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HEX - Do It For The Chicks PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mumin Mamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Westerinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mumin Mamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Westerinen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westerinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mamma lands a jab to Westerinen's midsection.
Mamma swats away the attempt to clinch by Westerinen.
Westerinen avoids the body shot from Mamma.
Mamma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Westerinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamma.
Westerinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mamma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Westerinen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Westerinen slows the pace down.
Mamma stops Westerinen from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamma manages to get back to half guard.
Mamma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Westerinen is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamma is trying to get back to full guard.
Mamma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Westerinen is working away from the top position though.
Mamma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamma has his hands clasped together around Westerinen's back. He's all about the action.
Westerinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Westerinen works his way into side control.
Mamma throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mamma manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mamma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Westerinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mamma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Westerinen.
Mamma wants to improve his position but Westerinen is controlling well.
Mamma actively working from the bottom here.
Westerinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Westerinen is keen to just control but Mamma is a slippery customer.
Westerinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mamma scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mamma.
Mamma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumin Mamma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westerinen misses with a combination
and Mamma counters with a left to the body.
Westerinen looks gassed!
Mamma lands with a good body shot.
Mamma lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like John Westerinen has been cut.
Jab, jab by Mamma - just one landing.
Mamma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westerinen.
Westerinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mamma pulls Westerinen in close to prevent any damage.
Westerinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamma manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westerinen is squirming around, avoiding Mamma's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamma takes Westerinen's back.
Mamma tries to get the hooks in deep but Westerinen pushed the leg off.
Mamma is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Westerinen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mamma has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Westerinen is defending well but eventually Mamma manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Westerinen has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mumin Mamma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bert Bainite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Kone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bert Bainite has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bert Bainite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diesel Kone!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bainite looks to land a combination but Kone avoids it well.
A punch combination from Bainite misses.
Bainite tries to clinch there but Kone circles away.
Kone takes a swing at Bainite's ribcage but misses.
Kone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bainite tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kone takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kone - that landed with a thud.
Bainite looking to throw knees to the head but Kone is blocking nicely.
Kone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bainite is breathing heavily.
Kone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bainite backwards.
Kone presses Bainite against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bainite backwards.
Bainite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kone lands a left hand.
Kone is working Bainite over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bainite takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kone.
Kone scores with a shoulder strike.
Bainite is rocked!
Kone creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bainite's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bainite drops to his knees and Kone pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diesel Kone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snus Mumriken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snus Mumriken!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ass fails with the takedown.
Ass forces Mumriken back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ass.
Ass has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mumriken clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mumriken trying to control the action but Ass just sinks the hooks in.
Mumriken tries to roll but Ass sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ass controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Mumriken's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumriken trying to control the hands but Ass breaks the grip.
Mumriken is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ass controlling well, preventing Mumriken from escaping the position.
Mumriken is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ass.
Mumriken is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ass controlling the positon.
Ass controlling well, preventing Mumriken from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mumriken trying to control the position but Ass manages to sink in the hooks.
Mumriken is in bad spot here.
Ass scores with punches and elbows.
Ass scores with strikes from the back.
Mumriken rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mumriken is looking to control Ass's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mumriken avoid being mounted?
Mumriken looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumriken looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ass sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mumriken is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ass's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ass's back!
Ass rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mumriken trying to control from half guard but Ass is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mumriken missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mumriken thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mumriken trying to control from Ass's half guard. Ass has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ass bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mumriken's guard.
Mumriken can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ass controls the pace.
Mumriken has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ass is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mumriken.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mumriken is looking to regain half guard here but Ass keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ass dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ass shoots in and bounces Mumriken off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ass sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mumriken trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumriken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ass gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mumriken being controlled here, momentarily.
Mumriken wants to sweep but no luck.
Ass sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mumriken can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mumriken is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mumriken working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ass doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ass manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mumriken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ass is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ass passes into half guard.
Mumriken looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumriken is trying to control but Ass manages to pass to mount!
Mumriken tries to reverse the position but Ass maintains control.
Mumriken throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mumriken tries to hold on but Ass pushes him away.
Mumriken is working to get back to half guard.
Mumriken is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ass working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mumriken tries to lock up and control but Ass gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ass is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ass controlling his opponent.
Ass landing shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ass controlling from mount.
Mumriken wants to hold on but Ass pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ass dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ass looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ass looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mumriken makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mumriken.
Mumriken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ass stands and throws Mumriken's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mumriken can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumriken is trying to get back to half guard.
Ass controls the position.
Mumriken is looking for a sweep.
Mumriken sneaks back into half guard.
Mumriken has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ass is working away from the top position though.
Mumriken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ass pulls his head out easily.
Mumriken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mumriken won't allow Ass to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mumriken tries to roll over but Ass keeps him under control.
Mumriken trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ass manages to pass to mount!
Mumriken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ass breaks from Mumriken's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ass cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ass looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumriken working to try and regain half guard.
Mumriken wants to control but Ass is having none of it.
Ass tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mumriken is looking to improve his position but Ass isn't that keen on the idea.
Ass controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mumriken throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mumriken keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Ass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ass, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jack Ass!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jack Ass!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jack Ass!
Jack Ass wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joni Wrestlingbay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Oxylon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joni Wrestlingbay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwayne Oxylon!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestlingbay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oxylon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestlingbay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oxylon is keeping the position for now.
Wrestlingbay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wrestlingbay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wrestlingbay is looking to advance position but Oxylon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wrestlingbay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wrestlingbay is working hard here to advance position.
Oxylon wants to stand but Wrestlingbay is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestlingbay is trying desperately to improve position.
Oxylon wants to stand but Wrestlingbay is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Oxylon controlling the pace for now.
Oxylon avoids the attempt from Wrestlingbay to control.
Oxylon looking to control but Wrestlingbay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wrestlingbay wants to try and get back to his feet.
Wrestlingbay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oxylon wants to stand but Wrestlingbay is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Wrestlingbay tries to hold on but Oxylon pushes him away.
Oxylon wants to get back to his feet but Wrestlingbay is holding on tight.
Wrestlingbay is trying desperately to improve position.
Wrestlingbay tries to lock up and control but Oxylon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wrestlingbay is looking to improve his position but Oxylon isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxylon stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Wrestlingbay shoots in but no luck this time.
Oxylon tries to clinch there but Wrestlingbay circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oxylon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oxylon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oxylon thumps Wrestlingbay with a low kick.
Oxylon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wrestlingbay if he has to take too many more of those.
Joni Wrestlingbay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrestlingbay shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oxylon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wrestlingbay laying and praying for a moment but Oxylon takes advantage and regains half guard.
Wrestlingbay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestlingbay prevents Oxylon from standing back up.
Wrestlingbay is stalling here. Oxylon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wrestlingbay seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Oxylon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wrestlingbay tries to bench press Oxylon off him but Oxylon keeps the position.
Oxylon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oxylon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wrestlingbay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oxylon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wrestlingbay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wrestlingbay tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oxylon is pressed up against the cage. Wrestlingbay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oxylon down to the mat. Oxylon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joni Wrestlingbay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrestlingbay is breathing heavily.
Oxylon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wrestlingbay. That did some damage!
Wrestlingbay takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oxylon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Oxylon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wrestlingbay swats away the attempt to clinch by Oxylon.
Oxylon lands a nice hook to Wrestlingbay's body. Wrestlingbay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oxylon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oxylon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oxylon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oxylon is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Wrestlingbay or perhaps it was just good defense by Oxylon which made him look bad.
Oxylon connects with a looping right hand.
Oxylon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oxylon scores with a knee to the head.
Oxylon prevents a body shot from Wrestlingbay.
Oxylon lands a good knee to the midsection. Wrestlingbay won't want to take too many of those.
Oxylon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wrestlingbay up against the cage.
Oxylon continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Oxylon trying to control the position but instead, Wrestlingbay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oxylon into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wrestlingbay looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestlingbay looking to slow down the pace here.
Oxylon stalling in the clinch but Wrestlingbay improves position.
A knee to the head by Oxylon.
It looks like Joni Wrestlingbay has been cut.
Wrestlingbay misses with a punch on the inside.
Oxylon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oxylon slowing the pace effectively.
Oxylon scores a nice knee to the body.
Oxylon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wrestlingbay is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Oxylon.
Oh Wrestlingbay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oxylon trying to control the position but instead, Wrestlingbay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oxylon into the cage.
Wrestlingbay seems to have got his legs back now.
Oxylon seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwayne Oxylon.
Oxylon tries to clinch but Wrestlingbay is having none of it.
Wrestlingbay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dwayne Oxylon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oxylon tries to close the distance and clinch but Wrestlingbay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wrestlingbay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oxylon doesn't manage to clinch there - Wrestlingbay circles away.
Oxylon forces Wrestlingbay back against the cage and clinches.
Oxylon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oxylon pushes Wrestlingbay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oxylon has had enough of the clinch but Wrestlingbay keeps him there for the moment.
Oxylon stalling in the clinch.
Oxylon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Oxylon.
Oxylon scores with a shot to the side of Wrestlingbay's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oxylon as Wrestlingbay tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oxylon is leaning against Wrestlingbay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oxylon is looking to control Wrestlingbay's arms but Wrestlingbay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oxylon has his back to the cage.
Oxylon is pressed up against the cage. Wrestlingbay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oxylon down to the mat. Oxylon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joni Wrestlingbay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrestlingbay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oxylon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oxylon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oxylon 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!
Wrestlingbay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oxylon is looking to break free of the clinch but Wrestlingbay has double underhooks.
Oxylon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrestlingbay takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Oxylon.
Wrestlingbay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Oxylon.
Oxylon avoids a wild elbow strike from Wrestlingbay.
Oxylon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oxylon lands with a left to the head.
A knee to the head by Oxylon.
Oxylon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oxylon slaps away a takedown attempt from Wrestlingbay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oxylon.
Oxylon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wrestlingbay wants to clinch up but Oxylon keeps it at a distance.
Oxylon wants to clinch up but Wrestlingbay keeps it at a distance.
Wrestlingbay shoots in for a takedown but Oxylon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wrestlingbay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oxylon tries to clinch up but Wrestlingbay circles away and keeps his distance.
Oxylon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wrestlingbay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oxylon. Oxylon obviously looking to wear him down.
Oxylon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wrestlingbay, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Oxylon.
Oxylon pushes Wrestlingbay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oxylon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oxylon cracks Wrestlingbay with a nice body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wrestlingbay as Oxylon tries to tie him up.
Oxylon lands with a left to the head.
Oxylon lands a shoulder strike.
Oxylon is trying to stall.
Oxylon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oxylon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wrestlingbay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oxylon walks away with a smile on his face. Wrestlingbay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oxylon forces Wrestlingbay back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrestlingbay tries to score a body lock takedown but Oxylon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wrestlingbay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oxylon walks away with a smile on his face. Wrestlingbay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oxylon moves into range and clinches up with Wrestlingbay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oxylon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Oxylon.
Oxylon with a knee to the head.
Oxylon crunches a lovely knee into Wrestlingbay's ribcage.
Oxylon landing knees to the body.
Oxylon wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Oxylon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joni Wrestlingbay's cut.
That's time! Wrestlingbay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Oxylon tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wrestlingbay is defended easily by Oxylon.
Oxylon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wrestlingbay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wrestlingbay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oxylon defends it nicely.
Oxylon wants to clinch up but Wrestlingbay keeps it at a distance.
Oxylon connects with a crisp jab.
Oxylon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wrestlingbay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wrestlingbay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joni Wrestlingbay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oxylon has Wrestlingbay up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wrestlingbay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wrestlingbay misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Oxylon.
Wrestlingbay letting Oxylon take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestlingbay is trying to stall.
Oxylon effectively controlling the action here.
Oxylon manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Oxylon.
Oxylon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wrestlingbay's head.
Oxylon drops Wrestlingbay with a straight right hand, right on the button! Oxylon follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Oxylon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olof Orkidea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouko Kaataja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orkidea kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You're The Best. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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169 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olof Orkidea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jouko Kaataja!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaataja drives through and clinches with Orkidea against the cage.
Kaataja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orkidea gets underhooks to prevent Kaataja's takedown attempt.
Kaataja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Orkidea has had enough of the clinch but Kaataja keeps him there for the moment.
Orkidea wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kaataja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orkidea avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Olof Orkidea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jouko Kaataja.
Orkidea wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaataja has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kaataja is working for takedown but Orkidea is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kaataja has Orkidea pressed against the cage, preventing Orkidea from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Orkidea's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orkidea is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaataja turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kaataja manages to end up in side control.
Kaataja creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kaataja in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kaataja tries to score with some ground and pound. Orkidea controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaataja has knee on belly momentarily but Orkidea bucks him off and regains half guard.
Kaataja sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orkidea wants to get back to his feet.
Orkidea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaataja.
Orkidea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaataja.
Orkidea is trying to stand up here but Kaataja is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kaataja moves into range and clinches up with Orkidea.
Kaataja gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kaataja throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaataja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Orkidea wants to stand up but Kaataja is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaataja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orkidea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaataja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orkidea is looking to stand up but Kaataja isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orkidea.
Orkidea throws a leg kick which misses Kaataja's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaataja tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Orkidea. No joy for Kaataja on that attempt.
Kaataja looks gassed!
Orkidea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orkidea connects with a solid leg kick.
Orkidea lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaataja looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Orkidea!
Orkidea wants to get back to his feet.
Kaataja looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Orkidea really wants to buck Kaataja off and get back to his feet.
Kaataja tries to control but Orkidea wriggling away.
Orkidea is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kaataja landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Kaataja connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaataja looking to control but Orkidea is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaataja has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Orkidea's face.
Orkidea wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kaataja cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kaataja throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kaataja dominating with strikes here.
Orkidea blocking the ground and pound.
Orkidea in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Orkidea that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jouko Kaataja dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kaataja shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Orkidea is looking to stand up but Kaataja isn't so interested in that idea.
Kaataja throws and elbow that misses. Orkidea uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kaataja's guard. Nice move by Orkidea!
Kaataja looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kaataja holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orkidea wants to stand but Kaataja has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orkidea prevents Kaataja from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaataja pulls Orkidea in to control the position.
Kaataja pushes Orkidea off and gets back to his feet.
Kaataja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orkidea.
Orkidea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kaataja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orkidea pinned against the cage. Orkidea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kaataja takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orkidea works Kaataja's body with a nice hook.
Olof Orkidea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Kaataja blocks the leg kick.
Kaataja throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orkidea was covering up waiting for the punch and Kaataja finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kaataja stops Orkidea from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaataja looking to sit in guard and control but Orkidea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kaataja wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaataja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Orkidea tries to stand but Kaataja is controlling from the bottom.
Kaataja kicks Orkidea off and gets to his feet.
Orkidea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaataja's sensitive parts.
Kaataja shoots for a takedown but Orkidea saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orkidea, right into the meat.
Orkidea scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orkidea throws a leg kick which misses Kaataja's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaataja tries to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaataja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orkidea throws a leg kick which misses Kaataja's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaataja tries to avoid it.
Kaataja circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orkidea.
Left hook, right uppercut from Orkidea.
Orkidea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaataja's calf.
Kaataja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Olof Orkidea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jouko Kaataja.
Orkidea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orkidea.
Orkidea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orkidea.
Orkidea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaataja's calf.
A good leg kick by Orkidea.
Orkidea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orkidea scoring well with a low kick there.
Orkidea throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Orkidea feints and then cracks Kaataja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaataja down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orkidea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orkidea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaataja swats away the attempt to clinch by Orkidea.
Orkidea darts in trying to clinch
and Kaataja counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Orkidea!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orkidea tries to buck Kaataja off but he can't manage it.
Poor strikes thrown by Kaataja there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kaataja thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Orkidea is trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaataja dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olof Orkidea dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kaataja crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Orkidea - the referee stops the clock and Kaataja gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Orkidea. Kaataja manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kaataja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orkidea as he avoids it easily.
Kaataja keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaataja closes the distance and clinches up with Orkidea, looking for a takedown. Kaataja pushes Orkidea against the cage but Orkidea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orkidea connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaataja avoids the head kick by Orkidea.
Kaataja checks a leg kick.
Orkidea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orkidea connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaataja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Orkidea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Olof Orkidea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jouko Kaataja.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orkidea.
Orkidea cracks the inside of Kaataja's front leg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orkidea.
Orkidea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orkidea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orkidea.
Orkidea plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Orkidea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaataja.
Orkidea throws a leg kick which misses Kaataja's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaataja tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaataja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orkidea goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orkidea.
Olof Orkidea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orkidea wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orkidea, right into the meat.
Kaataja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orkidea.
Orkidea lands with a kick to the temple. Kaataja shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kaataja closes the distance and clinches up with Orkidea, looking for a takedown. Kaataja pushes Orkidea against the cage but Orkidea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orkidea is looking to clinch.
Orkidea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaataja's calf.
Kaataja takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaataja tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orkidea scores with a leg kick.
Orkidea with a hook.
Orkidea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orkidea cracks the inside of Kaataja's front leg.
Olof Orkidea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orkidea lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaataja takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orkidea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Orkidea there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orkidea scoring well with a low kick there.
Orkidea cracks the inside of Kaataja's front leg.
Orkidea doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaataja circles away.
Orkidea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaataja tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orkidea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orkidea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orkidea throws a leg kick which misses Kaataja's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaataja tries to avoid it.
Orkidea throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Orkidea tries to clinch up but Kaataja circles away and keeps his distance.
Orkidea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaataja.
Olof Orkidea is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaataja swats away the attempt to clinch by Orkidea.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orkidea.
Orkidea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaataja's sensitive parts.
Orkidea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orkidea.
Orkidea moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kaataja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orkidea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kaataja dodges the punch combination from Orkidea.
Orkidea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kaataja.
Orkidea scores with a leg kick.
Orkidea connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaataja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orkidea.
Orkidea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orkidea doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaataja circles away.
Orkidea scores with a head kick.
Orkidea feints and then cracks Kaataja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaataja down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orkidea.
Orkidea throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kaataja's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaataja feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Orkidea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaataja.
Kaataja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orkidea pushes Kaataja off and gets back to his feet.
Orkidea connects with a solid leg kick.
Orkidea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaataja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orkidea's waist but Orkidea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaataja off to one side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Orkidea. Kaataja shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orkidea is looking to slow Kaataja down with leg kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orkidea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orkidea.
Kaataja tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orkidea throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olof Orkidea showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orkidea has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Olof Orkidea!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Olof Orkidea!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Olof Orkidea!
Olof Orkidea wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Apila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Average!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Apila!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Average. Average obviously looking to wear him down.
Joe Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Average connects with a looping right hand.
Average misses with a series of wild punches.
Apila lands a slapping body shot.
Apila moves out of range of the body kick.
Apila misses with a leg kick
and Average makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Apila really felt that one!
Apila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Average loads up on a big right hand but Apila slips the punch.
Apila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apila has his takedown stuffed
and Average decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Apila's guard.
Average passes Apila's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Apila is trying to control but can't.
Average tries to stand and escape but Apila is controlling the position.
Average sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Apila defending well though.
Average is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Apila working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average goes for an armbar but Apila turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Apila.
Average is looking to stand up but Apila isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Average keeping full guard, as Apila tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Apila prevents Average from getting back to his feet.
Apila scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Average is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Apila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Average is on top in guard.
Average pushes down on Apila's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average is working for a submission of some sort.
Average is just content to waste time from the top position. Apila takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Average postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Apila is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Average, into his guard.
Apila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Average works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Average is looking to stand up but Apila isn't so interested in that idea.
Apila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Average lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Apila!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Apila is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Apila and Average has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Average wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Apila, who protects the arm well.
Apila manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average is trying to work for a kimura but Apila is defending well.
Average wants to control but Apila is keeping him busy.
Apila moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Average throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Apila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Average is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Apila is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Apila has escaped and now he's on top!
Average uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Apila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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 Joe Average 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.
Apila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Apila slips under a jab from Average.
Apila tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Average fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Apila sprawls well initially but Average persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Apila gets full guard.
Average stands and throws Apila's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Average throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Apila sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Average wants to free his trapped foot but Apila is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Average is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Apila sees it coming and defends easily.
Average thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Apila to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average won't allow Apila to sweep him here.
Apila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Apila.
Apila preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Average has gone for a leg lock! Apila slips out almost immediately though and dives into Average's guard.
Apila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Average has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Apila postures up and lands a big shot to Average's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Average kicks Apila off and gets to his feet.
Average throws a right hand that Apila ducks under and follows up with a left that Apila also avoids with ease.
Apila misses the shot to the body.
Apila moves out of range of the strikes.
Average is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Average keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apila.
Apila keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apila looks to land a combination. Average sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Joe Average has been cut.
Average throws a nice looking combination but Apila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Apila doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Average counters with a body kick that stops Apila in his tracks momentarily.
Apila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apila takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Apila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Average.
Average scores with a sloppy right hand. Apila should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Average closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Apila to the mat! Apila manages to get full guard.
Apila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Average manages to get himself to full guard.
Average uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Average lands a head shot.
Average throws a body punch but Apila moves out of range.
A jab from Average misses.
Apila with a jab.
Apila lands with a shot to the body.
Average walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Apila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Average is looking to slow Apila down with leg kicks.
Apila throws an overhand right that lands on Average's shoulder, as Average tries to avoid the shot.
Average scores with a leg kick.
Average tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apila connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apila misses the jab.
Apila fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Apila is breathing heavily.
Apila needs to keep his hands up - Average had a free shot at his head there.
Apila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Average stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apila throws a series of punches but Average avoids them all with ease.
Average throws a big shot that misses.
Apila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Average.
Average fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Average throws a big shot that misses.
Average doesn't manage to clinch there - Apila circles away.
Average misses with a straight left.
Apila chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Average can pounce on him.
Average dodges the punch combination from Apila.
Average pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Average sizes up Apila with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Apila takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Average lands a jab.
Average lands with an overhand left.
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 Joe Average will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Average's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Average. Apila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Average throws a hook to the side of Apila's head but Apila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Average connects with a jab.
Apila misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Apila shoots for a takedown but Average saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Apila fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joe Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Apila.
Average slips a jab and a cross from Apila.
Average closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Apila to the mat! Apila manages to get full guard.
Average scoring with punches to the head and body.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Average drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Average jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Apila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average is looking to work some ground and pound but Apila has wrist control.
Average postures up in Apila's guard and throws a big left but Apila blocks it.
Apila preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Average is working Apila over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Apila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Average controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Average postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Apila is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Average, into his guard.
Apila trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Apila prevents Average from getting back to his feet.
Average might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Apila stands and throws Average's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Joe Average overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Average is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Apila trying to control the position but Average is working away.
Average pushes Apila away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Apila gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Average is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Average wants to get back to his feet but Apila drags him back down.
Apila works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Apila is chipping away with strikes.
Average manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Average is thwarting Apila's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apila is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Average wants to pass the guard but Apila is defending well.
Average throwing shots but Apila is blocking nicely.
Average seems to be looking for submissions.
Average is working for a kimura but Apila is defending it quite comfortably.
Apila is pressing down on Average's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Apila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Average is looking to work some ground and pound but Apila has wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good exchange - Average coming out on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Average misses with the combination.
Average looks to score with a jab to the body but Apila is just out of range.
Average keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apila takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Joe Average did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Joe Average's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A low kick from Apila is predictable there
enabling Average to counter with a crisp jab.
Average connects with a single shot there.
Average walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab from Average.
Apila blocks a jab.
Average throws out a loose jab but Apila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Average ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Average displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Apila throws out the jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Average lands a shot to the body.
Average looking for a takedown.
Average can't get the takedown.
Average is trying to force a seperation but Apila has the dominant position.
Apila just leaning against Average, taking a breather.
Average lands with a short shot to the head.
Average misses with an elbow over the top.
Average tries a body shot but Apila blocks it.
Apila has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Average avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Apila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average goes for a takedown attempt but Apila pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apila swinging wildly here.
Apila is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Apila throws a big shot that misses.
Apila misses with a body shot.
Apila throws a jab but it's blocked by Average.
Apila has a takedown stuffed.
Average connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Apila throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Average finds it's target.
Apila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Average. Average obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Apila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Average drives through with a takedown into guard.
Average scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average wants to pass the guard but Apila is keeping the position.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Apila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average looking to pass the guard.
Apila keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average drops back looking for a leg! Apila is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Apila manages to kick Average off! Average jumps back into Apila's guard.
Apila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Apila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Average moves away.
Apila throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Average makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Apila misses with a two punch combination.
Apila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Average takes a swing at Apila's ribcage but misses.
Apila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Apila cracks Average with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Average connects with a right hand. Apila shakes it off.
Apila misses with a few strikes there.
Average doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Average shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Average showed some decent athleticism there.
Average wants to pass to mount but Apila is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average trying to control from half guard but Apila is working away.
Apila wants to improve his position but Average is controlling well.
Average seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Apila does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Average throwing shots but Apila is blocking nicely.
Average seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average had his way with Jussi Apila in that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Average's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Average is predictable there
and Apila makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Average works Apila's body with a nice hook.
Apila misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Average.
Average lands with a straight right. Apila didn't see that one coming.
Average throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Apila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Average scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Average is looking to clinch but Apila is avoiding it.
Apila throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Apila throws a hook but Average avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Average as he connects with a hook.
Apila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Average moves away.
Average throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apila is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Apila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Average connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apila momentarily.
Average scores a takedown into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Average there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Apila has worked his arm free - good work by Apila!
The ground and pound from Average seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Average.
You can see the frustration on Apila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Average working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A control attempt from Apila but he's now mounted!
Average can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Apila is looking to escape.
Average throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Average throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Average goes for an armbar but Apila turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Apila.
Apila trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average wants to sweep but no luck.
Apila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Apila prevents Average from getting back to his feet.
Apila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Average is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Apila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Apila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A punch lands to the side of Average 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Apila takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab lands there for Average.
Average is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Apila.
Apila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Average throws out the jab.
Apila lands a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Average.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jussi Apila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Average connects with the punch.
Average tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Average fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apila.
Average fakes the leg kick and cracks Apila in the body.
Apila's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Average.
Apila takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Average stalks Apila and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Apila's face. Apila staggers backwards, shaken.
Average looks to score with a jab to the body but Apila is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Average. That's going to slow Apila down.
Average lunges at Apila with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Apila's hand.
Average swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Apila checks a low kick from Average.
Average uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apila.
Average throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Average.
Average thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jussi Apila.
I think Average has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Joe Average!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Joe Average!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Joe Average!
Joe Average wins by unanimous decision!
Joe Average retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esko Salo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Andre Barnes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Esko Salo's chin.
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170 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esko Salo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Salo ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes throws a hook but Salo blocks it.
Barnes throws a low kick but Salo avoids it.
Barnes walks into a left hand.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salo.
Salo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Salo scores with a push kick.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Salo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnes checks a low kick from Salo.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Salo.
Salo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Esko Salo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salo throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salo misses with a leg kick.
Salo throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Salo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Salo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Salo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salo misses with a body shot.
Barnes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Salo takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Salo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Salo is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Salo drives through and clinches with Barnes against the cage.
Salo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Salo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away.
Salo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Salo is keeping busy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Salo.
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barnes takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Andre Barnes has been cut.
Barnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Salo won't allow it.
Salo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barnes up against the cage.
Salo working Barnes over with knees to the body.
Salo leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salo.
Salo lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Salo scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Nice body punch from Salo.
Salo pushes Barnes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch.
Barnes tries to work over Salo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Salo.
Salo manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salo connects with the punch.
Barnes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes wants to slow Salo down by chopping away at his legs.
Salo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Salo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Salo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Salo with a hook.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Salo tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Salo fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salo moves away.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Salo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Barnes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Salo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Salo.
Barnes throws a sloppy body shot
and Salo counters with a left to the body.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salo throws out the jab.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Salo circles away.
Salo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salo lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Salo slips the punch.
Barnes scores with a nice head shot.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salo. That's going to slow Barnes down.
Salo wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salo.
Salo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salo scores with a hook.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
Salo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes.
The fighters circling - Salo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!
Barnes misses the jab.
Salo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salo misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Salo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnes throws the left hand but Salo avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salo sizes up Barnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Salo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Salo delivers a nice body kick.
Salo works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
Salo gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salo.
Salo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Salo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Salo works on Barnes's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
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!
Salo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Salo breaks the clinch.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Salo scores with a four punch combination!
Salo cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Salo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Salo.
Barnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salo. Salo obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salo.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Good exchange - Salo coming out on top.
Salo lands the left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Salo there.
Salo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salo thows a body shot but no joy.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Salo circles away.
Salo cracks the inside of Barnes's front leg.
A combination from Salo does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Salo. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes scores with a nice right hand.
Salo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salo. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salo throws a low kick, looking for Barnes's leg but Barnes calmly moves out of range.
Salo works the jab nicely.
Salo throws a chopping leg kick but Barnes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Salo lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salo lands a lovely overhand right.
Salo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Esko Salo is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Salo. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esko Salo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andre Barnes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Salo.
Salo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salo is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Salo as he connects with a hook.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Salo connects with a crisp jab.
Salo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salo 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.
Salo throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Salo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Salo takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salo lands with a left to the head.
Salo is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees to the body from Salo.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salo scores with a hook to the body.
Salo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salo.
Salo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barnes's defenses.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch but Salo keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Salo.
A hook to the body from Salo.
Salo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Salo.
Salo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Salo has Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
Salo scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Salo scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head.
A short uppercut from Salo.
Nice body punch from Salo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Salo.
Salo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salo throws out the jab.
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salo can pounce on him.
Salo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnes walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salo digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
Esko Salo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Salo closes the distance but Barnes moves to the side
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Salo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Salo.
Barnes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
A big left from Salo misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salo looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Salo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Salo connects with a single shot there.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salo thinking.
Salo tries to clinch
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Salo.
Salo misses with a kick to the body.
Salo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Salo misses
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Andre Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esko Salo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Esko Salo!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Esko Salo!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Esko Salo!
Esko Salo wins by unanimous decision!
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