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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Janusz Lanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuristaja Make (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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135 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Janusz Lanus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuristaja Make!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lanus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Make.
Lanus tries to clinch
and Make counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lanus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lanus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Make. Lanus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Make connects with a single shot there.
Make circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lanus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Janusz Lanus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Make tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lanus was well out of range. Poor timing from Make.
Lanus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Make moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Make cracks Lanus with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lanus tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Make pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lanus is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kuristaja Make!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Rothstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogers Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers Nelson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnold Rothstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rogers Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothstein slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
Rothstein throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Rothstein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Rothstein misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rothstein blocks a jab.
Rothstein tries to land a front kick but Nelson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rothstein swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rothstein is just out of range.
Rothstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rothstein.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rothstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rothstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothstein thows a body shot but no joy.
Nelson gets a clinch.
Rothstein is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rothstein lands a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nelson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Rothstein controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nelson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rothstein has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rothstein trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rothstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Nelson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rothstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rogers Nelson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rothstein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rothstein stuns Nelson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rothstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Rothstein keeps Nelson at a distance using the push kick.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Rothstein moves away and avoids it.
Nelson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nelson looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rothstein misses with a head kick.
Rothstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rothstein. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson with a hook.
Rothstein is looking to wear down Nelson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Rothstein saw that one coming.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Rothstein avoids them all with ease.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rothstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rothstein.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Rothstein moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a hook but Rothstein blocks it.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson swings for the body but Rothstein moves out of range.
Rothstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rothstein throws a push kick but Nelson slaps the foot to one side.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Rothstein shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nelson's guard.
Rothstein stands and throws Nelson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rothstein fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rothstein 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.
Nelson is trying to control Rothstein's posture but Rothstein avoids it.
Rothstein 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rothstein lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rothstein working the ground and pound from side control.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Rothstein cracks Nelson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rothstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Rothstein working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rothstein taking a breather here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nelson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rothstein wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Rothstein dominated that round.
That's time! Rothstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rothstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nelson lands a really nice looking cross but Rothstein seems unphased.
Arnold Rothstein is winning the standup battle so far.
Rothstein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nelson. That did some damage!
Nelson scores with a sloppy right hand. Rothstein should have avoided that one.
Rothstein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rothstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Rothstein thumps Nelson with a low kick.
We've been informed that Nelson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rothstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Rothstein.
A head kick misses from Rothstein.
Rothstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Rothstein does it's job there.
Rothstein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothstein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothstein working the ground and pound from side control.
Nelson is trying to improve his position.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet but Rothstein drags him back down.
Rothstein cracks Nelson with a big elbow.
Rothstein lands a few punches from side control.
Rothstein wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Rothstein throws an elbow but Nelson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nelson is not content to let Rothstein control the position.
Nelson tries to buck Rothstein off but Rothstein is having none of it.
Rothstein is chipping away with strikes.
Rothstein lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nelson down.
Nelson struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Nelson is trying to control Rothstein's posture but Rothstein avoids it.
Rothstein trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Rothstein in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rothstein working the ground and pound but Nelson is defending the strikes.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nelson is avoiding damage well.
Rothstein staying calm.
Nelson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nelson is not content to let Rothstein control the position.
Nelson is trying to improve his position.
Rothstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Rothstein landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rothstein looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nelson throws a big elbow that misses.
Nelson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rothstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nelson manages to get himself to full guard.
Rothstein wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Rothstein is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Rothstein dominated that second round.
That's time! Rothstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rothstein avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Rothstein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rothstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rothstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Rothstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rothstein. Nelson shrugs it off though.
Rothstein misses with a body kick.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rothstein is just out of range.
Rothstein misses with a body kick.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Rothstein circles away.
Rothstein misses with a wild body shot.
Rothstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice cross by Nelson.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rothstein closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nelson quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson trying to hold on to Rothstein's head to control him but Rothstein postures up.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson controlling the position for now.
Rothstein has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nelson is bucking up trying to escape but Rothstein cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rothstein raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nelson tries to hold on but Rothstein pushes him away.
Rothstein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Rothstein fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Rothstein lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rothstein trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rothstein punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nelson is looking to improve his position but Rothstein isn't that keen on the idea.
Rothstein working the ground and pound effectively.
Nelson is rocked!
Rothstein in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nelson is still in real trouble! Can Rothstein finish him?
Rothstein postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Nelson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Rothstein around the waist but Rothstein pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Rothstein is the winner by TKO! Rothstein jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Rothstein!
Arnold Rothstein seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Risto Korpisuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korpisuo comes to the cage accompanied by Eläkeläiset - Humpparaakki. Tyler Durden is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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195 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Korpisuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden throws a right hand that Korpisuo ducks under and follows up with a left that Korpisuo also avoids with ease.
Durden shoots in and drives through. Korpisuo sprawls well.
Durden tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Durden. Those never looked like landing.
Durden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Korpisuo counters with a single leg into guard. Durden didn't expect that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Korpisuo tries to free his leg and advance position but Durden is retaining full guard.
Korpisuo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Korpisuo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korpisuo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Korpisuo pushes down on Durden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Korpisuo thows a huge punch but Durden dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden is trying to stand.
Korpisuo is controlling the pace.
Korpisuo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Korpisuo throwing shots but Durden is blocking nicely.
Korpisuo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Korpisuo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Durden wants to get back to his feet.
Korpisuo throwing shots but Durden is blocking nicely.
Korpisuo 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden wants to get back to his feet.
Korpisuo 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.
Korpisuo prevents Durden from standing back up.
Korpisuo trying to pass the guard but Durden defending well.
Durden is looking to escape.
Korpisuo wants to take a breather but Durden is having none of it.
Korpisuo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korpisuo is looking for a kimura but Durden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Korpisuo to get the leverage.
Durden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Korpisuo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden is trying to stand up here but Korpisuo is controlling him well.
Korpisuo is pressing down on Durden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Durden is holding on for now.
Korpisuo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Korpisuo cracks Durden with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Korpisuo wants to control the pace but Durden is squirming around nicely.
Korpisuo lands a couple of good shots and Durden has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Korpisuo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Durden is defending well though. Korpisuo let's go of the attempt for now.
Korpisuo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korpisuo trying to control.
Durden is trying to get back to his feet but Korpisuo has full control of the position and if anything, Durden has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Korpisuo trying to control.
Korpisuo looking for the choke but no joy.
Korpisuo scores with punches to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Korpisuo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korpisuo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Korpisuo slips a jab and a cross from Durden.
Durden lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Durden moves out of range of the leg kick from Korpisuo.
A combination from Durden does no damage.
Durden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durden looks to land a combination but Korpisuo avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden wants to get back to his feet.
Korpisuo landing a few strikes.
Risto Korpisuo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durden, who protects the arm well.
Durden is trying to buck Korpisuo off.
Korpisuo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Durden keeps working.
Korpisuo is really struggling to control Durden but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Korpisuo wants to take a breather but Durden manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Korpisuo.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Korpisuo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo won't allow Durden to get back to his feet.
Korpisuo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Durden manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Durden trying to control the position from guard on top but Korpisuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Korpisuo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Durden slips nicely into half guard.
Korpisuo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Durden is trying to work for a kimura but Korpisuo is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Korpisuo is just riding it out for now. Durden eventually gives up the hold.
Durden wants to take a breather but Korpisuo is having none of it.
Korpisuo is pressing down on Durden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Durden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Korpisuo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Korpisuo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Korpisuo!
Durden managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Korpisuo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Korpisuo.
Korpisuo landing strikes.
Korpisuo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Korpisuo landing strikes.
Durden is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korpisuo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Durden!
Durden is still in real trouble! Can Korpisuo finish him?
Korpisuo lands a big elbow - Durden is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Durden is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Risto Korpisuo!
Risto Korpisuo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed al Hadj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sampsa Siloposki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al Hadj comes into the arena with Hypnotized Lebanon blaring out of the sound system. 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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193 lbs
34 - 20 - 2 |
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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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohamed al Hadj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sampsa Siloposki!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siloposki thows a leg kick but al Hadj checks it
and al Hadj counters with a straight right hand.
al Hadj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Siloposki throws the left hand but al Hadj avoids the punch easily.
al Hadj does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
al Hadj looks for the body kick but Siloposki saw that one coming.
Siloposki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Siloposki.
A lazy body kick from al Hadj
and Siloposki counters with a big head kick but al Hadj shrugs it off.
al Hadj chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Siloposki can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
al Hadj misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for al Hadj.
Siloposki misses with a kick to the body.
Siloposki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck al Hadj on the side of the head.
It looks like Mohamed al Hadj has been cut.
al Hadj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Siloposki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good shot there by al Hadj.
It looks like Sampsa Siloposki has been cut.
al Hadj throws out a leg kick but Siloposki moves out of range and al Hadj only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Hadj throws a head kick that misses.
al Hadj tries to clinch but Siloposki moves out of range.
Siloposki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Siloposki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
al Hadj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Siloposki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from al Hadj lands.
al Hadj tries to clinch but Siloposki moves out of range.
al Hadj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siloposki.
al Hadj lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Siloposki.
Siloposki thumps al Hadj with a low kick.
Siloposki throws out a loose jab but al Hadj uses good head movement to avoid it.
al Hadj throws a chopping leg kick but Siloposki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Hadj throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sampsa Siloposki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siloposki moves away from the strike by al Hadj.
Siloposki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
al Hadj tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Siloposki is able to avoid easily.
Siloposki lunges at al Hadj with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by al Hadj's hand.
al Hadj throws a body kick that misses.
Siloposki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and al Hadj makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Siloposki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
al Hadj looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Siloposki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Siloposki is looking to chop away at al Hadj's legs.
al Hadj with a nice cross.
Siloposki throws a low kick but al Hadj avoids it.
al Hadj dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Siloposki. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Siloposki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Siloposki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and al Hadj counters with a nice body kick.
Siloposki looks to score with a jab to the body but al Hadj is just out of range.
Siloposki throws a poor cross that misses
and al Hadj counters with a thumping low kick.
Siloposki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of al Hadj's head.
Siloposki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed al Hadj momentarily.
Siloposki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
al Hadj moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Siloposki misses with a low kick.
Siloposki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Siloposki misses with a low kick.
Siloposki works al Hadj's body with a nice hook.
al Hadj moves in looking to clinch but Siloposki pushes him off.
Siloposki lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Hadj throws a sloppy head kick and Siloposki moves out of range easily.
al Hadj bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Siloposki's head.
Siloposki throws a lazy head kick
and al Hadj makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Siloposki throws a sloppy head kick and al Hadj moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Siloposki. That's going to slow al Hadj down.
Siloposki scores with a hook to the body. al Hadj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
al Hadj on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A lazy body kick from Siloposki
and al Hadj moves into the clinch.
al Hadj throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by al Hadj.
Siloposki lands with a light punch inside.
al Hadj has Siloposki pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, al Hadj just misses with a elbow thrown towards Siloposki's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampsa Siloposki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Siloposki tries to score with a low kick but al Hadj moves his leg out of the way.
Siloposki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siloposki lands with a thumping leg kick.
al Hadj takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from al Hadj - that will leave a mark!
Siloposki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but al Hadj is out of range.
Siloposki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siloposki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siloposki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Siloposki takes one on the button.
Siloposki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Siloposki tries to land a front kick but al Hadj steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Siloposki. That's going to slow al Hadj down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siloposki walks into a straight right hand from al Hadj.
al Hadj slips under a jab from Siloposki.
Siloposki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siloposki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Siloposki throws a lazy body kick
and al Hadj counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Siloposki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Siloposki thows a leg kick but al Hadj checks it
and al Hadj counters with an outside leg kick.
al Hadj scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
al Hadj blocks a leg kick.
Siloposki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by al Hadj!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
al Hadj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Siloposki as he connects with a hook.
Crunch! Siloposki slams his shin into al Hadj's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki tries to land a body kick
and al Hadj counters with a good, hard body kick but Siloposki shrugs it off.
Siloposki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Siloposki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
al Hadj throws the left hand but Siloposki avoids the punch easily.
Siloposki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. al Hadj checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Siloposki throws a leg kick that misses.
Siloposki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
al Hadj lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
al Hadj with a body punch. A glancing blow.
al Hadj misses with a head kick.
Siloposki throws a sloppy head kick and al Hadj moves out of range easily.
Siloposki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Siloposki misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki scores with a punch to the head.
Siloposki throws a sloppy body shot
and al Hadj moves into the clinch.
Siloposki blocks the elbow strike.
Siloposki managing to block the knees to the body from al Hadj.
Siloposki is looking to control al Hadj's arms but al Hadj gets an underhook and turns him. Now Siloposki has his back to the cage.
Siloposki lands an elbow just above al Hadj 's eye.
Mohamed al Hadj's cut is getting worse.
Siloposki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siloposki cracks al Hadj with a nice body shot.
al Hadj lands a damaging elbow.
al Hadj throws an elbow but it misses.
Siloposki misses with a body punch.
al Hadj throws an elbow but it misses.
al Hadj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, al Hadj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
al Hadj throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Siloposki fails to land.
Siloposki throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siloposki looking to slow down the pace here.
Siloposki misses with the head strike.
Siloposki blocks an elbow strike from al Hadj.
Siloposki breaks from the clinch.
Siloposki throws a leg kick
and al Hadj counters with a leg kick.
Siloposki scores with a kick to the midsection.
al Hadj walks into a stiff left hand from Siloposki.
Siloposki scores with a hook to the body. al Hadj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
al Hadj takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Siloposki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of al Hadj's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siloposki fakes the leg kick and cracks al Hadj in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siloposki throws a head kick but al Hadj moves out of range.
al Hadj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampsa Siloposki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Siloposki misses with a head kick.
Siloposki throws a low kick, looking for al Hadj's leg but al Hadj calmly moves out of range.
al Hadj scores with a decent looking hook.
Siloposki misses with a low kick.
al Hadj checks a low kick from Siloposki.
Sampsa Siloposki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
al Hadj with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Siloposki to score with a decent uppercut.
Siloposki avoids a kick to the body.
al Hadj getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Siloposki throws a head kick but al Hadj moves out of range.
A jab from al Hadj finds it's way through Siloposki's defenses.
al Hadj looks to land a body kick but Siloposki moved away.
Siloposki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Siloposki misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siloposki moves into the clinch successfully.
al Hadj tries to land knees in the clinch but Siloposki avoids the damage to the body.
Siloposki misses with a punch to the body.
Siloposki dodges an elbow strike from al Hadj.
Siloposki can't find room to land a body shot as al Hadj controls the action.
al Hadj blocking some punches.
al Hadj is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Siloposki is defending well for now.
al Hadj lands a nice elbow.
Siloposki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Siloposki misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, al Hadj just misses with a elbow thrown towards Siloposki's brow.
Siloposki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Siloposki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siloposki lands a jab to al Hadj's midsection.
Siloposki misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
al Hadj throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from al Hadj, right into the meat.
Siloposki throws a head kick but al Hadj moves out of range.
Siloposki thows a leg kick but al Hadj checks it
and al Hadj counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by al Hadj.
al Hadj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Siloposki on the inside.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside.
al Hadj throws an elbow that misses.
Siloposki unloads a knee to the mid-section. al Hadj lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from Siloposki.
Siloposki tries to stall but al Hadj uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
al Hadj wants to stall.
Siloposki scores with a nice hook to the head.
al Hadj throws an elbow that misses.
Mohamed al Hadj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siloposki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mohamed al Hadj's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Siloposki can't find room to land a body shot as al Hadj controls the action.
Siloposki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Siloposki misses with a punch to the body.
Siloposki takes an elbow to the temple.
Siloposki lands a shot to the body.
Siloposki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
al Hadj is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Siloposki is keeping busy.
Siloposki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
al Hadj prevents a body shot from Siloposki.
Siloposki takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Siloposki.
al Hadj looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
al Hadj lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Siloposki managing to block the knees to the body from al Hadj.
Siloposki managing to block the knees to the body from al Hadj.
A short uppercut from Siloposki.
Siloposki breaks the clinch.
Sampsa Siloposki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Hadj throws a low kick but Siloposki moves out of range easily.
al Hadj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siloposki.
Siloposki scores with a leg kick.
al Hadj blocks a head kick by Siloposki.
al Hadj on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Siloposki throws a chopping leg kick but al Hadj manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Siloposki is looking to land body kicks.
Siloposki clobbers al Hadj with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
al Hadj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siloposki was well out of range. Poor timing from al Hadj.
Siloposki lands a high kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siloposki misses with a series of wild punches.
al Hadj on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sampsa Siloposki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Siloposki 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampsa Siloposki!
Sampsa Siloposki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jai McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jai McCracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Russo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Russo.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCracken.
McCracken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CEC Underdark in the buildup to the fight.
Russo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Frankie Russo has been cut.
McCracken throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCracken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCracken delivers a nice body kick.
McCracken lands with a nice body kick.
McCracken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Russo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Russo throws the left hand but McCracken avoids the punch easily.
Russo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Jai McCracken has been cut.
McCracken cracks the inside of Russo's front leg.
McCracken works the jab nicely.
McCracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Russo looks to land a combination. McCracken sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters circling a little - McCracken finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by McCracken. Beautiful body shot.
Russo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken works over Russo's head and body with a nice combination.
McCracken lands a nice shot that snaps Russo's head back.
Russo is rocked!
Russo bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! McCracken comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Russo falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Russo was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jai McCracken!
Jai McCracken seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dingdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dingdown comes into the arena with Baggy Trousers blaring out of the sound system. Koltun has chosen Hans Solo - Dopoki jestem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
29 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Dingdown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Konrad Koltun!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingdown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koltun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dingdown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koltun misses with a straight right.
Koltun takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Dingdown shows good takedown defense.
Koltun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dingdown.
Koltun moves into the clinch successfully.
Dingdown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koltun prevents a body shot from Dingdown.
Koltun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Koltun has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Koltun misses with a looping right.
Koltun jabs at Dingdown's body.
Koltun bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dingdown's head backwards.
Dingdown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koltun has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dingdown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dingdown ducks right into an uppercut from Koltun.
Koltun cracks Dingdown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dingdown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dingdown counters with a nice leg kick.
Koltun lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice uppercut lands for Dingdown. That snapped Koltun's head back.
Koltun keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ben Dingdown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dingdown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dingdown lands a nice hook to Koltun's body. Koltun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dingdown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koltun doesn't manage to clinch there - Dingdown circles away.
Dingdown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
Koltun lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Koltun.
Dingdown misses with an uppercut. Koltun saw that one coming.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick.
Koltun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dingdown.
Koltun loads up on a big right hand but Dingdown slips the punch.
Koltun throws a leg kick
and Dingdown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koltun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koltun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dingdown defends it nicely.
Ben Dingdown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Koltun.
Koltun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dingdown.
A lazy left from Dingdown finds it's target.
Dingdown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koltun dips to his left and cracks Dingdown with an uppercut!
Nice body kick from Dingdown.
Dingdown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun moves out of range of the strikes.
Koltun throws a big shot that misses.
A solid body kick from Dingdown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koltun.
Dingdown swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koltun counters with a big head kick but Dingdown shrugs it off.
Dingdown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Koltun shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dingdown is trying to defend but Koltun finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dingdown tries to get to full guard but Koltun has control of the leg.
Koltun frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koltun avoids the attempt from Dingdown to control.
Koltun controlling his opponent.
Koltun thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Koltun is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dingdown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dingdown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun working Dingdown over with strikes here.
Koltun looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konrad Koltun will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koltun scores with a head kick.
Koltun goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dingdown scores with a body shot.
Koltun fails with the takedown.
Koltun misses with a wild body shot.
Dingdown loads up on a big right hand but Koltun slips the punch.
Dingdown lands with a shot to the body.
Koltun scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koltun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dingdown. Dingdown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Koltun tries to close the distance and clinch but Dingdown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koltun scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koltun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koltun scores with a sloppy right hand. Dingdown should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingdown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koltun doesn't seem bothered though.
Koltun throws the kick towards the body but Dingdown avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dingdown tries a head kick but it misses.
Koltun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koltun throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koltun lands a jab to the head.
Koltun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koltun loads up on a big right hand but Dingdown slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koltun.
Dingdown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dingdown throws the kick towards the body but Koltun avoids it.
Koltun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Dingdown finds it's target.
A combination from Koltun does no damage.
Dingdown misses with a right hand
and Koltun counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dingdown's guard now.
Koltun stands and throws Dingdown's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dingdown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dingdown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Koltun tries to roll over but Dingdown keeps him under control.
Dingdown trying to mount his opponent but Koltun defends it.
Konrad Koltun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koltun tries to roll over but Dingdown keeps him under control.
Dingdown wants to stand up but Koltun manages to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingdown stopping the sweep attempt from Koltun.
Dingdown has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koltun is proving hard to escape from.
Dingdown wants to control from the top but Koltun keeps moving.
Dingdown trying to stand up but can't free himself from Koltun's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ben Dingdown wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dingdown just misses with a punch to the body.
Dingdown ducks right into an uppercut from Koltun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingdown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koltun. Koltun obviously looking to wear him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dingdown!
Koltun slips under a jab from Dingdown.
Koltun misses with a series of wild punches.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dingdown sprawls well. Dingdown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koltun gets slowly back to his feet.
Ben Dingdown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Koltun.
Koltun lands with a good body shot.
Dingdown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koltun counters with a thumping low kick.
Dingdown tries to clinch up but Koltun circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koltun throws a jab but it's blocked by Dingdown.
Ben Dingdown is winning the standup battle so far.
Dingdown lands with an uppercut that bounces Koltun off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dingdown swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Konrad Koltun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dingdown tries a head kick but it misses.
Dingdown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dingdown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Dingdown.
Koltun defending well as Dingdown loads up on a big left hand.
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown but Dingdown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koltun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dingdown sprawls well. Dingdown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koltun gets slowly back to his feet.
Dingdown ducks under a wild hook from Koltun.
Koltun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dingdown to the ground. Koltun is now in Dingdown's guard.
Koltun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Koltun trying to control but Dingdown is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingdown looking to control.
Dingdown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dingdown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dingdown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koltun controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ben Dingdown just wasn't active enough.
Jab, jab by Koltun - just one landing.
Ben Dingdown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dingdown's calf.
Dingdown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dingdown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koltun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koltun moves out of range as Dingdown strikes.
Koltun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koltun.
Konrad Koltun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dingdown looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Dingdown misses with a lunging right hand
and Koltun counters with a nice uppercut.
Dingdown swings widly with a right hand
letting Koltun counter with a right hand.
Konrad Koltun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dingdown looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Dingdown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koltun.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dingdown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ben Dingdown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konrad Koltun.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingdown walks into a jab.
Koltun closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dingdown's guard.
Koltun trying to control but Dingdown is working from the bottom.
Dingdown keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
Koltun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koltun trying to control the position from guard on top but Dingdown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koltun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun looking to sit in guard and control but Dingdown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dingdown wants to stand but Koltun is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dingdown throws a strike but Koltun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Koltun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koltun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Koltun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koltun winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Konrad Koltun!
Konrad Koltun seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justina Vanovcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanovcan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Moskau. Stevens is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In the Dark. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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138 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justina Vanovcan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens gets tackled into the cage by Vanovcan. Vanovcan maintains the clinch.
Stevens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vanovcan working Stevens over with knees to the body.
Vanovcan looking to throw knees to the head but Stevens is blocking nicely.
Stevens has picked Vanovcan up - he's going for a ride! Stevens dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stevens not doing much here.
Vanovcan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vanovcan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vanovcan trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vanovcan has his foot on Stevens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevens works his way back into a safe position though.
Vanovcan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens wants to control from the top but Vanovcan keeps moving.
Stevens is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonny Stevens was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stevens shoots in and gets a takedown into Vanovcan's guard.
Stevens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stevens throws a strike but Vanovcan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stevens is looking for a triangle but Vanovcan pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Vanovcan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stevens has control of Vanovcan's left arm, preventing Vanovcan from doing any damage.
Vanovcan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stevens wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vanovcan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vanovcan with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vanovcan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vanovcan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Qube Striking, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Stevens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stevens is thwarting Vanovcan's attempts to control the position.
Vanovcan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vanovcan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stevens is taking a breather. Vanovcan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vanovcan actively working from the bottom here.
Vanovcan looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stevens is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stevens trying to control the pace.
Vanovcan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevens pulls his head out easily.
Vanovcan trying to control here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vanovcan actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonny Stevens will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stevens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jonny Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vanovcan is trying to improve his position.
Vanovcan wants to get back to his feet but Stevens drags him back down.
Vanovcan holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Stevens trying to control the action but Vanovcan is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Vanovcan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vanovcan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stevens's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stevens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stevens is trying to control the action in half guard but Vanovcan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan wants to improve his position but Stevens is controlling well.
Stevens controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vanovcan trying to hold on to Stevens's head to control him but Stevens postures up.
Vanovcan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevens pulls his head out easily.
Stevens is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vanovcan is not content to let Stevens control the position.
Vanovcan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stevens is looking for a kimura but Vanovcan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stevens to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan actively working from the bottom here.
Vanovcan wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy.
Stevens is taking a breather. Vanovcan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stevens gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Vanovcan with a hook.
Stevens gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stevens wants to control but Vanovcan is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vanovcan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stevens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Vanovcan keeps moving.
Stevens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stevens trying to control but Vanovcan is working from the bottom.
Vanovcan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vanovcan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stevens uses it to pass to side control.
Vanovcan wants to control but Stevens postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Vanovcan is looking for a sweep.
Stevens in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Vanovcan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanovcan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stevens is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanovcan tries to buck Stevens off but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens taking a breather here.
Vanovcan struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanovcan is looking for a sweep.
Vanovcan is trying to buck Stevens off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stevens scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stevens trying to control the action but Vanovcan is working from the bottom.
Stevens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vanovcan is trying to maintain the position but Stevens is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Stevens is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vanovcan wants to get back to full guard.
Stevens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stevens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vanovcan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vanovcan actively working from the bottom here.
Stevens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stevens is just content to waste time from the top position. Vanovcan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanovcan trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Vanovcan keeps moving.
Jonny Stevens has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vanovcan moves into the clinch.
Vanovcan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stevens is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vanovcan to the mat. Vanovcan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Vanovcan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stevens defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanovcan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stevens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vanovcan keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens cracks Vanovcan with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vanovcan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens pushing down on Vanovcan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Justina Vanovcan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stevens lands a nice short elbow.
Vanovcan manages to get to full guard.
Vanovcan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Vanovcan keeps moving.
Vanovcan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vanovcan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stevens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vanovcan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jonny Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanovcan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanovcan working for a triangle but Stevens defends it easily.
Stevens trying to control but Vanovcan is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stevens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Stevens!
Jonny Stevens tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Murray Esson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esson comes to the cage accompanied by Amy MacDonald - This Is The Life. Morris is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Clique . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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29
156 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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28
150 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Murray Esson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leroy Morris!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esson swats away the attempt to clinch by Morris.
Morris shoots in but Esson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Esson lands with a hook. Morris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Esson throws a leg kick which misses Morris's front leg but catches the back leg as Morris tries to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morris has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Esson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Esson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morris doesn't seem phased though.
Esson scores with a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Esson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Esson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morris closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Morris swings around for an armbar but Esson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morris's guard.
Esson throwing strikes from guard but Morris blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris keeping moving, preventing Esson from controlling successfully.
Esson 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.
Esson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morris's head.
Esson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Esson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morris's head.
Morris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Esson.
Esson thows a huge punch but Morris dodges it nicely.
Morris tries to roll over but Esson keeps him under control.
Esson wants to pass the guard but Morris is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris is not content to let Esson control the position.
Esson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Esson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Esson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Morris is rocked!
Esson unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Morris wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Esson celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murray Esson!
Murray Esson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pacman Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietro Donatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pacman Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietro Donatelli!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Donatelli lands but Barnes takes it in his stride.
Donatelli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid body kick from Donatelli.
Donatelli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Donatelli.
Donatelli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Donatelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Donatelli.
Donatelli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donatelli throws a leg kick
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Pietro Donatelli has been cut.
Pietro Donatelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donatelli counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatelli tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes cracks Donatelli with an open hand slap.
Barnes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donatelli moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Barnes checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnes blocks the leg kick.
Donatelli misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Donatelli.
Donatelli thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donatelli throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick from Donatelli misses.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Qube Striking in the buildup to the fight.
Donatelli moves into the clinch.
Barnes lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Donatelli on the inside.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Donatelli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Donatelli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Donatelli lands with a right to the head.
Donatelli lands a left hand.
Knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barnes lands a body punch.
Donatelli looks winded!
Barnes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Donatelli.
Barnes stalls.
Donatelli can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Donatelli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barnes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Donatelli can turn it around.
Donatelli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donatelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Donatelli prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Donatelli tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Donatelli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donatelli blocks a body shot from Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Donatelli back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Donatelli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donatelli working aggressively here.
Donatelli lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Donatelli fails to land.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donatelli or not.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Donatelli blocks it with crossed arms.
Barnes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Donatelli misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Donatelli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pacman Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pietro Donatelli'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.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Donatelli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pietro Donatelli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donatelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Donatelli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Donatelli in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Donatelli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donatelli misses with a leg kick.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Donatelli throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donatelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Donatelli is breathing heavily.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Donatelli does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatelli tries to clinch up.
Donatelli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donatelli tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Donatelli moves into the clinch.
Donatelli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnes.
Donatelli avoids a wild elbow strike from Barnes.
Donatelli swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donatelli blocks a body shot from Barnes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Donatelli.
Barnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donatelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donatelli's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pacman Barnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Donatelli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Donatelli misses with the head strike.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
That has opened up Pietro Donatelli's cut even more.
Barnes tries to work over Donatelli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donatelli misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donatelli.
Donatelli lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Barnes.
Donatelli misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatelli trying to control the position but instead, Barnes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Donatelli into the cage.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Donatelli is blocking nicely.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Donatelli avoids the damage to the body.
Donatelli blocking some punches.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Donatelli blocks it.
Barnes lands an uppercut.
Donatelli has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Donatelli swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donatelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donatelli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Donatelli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Donatelli lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Donatelli controls the action.
Donatelli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes is leaning against Donatelli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Donatelli prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Donatelli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Donatelli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barnes prevents Donatelli from breaking the clinch.
Barnes with a knee to the head.
Donatelli tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Donatelli back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pacman Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pietro Donatelli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
Donatelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes blocks a leg kick.
Barnes slips a jab from Donatelli.
Donatelli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
Donatelli throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes stuns Donatelli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donatelli throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Donatelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes drops Donatelli with a big left hand! Donatelli is injured, injured bad! Barnes jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pacman Barnes!
As Pacman Barnes got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'd like to thank my fans for coming out tonight and watching me fight. I'm coming for that title.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Johansson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davor Velcic!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velcic throws an overhand right that lands on Johansson's shoulder, as Johansson tries to avoid the shot.
Velcic throws the kick towards the body but Johansson avoids it.
Velcic lands with a hook. Johansson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Velcic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Velcic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Davor Velcic has been cut.
A head kick misses from Johansson.
Johansson lands with a kick to the temple. Velcic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johansson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johansson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Johansson misses the target.
Johansson slips under a jab from Velcic.
Velcic moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velcic tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
Johansson cracks Velcic with a nice body shot.
Johansson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Velcic backwards.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but Velcic blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johansson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johansson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Velcic's face.
A right hand to the body from Johansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Velcic is working Johansson over against the cage.
Johansson looking to throw knees to the head but Velcic is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johansson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velcic tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
Velcic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velcic avoids it.
Velcic tries to circle away but Johansson has him pinned against the cage.
Velcic throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Velcic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Velcic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velcic tries to work over Johansson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johansson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velcic's elbow.
Johansson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Johansson.
Velcic can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
Velcic working aggressively here.
Velcic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velcic is working Johansson over against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Velcic has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
Velcic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velcic closes the distance and pushes Johansson back into the cage.
Velcic takes a shot to the head.
Velcic misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Velcic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velcic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velcic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Velcic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Velcic misses with a few strikes there.
Velcic connects with a right hand. Johansson shakes it off.
Velcic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johansson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johansson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Velcic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johansson checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic thows a body shot but no joy.
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johansson throws the kick towards the body but Velcic avoids it.
Johansson checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Velcic.
Johansson cracks a nice hook into Velcic's ribs.
Davor Velcic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velcic throws a low kick but Johansson avoids it.
Velcic avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Johansson thuds his shin into the meat of Velcic's side.
Johansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velcic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velcic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velcic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Velcic staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johansson.
Johansson lands a really nice looking cross but Velcic seems unphased.
We've been told by Johansson's head coaches at Gentlemens' club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Velcic throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab by Velcic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Velcic tenderised Johansson's leg. Johansson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Velcic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velcic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velcic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johansson slips a straight right by Velcic.
A head kick misses from Johansson.
A head kick misses from Johansson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davor Velcic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johansson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Velcic lands a body shot.
Velcic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Velcic duly obliges.
Velcic lands a leg kick that knocks Johansson off balance momentarily.
Velcic misses with a looping left.
Velcic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Velcic throws a lazy right hand but Johansson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Velcic throws a shot from downtown. Johansson moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Johansson blocks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Johansson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Johansson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic throws a chopping leg kick but Johansson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd cheers as Velcic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johansson doesn't seem phased though.
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velcic.
Johansson lands with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johansson checks a leg kick.
Davor Velcic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velcic.
Velcic throws a leg kick which misses Johansson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johansson tries to avoid it.
Mikael Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johansson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johansson missing with a left hand there. Velcic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Johansson tenderised Velcic's leg. Velcic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Velcic throws a leg kick but Johansson checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Velcic looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Velcic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velcic dips to his left and cracks Johansson with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velcic misses with a leg kick
and Johansson counters with an outside leg kick.
Velcic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velcic misses with a hook
and Johansson counters with a thumping low kick.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velcic.
Velcic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johansson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Velcic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johansson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Velcic.
Velcic looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Velcic tries to clinch up.
Johansson staying out of range there.
Johansson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Velcic blocks a jab.
Johansson throws a head kick but Velcic moves out of range.
Velcic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johansson.
Velcic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Velcic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johansson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johansson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Velcic loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sloppy strikes from Velcic. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johansson. Velcic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velcic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johansson counters with a left and a right that stings Velcic.
Velcic connects with a solid leg kick.
Johansson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velcic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johansson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Velcic fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johansson misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Velcic misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davor Velcic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johansson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Velcic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johansson is out of range.
Velcic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velcic lands a head kick!
Johansson looks to score with a jab to the body but Velcic is just out of range.
Velcic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johansson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johansson blocks a jab.
Velcic thows a leg kick but Johansson checks it
and Johansson counters with a left and a right that stings Velcic.
Johansson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Velcic throws out a loose jab but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velcic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Velcic jabs Johansson right on the nose. Johansson blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Velcic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velcic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velcic loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Johansson misses.
Velcic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johansson needs to keep his hands up - Velcic had a free shot at his head there.
Velcic tries to move into range but Johansson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Velcic avoids them all with ease.
Velcic misses with a leg kick
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velcic throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Velcic tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic throws a front kick aimed at Johansson's knee but Johansson avoids it well.
Johansson slips a straight right by Velcic.
Johansson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Velcic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johansson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johansson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Velcic. Those never looked like landing.
Johansson misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johansson blocks a head kick by Velcic.
Velcic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Velcic is looking to score with low kicks.
A lazy left from Johansson finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Velcic cracks Johansson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Velcic wants to slow Johansson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johansson scores with a hook.
Velcic checks the leg kick.
Velcic throws a leg kick but Johansson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johansson misses with a low kick as Velcic jumps back.
Velcic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johansson slips a jab from Velcic.
Johansson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Velcic misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Johansson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johansson slips a straight right by Velcic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic misses with a double jab.
Velcic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johansson slips a straight right by Velcic.
Velcic swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Velcic throws a head kick that misses.
Velcic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson defending well as Velcic loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johansson.
Johansson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Velcic is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velcic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johansson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Velcic misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson throws a head kick but Velcic moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Davor Velcic just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Davor Velcic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velcic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Velcic throws a jab when Johansson was well out of range.
Johansson blocks a head kick by Velcic.
Johansson slips a jab and a cross from Velcic.
Johansson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velcic lands with a shot to the body.
Johansson connects with a high kick.
Johansson misses with a body kick.
Johansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velcic was well out of range. Poor timing from Johansson.
Velcic thows a body shot but no joy.
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velcic.
Velcic throws a leg kick which misses Johansson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johansson tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic throws a lazy uppercut
and Johansson counters with an inside leg kick.
Velcic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johansson's head.
Johansson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A nice combination there by Johansson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Johansson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Velcic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Velcic cracks Johansson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Velcic throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
Velcic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Velcic throws a front kick aimed at Johansson's knee but Johansson avoids it well.
Johansson checks a low kick from Velcic.
Johansson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Velcic is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velcic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johansson.
Velcic is still on wobbly legs! Can Johansson finish him?
Johansson slips under a jab from Velcic.
A jab lands there for Velcic.
Velcic is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Johansson just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Velcic has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikael Johansson!
Mikael Johansson retains his featherweight title!
Mikael Johansson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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