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UMMA 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sami Vasara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bing Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sami Vasara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bing Boom!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vasara tries to bum rush Boom with a series of wild strikes but Boom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vasara throws a hook to the side of Boom's head but Boom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some bone on bone action there as Boom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vasara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vasara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom throws a solid leg kick but Vasara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boom.
Boom moves away from the strike by Vasara.
Boom moves out of range of the body kick from Vasara.
Vasara misses the shot to the body.
Boom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boom misses with a hook.
Sami Vasara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Vasara does no damage.
Boom avoids the head kick by Vasara.
Vasara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vasara bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vasara scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom throws a hook but Vasara avoids it easily.
Good work by Boom as he checks the leg kick.
Vasara keeps Boom at a distance using the push kick.
Vasara cracks a nice hook into Boom's ribs.
Boom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasara.
Vasara misses with an uppercut
and Boom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Vasara.
Vasara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boom, pushing him back against the cage.
Vasara lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasara landing knees to the body.
Vasara breaks the clinch.
Vasara throws a leg kick
and Boom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasara misses with a leg kick
and Boom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vasara misses with a low kick.
Vasara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Vasara throws out a leg kick but Boom moves out of range and Vasara only half commits.
Vasara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasara thows a body shot but no joy.
Vasara fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boom is out of range.
Vasara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Vasara clinches up with Boom and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boom lands a body punch.
Boom digs a right hand underneath Vasara's ribcage. Vasara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boom tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasara avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boom stalling.
Vasara trying to control the position but instead, Boom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vasara into the cage.
Vasara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vasara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasara.
Vasara looking to throw knees to the head but Boom is blocking nicely.
Vasara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasara just leaning against Boom, taking a breather.
Vasara is leaning against Boom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vasara stalling in the clinch.
Vasara blocks a body shot from Boom.
Vasara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasara misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vasara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vasara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vasara misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Vasara 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.
Vasara misses with a body shot.
Vasara scores with a leg kick.
Vasara misses with a few strikes there.
Boom connects with the punch.
Boom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vasara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vasara throws a front kick that sends Boom stumbling back into the cage.
Vasara connects with an inside leg kick.
Vasara is looking to wear down Boom with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boom throws a push kick but Vasara slaps the foot to one side.
Vasara connects with a single shot there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasara.
Vasara lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Boom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boom tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom misses with a leg kick.
Boom throws a leg kick
and Vasara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sami Vasara is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasara throws a body punch but Boom moves out of range.
Vasara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vasara misses with a kick to the body.
Vasara misses with a kick to the body.
Vasara tests Boom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vasara catches Boom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vasara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boom checks it well.
Vasara looks to land a left hand but Boom moved out of range nicely.
Vasara misses with a kick to the body.
Boom misses with a kick to the body.
Boom throws a lazy right hand but Vasara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vasara misses with a kick to the body.
Boom tried to score with a low kick but Vasara checks it.
Boom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vasara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boom counters with a good low kick that Vasara was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasara moves out of range as Boom throws a body kick.
Boom throws a wild body kick that Vasara sees coming a mile off.
Vasara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vasara lands with a slapping head kick.
Boom misses with the body kick
and Vasara counters with a leg kick.
Vasara scores with a decent looking hook.
Vasara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Boom misses with a leg kick.
Boom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vasara.
Boom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vasara on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Boom blocks the leg kick.
Vasara is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vasara tries to clinch but Boom is having none of it.
A combination from Vasara does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasara.
Boom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vasara.
Boom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Boom misses.
Boom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vasara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vasara is looking to clinch.
Boom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vasara. Vasara obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Vasara dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vasara throws a jab when Boom was well out of range.
Vasara looks for the body kick but Boom saw that one coming.
Vasara digs a good hook to Boom's body.
Boom misses with a right hand
and Vasara counters with a three punch combo that has Boom backing up. Boom nods at Vasara to acknowledge the strikes.
Vasara tries to land a front kick but Boom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasara loads up on a big right hand but Boom slips the punch.
Vasara moves out of range of the body kick from Boom.
Vasara throws a body punch but Boom moves out of range.
Vasara lands a jab to the nose.
Vasara moves out of range of the body kick.
Boom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vasara.
Vasara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boom misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Vasara.
Vasara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vasara throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boom counters with an inside leg kick.
Vasara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vasara swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
Vasara throws a sloppy head kick and Boom moves out of range easily.
Vasara scores with a head kick.
Boom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasara.
Vasara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom checks the leg kick.
Bing Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Boom.
Boom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vasara!
Boom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vasara is out of range and Boom settles back down.
Boom throws a leg kick but Vasara checks it.
Vasara lands with a shot to the body.
Boom misses with an uppercut.
Boom dodges the punch combination from Vasara.
Vasara misses with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boom throws a leg kick
and Vasara counters with a nice leg kick.
Boom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vasara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom throws a front kick aimed at Vasara's knee but Vasara avoids it well.
Boom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boom is looking to score with low kicks.
Boom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vasara feints and then cracks Boom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boom down.
Boom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boom throws a leg kick but Vasara moved away.
Vasara lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boom throws a leg kick
and Vasara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boom thinking.
Vasara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vasara scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasara misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vasara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vasara throws a leg kick which misses Boom's front leg but catches the back leg as Boom tries to avoid it.
Vasara dips to his left and cracks Boom with an uppercut!
Vasara misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasara works the jab nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vasara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vasara thuds his right hand into Boom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Vasara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vasara 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Vasara!
Sami Vasara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuula Natsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lex Luther enters the cage!
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250 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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270 lbs
24 - 22 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuula Natsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lex Luther!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natsi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luther with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Luther swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luther moves in looking to clinch but Natsi pushes him off.
Natsi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luther as he jumps to the side.
Luther cracks a nice hook into Natsi's ribs.
Luther defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Natsi.
Luther jabs Natsi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Natsi shoots in for a takedown but Luther shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuula Natsi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luther.
It looks like Kuula Natsi has been cut.
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!
Luther tries to clinch up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Luther!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Natsi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Natsi is breathing heavily.
Luther moves in looking to clinch but Natsi pushes him off.
Lex Luther seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natsi misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther lands a big head kick that sends Natsi tumbling to the mat! Luther takes a step backwards and waves Natsi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Natsi is rocked!
Natsi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luther jabs at Natsi's body.
Oh Natsi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Luther.
Luther lands a nice looking kick to the body. Natsi takes a step back to recover.
Luther feints a jab and as Natsi dips his head, Luther unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Natsi right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Natsi falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Luther smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lex Luther!
Lex Luther thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Apollo Anderson enters the cage!
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198 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent 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
24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armand Agasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollo Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agasi connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Agasi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Agasi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Agasi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Agasi moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Agasi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Agasi trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Agasi throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Team Hopkins. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Anderson wants to stand but Agasi is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agasi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ground and pound from Agasi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Anderson is avoiding damage well.
Anderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Agasi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson trying to control here.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Agasi.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Agasi.
Agasi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Agasi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agasi prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Agasi is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Anderson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Agasi is staying active.
Anderson is in trouble now - Agasi has advanced to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Agasi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Agasi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Agasi avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Agasi 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.
Agasi looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to hold on but Agasi pushes him away.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Agasi has a good base and remains in mount.
Agasi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Agasi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Agasi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Anderson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson wants to control but Agasi is having none of it.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agasi lands a big elbow.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Agasi finish him?
Agasi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Agasi looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Anderson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armand Agasi!
Armand Agasi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Apollo Anderson was interviewed post fight and said 'Um what can I say it is what it is congratulations to him, he was better tonight. But one things for sure ill be back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antti Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Lankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer comes to the cage accompanied by Bolt Thrower - IV Crusade. Lankari has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck 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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142 lbs
15 - 17 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Lankari!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lankari checks a leg kick.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lankari is just out of range.
Hammer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hammer wants it to stay on the feet.
Lankari keeps the fight on the outside.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lankari fails with the takedown.
Lankari is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hammer.
Lankari shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammer tries to sprawl out of it but Lankari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Antti Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
Hammer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lankari.
Hammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Lankari. Lankari gets slowly back to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hammer. Lankari shrugs it off though.
Hammer misses with a low kick.
Lankari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammer's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer throws a low kick but Lankari avoids it.
Lankari avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Lankari avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Lankari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammer throws a solid leg kick but Lankari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hammer.
Antti Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lankari is able to avoid easily.
Hammer misses with a head kick.
Antti Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Hammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hammer throws a hook but Lankari blocks it.
Hammer throws a lazy head kick
and Lankari counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammer feints and then cracks Lankari's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lankari down.
Hammer moves into the clinch successfully.
Lankari has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hammer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lankari lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lankari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lankari avoiding damage as Hammer throws knees to the body.
Lankari is trying to force a seperation but Hammer has the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankari manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lankari is looking to stand up but Hammer isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Lankari keeps moving.
Hammer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lankari pulls Hammer in close to his closed guard and prevents Hammer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hammer stays in close to Lankari's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer stopping the sweep attempt from Lankari.
We're going to have a standup here because Antti Hammer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lankari moves away.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick from Lankari.
Lankari blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Lankari shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
Hammer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lankari backs up against the cage.
Hammer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hammer throws out a leg kick but Lankari moves out of range and Hammer only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankari fails with the takedown
and Hammer counters with a head kick.
Lankari walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hammer.
Lankari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammer lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hammer misses with a leg kick.
Hammer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lankari.
Hammer tries to clinch but Lankari moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lankari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hammer as he avoids it easily.
Lankari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lankari on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Hammer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lankari checks a low kick from Hammer.
Hammer is looking to score with low kicks.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankari.
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammer clinches with his opponent.
Hammer misses with a knee strike.
Lankari wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Hammer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lankari is trying to pull guard but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Lankari has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hammer uses from the top position.
Hammer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lankari is proving hard to escape from.
Lankari is pulling down on Hammer's head. It's preventing any offense from Hammer, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Lankari keeps moving.
Hammer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lankari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lankari wants to sweep but no luck.
Lankari keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Antti Hammer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Good shot there by Hammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer misses with a hook. Lankari ducked under it nicely.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lankari tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer has closed the distance and engaged Lankari in a clinch.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lankari avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lankari is trying to push Hammer away but Hammer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hammer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hammer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lankari avoids it.
Hammer trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lankari is working for takedown but Hammer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hammer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lankari.
Lankari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Antti Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankari is trying to pull guard but Hammer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hammer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lankari in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hammer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lankari is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lankari is breathing heavily.
Hammer taking a breather.
Lankari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hammer stalls.
A short body shot lands from Hammer as the two fighters clinch.
Lankari is trying to push Hammer away but Hammer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lankari fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a knee to the head.
Lankari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lankari misses with the head strike.
Hammer trying to land knees to the body.
Hammer misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lankari is looking for a takedown.
Hammer avoiding damage.
Hammer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lankari wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Hammer stalling against the cage.
Hammer lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Hammer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lankari fails with a takedown attempt.
Hammer has closed the distance and engaged Lankari in a clinch.
Lankari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hammer obliges.
Lankari misses with a body punch.
Hammer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hammer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hammer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lankari fails to pull guard.
Hammer is trying to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Antti Hammer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Antti Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Lankari.
Lankari tries to score a body lock takedown but Hammer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hammer lands a knee to the head.
Lankari tries to break free but Hammer pushes him back against the cage.
Hammer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lankari looking to stall.
Hammer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lankari blocks it with crossed arms.
Hammer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hammer tries to work over Lankari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lankari drags the fight down to the ground.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Lankari is keeping the position.
Hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lankari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer gets to his feet. Lankari looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lankari avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Hammer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Lankari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lankari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammer's waist but Hammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lankari off to one side.
Lankari avoids the head kick by Hammer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Hammer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lankari blocks a jab.
Lankari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hammer counters with a leg kick.
Lankari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lankari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lankari.
Hammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hammer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lankari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hammer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hammer misses with a low kick.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lankari was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Lankari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Lankari's head but Lankari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lankari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hammer counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer wants to clinch.
Lankari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hammer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lankari. That did some damage!
Lankari tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hammer defends well and Lankari ends up having to push Hammer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hammer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Antti Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer is pushing Lankari up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hans Lankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lankari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hammer walks away with a smile on his face. Lankari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hammer 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Hammer!
An out of breath Antti Hammer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sarmith Creston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creston's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beat it. Jin Kim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sarmith Creston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Creston as he jumps to the side.
Kim goes for a double leg but Creston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Creston continues to drive forward.
Creston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Creston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kim shoots in and drives through. Creston sprawls well.
Sarmith Creston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kim.
Kim tries for a takedown but Creston circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Creston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Creston throws a wild body kick that Kim sees coming a mile off.
Sarmith Creston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Jin Kim has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Creston pinned against the cage. Creston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Creston misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Creston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Creston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kim.
Creston lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kim takes a step back to recover.
Kim looks winded!
Creston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim tries to move into range but Creston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Creston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creston gets caught flat footed, as Kim shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Creston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creston working a defensive guard here.
Kim preventing the sweep.
Kim throws a big right hand that misses.
Kim postures up and lands a big shot to Creston's brow.
Creston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim is looking to work some ground and pound but Creston has wrist control.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Creston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Creston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Creston trying to control the position here.
Kim stays in close to Creston's body and controls the position.
Creston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Creston to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Creston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creston postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kim is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Creston, into his guard.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Creston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kim has managed to get both his arms back between Creston's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creston working a defensive guard here.
Creston is looking to sweep but instead, Kim has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarmith Creston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Kim'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.
Creston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Creston stuffs the takedown.
Creston shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Creston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Creston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Creston drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kim manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Creston has Kim in his guard.
Kim wants to control from the top but Creston keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creston has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kim doesn't defend quickly enough and Creston has managed to lock this one up! Can Kim escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Creston on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sarmith Creston!
Sarmith Creston thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakke Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Duddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruutu comes to the cage accompanied by 50 Cent - I'm Supposed to Die Tonight. 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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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jakke Ruutu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Declan Duddy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Ruutu.
Duddy misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruutu.
The crowd cheers as Ruutu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duddy doesn't seem phased though.
Ruutu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duddy's calf.
We've been told by Ruutu's head coaches at Amsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duddy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruutu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ruutu misses with a wild combination.
Duddy lands with a kick to the temple. Ruutu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Duddy misses with a combination
and Ruutu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duddy blocks a body shot from Ruutu.
Ruutu lands an elbow inside.
Duddy wants to break free but Ruutu has control.
Duddy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruutu throws a low kick but Duddy avoids it.
Ruutu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruutu avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruutu tries to clinch there but Duddy circles away.
Ruutu connects with a single shot there.
Ruutu staying out of range there.
Duddy tried to score with a low kick but Ruutu checks it.
Duddy throws a series of punches but Ruutu moves out of range.
Ruutu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Duddy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Duddy connects with a looping right hand.
Duddy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruutu.
That kick from Ruutu tenderised Duddy's leg. Duddy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duddy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duddy throws a leg kick
and Ruutu moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruutu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruutu misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duddy stalling in the clinch but Ruutu improves position.
Ruutu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ruutu managing to block the knees to the body from Duddy.
Ruutu decides to pull guard.
Ruutu is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Duddy has his hands clasped together but Ruutu extends and breaks Duddy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ruutu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jakke Ruutu!
Jakke Ruutu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timo Takka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takka 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kavinsky - Nightcall. Supermies has chosen D12 - Fight Music as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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32 - 22 - 0 |
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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
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timo Takka !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Simo Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supermies closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A low kick from Takka is predictable there
and Supermies counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Supermies.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Takka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Supermies defends well.
Takka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Supermies is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takka trying to keep a closed guard but Supermies is proving a slippery customer.
Takka has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Supermies postures up.
Takka wants to sweep here but Supermies controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supermies works over Takka with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Supermies lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Supermies postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Takka keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Supermies accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Supermies throwing strikes but missing.
Supermies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Takka keeps moving.
Takka working a defensive guard here.
Takka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Supermies doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Supermies manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Supermies makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Supermies is looking to work some ground and pound but Takka has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takka has his foot on Supermies's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Supermies works his way back into a safe position though.
Takka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Supermies working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Takka keeps moving.
Takka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Supermies stands up over Takka , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Supermies throwing strikes but missing.
Supermies postures up and lands a big shot to Takka 's brow.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Takka keeps moving.
Supermies advances position into side control!
Supermies lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies working the ground and pound.
Takka on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Supermies working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Supermies tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Supermies trying to control the action but Takka is working from the bottom.
Takka tries to buck Supermies off but Supermies is having none of it.
Supermies working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supermies scores with punches from side control.
Supermies 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.
Supermies is putting a hurting on Takka here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takka is trying to get back to half guard.
Supermies landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from Supermies seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Takka is trying to get back to half guard.
Supermies cracks Takka with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Supermies working the ground and pound.
Takka is looking for a sweep.
Supermies working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takka is looking to regain half guard here but Supermies keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Supermies grinds an elbow into Takka 's temple.
Supermies landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Supermies dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Supermies digs a good body shot into Takka 's ribs.
Takka tries to close the distance and clinch but Supermies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Supermies connects with a body shot.
Takka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Supermies on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Supermies.
Supermies misses with a head kick.
Takka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Supermies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takka .
Takka ducks under a wild hook from Supermies.
Supermies stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takka .
Timo Takka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takka jabs Supermies right on the nose. Supermies blinks but takes it well.
Takka misses with the combination.
Supermies throws a jab but it's blocked by Takka .
Supermies chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takka can pounce on him.
Takka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Supermies.
Takka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Supermies counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Takka 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Supermies scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Takka to see if he's OK.
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!
Takka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simo Supermies has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies is working Takka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Takka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Takka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Supermies's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Supermies's back!
Supermies trying to control but not successfully.
Supermies manages to reverse the position and now he's in Takka 's guard. Nice work there by Supermies.
Supermies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Supermies has managed to get both his arms back between Takka 's legs - danger averted.
Supermies connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies cracks Takka with a solid left hand.
Supermies is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Takka wants to sweep but no luck.
Supermies throwing strikes but missing.
Takka looking for a sweep. Not yet Takka , not yet.
Takka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but Takka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Supermies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takka is trying to control the position but Supermies postures up.
Supermies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Takka keeps moving.
Takka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Supermies's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takka manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supermies trying to control but Takka is working from the bottom.
Takka wants to improve his position but instead Supermies has moved into half guard.
Supermies throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Takka to regain full guard.
Supermies is working Takka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Supermies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Supermies tries to free his leg and advance position but Takka is retaining full guard.
Supermies postures up and lands a big shot to Takka 's brow.
Takka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Supermies.
Supermies thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Supermies throws a big right hand that misses.
Takka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Supermies scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Supermies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Takka misses the jab.
Supermies throws a sloppy body shot
and Takka counters with an outside leg kick.
Takka avoids the body shot from Supermies.
Supermies takes a swing at Takka 's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Supermies.
A low kick from Takka misses
and Supermies counters with a nice double leg into side control. Takka won't be happy with that.
Takka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Supermies's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Takka is trying to stand back up but Supermies is controlling him
Supermies not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takka actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takka tries to roll over but Supermies keeps him under control.
Takka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Supermies with good strikes from the mount here!
Supermies lands a heavy elbow.
Supermies lands a big shot there that rocks Takka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Takka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Supermies landing shots from mount.
Supermies landing strikes from the mount and Takka is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takka is working to get back to half guard.
Supermies punishing his opponent with strikes.
Supermies working Takka over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takka wants to control but Supermies is having none of it.
Supermies lands a big shot to the head and Takka winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Simo Supermies!
Simo Supermies 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devil comes to the cage accompanied by Motorhead-Enter Sandman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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147 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taz Devil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard thows a body shot but no joy.
Leonard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonard lands a slapping body shot.
Leonard lands an overhand right.
Devil looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leonard, as that shot connected.
Devil ducks under a wild hook from Leonard.
Devil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonard looks to land a left hand but Devil moved out of range nicely.
Devil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leonard throws the left hand but Devil avoids the punch easily.
Leonard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nuriel Leonard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devil swats away the attempt to clinch by Leonard.
A head kick misses from Devil.
Leonard shoots for a double leg takedown but Devil sprawls well. He's pushed Leonard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leonard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Devil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard clinches up against the cage.
Devil digs a right hand into Leonard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leonard's gas tank.
A short left from Leonard.
Leonard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Devil backwards.
Leonard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devil wants to stand and escape but Leonard is having none of it.
Devil is pulling down on Leonard's head to control his posture.
Leonard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leonard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Devil wants to stand up but Leonard is controlling him.
Leonard throws a big elbow that misses.
Devil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leonard throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Devil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leonard throws a big right hand that misses.
Leonard wants to pass the guard but Devil is keeping the position.
Leonard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leonard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Devil trying to keep a closed guard but Leonard is proving a slippery customer.
Leonard won't allow Devil to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leonard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Devil keeping full guard, as Leonard tries to pass.
Devil has control of Leonard's left arm, preventing Leonard from doing any damage.
Leonard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leonard with a nice head shot there.
Devil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leonard stops Devil from standing up.
Leonard is looking to work some ground and pound but Devil has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard trying to control but Devil is working from the bottom.
Leonard throwing strikes from guard but Devil blocks nicely.
Leonard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Devil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leonard throws a big elbow that misses.
Leonard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Devil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leonard throwing strikes from guard but Devil blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Devil keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Devil pulls Leonard in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuriel Leonard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Devil throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonard.
Leonard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Devil finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Devil slips under a jab.
Leonard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Devil lands the left hand.
Leonard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devil was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonard.
Devil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leonard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Devil lunges at Leonard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leonard's hand.
Leonard throws a lazy right hand but Devil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonard just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonard lands the left hand.
Devil lands with an overhand left.
Leonard scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonard to score with a decent uppercut.
Leonard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devil.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leonard.
Leonard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devil moves away.
Devil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Devil lands with a nice body punch.
Devil keeps the fight on the outside.
Leonard doesn't manage to clinch there - Devil circles away.
Leonard instigates a clinch.
Devil can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Devil.
Devil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Devil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Devil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leonard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonard doesn't manage to clinch there - Devil circles away.
Devil misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Leonard swings for the body but Devil moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Devil.
Devil lands a nice looking body kick.
Devil throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Devil.
Leonard misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Leonard there.
Devil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Devil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonard misses with a looping left.
Leonard lands with a shot to the body.
Devil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Devil. Those never looked like landing.
Leonard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Devil throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil tries to move into range but Leonard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leonard looks to land a left hand but Devil moved out of range nicely.
Devil punishes Leonard's body with a nice straight punch.
Nuriel Leonard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Leonard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Devil tries to work over Leonard's front leg with a kick but Leonard checks it.
Leonard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Devil.
Leonard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leonard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut there from Devil.
Leonard staying out of range there.
Leonard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Devil looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonard is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Leonard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devil throws a nice looking combination but Leonard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonard.
Devil gets tackled into the cage by Leonard. Leonard maintains the clinch.
Leonard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leonard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leonard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Devil is keeping busy.
Devil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Devil gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leonard.
Leonard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Devil backwards.
Leonard landing knees to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Devil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leonard has him pressed against the cage.
Leonard has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Leonard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Devil is trying to break the clinch but Leonard is controlling him.
Devil misses with some punches.
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 Taz Devil will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Leonard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Devil sprawls well. Devil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leonard gets slowly back to his feet.
Leonard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Devil sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leonard somewhat.
Leonard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonard just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonard fails with the takedown.
Taz Devil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuriel Leonard.
Leonard throws a hook to the side of Devil's head but Devil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Leonard. Those never looked like landing.
Leonard fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonard throws a shot from downtown. Devil moves away and avoids it.
Leonard wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Devil.
Leonard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Devil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonard lands a nice shot to the body.
Devil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonard to score with a decent uppercut.
Leonard fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Devil can pounce on him.
Devil slips a jab from Leonard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leonard is defended easily by Devil.
Leonard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Devil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonard was well out of range. Poor timing from Devil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Devil scores with a head kick.
Devil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Devil as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonard. Devil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonard misses with a wild body shot.
Leonard moves in looking to clinch but Devil pushes him off.
Devil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonard throws a body punch but Devil moves out of range.
Leonard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leonard lunges at Devil with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Devil's hand.
Leonard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leonard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonard throws a right and a left that Devil avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leonard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Leonard feints a jab promting Devil to slip. Leonard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Devil slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Leonard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Devil.
Leonard misses with a body shot.
Devil goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Leonard looks to throw the jab but Devil is out of range.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Devil as he avoids it easily.
Leonard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Devil.
Devil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devil moves away.
Devil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Devil.
Leonard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leonard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonard tries to clinch there but Devil circles away.
Devil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard shoots in looking for a takedown but Devil manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leonard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Devil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leonard misses with a straight left.
Devil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Devil sizes up Leonard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Devil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonard takes one to the side of the head.
Leonard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Devil counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonard misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Devil showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Devil 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 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nuriel Leonard!
After the fight, Nuriel Leonard 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Heloise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is VHB - Freedom Fighter. Heloise has chosen Iron Maiden - Fear of the Dark as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Lebowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Heloise!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski looks to land a left hand but Heloise moved out of range nicely.
Lebowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heloise tries to score with a low kick but Lebowski moves his leg out of the way.
Lebowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Heloise.
Heloise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lebowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heloise takes one to the chin there.
Heloise throws a hook but Lebowski avoids it easily.
Heloise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lebowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heloise throws a series of punches but Lebowski avoids them all with ease.
Lebowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KO Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Heloise misses with a wild combination.
Lebowski with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lebowski.
Lebowski misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from Heloise both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Jeffrey Lebowski has been cut.
Heloise lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Heloise's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Heloise duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heloise lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Heloise takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heloise looks to land a right hand but Lebowski moved out of range.
Heloise misses with a low kick as Lebowski jumps back.
Heloise takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lebowski is looking to land body kicks.
Lebowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heloise throws out a leg kick but Lebowski moves out of range and Heloise only half commits.
Lebowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heloise checks it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Lebowski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lebowski delivers a nice body kick.
Heloise looks winded!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lebowski.
Heloise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lebowski.
Lebowski misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Heloise.
Heloise misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lebowski lands a nice looking body kick.
Lebowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heloise takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heloise lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heloise takes a swing at Lebowski's ribcage but misses.
Heloise connects with a body shot.
Lebowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Heloise.
Lebowski lands with a right hand.
Lebowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Heloise counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lebowski swings for the body but Heloise moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski scores with a nice head shot.
Heloise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lebowski.
Lebowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lebowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Lebowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lebowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Heloise scores with the left hand. Lebowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Lebowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Heloise throws a hook but Lebowski blocks it.
Lebowski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lebowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heloise.
Dustin Heloise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lebowski cracks Heloise with an open hand slap.
Heloise misses the jab.
Lebowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski misses with an uppercut. Heloise saw that one coming.
Lebowski lands a nice hook to Heloise's body. Heloise takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heloise throws a sloppy head kick and Lebowski moves out of range easily.
Heloise throws a combination. Lebowski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Heloise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lebowski.
Lebowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lebowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Heloise.
Lebowski works the jab nicely.
Lebowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heloise.
Jab by Heloise.
Jeffrey Lebowski's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lebowski checks the leg kick.
Lebowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lebowski lands with a good body shot.
Lebowski lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Lebowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Lebowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lebowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heloise.
A head kick misses from Lebowski.
Lebowski defending well as Heloise loads up on a big left hand.
Lebowski motions for Heloise to come forward. Lebowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Lebowski.
Heloise tries to land a leg kick but Lebowski saw it coming and moves away.
Lebowski misses with a straight left.
Lebowski misses the shot to the body.
Lebowski misses with a hook. Heloise ducked under it nicely.
Heloise attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lebowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heloise in his tracks.
Heloise throws a combination. Lebowski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lebowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lebowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heloise. Heloise obviously looking to wear him down.
Lebowski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lebowski.
Lebowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Heloise momentarily.
Lebowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heloise is breathing heavily.
Lebowski misses with a right hand
and Heloise connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Heloise blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Lebowski misses.
Heloise takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lebowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Heloise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heloise darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heloise has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lebowski.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lebowski. That's going to slow Heloise down.
Lebowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Heloise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lebowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Heloise.
Heloise has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lebowski.
Lebowski lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heloise uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lebowski.
Lebowski throws a sloppy head kick and Heloise moves out of range easily.
Lebowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heloise connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lebowski. Lebowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Heloise checks the leg kick nicely there.
Heloise will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lebowski misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Heloise.
Heloise throws the kick towards the body but Lebowski avoids it.
A punch combination from Heloise misses.
Dustin Heloise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heloise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heloise with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lebowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Heloise thows a leg kick but Lebowski checks it
and Lebowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski cracks the inside of Heloise's front leg.
Heloise shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Heloise throws a head kick that misses.
Lebowski misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Lebowski tenderised Heloise's leg. Heloise is trying to keep his angry face on.
Heloise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jeffrey Lebowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Lebowski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lebowski cracks a nice hook into Heloise's ribs.
Lebowski throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Lebowski.
Lebowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heloise.
Lebowski connects with a crisp jab.
Lebowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heloise throws out a loose jab but Lebowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heloise stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lebowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski lands a head kick!
Heloise moves out of range of the body kick from Lebowski.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lebowski. That's going to slow Heloise down.
Lebowski scores with a hook to the body. Heloise takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lebowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heloise's calf.
Lebowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lebowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lebowski cracks Heloise with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lebowski 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!
Lebowski scores with a hook to the body. Heloise takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lebowski.
Lebowski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Lebowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Lebowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lebowski throws a leg kick which misses Heloise's front leg but catches the back leg as Heloise tries to avoid it.
Heloise misses with a leg kick
and Lebowski counters with a straight right hand.
Heloise throws a shot from downtown. Lebowski moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lebowski. That's going to slow Heloise down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lebowski. Heloise does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heloise swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lebowski throws a solid leg kick but Heloise takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lebowski.
Lebowski lands a body shot.
Lebowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heloise has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lebowski throws a head kick but Heloise moves out of range.
Heloise moves out of range of the body kick.
Lebowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Heloise fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab from Lebowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski throws a push kick but Heloise slaps the foot to one side.
Lebowski misses the shot to the body.
Lebowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heloise takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lebowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lebowski moves out of range as Heloise throws a body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Heloise might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lebowski has got the better of the exchanges.
Lebowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lebowski thuds his shin into the meat of Heloise's side.
Heloise avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lebowski misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Heloise.
Lebowski throws a leg kick
and Heloise counters with a low kick, right behind Lebowski 's knee.
Lebowski thumps Heloise with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lebowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heloise.
Lebowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heloise under the eye.
Lebowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Heloise blocks a jab.
Lebowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lebowski lands with a cross.
Lebowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lebowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lebowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lebowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heloise can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Heloise.
Lebowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heloise sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lebowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Heloise misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heloise takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heloise scores with a jab. Lebowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from Lebowski.
Lebowski swings widly with a right hand
and Heloise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lebowski cracks a nice hook into Heloise's ribs.
Heloise throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heloise throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heloise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lebowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heloise takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lebowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heloise's sensitive parts.
Lebowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heloise doesn't seem bothered though.
Lebowski lunges at Heloise with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heloise's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heloise throws a leg kick but Lebowski checks it.
Heloise throws a head kick but Lebowski moves out of range.
Dustin Heloise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski connects with the punch.
Heloise lands a nice hook to Lebowski's body. Lebowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heloise's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Heloise throws a jab when Lebowski was well out of range.
Lebowski slips under a jab from Heloise.
Heloise misses with a wild combination.
Lebowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heloise throws a head kick that misses
and Lebowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeffrey Lebowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lebowski throws a hook to the side of Heloise's head but Heloise sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lebowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heloise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heloise looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lebowski lands a nice looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Lebowski blocks the low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Lebowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lebowski 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Lebowski!
Jeffrey Lebowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alaric Cosenza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Stepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alaric Cosenza!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosenza misses with a takedown
and Stepp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cosenza misses with a takedown attempt - Stepp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stepp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cosenza takes one to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cosenza.
Steven Stepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alaric Cosenza.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cosenza is defended easily by Stepp.
Cosenza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stepp counters with a stiff right hand.
Stepp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cosenza with a poor takedown
and Stepp counters with a left to the body.
Stepp's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cosenza under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cosenza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stepp counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosenza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stepp moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Stepp's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stepp manages to break the clinch.
Stepp has closed the distance and engaged Cosenza in a clinch.
Cosenza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stepp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stepp shoots in and gets a takedown into Cosenza's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stepp stopping the sweep attempt from Cosenza.
Cosenza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stepp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stepp landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepp lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosenza keeping moving, preventing Stepp from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosenza has momentary wrist control but Stepp slips an elbow through the middle.
Cosenza looking to control.
Stepp wants to control from the top but Cosenza keeps moving.
Cosenza keeping full guard, as Stepp tries to pass.
Stepp engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stepp throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stepp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosenza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepp throwing strikes but missing.
Cosenza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stepp is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cosenza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stepp counters with a left and a right that stings Cosenza.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cosenza is defended easily by Stepp.
Cosenza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepp lands with a straight right. Cosenza didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepp takes the fight into the clinch.
Stepp breaks from the clinch.
Cosenza gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepp is looking to regain half guard here but Cosenza keeps moving and retains side control.
Cosenza working the ground and pound from side control.
Stepp wants to get back to his feet but Cosenza drags him back down.
Cosenza in side control, throwing shots but Stepp defends.
Cosenza has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Cosenza scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cosenza punching from mount but Stepp doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stepp is in a horrible position here. Cosenza smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cosenza cracks Stepp with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stepp 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.
Stepp moves into the clinch.
Cosenza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stepp after a bit of a struggle.
Stepp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cosenza fails with the takedown
and Stepp counters with a series of strikes. Cosenza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cosenza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cosenza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cosenza wants to control from the top but Stepp keeps moving.
Stepp has Cosenza pulled in close to control his posture.
Cosenza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepp wants to sweep but no luck.
Cosenza trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepp has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cosenza has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Stepp's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stepp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cosenza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steven Stepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alaric Cosenza.
Stepp has Cosenza up against the cage in a clinch.
Stepp wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cosenza has him pressed against the cage.
Stepp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cosenza moves forwards but Stepp connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cosenza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Stepp - just one landing.
Cosenza gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Stepp to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepp's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cosenza under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosenza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stepp defends it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepp stalks Cosenza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cosenza's face. Cosenza staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Alaric Cosenza has been cut.
Cosenza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stepp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepp gets a takedown into half guard.
Steven Stepp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stepp looks to land a strike but Cosenza avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stepp throws a big elbow that misses.
Stepp distracts Cosenza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosenza looking to control but Stepp passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stepp connects with a nice short shot to Cosenza's temple.
Cosenza is rocked!
Stepp lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Cosenza quite badly. Cosenza pulls Stepp in close trying to recover. Stepp postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Cosenza on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Cosenza doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Stepp!
Steven Stepp 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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