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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarno Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarno Puukko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puukko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Head moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Head dodges the punch combination from Puukko.
Head throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Jarno Puukko has been cut.
Puukko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Head moves in looking to clinch but Puukko pushes him off.
Puukko misses with a series of wild punches.
Head swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Puukko.
A left and a right from Head both land. Nice combination.
Richard Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head misses with a two punch combination.
Head misses with a jab, cross combination.
Puukko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Head moves into the clinch.
Head landing knees to the body.
Puukko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head leaning against his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Head.
Puukko looks gassed!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Head.
Puukko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Head lands a jab to Puukko's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Puukko was covering up waiting for the punch and Head finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Head passes into half guard.
Head is looking for a kimura here.
Head passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Head landing strikes from the mount and Puukko is in trouble!
Head breaks from Puukko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Head lands a big elbow.
Puukko taking shots to the head.
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!
Head lands a big shot there that rocks Puukko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That has opened up Jarno Puukko's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puukko tries to buck Head off but he can't manage it.
Head wants to finish this one by submission but Puukko is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Head.
Puukko wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Head lands a nice shot to the head.
The cut above Jarno Puukko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Head lands with some strikes.
Jarno Puukko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jarno Puukko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Richard Head!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei jr Janakoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preston Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janakoff comes to the cage accompanied by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich - Bend It. Driver comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Candy Paint kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei jr Janakoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Preston Driver!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Driver lands.
It looks like Sergei jr Janakoff has been cut.
Driver scores with a punch to the head.
Janakoff takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Janakoff is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Janakoff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Driver cracks Janakoff with a hook to the temple - Janakoff is on wobbly legs here! Driver swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Janakoff falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Driver wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Preston Driver!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Kinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards has chosen Like a surgeon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Kinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edwards's hands.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kinski thows a body shot but no joy.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Kinski misses the shot to the body.
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Kinski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.
Kinski looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinski. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kinski looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Kinski throws a right hand that Edwards ducks under and follows up with a left that Edwards also avoids with ease.
Kinski throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Edwards sizes up Kinski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klaus Kinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kinski at a distance.
Edwards connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kinski momentarily.
Nice jab there from Edwards.
Edwards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kinski tries to avoid it but Edwards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kinski to the ground. Kinski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Kinski.
Edwards fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Kinski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards lands a nice shot that snaps Kinski's head back.
Kinski misses with a jab to the body
and Edwards counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Edwards thows a big elbow that misses.
Kinski keeping full guard, as Edwards tries to pass.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edwards tries to free his leg and advance position but Kinski is retaining full guard.
Edwards trying to control but Kinski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards landing with the ground and pound.
Edwards trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kinski misses with a body shot.
Kinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edwards.
Edwards misses with the combination.
Edwards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kinski doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Kinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kinski scores with a one two! Edwards had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Edwards comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Edwards counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Edwards lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards's corner calls for a 1-2. Edwards obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edwards.
Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kinski's sensitive parts.
Edwards has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kinski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kinski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kinski's sensitive parts.
Kinski misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards moves out of range as Kinski strikes.
Edwards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Edwards lunges at Kinski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kinski's hand.
Kinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Edwards.
Kinski misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Kinski.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kinski.
Kinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kinski.
Kinski ducks right into an uppercut from Edwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards swinging wildly here.
Kinski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edwards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Klaus Kinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Edwards.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Kinski's shoulder, as Kinski tries to avoid the shot.
Kinski swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards swings for the body but Kinski moves out of range.
Kinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kinski misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Edwards misses its intended target.
Edwards throws a series of punches but Kinski moves out of range.
Kinski thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Edwards dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kinski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Edwards there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Edwards throws a series of punches but Kinski moves out of range.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kinski defends it nicely.
Kinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kinski at a distance.
Blake Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Edwards misses.
A jab from Edwards finds it's way through Kinski's defenses.
Kinski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edwards lands a jab to Kinski's midsection.
Kinski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy left from Edwards finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a series of punches but Kinski moves out of range.
Kinski misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Kinski lunges at Edwards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edwards's hand.
Kinski throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards lands a jab to the nose.
Edwards cracks Kinski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edwards slips a jab from Kinski.
Kinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards looks to land a left hand but Kinski moved out of range nicely.
Edwards swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kinski to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edwards.
A left lands for Edwards.
Edwards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edwards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kinski pinned against the cage. Kinski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good standup being displayed there by Edwards as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a two punch combination.
Edwards swings for the body but Kinski moves out of range.
Kinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Kinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klaus Kinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards clobbers Kinski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body. Kinski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kinski throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Edwards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edwards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kinski swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards moves into range and clinches up with Kinski.
Edwards lands a nice knee to the body.
Edwards effectively controlling the action here.
Edwards misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klaus Kinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Edwards.
Edwards stalling in the clinch.
Kinski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Edwards lands with a light punch inside.
Kinski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Edwards stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Edwards lands a hook that snaps the head of Kinski backwards.
Edwards has hold of one of Kinski's legs. Kinski is fighting the takedown attempt but Edwards gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Edwards trying to move into half guard but instead Kinski has managed to sweep!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edwards is on top in guard.
Edwards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards looking to pass the guard.
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses.
Kinski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edwards thows a big elbow that misses.
Edwards connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards trying to control but Kinski is working from the bottom.
Kinski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kinski manages to avoid it.
Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kinski's sensitive parts.
Edwards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kinski is fending him off so far but Edwards persists. Nope, Kinski circles away and we're back to standing.
Edwards explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kinski connects with the punch.
Edwards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kinski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kinski scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kinski pinned against the cage. Kinski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edwards defending well as Kinski loads up on a big left hand.
Edwards misses with a two punch combination.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kinski.
Kinski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good exchange - Edwards coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edwards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Edwards is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kinski can't fight it off and eventually Edwards manages to take the fight to the floor. Kinski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards lands a couple of elbows.
Edwards content to stall in guard here.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edwards.
Kinski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edwards.
Edwards controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Edwards preventing the sweep.
Edwards trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edwards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klaus Kinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Edwards.
Edwards digs a good hook to Kinski's body.
Edwards connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Kinski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Edwards.
Edwards closes the distance and pushes Kinski back into the cage.
Edwards works on Kinski's body with a couple of short punches.
Edwards gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Edwards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Edwards not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kinski regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Edwards.
Edwards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Edwards with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blake Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards content to stall in guard here.
Edwards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Edwards throws a strike but Kinski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kinski postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinski thows a big elbow that misses.
Edwards trying to keep a closed guard but Kinski is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edwards has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Edwards!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arttil Nikav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikav comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - Cryin' Like A Bitch!!. 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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134 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttil Nikav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackson Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson cracks Nikav with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sanderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nikav manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sanderson has Nikav in his guard.
Nikav trying to control but Sanderson is working from the bottom.
Sanderson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanderson.
Sanderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nikav knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nikav on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nikav tries to get out of the position.
Sanderson tries for a kimura but Nikav is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nikav has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sanderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nikav is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Nikav is trying to escape and Sanderson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Nikav is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sanderson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Sanderson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Tasalakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rolf rolfson (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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170 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tasalakki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, rolf rolfson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasalakki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tasalakki gets a takedown into half guard.
rolfson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
rolfson trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tasalakki content to control rather than advance.
rolfson trying to control but Tasalakki postures up.
Tasalakki wants to control but rolfson is keeping him busy.
rolfson taking some punishment here, with Tasalakki in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rolfson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tasalakki drops back, looking for a kneebar! rolfson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. rolfson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from rolfson!
Tasalakki tries to bench press rolfson off him but rolfson keeps the position.
rolfson trying to control the action but Tasalakki is working from the bottom.
Tasalakki is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
rolfson is looking to take a break and control but Tasalakki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tasalakki can't do much from the bottom here.
Tasalakki is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki is not content to let rolfson control the position.
Tasalakki can't do much from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tasalakki thuds his shin into the meat of rolfson's side.
Tasalakki tests rolfson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like rolf rolfson has been cut.
Tasalakki looks to score with a jab to the body but rolfson is just out of range.
rolfson has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in rolfson's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tasalakki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tasalakki stays in close to rolfson's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tasalakki passes rolfson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tasalakki tries to pass the half guard into mount. rolfson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tasalakki trying to control the pace.
Tasalakki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tauno Tasalakki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on rolf rolfson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tasalakki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tasalakki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tasalakki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tasalakki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but rolfson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A right-left combo lands from Tasalakki.
rolfson avoids the head kick by Tasalakki.
Tasalakki keeps the fight on the outside.
rolfson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tasalakki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tasalakki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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!
Tasalakki trying to control but rolfson is working from the bottom.
rolfson is breathing heavily.
Tasalakki gets to his feet - rolfson follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasalakki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from rolfson.
Tasalakki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tasalakki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tasalakki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
rolfson with a poor takedown
and Tasalakki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in rolfson's guard.
Tasalakki advances position into side control!
Tasalakki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by rolfson, who protects the arm well.
Tasalakki tries for a kimura but rolfson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
rolfson reaches up around Tasalakki's neck trying to control. But Tasalakki takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for rolfson! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! rolfson is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Tasalakki celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tauno Tasalakki!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Ivanovits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexis Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanovits kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Odorants - This Night. Sergei Ivanovits has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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287 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Ivanovits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexis Stone!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone forces Ivanovits back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Ivanovits.
It looks like Alexis Stone has been cut.
Stone manages to break the clinch.
Stone has managed to clinch.
Ivanovits throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ivanovits takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ivanovits breaks from the clinch.
Ivanovits smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ivanovits throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Ivanovits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanovits is just out of range.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Ivanovits looks to clinch
and Stone counters with a series of strikes. Ivanovits will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stone misses with a straight left.
Stone tries to keep at a distance but Ivanovits has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stone breaks the clinch.
Ivanovits cracks Stone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovits scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stone in his tracks.
Stone wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stone tries to break free but Ivanovits pushes him back against the cage.
Ivanovits cracks Stone with a nice body shot.
Ivanovits lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ivanovits's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivanovits fails with a takedown attempt.
Stone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ivanovits.
That has opened up Alexis Stone's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovits darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ivanovits seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ivanovits's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ivanovits's back!
Stone has the hooks in. Ivanovits is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ivanovits looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ivanovits breaks Stone's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Stone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivanovits content to stall in guard here.
Ivanovits throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits is looking to stand up but Stone won't let him.
Ivanovits won't allow Stone to get back to his feet.
Ivanovits 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Stone scores with a four punch combination!
Stone's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stone duly obliges.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Ivanovits misses.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivanovits misses with a double jab
and Stone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivanovits thinking.
Ivanovits keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits throws a head kick that Stone semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovits pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ivanovits was covering up waiting for the punch and Stone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovits is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone is in close to Ivanovits's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stone throwing strikes from guard but Ivanovits blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone with a nice head shot there.
Stone looking to sit in guard and control but Ivanovits gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Ivanovits dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexis Stone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ivanovits looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ivanovits is controlling Stone's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ivanovits will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ivanovits controls Stone momentarily but Stone frees himself.
Stone trying to control but Ivanovits is working from the bottom.
Ivanovits managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovits preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stone distracts Ivanovits with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanovits has wrist control.
Ivanovits is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stone defends well.
Ivanovits keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanovits swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone won't allow Ivanovits to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ivanovits working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovits is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ivanovits tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ivanovits won't be happy with that.
Stone working away.
Stone working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovits manages to get back to half guard.
Stone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stone not doing much here.
Stone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ivanovits gets back to full guard.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone working some strikes from top position.
Stone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovits is keeping the position for now.
Stone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ivanovits's head.
Stone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stone works over Ivanovits with some ground and pound from guard.
Ivanovits utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ivanovits trying to control the position.
Ivanovits looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexis Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexis Stone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A lazy body kick from Ivanovits
and Stone counters with a body kick that stops Ivanovits in his tracks momentarily.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovits's shoulder, as Ivanovits tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovits slips a jab from Stone.
Ivanovits moves away from the strike by Stone.
Ivanovits tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ivanovits gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stone is in close to Ivanovits's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stone is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanovits has wrist control.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovits is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stone seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ivanovits utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovits throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanovits working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone.
Stone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt
so Stone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ivanovits working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stone.
Ivanovits is trying to control the position but Stone postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovits is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanovits has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stone has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanovits's legs - danger averted.
Stone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ivanovits's head.
Stone wants to control from the top but Ivanovits keeps moving.
Stone works over Ivanovits with some ground and pound from guard.
Ivanovits lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stone!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ivanovits with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Ivanovits.
Ivanovits swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stone is now in Ivanovits's guard. A big mistake from Ivanovits there, giving up the dominant position!
Stone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stone throwing strikes from guard but Ivanovits blocks nicely.
Stone wants to control from the top but Ivanovits keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ivanovits manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanovits swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stone is now in Ivanovits's guard. A big mistake from Ivanovits there, giving up the dominant position!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexis Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexis Stone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Ruohonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatty McFat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFat is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Fat by Weird Al Yankovic. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fatty McFat was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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24
183 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Ruohonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fatty McFat!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruohonen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McFat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruohonen misses the shot to the body.
McFat connects with a crisp jab.
Ruohonen blocks a jab.
Ruohonen doesn't manage to clinch there - McFat circles away.
Ruohonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McFat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruohonen has managed to clinch.
Ruohonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pasi Ruohonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McFat is defended easily by Ruohonen.
Ruohonen lands a jab to McFat's midsection.
Ruohonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McFat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McFat blocks a head kick by Ruohonen.
Ruohonen throws a hook but McFat blocks it.
Ruohonen throws a series of punches but McFat avoids them all with ease.
Ruohonen keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFat closes the distance but Ruohonen moves to the side
enabling Ruohonen to counter with a crisp jab.
McFat throws a hook but Ruohonen blocks it.
Ruohonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McFat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruohonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McFat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruohonen is fending him off so far but McFat persists. Nope, Ruohonen circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from McFat misses the target.
Ruohonen closes the distance looking to clinch
and McFat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McFat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruohonen.
McFat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body kick from Ruohonen.
A head kick from Ruohonen lands but McFat takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ruohonen.
Ruohonen tries to clinch up.
Ruohonen misses with a few strikes there.
Ruohonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ruohonen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McFat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ruohonen's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruohonen trying to control the position here.
McFat wants to pass the guard but Ruohonen is keeping the position.
McFat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFat slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFat is stalling here. Ruohonen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McFat seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ruohonen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McFat wants to control but Ruohonen postures up.
McFat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McFat gets back to half guard.
Ruohonen tries to stand but can't do so whilst McFat controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruohonen prevents McFat from improving his position.
Ruohonen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McFat on the ground.
McFat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruohonen pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ruohonen throws a front kick aimed at McFat's knee but McFat avoids it well.
Pasi Ruohonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruohonen misses with a low kick.
McFat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pasi Ruohonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fatty McFat.
No joy there for Ruohonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruohonen tries to clinch but McFat is having none of it.
Ruohonen lands with a slapping head kick.
Ruohonen throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Ruohonen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ruohonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruohonen throws a sloppy head kick and McFat moves out of range easily.
Ruohonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruohonen ducks under a wild hook from McFat.
Ruohonen wants to clinch but McFat slips to the side
and McFat counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ruohonen controlling the position well.
McFat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruohonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McFat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McFat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McFat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruohonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McFat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ruohonen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ruohonen has escaped and now he's on top!
McFat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McFat is breathing heavily.
McFat throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ruohonen escapes and throws McFat's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruohonen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ruohonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruohonen throws a combination. McFat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ruohonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruohonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ruohonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McFat tries to clinch but Ruohonen is having none of it.
Ruohonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McFat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McFat checks the leg kick.
Ruohonen looks to clinch
and McFat counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFat goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ruohonen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McFat's guard! Nice work there by Ruohonen!
Ruohonen trying to control the position from guard on top but McFat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFat has a closed guard, preventing Ruohonen from standing up.
Ruohonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and McFat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruohonen has managed to get both his arms back between McFat's legs - danger averted.
Ruohonen wants to control from the top but McFat keeps moving.
McFat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruohonen wants to control from the top but McFat keeps moving.
McFat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruohonen defends it easily.
Ruohonen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McFat working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ruohonen has passed into half guard!
McFat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McFat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fatty McFat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McFat wants to clinch up but Ruohonen keeps it at a distance.
McFat looks to throw the jab but Ruohonen is out of range.
McFat throws a low kick but Ruohonen avoids it.
Ruohonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McFat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruohonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruohonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McFat counters with a shoot takedown. Ruohonen fights it but they end up in guard.
McFat trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruohonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruohonen pulls McFat in to control the position.
Fatty McFat has got the better of the ground game so far.
McFat wants to control from the top but Ruohonen keeps moving.
McFat postures up and lands a big shot to Ruohonen's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFat wants to control from the top but Ruohonen keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruohonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McFat wants to control from the top but Ruohonen keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McFat throws a hook but Ruohonen blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ruohonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruohonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ruohonen thows a body shot but no joy.
McFat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruohonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McFat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruohonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McFat blocks a head kick by Ruohonen.
A big left from Ruohonen misses.
The fighters circling - McFat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McFat shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruohonen tries to sprawl out of it but McFat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruohonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruohonen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McFat's head.
Ruohonen pushes McFat up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruohonen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pasi Ruohonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fatty McFat.
McFat has Ruohonen pressed against the cage, preventing Ruohonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ruohonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Ruohonen does no damage.
McFat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruohonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Ruohonen misses.
Ruohonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McFat was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruohonen.
McFat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McFat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruohonen moves away.
Ruohonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McFat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McFat fails with an attempt to clinch.
McFat tries to clinch but Ruohonen is having none of it.
McFat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruohonen throws a right and a left that McFat avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruohonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ruohonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McFat.
Ruohonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruohonen lands a jab.
Ruohonen tries to clinch but McFat moves out of range.
Ruohonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruohonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McFat.
Ruohonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Ruohonen.
A punch combination from Ruohonen misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruohonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McFat.
McFat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruohonen sprawls well. Ruohonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McFat gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruohonen throws a sloppy head kick and McFat moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pasi Ruohonen.
I think Ruohonen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fatty McFat!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaarlo Vihtala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubert Kuminauha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vihtala might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pohjois-Karjala. Kuminauha is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Celine Dion - Just Walk Away. Kaarlo Vihtala could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rubert Kuminauha's chin.
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289 lbs
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240 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Vihtala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rubert Kuminauha!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vihtala misses the jab.
Vihtala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuminauha moves away.
Kuminauha shoots in for a double leg but Vihtala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vihtala misses with an uppercut.
Vihtala looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuminauha is just out of range.
Kuminauha checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vihtala.
Kuminauha shoots in but no luck this time.
Vihtala looks to land a right hand but Kuminauha moved out of range.
Kuminauha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuminauha throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vihtala was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuminauha finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kuminauha throwing strikes but missing.
Vihtala has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtala wants to sweep here but Kuminauha controlling him for the moment.
Kuminauha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vihtala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vihtala wants to improve his position but instead Kuminauha has moved into half guard.
Kuminauha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vihtala trying to control but Kuminauha postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kuminauha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vihtala defends it well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kuminauha shoots in for a takedown but Vihtala shows good takedown defense.
Kaarlo Vihtala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubert Kuminauha.
Vihtala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vihtala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuminauha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuminauha.
Kuminauha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vihtala as he jumps to the side.
Good work by Kuminauha as he checks the leg kick.
Vihtala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vihtala lands the left hand.
Vihtala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuminauha.
Vihtala drives through and clinches with Kuminauha against the cage.
Kuminauha jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vihtala walks away with a smile on his face. Kuminauha gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuminauha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No luck for Kuminauha with that takedown attempt.
Vihtala takes a swing at Kuminauha's ribcage but misses.
Kuminauha changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vihtala looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vihtala looks to move to half guard but instead Kuminauha has passed into mount! Damn!
Vihtala working to try and regain half guard.
Kuminauha is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vihtala has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vihtala is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Vihtala dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuminauha takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kuminauha avoids a kick to the body.
Vihtala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubert Kuminauha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuminauha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vihtala swivels and escapes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vihtala. Kuminauha shrugs it off though.
Vihtala swings for the body but Kuminauha moves out of range.
Vihtala misses with a straight left.
Kaarlo Vihtala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vihtala scores with a jab to the body.
Kuminauha shoots in for a double leg but Vihtala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vihtala rushes Kuminauha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuminauha is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuminauha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vihtala smiles and moves away.
Kaarlo Vihtala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubert Kuminauha.
Vihtala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vihtala doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuminauha circles away.
Vihtala misses with a body shot.
Kuminauha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vihtala circles away.
Vihtala scores with a leg kick.
Kuminauha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaarlo Vihtala is winning the standup battle so far.
Vihtala looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuminauha is just out of range.
Kuminauha is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vihtala's half guard.
Vihtala manages to get to full guard.
Vihtala is controlling Kuminauha's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuminauha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuminauha pushing down on Vihtala's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuminauha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vihtala keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala manages to get to full guard.
Vihtala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuminauha's guard.
Vihtala trying to control but Kuminauha is working from the bottom.
Kuminauha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vihtala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vihtala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vihtala wants to get up but he can't break Kuminauha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kuminauha keeping moving, preventing Vihtala from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaarlo Vihtala dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vihtala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuminauha manages to avoid it.
Vihtala throws a wild body kick that Kuminauha sees coming a mile off.
Vihtala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuminauha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vihtala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuminauha somewhat.
Kuminauha fails with a takedown attempt.
Vihtala is looking to wear down Kuminauha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kuminauha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vihtala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vihtala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuminauha shoots in looking for a takedown. Vihtala tries to sprawl out of it but Kuminauha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vihtala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaarlo Vihtala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubert Kuminauha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuminauha fails to land the takedown.
Vihtala misses with a head kick.
Kuminauha moves away from the strike by Vihtala.
Kuminauha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vihtala is trying to control but can't.
Kuminauha is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vihtala is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala pushes Kuminauha off looking to stand but Kuminauha dives back in and keeps control.
Kuminauha prevents Vihtala from improving his position.
Kuminauha thows a huge punch but Vihtala dodges it nicely.
Vihtala wants to control but Kuminauha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vihtala controlling the position well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kuminauha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vihtala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaarlo Vihtala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuminauha moves away.
Kuminauha fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaarlo Vihtala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuminauha blocks a head kick by Vihtala.
Vihtala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuminauha was well out of range. Poor timing from Vihtala.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vihtala.
Vihtala thows a body shot but no joy.
Kuminauha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vihtala looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuminauha is just out of range.
Vihtala misses with a body shot.
Kuminauha gets the takedown into side control.
Kuminauha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vihtala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vihtala manages to get back to half guard.
Kuminauha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vihtala is trying to maintain the position but Kuminauha is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuminauha is looking for a kimura but Vihtala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuminauha to get the leverage.
Vihtala tries to kick Kuminauha off but Kuminauha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vihtala manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rubert Kuminauha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vihtala looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaarlo Vihtala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vihtala, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaarlo Vihtala!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake comes into the arena with Εξομολογεισθ blaring out of the sound system. Dragunov has chosen Respirar você - Capital Inicial as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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260 lbs
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278 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Drake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Dragunov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragunov.
Drake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dragunov's hands.
Dragunov is looking to clinch.
Drake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dragunov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dragunov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drake tries to avoid it but Dragunov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drake to the ground. Drake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
Dragunov moves in looking to clinch but Drake pushes him off.
Dragunov shoots in but no luck this time.
Dragunov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drake's half guard.
Dragunov trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
Dragunov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drake's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dragunov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dragunov's back!
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Dragunov right now.
Dragunov staying busy and making it hard for Drake to control.
Dragunov trying to control the hands but Drake won't let him.
Drake throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Drake controls the action.
Dragunov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Drake.
Dragunov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dragunov is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drake is working the ground and pound. Can Dragunov escape?
Drake wants to control but Dragunov is keeping busy.
Drake is trying to stick to Dragunov's back but Dragunov is turning into Drake. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Drake's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dragunov.
Dragunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragunov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
Dragunov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragunov looking to sit in guard and control but Drake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov 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.
Dragunov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drake defends well.
Drake preventing the sweep.
Dragunov looking to control.
Drake trying to control but Dragunov is working from the bottom.
Drake works over Dragunov with some ground and pound from guard.
Dragunov keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Dragunov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dragunov keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Dragunov's brow.
Drake throws a big right hand that misses.
Drake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dragunov is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dragunov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drake stuffs the takedown attempt from Dragunov. Dragunov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Drake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drake lands with a good body shot.
Dragunov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Drake's guard.
Dragunov postures up.
Dragunov wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Dragunov is working Drake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dragunov trying to move into half guard but instead Drake has managed to sweep!
Drake is working Dragunov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dragunov controls Drake momentarily but Drake frees himself.
Drake trying to control but Dragunov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov being controlled here, momentarily.
Drake wants to stand and escape but instead Dragunov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dragunov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Drake tries to improve position but can't.
Drake is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dragunov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dragunov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dragunov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Drake sneaks out the side door and pushes Dragunov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dragunov throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily.
Ivan Dragunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Drake.
Drake throws a body punch but Dragunov moves out of range.
Drake misses with an uppercut.
Dragunov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drake as he jumps to the side.
Drake jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck for Dragunov with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake works Dragunov's body with a nice hook.
Dragunov is breathing heavily.
Dragunov throws a series of punches but Drake avoids them all with ease.
Dragunov shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense.
Joshua Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Dragunov.
Dragunov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drake to score with a decent uppercut.
Dragunov shoots in looking for a takedown. Drake tries to sprawl out of it but Dragunov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drake digs a good body shot into Dragunov's ribs.
Dragunov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragunov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dragunov shoots in but Drake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drake jabs at Dragunov's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drake jabs at Dragunov's body.
Drake stuns Dragunov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake scores with a shot to the body.
Drake lands with a nice body punch.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Joshua Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dragunov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joshua Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
Drake lands a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drake lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Drake dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drake throws a one two combo.
Drake throws a one two combo.
Drake takes a swing at Dragunov's ribcage but misses.
Drake is looking to wear down Dragunov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Drake lands with a shot to the body.
Drake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dragunov on the side of the head.
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
Drake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake scores with a body shot.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dragunov can do to turn this around?
Drake cracks a nice hook into Dragunov's ribs.
Drake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragunov on the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake lands with a shot to the body.
Dragunov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dragunov avoids the body shot from Drake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dragunov doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
Drake connects with a body shot.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Joshua Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake digs a good body shot into Dragunov's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragunov is just out of range.
Drake lands with an overhand left.
Dragunov shoots for a takedown but Drake saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dragunov doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake punishes Dragunov's body with a nice straight punch.
Dragunov misses with a double jab
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dragunov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drake connects with a body shot.
Dragunov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake scores with a shot to the body.
Dragunov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drake lands a nice looking body shot.
Drake lands with an overhand left.
Dragunov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drake works over Dragunov's head and body with a nice combination.
Drake throws a body punch but Dragunov moves out of range.
Dragunov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
Joshua Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Dragunov.
Drake scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Drake with a hook.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragunov is just out of range.
Drake throws a leg kick but Dragunov moved away.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Dragunov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drake to the mat! Drake manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake is working an open guard so Dragunov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dragunov.
Drake regains half guard.
Drake manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragunov passes Drake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Drake clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Drake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dragunov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dragunov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dragunov.
Dragunov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drake works Dragunov's body with a nice hook.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dragunov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragunov ducks right into an uppercut from Drake.
Dragunov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dragunov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake lands a jab to Dragunov's midsection.
Dragunov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Nice shot lands for Drake.
Drake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragunov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drake scores with a hook to the body. Dragunov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragunov is just out of range.
Drake stuns Dragunov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dragunov walks into a jab.
Dragunov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dragunov wants to clinch
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragunov was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Dragunov misses with a takedown
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joshua Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Dragunov.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dragunov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drake throws a one two combo.
Dragunov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Drake lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dragunov at a distance.
Drake punishes Dragunov's body with a nice straight punch.
Dragunov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov misses with a takedown
and Drake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dragunov thinking.
Dragunov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dragunov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dragunov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drake lands a nice hook to Dragunov's body. Dragunov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dragunov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Drake lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dragunov backs up against the cage.
Dragunov with a poor takedown
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Drake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dragunov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dragunov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drake cracks a nice hook into Dragunov's ribs.
Drake connects with a jab.
Dragunov closes the distance but Drake moves to the side
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragunov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drake cracks a nice hook into Dragunov's ribs.
Dragunov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drake scores with a hook to the body. Dragunov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drake thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Drake had his way with Ivan Dragunov in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab from Drake.
Dragunov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dragunov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Drake rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dragunov's guard! Nice work there by Drake!
Dragunov keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake postures up.
Drake has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dragunov is proving hard to escape from.
Dragunov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dragunov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drake drops back looking for a leg! Dragunov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dragunov manages to kick Drake off! Drake jumps back into Dragunov's guard.
Dragunov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dragunov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Drake is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dragunov.
Drake remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dragunov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Drake connects with a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Drake seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Drake throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dragunov can't do much from the bottom here.
Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragunov keeps working.
Drake controls the position from side control.
Drake is looking to take a break and control but Dragunov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dragunov wants to control but Drake postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drake throws a leg kick but Dragunov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dragunov misses with a takedown attempt
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake stuns Dragunov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drake lands a lovely overhand right.
Dragunov has his takedown stuffed
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joshua Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Dragunov.
Drake digs a good body shot into Dragunov's ribs.
Drake clobbers Dragunov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheers as Drake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dragunov doesn't seem phased though.
Joshua Drake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragunov avoids the body shot from Drake.
A punch combination from Dragunov misses.
Dragunov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ivan Dragunov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake cracks a nice hook into Dragunov's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Dragunov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drake lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:44
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:44
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Drake!
Joshua Drake retains his heavyweight title!
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