's cut even more.
Kuhula throws a shot from downtown. Shaffer moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Kuhula misses.
Kuhula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhula fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Shaffer to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Shaffer looks to clinch but Kuhula throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Shaffer taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tonothan Kuhula!
After the big win, Tonothan Kuhula made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Just Fight (Everything 7$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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