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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy West acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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166 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edmund Dantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy West!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West misses the shot to the body.
West goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dantes avoids the head kick by West.
West staying out of range there.
Randy West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dantes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
West misses with a hook
and Dantes counters with an outside leg kick.
We've been told by Dantes's head coaches at Dark Horse MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dantes throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dantes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
West buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dantes lands a leg kick that knocks West off balance momentarily.
Dantes looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
West throws a leg kick which misses Dantes's front leg but catches the back leg as Dantes tries to avoid it.
Dantes misses the shot to the body.
Dantes slips a straight right by West.
Dantes walks into a straight right hand from West.
Randy West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dantes checks a leg kick.
Dantes tried to score with a low kick but West checks it.
Dantes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dantes slows the pace down.
West is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dantes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West is trying to improve his position.
West is not content to let Dantes control the position.
An elbow from Dantes crashes against the mat.
Dantes controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is trying to improve his position.
West told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dantes wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Edmund Dantes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dantes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dantes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dantes slips under a jab.
Dantes checks a low kick from West.
Dantes with a jab.
West throws a lazy body kick
and Dantes counters with a straight right hand.
Dantes misses the shot to the body.
West buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dantes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt West.
Dantes lands with a nice body punch.
Nice cross by Dantes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Dantes moves out of range easily.
West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dantes's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West misses with a hook. Dantes ducked under it nicely.
Dantes stuns West with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Dantes dominated that round.
That's time! Dantes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
West attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dantes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from West, right into the meat.
West throws a leg kick but Dantes checks it.
Dantes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Dantes.
West avoids the body shot from Dantes.
Dantes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dantes throws a leg kick that is checked
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and West counters with a nice leg kick.
Dantes throws a jab when West was well out of range.
West lands with a good body shot.
Dantes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West staying out of range there.
West misses with a hook to the body
and Dantes counters with a single leg into guard. West didn't expect that.
West wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dantes preventing the sweep.
Dantes passes West's left leg - he's now in half guard.
West trying to control from the bottom.
Dantes is working for a kimura but West is defending it quite comfortably.
Dantes uses his free foot to push down on West's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for West.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West is trying to stand.
Dantes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as West is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dantes looking to control but West is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dantes lands a heavy elbow.
West tries to hold on but Dantes pushes him away.
Dantes content just to control the position here.
West tries to hold on but Dantes pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Dantes.
West is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dantes with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmund Dantes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dantes was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
West will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dantes cracks West with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edmund Dantes is winning the standup battle so far.
West avoids the head kick by Dantes.
Dantes connects with a good right hand that stumbles West. West circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
West connects with a body shot.
Dantes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Dantes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
West throws an overhand right that lands on Dantes's shoulder, as Dantes tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
West throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes connects with a looping right hand.
Dantes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
Dantes motions for West to come forward. Dantes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dantes checks a leg kick.
Dantes throws a push kick but West slaps the foot to one side.
West with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dantes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dantes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from West finds it's way round the side to connect with Dantes's head.
Dantes throws a leg kick that misses.
West ducks right into an uppercut from Dantes.
Dantes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dantes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by West.
Randy West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dantes throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Dantes blocks the leg kick.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West throws an overhand right that lands on Dantes's shoulder, as Dantes tries to avoid the shot.
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dantes.
West tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dantes looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
Dantes misses with an uppercut
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West lands a lovely overhand right.
West gets caught flat footed, as Dantes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dantes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard.
West looking to control.
Edmund Dantes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
West misses with a hook.
West throws a big shot that misses.
Dantes avoids a kick to the body.
Dantes ducks under a wild hook from West.
Dantes lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West lands a right hook to the body.
Dantes misses with a looping right.
Dantes throws a leg kick which misses West's front leg but catches the back leg as West tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Dantes down.
West checks a low kick from Dantes.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dantes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dantes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West misses with a low kick as Dantes jumps back.
Dantes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edmund Dantes.
Well Dantes 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmund Dantes!
An out of breath Edmund Dantes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montague Withnail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rostowski comes into the arena with VITER - Marichka blaring out of the sound system. Withnail has chosen Charlie Kunz -My Friend as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Rostowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Montague Withnail!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Withnail misses with the combination.
Withnail has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rostowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Withnail to score with a decent uppercut.
Withnail decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Withnail perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Withnail lands strikes from half guard.
Rostowski looking for submissions off his back.
Rostowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Withnail wants to work for an arm triangle but Rostowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Withnail 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rostowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Withnail scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Withnail lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Withnail prevents Rostowski from improving his position.
Rostowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Withnail pulls his head out easily.
Withnail wants to work for an arm triangle but Rostowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Withnail passes to side control.
Rostowski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rostowski tries to buck Withnail off but Withnail is having none of it.
Withnail trying to control the action but Rostowski is working from the bottom.
Withnail is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rostowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Withnail trying to control the position but Rostowski is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Withnail's best efforts.
Withnail prevents Rostowski from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Withnail controlling the pace.
Withnail wants to control but Rostowski is keeping him busy.
Rostowski is looking to improve his position.
Withnail trying to control the pace.
Rostowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Withnail is looking to take a break and control but Rostowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Montague Withnail has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rostowski has his takedown stuffed
and Withnail counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski wants to hit a switch here but Withnail passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rostowski there!
Rostowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Withnail cracks Rostowski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rostowski working to try and regain half guard.
Withnail trying to control but Rostowski is having none of it.
Withnail in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Withnail trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Withnail.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Withnail working the ground and pound effectively.
Rostowski is rocked!
Withnail with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Rostowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Withnail looking to secure an arm triangle but Rostowski defends it well.
Withnail loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Rostowski scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Withnail land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Withnail stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Montague Withnail!
During a confident post fight interview, Montague Withnail thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Fei Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iivana Jalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalo has chosen Aino Venna - Waltz to Paris as his entrance music. Iivana Jalo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Fei Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivana Jalo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalo slips a jab and a cross from Fei Hong.
We've been informed that Jalo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fei Hong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jalo moves forwards but Fei Hong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Iivana Jalo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jalo throws a leg kick but Fei Hong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fei Hong closes the distance and pushes Jalo back into the cage.
The referee calls for Fei Hong to work.
Nice body punch from Jalo.
Jalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fei Hong swinging wildly here.
Fei Hong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UMMA Gym Now with StandUP in the buildup to the fight.
Jalo scores with the left hand. Fei Hong knows he should have avoided that one.
Jalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fei Hong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fei Hong lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Fei Hong.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fei Hong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jalo misses with some punches.
Fei Hong controlling the action here for a moment.
Fei Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jalo avoids a wild elbow strike from Fei Hong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalo throws a head punch that misses.
Jalo stalling the fight.
Jalo blocking some punches.
Fei Hong taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fei Hong throws an elbow but misses.
Fei Hong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fei Hongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fei Hong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jalo moves away from the strike by Fei Hong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fei Hong walks into a straight right hand from Jalo.
A jab from Jalo does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hong looks to throw the jab but Jalo is out of range.
Jalo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fei Hong tries to clinch up
and Fei Hong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jalo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fei Hong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jalo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fei Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jalo throws a shot from downtown. Fei Hong moves away and avoids it.
Fei Hong tries to clinch but Jalo moves out of range.
Jalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fei Hong momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Jalo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fei Hong doesn't seem phased though.
Jalo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fei Hong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jalo scores with the left hand. Fei Hong knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jalo throws the left hand but Fei Hong avoids the punch easily.
Jalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fei Hong tries to clinch up
and Jalo counters with a good low kick that Fei Hong was not able to check.
Jalo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circling - Jalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fei Hong tries to move into range but Jalo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fei Hong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fei Hong takes the fight into the clinch.
Fei Hong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iivana Jalo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iivana Jalo'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.
Jalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fei Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jalo.
Jalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jalo misses with a two punch combination.
Jalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fei Hong tries to clinch there but Jalo circles away.
Iivana Jalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fei Hong moves into the clinch.
Fei Hong lands a left hand.
Fei Hong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fei Hong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fei Hong trying to control the position but instead, Jalo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fei Hong into the cage.
Jalo misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalo takes a shot to the head.
Jalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fei Hongs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fei Hong.
Jalo misses with some punches.
Jalo blocks an elbow strike.
Fei Hong has Jalo pressed against the cage, preventing Jalo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fei Hong stalls.
A body shot lands from Jalo.
Jalo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fei Hong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jalo misses with a kick to the body.
Jalo scores with a body shot.
Jalo catches Fei Hong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fei Hong on the side of the head.
Jalo lands with a right hand.
Jalo jabs Fei Hong right on the nose. Fei Hong blinks but takes it well.
Fei Hong moves in looking to clinch but Jalo pushes him off.
Fei Hong tries to clinch there but Jalo circles away.
Fei Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jalo.
Jalo is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Hong slips under a jab.
Jalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fei Hong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Jalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Jalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fei Hong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fei Hong misses with a two punch combination.
Iivana Jalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fei Hong tries to clinch up.
Jalo throws a good cross that connects.
Fei Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jalo connects with a right hand. Fei Hong shakes it off.
A lazy left from Jalo finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fei Hong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fei Hong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fei Hong wants to clinch.
Fei Hong tries to clinch but Jalo moves out of range.
Fei Hong connects with a crisp jab.
Fei Hong moves away from the strike by Jalo.
Jalo slips under a jab from Fei Hong.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jalo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fei Hong scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iivana Jalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iivana Jalo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fei Hong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jalo.
Fei Hong wants to clinch up but Jalo keeps it at a distance.
Jalo lands a leg kick that knocks Fei Hong off balance momentarily.
Fei Hong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from Jalo lands.
Jalo missing with a left hand there. Fei Hong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jalo lands a nice looking body shot.
Fei Hong misses with a wild combination.
Fei Hong closes the distance and pushes Jalo back into the cage.
A short right from Fei Hong.
Fei Hong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Hong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fei Hong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalo blocks an elbow strike from Fei Hong.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fei Hong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fei Hong stalls.
Fei Hong stalling in the clinch but Jalo improves position.
Jalo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fei Hong lands an elbow inside that Jalo shrugs off.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Fei Hong scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalo being controlled against the cage.
Jalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fei Hong lands an elbow inside.
Fei Hong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fei Hong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fei Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Jalo.
A shot in the inside from Fei Hong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fei Hong leaning against his opponent.
Fei Hong tries to stall but Jalo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alan Fei Hong.
Fei Hong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jalo throws a looping overhand right but Fei Hong ducks down to avoid it.
Jalo scores with a hook to the body. Fei Hong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jalo throws a right hand that misses
and Fei Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fei Hong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fei Hong is looking to clinch but Jalo is avoiding it.
Fei Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fei Hong tries to close the distance and clinch but Jalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fei Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fei Hong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jalo can pounce on him.
Fei Hong misses with an uppercut. Jalo saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jalo, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fei Hong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jalo lands a glancing blow to the side of Fei Hong's head.
Iivana Jalo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fei Hong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fei Hong moves to clinch but Jalo breaks away
and Jalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fei Hong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fei Hong tries to clinch but Jalo moves out of range.
Alan Fei Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jalo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iivana Jalo.
I've got Jalo 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 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iivana Jalo!
A very excited looking Iivana Jalo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Vogelpohl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, s.mouse - slap my elbow. This should be fireworks!
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25
182 lbs
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180 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Vogelpohl!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vogelpohl lands the left hand.
Cooper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vogelpohl counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cooper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vogelpohl is controlling him.
Cooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cooper wants to sweep here but Vogelpohl controlling him for the moment.
Vogelpohl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cooper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vogelpohl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cooper is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogelpohl wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper trying to control but Vogelpohl is working from the bottom.
Cooper content to stall in guard here.
Vogelpohl trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cooper stands and steps away. Vogelpohl gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cooper closes the distance but Vogelpohl moves to the side
and Vogelpohl counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vogelpohl wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vogelpohl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vogelpohl passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vogelpohl creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cooper sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vogelpohl goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cooper rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vogelpohl's guard! Nice work there by Cooper!
Vogelpohl is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cooper is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cooper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vogelpohl wants to improve his position but instead Cooper has moved into half guard.
Vogelpohl trying to control here.
Cooper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cooper tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vogelpohl controls his leg.
Vogelpohl trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper wants to stand up but Vogelpohl has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Cooper is trying to control. Vogelpohl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vogelpohl tries to roll over but Cooper keeps him under control.
Vogelpohl gets back to full guard.
Cooper tries to stand but Vogelpohl is controlling from the bottom.
Cooper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper looking to pass the guard.
Vogelpohl is looking for a triangle but Cooper pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Vogelpohl dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Vogelpohl.
Cooper looks to clinch
and Vogelpohl counters with a shoot takedown. Cooper fights it but they end up in guard.
Chuck Vogelpohl has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Vogelpohl from controlling successfully.
Vogelpohl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vogelpohl throwing strikes but missing.
Vogelpohl passes into half guard.
Cooper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cooper tries to get out of the position.
Vogelpohl works his way into side control.
Vogelpohl throws a strike aimed at the side of Cooper's head but Cooper avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper is looking for a sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vogelpohl working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vogelpohl wants to control but Cooper is keeping him busy.
Vogelpohl lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cooper down.
Vogelpohl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cooper is looking for a sweep.
Vogelpohl misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vogelpohl fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vogelpohl throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cooper is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cooper regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vogelpohl's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vogelpohl lands a nice short elbow.
Vogelpohl is looking for a kimura but Cooper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vogelpohl to get the leverage.
Vogelpohl prevents Cooper from standing back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vogelpohl drops an elbow to the side of Cooper's head.
Ground and pound from Vogelpohl.
Vogelpohl trying to mount his opponent but Cooper defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vogelpohl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vogelpohl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vogelpohl not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vogelpohl with the ground and pound but Cooper uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vogelpohl thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vogelpohl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vogelpohl scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vogelpohl throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vogelpohl looking to sit in guard and control but Cooper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vogelpohl is trying to keep Cooper in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper trying to control but Vogelpohl is working from the bottom.
Vogelpohl throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Vogelpohl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cooper closes the distance but Vogelpohl moves to the side
and Vogelpohl counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cooper's guard now.
Vogelpohl trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vogelpohl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vogelpohl wants to pass the guard but Cooper is keeping the position.
Cooper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vogelpohl prevents Cooper from getting back to his feet.
Vogelpohl postures up and lands a big shot to Cooper's brow.
Vogelpohl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cooper keeping full guard, as Vogelpohl tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vogelpohl is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vogelpohl scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cooper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vogelpohl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cooper is looking to stand up but Vogelpohl isn't so interested in that idea.
Cooper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vogelpohl prevents Cooper from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl pushes down on Cooper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vogelpohl missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vogelpohl is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vogelpohl lands a nice short elbow.
Vogelpohl slips a nice elbow through Cooper's hands, connecting with Cooper's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vogelpohl scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vogelpohl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vogelpohl works his way into full mount!
Vogelpohl raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cooper is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogelpohl landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Cooper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vogelpohl connects with a bit shot that sees Cooper covering up! More strikes from Vogelpohl and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vogelpohl is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Vogelpohl!
After winning the bout, Chuck Vogelpohl thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Kunnas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl Kunnas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
150 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
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31
150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicky Santoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Kunnas!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunnas cracks Santoro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Santoro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kunnas slips a straight right by Santoro.
Santoro loads up on a big right hand but Kunnas slips the punch.
Kunnas cracks a nice hook into Santoro's ribs.
Santoro misses with a double jab
and Santoro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kunnas lands a slapping body shot.
Kunnas lands with a hook. Santoro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A cross from Kunnas lands.
Santoro is rocked!
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!
Kunnas swinging wildly here.
Oh Santoro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santoro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santoro shoots in looking for a takedown but Kunnas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santoro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santoro seems to have got his legs back now.
Santoro lands with a nice combination. Kunnas backs away looking to recover.
Santoro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kunnas is fending him off so far but Santoro persists. Nope, Kunnas circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Kunnas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kunnas throws a shot from downtown. Santoro moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro misses with a two punch combination.
Kunnas thows a body kick. Santoro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A combination from Santoro does no damage.
Kunnas scores with a leg kick.
Kunnas lands a big uppercut and Santoro crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Santoro looks OK. Kunnas waves Santoro back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santoro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kunnas avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Santoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santoro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kunnas counters with a crisp right that sends Santoro to the canvas! Kunnas follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Kunnas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toshiro Montero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montero comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig - Mother . Kummola is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Master of Sorrow. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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168 lbs
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163 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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toshiro Montero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montero throws a hook but Kummola avoids it easily.
Montero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kummola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kummola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Montero tests Kummola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Montero tries to land a front kick but Kummola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Montero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kummola wants to clinch up but Montero keeps it at a distance.
Kummola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Montero shoots for a takedown but Kummola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kummola. That snapped Montero's head back.
Montero throws a lazy right hand but Kummola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montero gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola looking to sit in guard and control but Montero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Montero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Montero is in close to Kummola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Montero won't allow Kummola to sweep him here.
Montero lands a couple of digs.
Montero trying to control but Kummola is working from the bottom.
Kummola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Montero 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.
Montero is stalling in the full guard.
Montero wants to control from the top but Kummola keeps moving.
Montero throwing strikes but missing.
Kummola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Montero manages to get himself to full guard.
Montero keeping moving, preventing Kummola from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montero is keeping the position for now.
Montero seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Montero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Montero manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Montero working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kummola tries to hold on but Montero pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montero lands a big shot there that rocks Kummola but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kummola is working to get back to half guard.
Montero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kummola is looking to escape.
Kummola manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kummola is trying to get back to full guard.
Montero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kummola wants to control but Montero is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montero is keen to just control but Kummola is a slippery customer.
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 Toshiro Montero will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Montero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kummola swivels and escapes.
Kummola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Montero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Montero scores with a hook to the body. Kummola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Montero throws out a loose jab but Kummola uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Montero. That's going to slow Kummola down.
Kummola lands a nice shot to the body.
Kummola misses with a body shot.
Montero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kummola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kummola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montero.
Kummola tries to clinch but Montero moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola tries to clinch
and Montero counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kummola's guard now.
Montero wants to control from the top but Kummola keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kummola is on top in guard.
Montero manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kummola can't escape the position.
Montero lands a couple of good shots and Kummola has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montero is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kummola up.
Kummola is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kummola is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Montero scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Montero has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Montero working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Montero is not going to allow Kummola to sit and survive in this position.
Montero has Kummola flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Montero trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Toshiro Montero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montero doesn't have the hooks in and Kummola manages to turn into his guard.
Montero keeping moving, preventing Kummola from controlling successfully.
Kummola might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Montero haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kummola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kummola sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Montero doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Kummola paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Montero - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Toshiro Montero!
In his post fight interview, Toshiro Montero started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tita Zen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny has chosen Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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280 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tita Zen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, King Kenny!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny lands the left hand.
Zen misses with a head kick.
Zen stuffs the takedown.
Kenny takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kenny avoids the body shot from Zen.
That kick from Zen tenderised Kenny's leg. Kenny is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kenny misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kenny is defended easily by Zen.
Zen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenny counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zen's guard now.
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!
Zen is looking to stand up but Kenny isn't so interested in that idea.
Kenny throws a strike but Zen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kenny has momentary wrist control but Zen slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenny working for a triangle but Zen defends it easily.
Zen is posturing up here but Kenny has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zen has to tap! Slick submission there by Kenny!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Kenny!
King Kenny took some time post fight to say the following; 'This is what happens when you call me out 'splash. You might have the skills but I pay bills, enjoy the trip to the hospital and you can thank your manager for that!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Nesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Stan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nesi's entrance music is Van Canto - Battery. A fine choice. Greg Stan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ed Nesi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Stan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nesi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Nesi as Stan shoots in.
Stan shoots in but Nesi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nesi was well out of range. Poor timing from Stan.
Nesi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Nesi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stan throws an elbow that misses. Nesi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stan's guard. Nice move by Nesi!
Stan wants to sweep here but Nesi controlling him for the moment.
Stan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nesi is looking to stand up but Stan won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nesi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stan is proving hard to escape from.
Nesi stopping the sweep attempt from Stan.
Stan is looking to sweep but instead, Nesi has passed into half guard.
Stan wants to get back to full guard.
Stan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nesi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Stan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stan wants to improve his position but Nesi is controlling well.
Nesi tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stan controls his leg.
Stan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Nesi is going to stand back up.
Stan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Nesi wants to stand up but Stan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Stan is looking for a sweep. Nesi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nesi tries to stand and escape but Stan is controlling the position.
Stan is looking to improve his position.
Stan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stan is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stan 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.
Nesi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stan's guard.
Stan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stan has a closed guard, preventing Nesi from standing up.
Stan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Stan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nesi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nesi circles away.
Stan shoots in for a double leg but Nesi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ed Nesi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Stan.
Stan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nesi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nesi tries to close the distance and clinch but Stan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stan misses the jab.
Nesi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stan.
Stan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nesi sprawls well initially but Stan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Greg Stan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nesi wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stan working over Nesi with some ground and pound. Nesi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nesi pushes Stan off looking to stand but Stan dives back in and keeps control.
Stan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nesi blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stan throws a sloppy strike and Nesi uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Nesi has ended up in Stan's guard.
Stan has a closed guard, preventing Nesi from standing up.
Stan wants to sweep here but Nesi controlling him for the moment.
Stan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nesi's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stan throwing strikes from guard but Nesi blocks nicely.
Stan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nesi wants to stand up but Stan is controlling him.
Stan works over Nesi with some ground and pound from guard.
Stan throwing strikes from guard but Nesi blocks nicely.
Nesi is looking to stand up but Stan isn't so interested in that idea.
Nesi wants to get back to his feet but Stan passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stan trying to control from half guard but Nesi is working away.
Stan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nesi defending well though.
Stan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nesi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nesi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stan scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.
Nesi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stan 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Stan 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!
Stan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nesi as he jumps to the side.
Stan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nesi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stan somewhat.
Nice shot by Nesi.
Stan shoots in but no luck this time.
Ed Nesi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Stan.
Stan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nesi on his heels. He'll look to pass Nesi's guard now, I'm sure.
Stan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nesi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stan throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nesi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stan throwing strikes but missing.
Stan cracks Nesi with a solid left hand.
Stan prevents Nesi from getting back to his feet.
Stan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nesi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stan is looking to work some ground and pound but Nesi has wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Stan forces his way into half guard.
Nesi pushes Stan off looking to stand but Stan dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stan wants to pass to mount but Nesi is defending the position.
Stan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stan prevents Nesi from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stan working over Nesi with some ground and pound. Nesi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nesi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nesi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Stan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nesi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stan.
Stan working the head and body with strikes.
Stan working over Nesi with some ground and pound. Nesi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nesi defending well though.
Stan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stan thows a huge punch but Nesi dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Stan really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nesi.
Stan looks for a takedown but Nesi sprawls well.
Nesi tries to clinch up but Stan circles away and keeps his distance.
Stan shoots in but Nesi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stan looks to score with a jab to the body but Nesi is just out of range.
Stan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nesi swivels and escapes.
Ed Nesi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Stan.
Stan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nesi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nesi pushes Stan off looking to stand but Stan dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Stan there.
Stan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nesi defending well though.
Stan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nesi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stan.
Stan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nesi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nesi wants to get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stan slips a nice elbow through Nesi's hands, connecting with Nesi's forehead.
Stan looks to land a strike but Nesi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stan postures up in Nesi's guard and throws a big left but Nesi blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nesi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stan prevents Nesi from getting back to his feet.
Nesi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stan.
Nesi keeping full guard, as Stan tries to pass.
Stan scoring with some ground and pound.
Stan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nesi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stan tries to free his leg and advance position but Nesi is retaining full guard.
Stan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nesi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stan lands a couple of elbows.
Stan with a nice head shot there.
Nesi is looking to stand up but Stan isn't so interested in that idea.
Stan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stan lands with a punch from half guard.
Stan 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.
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!
Stan slips a nice elbow through Nesi's hands, connecting with Nesi's forehead.
Stan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nesi is trying to stand up here but Stan is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stan is trying to control. Nesi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nesi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Stan dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nesi avoids it really well and circles away.
Nesi tries to clinch
and Stan counters by clinching up.
Stan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stan tries to pull guard but Nesi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ed Nesi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Stan.
Stan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nesi is defending well.
Nesi misses with a knee to the head.
Stan jumps guard and drags Nesi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nesi wanted to stand there but Stan had control of the position.
Stan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nesi has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stan wants to control but Nesi postures up.
Nesi tries to stand but Stan is controlling his head.
Stan sneaks back into half guard.
Stan is looking to control Nesi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stan avoid being mounted?
Stan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nesi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nesi's back!
Stan softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesi is trying to stand back up.
Nesi covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Nesi covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Stan somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stan lands punches and elbows.
Stan lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Nesi.
Stan struggling to land strikes to the head as Nesi covers up.
Stan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ed Nesi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesi covering up well under a series of strikes from Stan.
Nesi covering up well under a series of strikes from Stan.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Stan. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Stan throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Nesi avoids the strikes from Stan.
Nesi covers up after that shot from Stan.
Nesi covering up well and avoiding damage.
Nesi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Greg Stan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stan is landing with strikes. Nesi can't take much more of this.
It looks like Ed Nesi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stan controls the action.
Stan cracks Nesi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Nesi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Stan working for a choke but Nesi is defending well.
Nesi wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nesi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Stan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 44:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Stan!
Greg Stan is the new middleweight champion!
Greg Stan 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Hovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langerholc comes to the cage accompanied by Hypocrisy - Fractured Millennium . 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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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Hovi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langerholc moves out of range of the body kick from Hovi.
Langerholc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hovi throws a jab when Langerholc was well out of range.
Langerholc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hovi misses the target.
Hovi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hovi throws a hook to the side of Langerholc's head but Langerholc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Langerholc moves out of range of the leg kick from Hovi.
Langerholc moves out of range as Hovi strikes.
Hovi misses the jab.
Hovi throws a series of punches but Langerholc avoids them all with ease.
Hovi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovi digs a good hook to Langerholc's body.
Hovi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Langerholc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Langerholc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hovi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hovi.
Hovi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hovi throws a looping overhand right but Langerholc ducks down to avoid it.
Hovi just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Hovi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hovi misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hovi throws an overhand right that lands on Langerholc's shoulder, as Langerholc tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hovi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hovi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hovi throws a hook but Langerholc avoids it easily.
Hovi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Hovi. That snapped Langerholc's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Hovi.
Nice uppercut lands for Hovi. That snapped Langerholc's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovi misses with a hook. Langerholc ducked under it nicely.
Hovi swings for the body but Langerholc moves out of range.
Seppo Hovi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hovi throws a good cross that connects.
Langerholc moves forwards but Hovi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Langerholc blocks a jab.
Hovi takes a swing at Langerholc's ribcage but misses.
Hovi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Langerholc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Langerholc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hovi jabs Langerholc right on the nose. Langerholc blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hovi throws a solid leg kick but Langerholc takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hovi.
Hovi throws an off balance right hand
so Langerholc counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Langerholc throws a strike but Hovi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Langerholc trying to keep a closed guard but Hovi is proving a slippery customer.
Langerholc has a closed guard, preventing Hovi from standing up.
Hovi told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Langerholc being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Hovi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hovi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hovi throws a lazy uppercut
and Langerholc counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hovi won't be happy with that.
Langerholc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hovi tries to buck Langerholc off but Langerholc is having none of it.
Hovi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Langerholc is not content to let Hovi control the position.
Hovi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Langerholc is working hard here to advance position.
Hovi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Seppo Hovi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hovi misses with a wild body shot.
Hovi throws a chopping leg kick but Langerholc manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seppo Hovi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hovi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hovi misses its intended target.
Langerholc moves out of range as Hovi throws a body kick.
Hovi tries to close the distance and clinch but Langerholc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Langerholc blocks the low kick.
Hovi throws a big shot that misses.
Hovi throws a hook but Langerholc blocks it.
Hovi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hovi thows a body shot but no joy.
Hovi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Langerholc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovi wants to clinch but Langerholc slips to the side
and Langerholc decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hovi's guard.
Hovi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Langerholc throws a big elbow that misses.
Hovi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langerholc postures up and lands a big shot to Hovi's brow.
Langerholc with a flurry of punches that miss.
Langerholc preventing the sweep.
Langerholc prevents Hovi from getting back to his feet.
Hovi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hovi keeping moving, preventing Langerholc from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Langerholc in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hovi seems keen to control Langerholc's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hovi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hovi connects with a looping right hand.
Langerholc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hovi.
Hovi throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hovi misses the shot to the body.
Hovi cracks a nice hook into Langerholc's ribs.
Hovi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Hovi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Langerholc moves out of range as Hovi throws a body kick.
Hovi swings for the body but Langerholc moves out of range.
Hovi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hovi lands with a right hand.
Hovi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hovi throws a hook but Langerholc avoids it easily.
Hovi lands with a hook. Langerholc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hovi looks to land a combination but Langerholc avoids it well.
Hovi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Hovi.
Hovi scores with a jab. Langerholc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Langerholc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Langerholc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hovi.
Langerholc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hovi.
Hovi cracks Langerholc with a good jab.
Hovi is looking to chop away at Langerholc's legs.
Langerholc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hovi forces Langerholc back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hovi throws a head punch that misses.
Hovi has a couple of punches blocked by Langerholc.
Langerholc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langerholc takes a shot to the head.
Langerholc being controlled against the cage.
Langerholc blocks an uppercut.
Hovi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Langerholc has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hovi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Davor Langerholc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Langerholc controlling well, preventing Hovi from escaping the position.
Hovi covering up well and avoiding damage.
Davor Langerholc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seppo Hovi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc has managed to slip his arm under Hovi's chin. This could be all over... yep, Hovi is tapping out! Submission win for Langerholc.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Davor Langerholc!
Davor Langerholc took some time post fight to say the following; 'One more murder to my account.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyry Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Dear Agony. The crowd seem to be enjoying Perkele's choice of entrance music: Perkele . Anderson Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pyry Perkele's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pyry Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Perkele 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.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Perkele moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Perkele walks into a jab.
Jones throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Jones takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Perkele avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Johny Fighting Temple in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Perkele misses.
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Perkele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Perkele moves out of range easily.
Perkele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with a hook.
Perkele lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perkele.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkele cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Perkele lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perkele keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perkeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Perkele.
Perkele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Perkele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perkele.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Perkele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Anderson Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perkele is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Perkele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones with a jab.
Perkele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Perkele.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Perkele counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele lands a right hook to the body.
Perkele scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Perkele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Perkele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Perkele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele blocks a head kick by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Perkele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perkele. That's going to slow Jones down.
Perkele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perkele. That's going to slow Jones down.
Perkele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Perkele lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
A lazy left from Perkele finds it's target.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perkele.
Perkele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyry Perkele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Perkele throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Perkele lands with a shot to the body.
Perkele blocks a head kick by Jones.
Perkele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Perkele misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele.
Good standup being displayed there by Perkele as he connects with a hook.
Perkele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Perkele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice body kick from Perkele.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perkele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Perkele - that will leave a mark!
Nice straight punches there by Perkele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perkele.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Perkele's ribs.
Perkele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Perkele there.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Perkele holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Perkele is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Perkele misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Perkele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Perkele manages to get to full guard.
Jones stays in close to Perkele's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Perkele has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Perkele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyry Perkele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Perkele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Perkele staying out of range there.
A solid body kick from Perkele.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Perkele's belly button to the back.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perkele cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Perkele blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Perkele misses.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Perkele tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Perkele blocks a leg kick.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones digs a good hook to Perkele's body.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Jones checks a low kick from Perkele.
Perkele cracks Jones with a good jab.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Perkele.
A leg kick checked by Perkele.
Perkele slips under a jab.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Perkele holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
With the fighters up against the cage, Perkele throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Perkele.
A short uppercut from Perkele.
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!
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Perkele misses with an elbow over the top.
Perkele throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones is looking to control Perkele's arms but Perkele gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perkele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Perkele throws an elbow but misses.
Perkele managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Perkele tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Perkele.
Perkele pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Perkele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perkele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones tries to work over Perkele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perkele lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Anderson Jones has been cut.
Perkele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele.
With the fighters up against the cage, Perkele throws an elbow but misses.
Pyry Perkele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
A short right from Perkele on the inside.
Perkele misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perkele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Perkele.
Perkele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Perkele takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyry Perkele really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big left from Jones misses.
Perkele swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Perkele misses with a body kick.
Perkele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perkele doesn't seem phased though.
Perkele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perkele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Perkele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Perkele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele lands a slapping body shot.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perkele. That did some damage!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele clinches.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Perkele blocks it.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Perkele.
Perkele lands a nice shot to the body.
Perkele misses with an elbow strike.
Perkele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele blocking some punches.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Perkele.
Perkele taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Perkele.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
Perkele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Perkele tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones tries to stall but Perkele uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Jones.
Perkele slows down the pace here.
Perkele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Perkele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Jones.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Perkele wants to stall.
Perkele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele jumps guard but Jones stands there with Perkele around his waist. Perkele gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Perkele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Perkele missing with knees to the body.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Perkele lands an elbow inside.
Perkele throws an elbow that misses.
Perkele trying to land knees to the body.
Perkele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perkele tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Perkele.
Perkele pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Perkele misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyry Perkele dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkele staying out of range there.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Perkele moves out of range easily.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perkele's calf.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perkele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Perkele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Perkele checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perkele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perkele. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Perkele saw it coming and moves away.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Perkele moves out of range easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Perkele only half commits.
Jab from Perkele.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Perkele moves out of range.
A cross from Perkele lands.
Anderson Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left lands for Perkele.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Perkele throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Perkele counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Perkele.
Perkele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perkele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Perkele will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Perkele lands a damaging elbow.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Perkele.
Pyry Perkele 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.
A bit of stalling here from Perkele.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Perkele.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perkele is defending well for now.
Perkele lands an elbow inside.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Perkele throws an elbow but it misses.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike.
Perkele jumps guard but Jones stands there with Perkele around his waist. Perkele gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Jones.
Perkele avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pyry Perkele.
Well Perkele 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyry Perkele!
Pyry Perkele made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.
Anderson Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back i shouldnt have lost to this piece of shit.'.
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