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CFH 33: Bolski v Crusoe PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larry Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larry Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Pettis !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pettis counters with a big head kick but Burns shrugs it off.
Pettis misses the shot to the body.
Burns motions for Pettis to come forward. Burns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns is looking to land body kicks.
Pettis lands a head kick!
It looks like Larry Burns has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anthony Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Pettis moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
Pettis throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Burns blocks a head kick by Pettis .
Pettis checks a leg kick.
Pettis tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Pettis 's knee but Pettis avoids it well.
Burns motions for Pettis to come forward. Burns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pettis throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Pettis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns moves out of range as Pettis throws a body kick.
We've been told by Burns's head coaches at Qube Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burns lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pettis will feel that in the morning.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pettis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns is looking to land body kicks.
Burns misses with a leg kick.
Pettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettis .
Pettis throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burns - that will leave a mark!
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pettis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burns.
Pettis looks winded!
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pettis throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns throws a leg kick but Pettis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns lands a nice looking body kick.
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pettis , pushing him back against the cage.
Pettis blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
Pettis blocks an elbow strike.
Burns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burns.
Pettis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burns throws an elbow that misses.
Pettis avoids the elbow strike from Burns, against the cage.
Pettis blocks an elbow strike.
Burns misses with an elbow strike.
Pettis blocks an elbow strike.
Pettis jumps guard but Burns stands there with Pettis around his waist. Pettis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burns misses with an elbow strike.
Burns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with an elbow over the top.
Pettis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burns pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Larry Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pettis .
Burns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pettis avoids a wild elbow strike from Burns.
Pettis jumps guard but Burns stands there with Pettis around his waist. Pettis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Burns to work.
Pettis blocks the elbow strike.
Pettis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Burns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pettis dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
Pettis blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
Pettis dodges an elbow strike from Burns.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pettis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pettis 's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pettis tries to pull guard but Burns forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pettis avoids a wild elbow strike from Burns.
Pettis drags the fight down to the ground.
Pettis looking to control.
Burns stays in close to Pettis 's body and controls the position.
Burns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pettis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Pettis 's legs - danger averted.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pettis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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 Larry Burns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Larry Burns's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burns rushes Pettis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pettis wants a takedown.
Pettis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burns smiles and moves away.
Burns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pettis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick there by Pettis .
Pettis tries a head kick but it misses.
Pettis blocks a low kick nicely.
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pettis blocks a low kick nicely.
Pettis throws a lazy head kick
and Burns counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Pettis .
Pettis cracks the inside of Burns's front leg.
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That kick from Burns tenderised Pettis 's leg. Pettis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns throws a leg kick but Pettis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Pettis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns.
Pettis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns throws a wild body kick that Pettis sees coming a mile off.
Pettis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns. Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
Pettis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pettis tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pettis is trying to pull guard but Burns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Larry Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Pettis .
Pettis blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
Pettis manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettis working for a triangle but Burns defends it easily.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pettis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns stays in close to Pettis 's body and controls the position.
Pettis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burns is sitting in close to Pettis 's body. Pettis has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Burns is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Burns is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pettis .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anthony Pettis !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scary Buka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janusz Woitek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buka comes to the cage accompanied by Dolina Muminkow. This should be fireworks!
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scary Buka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Janusz Woitek!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buka gets a double leg takedown into Woitek's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woitek is on top in guard.
Woitek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buka keeping moving, preventing Woitek from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Buka holds on and takes a little breather.
Woitek passes Buka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Buka is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Red Light MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Woitek stalling away here and it's allowed Buka to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Woitek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Woitek stops Buka from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woitek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woitek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Woitek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buka wants to stand but Woitek is controlling the position.
Woitek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Woitek tries to free his leg and advance position but Buka is retaining full guard.
Woitek is working Buka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buka keeping full guard, as Woitek tries to pass.
Woitek trying to control but Buka is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woitek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buka is pulling down on Woitek's head. It's preventing any offense from Woitek, at least for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Buka looks to score with a jab to the body but Woitek is just out of range.
Woitek stuffs the takedown.
Woitek throws a body kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buka.
Buka moves out of range as Woitek strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Buka with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scary Buka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woitek stuffs the takedown.
Woitek pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Buka back to the cage. Woitek follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woitek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Buka fails to land the takedown.
Woitek avoids the body shot from Buka.
Buka gets a double leg takedown into Woitek's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woitek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buka's guard.
Woitek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Woitek won't allow Buka to get back to his feet.
Woitek looking to pass the guard.
Woitek passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Woitek wants to control but Buka is keeping him busy.
Woitek is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Buka's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woitek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buka, who protects the arm well.
Woitek trying to control the position but Buka is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Buka regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buka preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Buka tries to get to full guard but Woitek has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janusz Woitek dominated that round.
That's time! Buka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Buka misses with a takedown attempt
and Woitek counters with a straight right hand.
Woitek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Woitek throws a sloppy head kick and Buka moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scary Buka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buka drives through with a takedown into Woitek's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Woitek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buka is one step ahead there.
Buka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Woitek trying to keep a closed guard but Buka is proving a slippery customer.
Woitek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buka postures up in Woitek's guard and throws a big left but Woitek blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Woitek holds on and takes a little breather.
Buka postures up.
Woitek wants to sweep here but Buka controlling him for the moment.
Buka with a nice head shot there.
Buka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woitek is keeping the position for now.
Buka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Woitek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Woitek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buka is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Our spies down at at Vamonos Pest Control inform us that Woitek has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Buka working some strikes from top position.
Buka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woitek is keeping the position for now.
Woitek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Woitek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buka chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woitek wants to sweep here but Buka controlling him for the moment.
Woitek looking to control.
Woitek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Buka lands a couple of elbows.
Buka preventing the sweep.
Buka trying to control but Woitek is working from the bottom.
Woitek has momentary wrist control but Buka slips an elbow through the middle.
Buka throws a big elbow that misses.
Woitek controls Buka momentarily but Buka frees himself.
Buka stands up over Woitek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Woitek working a defensive guard but Buka passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Buka connects with a nice short shot to Woitek's temple.
Woitek is pressing down on Buka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Woitek trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woitek lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Buka!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woitek sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Woitek looking to control but Buka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Buka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Buka manages to regain half guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woitek is pressing down on Buka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buka is holding on for now.
Buka is trying to maintain the position but Woitek is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Scary Buka will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
No luck for Buka with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buka is defended easily by Woitek.
Buka with a poor takedown
and Woitek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scary Buka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buka cracks a nice hook into Woitek's ribs.
Buka darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Buka there.
Woitek tries to roll over but Buka keeps him under control.
Buka passes to full mount!
Woitek is looking to get to half guard.
Buka landing strikes from the mount and Woitek is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woitek is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Janusz Woitek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Woitek gets back to half guard.
Buka misses with a head shot. Woitek uses the momentum to regain guard.
Woitek manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Buka is trying to escape the mount.
Buka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buka holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Woitek tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Woitek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Buka sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Woitek lands a nice short elbow.
Woitek thows a huge punch but Buka dodges it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woitek is looking to stall here but Buka recovers full guard.
Woitek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Woitek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buka is keeping the position for now.
Woitek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woitek tries to free his leg and advance position but Buka is retaining full guard.
Woitek throwing strikes but missing.
Woitek looking to sit in guard and control but Buka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Buka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Woitek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buka passes into half guard.
Woitek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Woitek is pressing down on Buka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woitek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Woitek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Woitek looking to control.
Buka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buka scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Woitek looking for a guillotine here but Buka defends easily.
Woitek pulls Buka in close to his closed guard and prevents Buka from doing any damage or advancing position.
Buka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buka scoring with some ground and pound.
Buka landing some decent shots from guard.
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 Scary Buka.
I think Buka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Scary Buka!
Scary Buka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mika Tervala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian The Natural (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Natural is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shhhhh!!!!. Mika Tervala has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mika Tervala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian The Natural!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tervala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Natural wants to clinch but Tervala slips to the side
and Tervala counters with a nice leg kick.
Tervala misses with a body kick.
The Natural shoots in for a takedown but Tervala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Natural fails with a takedown attempt.
Tervala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tervala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Natural.
Tervala throws a front kick that sends The Natural stumbling back into the cage.
Tervala misses with a double jab.
The Natural fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tervala, pushing him back against the cage.
The Natural breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tervala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Natural's head.
Some wild striking there from Tervala.
The Natural tries to clinch up but Tervala circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Natural, as that shot connected.
The Natural fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Natural doesn't manage to clinch there - Tervala circles away.
No luck for The Natural with that takedown attempt.
Mika Tervala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian The Natural.
Horrible takedown by The Natural or perhaps it was just good defense by Tervala which made him look bad.
The Natural takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tervala misses the body punch
and The Natural counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tervala has The Natural pushed against the cage.
Tervala breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Natural looks to score with a jab to the body but Tervala is just out of range.
The Natural lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Natural wants to clinch up but Tervala keeps it at a distance.
The Natural tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tervala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tervala misses with a combination
and The Natural counters with a straight right hand.
Tervala is breathing heavily.
Tervala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Natural fails with the takedown.
Tervala misses with a low kick as The Natural jumps back.
Tervala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Natural.
Tervala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Natural is looking to clinch but Tervala is avoiding it.
The Natural shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tervala avoids the body shot from The Natural.
The Natural shoots and misses
and Tervala counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Natural's knee momentarily.
Tervala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tervala lands with a cross.
Tervala misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from The Natural.
Tervala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The Natural manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tervala is trying to work for a kimura but The Natural is defending well.
Tervala trying to pass the guard but The Natural defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Natural manages to get to full guard.
The Natural has his hands on Tervala's head, controlling the position.
Tervala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Let's hope that The Natural has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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.
A close round but Adrian The Natural will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Natural rushes Tervala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tervala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tervala has had enough of the clinch but The Natural keeps him there for the moment.
The Natural is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tervala to keep the fight standing.
The Natural pulls Tervala into guard.
The Natural wants to sweep but no luck.
The Natural bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tervala's guard.
The Natural throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tervala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tervala keeping moving, preventing The Natural from controlling successfully.
Tervala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tervala keeping moving, preventing The Natural from controlling successfully.
Tervala trying to control the position.
Tervala keeping moving, preventing The Natural from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adrian The Natural.
The Natural rushes Tervala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tervala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Natural tries to clinch but Tervala moves out of range.
Tervala throws a right and a left that The Natural avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Natural misses with a takedown attempt - Tervala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mika Tervala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian The Natural.
Tervala checks a leg kick nicely.
The Natural lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tervala swings for the body but The Natural moves out of range.
Tervala scores with a jab to the head.
Tervala tries to bum rush The Natural with a series of wild strikes but The Natural uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tervala swats away the attempt to clinch by The Natural.
Tervala scores with a jab to the head.
The Natural lands a lovely overhand right.
Adrian The Natural seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Natural moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Natural pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Natural throws a right and a left that Tervala avoids nicely.
Tervala blocks a head kick by The Natural.
Tervala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Natural counters with a nice uppercut.
The Natural throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tervala's waist but Tervala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Natural off to one side.
Tervala throws a series of punches but The Natural avoids them all with ease.
Tervala tries to clinch there but The Natural circles away.
The Natural shoots in and drives through. Tervala sprawls well.
The Natural misses with a two punch combination.
The Natural takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Natural shoots in looking for a takedown. Tervala tries to sprawl out of it but The Natural keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tervala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A solid body kick from Tervala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tervala scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tervala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tervala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mika Tervala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Natural shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tervala sprawls well. Tervala wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Natural gets slowly back to his feet.
The Natural clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tervala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Natural takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Natural takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian The Natural 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tervala leaves The Natural with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Natural tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tervala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Natural closes the distance but Tervala moves to the side
and Tervala counters with a two punch combo.
The Natural wants to clinch.
The Natural keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Natural fails with a takedown attempt.
The Natural tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tervala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Natural dives in and grabs Tervala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tervala pushes down on The Natural's head and hops out.
Mika Tervala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian The Natural.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tervala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Natural misses with a body kick.
Tervala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Natural doesn't seem bothered though.
Tervala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tervala throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The Natural fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tervala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Natural circles away quickly and effectively.
Tervala lands with a nice body kick.
The Natural showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tervala.
Tervala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tervala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Natural has closed the distance and engaged Tervala in a clinch.
The Natural goes for a takedown attempt but Tervala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Natural lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tervala circles away quickly and effectively.
Tervala tries to land a front kick but The Natural steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tervala is looking to wear down The Natural with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Natural.
An inside leg kick lands from Tervala.
The Natural steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tervala. That one must have hurt.
Tervala works over The Natural's head and body with a nice combination.
The Natural misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tervala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Natural scores with a nice right hand.
The Natural goes for a double leg but Tervala avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tervala continues to drive forward.
The Natural is trying to trip Tervala. He has hold of a leg but Tervala is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. The Natural persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Natural trying to control the position from guard on top but Tervala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Natural trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tervala is trying to keep The Natural in close.
The Natural throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tervala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Natural postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Natural trying to control the position from guard on top but Tervala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Natural is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mika Tervala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adrian The Natural has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The Natural tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tervala swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Natural chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tervala can pounce on him.
Tervala thuds his shin into the meat of The Natural's side.
Adrian The Natural is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tervala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adrian The Natural.
I've got The Natural 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adrian The Natural!
An intense looking Adrian The Natural took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I NEED MORE MONEY!!!!!'.
Mika Tervala was interviewed post fight and said 'No comments.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dickie Dirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brelis Farring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickie Dirty could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brelis Farring's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dickie Dirty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brelis Farring!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farring has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dirty.
Dickie Dirty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dirty connects with a single shot there.
Dirty throws a series of punches but Farring avoids them all with ease.
Dirty misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dirty.
Dirty on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dirty.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dirty.
Dirty closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Farring to the mat! Farring manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farring working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dirty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dirty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dirty tries to free his leg and advance position but Farring is retaining full guard.
Farring trying to keep a closed guard but Dirty is proving a slippery customer.
Farring is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farring swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farring trying to keep a closed guard but Dirty is proving a slippery customer.
Farring is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dirty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirty trying to control but Farring is working from the bottom.
Farring trying to keep a closed guard but Dirty is proving a slippery customer.
Dirty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dirty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farring is trying to control the position but Dirty postures up.
Dirty passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Farring is looking to reverse the position.
Farring is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dirty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dirty tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dirty trying to control the action but Farring is working from the bottom.
Dirty is trying to get an arm triangle but Farring is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farring is looking to regain half guard here but Dirty keeps moving and retains side control.
Dirty looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dirty is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Farring knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Farring manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dirty's best efforts.
Farring is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dirty is looking to take a break and control but Farring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farring is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirty seems to be working for a kimura but Farring defends the submission attempt.
Farring is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dirty tries to pass the half guard into mount. Farring knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Farring wants to improve his position but Dirty is controlling well.
Dirty is looking for a kimura but Farring is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dirty to get the leverage.
Dirty passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Farring!
Dirty looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farring gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickie Dirty dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Farring swings for the body but Dirty moves out of range.
Dirty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dirty looks to land a left hand but Farring moved out of range nicely.
Dirty throws a jab but it's blocked by Farring.
Good leg kick by Dirty there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Farring lands a jab to Dirty's midsection.
Dirty lands with an uppercut that bounces Farring off the cage and back into range.
Dirty lands with a nice body punch.
Farring on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dirty. Dirty obviously looking to wear him down.
Farring looks for a takedown but Dirty sprawls well.
Dirty lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farring leaves Dirty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dirty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Farring has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dirty scores with a jab to the body.
Dirty looks to land a combination but Farring avoids it well.
Farring darts in looking for a takedown but Dirty gets double underhooks and turns Farring into the cage.
Farring ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Farring no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Farring is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dirty pushing down on Farring's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dirty is trying to control. Farring wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dirty is looking for a kimura here.
Farring won't allow Dirty to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirty is just content to waste time from the top position. Farring takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Farring trying to keep a closed guard but Dirty is proving a slippery customer.
Dirty forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farring wants to improve his position but Dirty is controlling well.
Dirty is looking to advance position but Farring won't allow it.
Farring actively working from the bottom here.
Dirty is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dirty working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farring tries to hold on but Dirty postures up.
Dirty looking to secure an arm triangle but Farring defends it well.
Dirty is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Farring to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Farring shrugs it off.
Dirty trying to control but Farring is having none of it.
Farring tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Farring is still trying to improve position.
Dirty is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Farring to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Farring shrugs it off.
Dirty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farring regains half guard.
Dirty is looking to advance position but Farring won't allow it.
Farring wants to sweep but Dirty has passed to side control!
Farring is looking to regain half guard here but Dirty keeps moving and retains side control.
Dirty advances nicely into full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dirty jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Farring manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dirty wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Farring, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickie Dirty dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Farring checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Farring misses with a looping right.
Dirty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Farring tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dirty pushes Farring up against the cage in a clinch.
Dirty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Farring.
A short right from Dirty.
Dirty pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dirty is looking to control Farring's arms but Farring gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dirty has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty has a couple of punches blocked by Farring.
Dirty tries to work over Farring's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirty.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dirty.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farring.
Dirty misses with some punches.
Dirty is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dirty fails to land.
Dirty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Farring tries to circle away but Dirty has him pinned against the cage.
Farring tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dirty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farring backwards.
Farring tries for a takedown. No joy.
Farring misses with the head strike.
Dirty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dirty has Farring pressed against the cage, preventing Farring from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Farring is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dirty to keep the fight standing.
Dickie Dirty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brelis Farring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farring backwards.
Brelis Farring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farring misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dirty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Farring takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Farring fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Dirty - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dirty takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Farring throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirty.
Dickie Dirty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farring can't find room to land a body shot as Dirty controls the action.
Dirty lands a shot to the body.
Farring misses with a punch on the inside.
Farring tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dirty just stands there and leans against the cage.
Farring has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dirty uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirty controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Farring trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dirty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dirty controlling from the top position.
Dirty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Farring escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dirty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dirty controlling from the top position.
Dirty has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farring looking for a guillotine here but Dirty defends easily.
Farring looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dirty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Farring looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dirty controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dirty trying to control but Farring is working from the bottom.
Dirty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dickie Dirty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dirty 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dickie Dirty!
An out of breath Dickie Dirty thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Struggling Desperately (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Struggling Desperately!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desperately wants to clinch up but Axelsson keeps it at a distance.
Desperately ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axelsson moves away.
Desperately instigates a clinch.
Desperately can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsson controls the action.
Axelsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Desperately throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelssons head.
Desperately keeps control of Axelsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Desperately comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Axelsson managing to block the knees to the body from Desperately.
Desperately misses with a hook from the clinch.
Axelsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Desperately smiles and moves away.
Axelsson throws the left hand but Desperately avoids the punch easily.
Axelsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Desperately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Desperately stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Axelsson.
Desperately fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Axelsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Axelsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Axelsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Axelsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Axelsson tries to score with a low kick but Desperately moves his leg out of the way.
Desperately moves into range and connects with a jab.
Desperately tries to clinch but Axelsson moves out of range.
Struggling Desperately is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axelsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Desperately.
Desperately misses with a wild body shot.
Desperately rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Desperately's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsson looking to sit in guard and control but Desperately gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Axelsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Desperately doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Desperately manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Desperately trying to control the position from guard on top but Axelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperately won't allow Axelsson to sweep him here.
Axelsson has his hands on Desperately's head, controlling the position.
Desperately must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Desperately wants to control from the top but Axelsson keeps moving.
Axelsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Desperately's guard.
Desperately not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Desperately can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Axelsson controls the pace.
Axelsson passes Desperately's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson trying to control from half guard but Desperately is working away.
Axelsson slips a nice elbow through Desperately's hands, connecting with Desperately's forehead.
Axelsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Axelsson is looking for a kimura here.
Desperately regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Axelsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Desperately keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Axelsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Desperately checks a leg kick nicely.
Desperately misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelsson.
Axelsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Desperately sprawls well. He's pushed Axelsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Desperately's jab looks to have found its range, popping Axelsson under the eye.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Desperately but Desperately pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch lands to the side of Axelsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Desperately throws a body punch but Axelsson moves out of range.
Axelsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Desperately tries to sprawl out of it but Axelsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Desperately manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Axelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desperately tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Axelsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Desperately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Desperately lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Desperately. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Axelsson.
Struggling Desperately seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Desperately connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Axelsson's hands.
Desperately lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Axelsson is rocked!
Desperately batters Axelsson with a massive right followed by a huge left! Axelsson is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Desperately lands a final crushing right hand to drop Axelsson to the mat with a gruesome thud! Desperately is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Struggling Desperately!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akiro Sata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atis Visnevskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sata comes to the cage accompanied by Onward to Victory!. 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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143 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akiro Sata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Atis Visnevskis!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Visnevskis.
Visnevskis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sata has a takedown stuffed.
Sata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Visnevskis keeps the fight on the outside.
Sata wants to clinch
and Visnevskis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Visnevskis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sata was well out of range. Poor timing from Visnevskis.
Sata jabs at Visnevskis's body.
Visnevskis misses with a hook to the body
and Sata counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Visnevskis catches Sata with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sata wants to clinch.
Visnevskis is looking to land body kicks.
Atis Visnevskis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Sata with that takedown attempt.
Sata throws a body punch but Visnevskis moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Visnevskis misses.
Visnevskis throws a body punch but Sata moves out of range.
Visnevskis misses with a head kick.
Visnevskis throws a right hand that Sata ducks under and follows up with a left that Sata also avoids with ease.
Visnevskis swinging wildly here.
Sata shoots in for a takedown but Visnevskis shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akiro Sata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sata rushes Visnevskis and presses him up against the cage.
Visnevskis breaks the clinch.
Sata tries to clinch but Visnevskis moves away
and Visnevskis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Visnevskis misses the body punch
and Sata counters with a left and a right that stings Visnevskis.
Visnevskis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sata was well out of range. Poor timing from Visnevskis.
Visnevskis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sata rather than just go for the knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sata.
Visnevskis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sata wants to clinch.
Visnevskis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sata shoots in for a takedown but Visnevskis shows good takedown defense.
Sata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sata.
Visnevskis has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Visnevskis throws a head kick but Sata moves out of range.
Visnevskis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sata.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Visnevskis.
Sata ducks under a wild hook from Visnevskis.
Visnevskis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Visnevskis thuds a left hand into Sata's body.
Sata tries to score a power double leg takedown but Visnevskis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sata somewhat.
Sata misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sata misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Visnevskis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sata is just out of range.
Visnevskis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sata was well out of range. Poor timing from Visnevskis.
Sata misses with a takedown attempt - Visnevskis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sata slips under a jab from Visnevskis.
Visnevskis lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sata.
Sata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Visnevskis has time to react.
Visnevskis misses the shot to the body.
Sata doesn't manage to clinch there - Visnevskis circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sata has his takedown stuffed
and Visnevskis counters with an outside leg kick.
Visnevskis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Visnevskis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sata is breathing heavily.
Visnevskis lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Visnevskis scores with a body shot.
Visnevskis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Visnevskis throws a leg kick but Sata checks it.
Sata darts in trying to clinch
enabling Visnevskis to counter with a crisp jab.
Sata is rocked!
Visnevskis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sata's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Visnevskis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sata. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Visnevskis misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atis Visnevskis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Visnevskis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sata.
Visnevskis misses with a few strikes there.
Sata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Visnevskis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Visnevskis thows a body shot but no joy.
Visnevskis throws a body punch but Sata moves out of range.
Sata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Visnevskis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Visnevskis. Sata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Visnevskis swats away the attempt to clinch by Sata.
Sata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Visnevskis moves away.
Sata doesn't manage to clinch there - Visnevskis circles away.
Visnevskis takes a swing at Sata's ribcage but misses.
Sata forces Visnevskis back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sata tries to pull guard but Visnevskis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Visnevskis lands with a left to the head.
Visnevskis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sata breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sata scores with the left hand. Visnevskis knows he should have avoided that one.
Visnevskis lands a really nice looking cross but Sata seems unphased.
Visnevskis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sata gets caught flat footed, as Visnevskis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Visnevskis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Visnevskis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sata is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sata 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visnevskis trying to control but Sata is working from the bottom.
Visnevskis postures up in Sata's guard and throws a big left but Sata blocks it.
Visnevskis with a nice head shot there.
Visnevskis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Sata is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sata keeping moving, preventing Visnevskis from controlling successfully.
Sata seems to have got his legs back now.
Visnevskis slips nicely into half guard.
Sata looking for a kimura from the bottom but Visnevskis passes into side control!
Visnevskis scores with punches from side control.
Sata can't do much from the bottom here.
Sata is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visnevskis working the ground and pound.
Visnevskis in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sata is trying to control Visnevskis's posture but Visnevskis avoids it.
Visnevskis cracks Sata with a big elbow.
Visnevskis working the ground and pound.
Visnevskis cracks Sata with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Visnevskis immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Sata is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Visnevskis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atis Visnevskis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddle has chosen Ain't No Rest For The Wicked as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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224 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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21
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Ronaldo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddle throws a looping overhand right but Ronaldo ducks down to avoid it.
Riddle throws a hook to the side of Ronaldo's head but Ronaldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riddle swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo cracks the inside of Riddle's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riddle. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronaldo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Finland in the buildup to the fight.
Ronaldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riddle.
Riddle fails with a takedown attempt.
Riddle thows a body shot but no joy.
Riddle shoots in but Ronaldo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riddle throws an overhand right that lands on Ronaldo's shoulder, as Ronaldo tries to avoid the shot.
Riddle lands an overhand right.
It looks like Antonio Ronaldo has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Riddle.
Riddle checks a leg kick.
Ronaldo slips under a jab.
Ronaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Tom Riddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ronaldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riddle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ronaldo cracks the inside of Riddle's front leg.
Riddle misses with a wild body shot.
Ronaldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riddle takes a swing at Ronaldo's ribcage but misses.
Riddle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ronaldo rather than just go for the knockout.
Ronaldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy left from Ronaldo finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riddle digs a good hook to Ronaldo's body.
Sloppy strikes from Ronaldo. Those never looked like landing.
Antonio Ronaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ronaldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riddle.
Good exchange - Riddle coming out on top.
Riddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riddle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws a head kick but Riddle moves out of range.
Ronaldo is looking to chop away at Riddle's legs.
Ronaldo connects with a leg kick. Riddle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ronaldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riddle circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Riddle misses.
Riddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Riddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
Riddle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ronaldo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ronaldo defending well as Riddle loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Riddle misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Riddle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ronaldo - the referee stops the clock and Riddle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ronaldo. Riddle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A shot to the body from Riddle misses
and Ronaldo counters with a thumping low kick.
Riddle looks winded!
Ronaldo takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ronaldo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Riddle takes a step back to recover.
Ronaldo tries to land a leg kick but Riddle saw it coming and moves away.
Ronaldo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Riddle if he has to take too many more of those.
Riddle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ronaldo can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riddle moves out of range of the body kick from Ronaldo.
Riddle scores with a hook.
Ronaldo scores with a leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Riddle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Riddle throws a hook but Ronaldo avoids it easily.
Ronaldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle throws a nice looking combination but Ronaldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ronaldo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Riddle. Riddle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Tom Riddle has been cut.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riddle.
Riddle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Riddle misses with a wild body shot.
Riddle looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronaldo is just out of range.
Ronaldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riddle throws out the jab.
Riddle swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Ronaldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Riddle throws a lazy uppercut
and Ronaldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riddle blocks the body kick.
A shot to the body from Riddle misses
and Ronaldo counters with a solid body kick.
Ronaldo lands a leg kick that knocks Riddle off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ronaldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Riddle throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Ronaldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ronaldo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ronaldo, right into the meat.
Ronaldo lands an overhand right.
A leg kick checked by Riddle.
Ronaldo blocks a jab.
Riddle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Riddle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ronaldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ronaldo. No joy for Riddle on that attempt.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick as Riddle jumps back.
Riddle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ronaldo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Ronaldo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ronaldo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ronaldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Riddle is breathing heavily.
Ronaldo tries to score with a low kick but Riddle moves his leg out of the way.
Ronaldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riddle can do to turn this around?
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riddle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle slips a straight right by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ronaldo scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Ronaldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ronaldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ronaldo tries a low kick but Riddle avoids it.
Ronaldo misses with a head kick.
Riddle checks the leg kick.
Riddle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo throws out a leg kick but Riddle moves out of range and Ronaldo only half commits.
Ronaldo scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ronaldo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ronaldo slips a straight right by Riddle.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riddle misses with a hook
and Ronaldo counters with an outside leg kick.
Riddle looks to land a left hand but Ronaldo moved out of range nicely.
Ronaldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ronaldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Riddle might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ronaldo has got the better of the exchanges.
Ronaldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Riddle moves out of range of the body kick from Ronaldo.
Riddle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ronaldo can pounce on him.
Riddle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ronaldo tries to land a front kick but Riddle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ronaldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Riddle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ronaldo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ronaldo connects with a solid leg kick.
Ronaldo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo throws a solid leg kick but Riddle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ronaldo.
Riddle checks a leg kick.
Antonio Ronaldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Riddle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ronaldo counters with an outside leg kick.
Ronaldo motions for Riddle to come forward. Ronaldo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riddle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body kick there by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Riddle moves out of range.
Riddle misses with a left hand
and Ronaldo counters with a good, hard body kick but Riddle shrugs it off.
Ronaldo scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle misses with a straight left.
Riddle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ronaldo throws out the jab.
Ronaldo lands a jab.
Ronaldo connects with an inside leg kick.
Ronaldo misses with a low kick.
Ronaldo misses with a body kick.
Ronaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riddle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddle misses with a wild body shot.
Riddle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Riddle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ronaldo defends well and Riddle ends up having to push Ronaldo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ronaldo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Riddle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ronaldo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riddle somewhat.
Ronaldo throws a front kick aimed at Riddle's knee but Riddle avoids it well.
Riddle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ronaldo.
Riddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riddle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Riddle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Riddle.
Nice defenses there by Ronaldo.
Riddle misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo blocks a jab.
Ronaldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riddle. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ronaldo.
Riddle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riddle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ronaldo motions for Riddle to come forward. Ronaldo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riddle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ronaldo at a distance.
Riddle shoots in and drives through. Ronaldo sprawls well.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Riddle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Riddle throws the left hand but Ronaldo avoids the punch easily.
Riddle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riddle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riddle throws out the jab.
Riddle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but Riddle avoids it.
Ronaldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riddle misses with a left hand
and Ronaldo counters with an outside leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a front kick that sends Riddle stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo jabs Riddle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands a nice looking body shot.
Ronaldo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Riddle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ronaldo counters with a nice body shot.
Ronaldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Riddle's sensitive parts.
Ronaldo wants to slow Riddle down by chopping away at his legs.
Riddle throws a right hand that misses
and Ronaldo counters with a nice leg kick.
Riddle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Riddle blocks a leg kick.
Riddle checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riddle. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Riddle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo slips under a jab.
Ronaldo throws a series of punches but Riddle moves out of range.
Riddle just misses with a punch to the body.
Riddle looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronaldo is just out of range.
Riddle checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Riddle misses its intended target.
Ronaldo misses with a looping right.
Riddle looks to throw the jab but Ronaldo is out of range.
Ronaldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Riddle.
Ronaldo throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ronaldo. That's going to slow Riddle down.
Riddle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ronaldo finds it's way round the side to connect with Riddle's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Riddle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riddle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ronaldo lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riddle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Riddle misses with a wild body shot.
Ronaldo tries to land a front kick but Riddle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ronaldo cracks a nice hook into Riddle's ribs.
Ronaldo throws a low kick, looking for Riddle's leg but Riddle calmly moves out of range.
Ronaldo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riddles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ronaldo throws a sloppy head kick and Riddle moves out of range easily.
Riddle is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ronaldo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Riddle.
Riddle looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronaldo is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ronaldo clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Riddle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riddle avoids a kick to the body.
Riddle misses with a right hand
and Ronaldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ronaldo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ronaldo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Riddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Ronaldo.
Riddle lunges at Ronaldo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ronaldo's hand.
Ronaldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ronaldo throws a low kick, looking for Riddle's leg but Riddle calmly moves out of range.
Riddle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ronaldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riddle throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Riddle clobbers Ronaldo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ronaldo staying out of range there.
Riddle fails with the takedown
letting Ronaldo counter with a right hand.
Riddle is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Riddle takes a swing at Ronaldo's ribcage but misses.
Riddle drives through with a takedown into Ronaldo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riddle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riddle looking to sit in guard and control but Ronaldo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Riddle keeping full guard, as Ronaldo tries to pass.
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Riddle keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ronaldo looking to pass the guard.
Riddle throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ronaldo escapes and throws Riddle's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Riddle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ronaldo controls the position.
Ronaldo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riddle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ronaldo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Riddle wants to control but Ronaldo postures up.
Riddle tries to bench press Ronaldo off him but Ronaldo keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle is not content to let Ronaldo control the position.
Riddle gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ronaldo wants to control the pace but Riddle is squirming around nicely.
Riddle is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ronaldo tries to control but Riddle wriggling away.
Riddle holds on to Ronaldo around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ronaldo had his way with Tom Riddle in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! 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.
Ronaldo misses with a body kick.
A jab from Riddle misses.
Riddle just misses with a punch to the body.
Riddle throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Riddle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ronaldo doesn't seem bothered though.
Riddle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ronaldo on the side of the head.
Ronaldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but Riddle moves out of range easily.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but Riddle moves out of range easily.
Ronaldo throws a body kick that misses.
Riddle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ronaldo's guard.
Ronaldo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ronaldo trying to keep a closed guard but Riddle is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ronaldo is on top in guard.
Riddle keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Riddle wants to sweep but no luck.
Riddle working for a triangle but Ronaldo defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo trying to control but Riddle is working from the bottom.
Antonio Ronaldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ronaldo manages to get himself to full guard.
Riddle trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Riddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ronaldo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riddle throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ronaldo is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle is trying to control the position but Ronaldo postures up.
Riddle is pulling down on Ronaldo's head. It's preventing any offense from Ronaldo, at least for the moment.
Riddle keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Ronaldo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Riddle's guard.
Ronaldo works his way into full mount!
Riddle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Riddle prevents Ronaldo from taking his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle is squirming around, avoiding Ronaldo's attempts to control the action.
Antonio Ronaldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ronaldo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Riddle is surviving well by controlling Ronaldo's body position as best he can.
Riddle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ronaldo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riddle is trying to escape the mount.
Tom Riddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riddle is squirming around, avoiding Ronaldo's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Riddle.
Well Ronaldo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Ronaldo!
Antonio Ronaldo retains his light heavyweight title!
Antonio Ronaldo took some time post fight to say the following; 'Good Fight Tom, now you know I am superior.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orsi Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orsi Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gilbert Gold!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold throws a wild body kick that Jokinen sees coming a mile off.
Gold throws a right hand that misses
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Gold gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jokinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Gold looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Gold throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jokinen lands a head shot.
Jokinen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gold throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Gold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Jokinen. Beautiful body shot.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold with a nice cross.
Jokinen tests Gold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gold lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jokinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jokinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gold to score with a decent uppercut.
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jokinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gold.
Gold tried to score with a low kick but Jokinen checks it.
Gold throws a low kick but Jokinen moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
A bone on bone clash there as Jokinen blocks the leg kick.
Jokinen dips to his left and cracks Gold with an uppercut!
Some bone on bone action there as Jokinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jokinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Gold's head.
Gold takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jokinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jokinen.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jokinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gold.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Gold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jokinen scores with a nice body kick.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Gold.
Jokinen throws a push kick but Gold slaps the foot to one side.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick
and Jokinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gold throws a wild body kick that Jokinen sees coming a mile off.
Gold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jokinen's calf.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Gold takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Gold moves out of range.
Gold fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
Gold throws a chopping leg kick but Jokinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gold has managed to clinch.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen has had enough of the clinch but Gold keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Jokinen takes a shot to the head.
Gold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Gold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gold misses with a punch on the inside.
Gold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Gold misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gold.
Gold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jokinen slips a jab and a cross from Gold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen moves out of range as Gold throws a body kick.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Gold moves out of range.
Gold turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Jokinen misses
and Gold counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen lands an uppercut.
Gold working aggressively here.
Gold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gold works on Jokinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Gold misses with a body punch.
Gold lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gold tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Gold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gilbert Gold will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jokinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gold counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gold.
Gold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Gold struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
Jokinen lands with a light punch inside.
Gold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gold prevents Jokinen from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Gold.
Gold is leaning against Jokinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gold misses with a punch to the body.
Gold struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
Gold misses with a punch on the inside.
Gold misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen 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.
Gold misses with a body punch.
Gold struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Gold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Gold misses with the head strike.
Jokinen lands a right hand.
Gold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Gold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jokinen's elbow.
Gold can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Gold.
Gilbert Gold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold lands with a short shot to the head.
Gold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
Gold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Gold.
A shot in the inside from Gold.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Gold.
Jokinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Gold gets an underhook and turns Jokinen into the cage.
Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Gold.
Jokinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gold can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Gold can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Gold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gold has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Jokinen manages to break the clinch.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Gold slams his shin into Jokinen's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gold throws a leg kick but Jokinen checks it.
Gold will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gold fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gold.
Jokinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gold.
Jab, jab by Gold - just one landing.
Jokinen connects with a body shot that sends Gold's belly button to the back.
Gold looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gold lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Jokinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Gold.
Jokinen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gold wants to slow Jokinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Gold scores with a punch to the head.
Gold connects with a solid leg kick.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gold has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gold there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good work by Jokinen as he checks the leg kick.
Gold works Jokinen's body with a nice hook.
Gold moves into the clinch.
Gold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen is working Gold over against the cage.
Gold misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen digs a right hand underneath Gold's ribcage. Gold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gold digs a right hand underneath Jokinen's ribcage. Jokinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Jokinen misses.
Gold throws a head kick that half lands.
Jokinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gold.
Gold throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Gold darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gold moves out of range as Jokinen throws a body kick.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gold.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jokinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gold is looking to clinch but Jokinen is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gold lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jokinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jokinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orsi Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilbert Gold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold checks a low kick from Jokinen.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gold throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gold looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Gold moved away.
Gold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Jokinen misses.
Gold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jokinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gold throws the kick towards the body but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that Gold avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Gold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a jab when Gold was well out of range.
Gold feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gold is looking to land body kicks.
Gold bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jokinen's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jokinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jokinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gold's calf.
Jokinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gold. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Gold lands a really nice looking cross but Jokinen seems unphased.
Gold feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
Gold throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Gold lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Gold moves out of range easily.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Gold's shoulder, as Gold tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Gold lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Gold moves out of range.
Gold misses with a straight left.
Gold checks a leg kick.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gold throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Gold throws a head kick that misses.
Gold throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Gold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gold has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Gold!
Gilbert Gold thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vviktung Bolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robinson Crusoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson Crusoe acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vviktung Bolski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robinson Crusoe!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusoe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bolski is looking for a sweep. Crusoe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crusoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bolski's head.
Crusoe trying to control from half guard but Bolski is working away.
Crusoe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bolski is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Meat Market, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Crusoe is stalling here. Bolski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Crusoe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bolski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Crusoe tries to bench press Bolski off him but Bolski keeps the position.
Bolski lands a nice forearm strike.
Crusoe is looking to reverse the position.
Bolski scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crusoe wants to control but Bolski postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crusoe is looking to reverse the position.
Crusoe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Bolski landing a few strikes.
Crusoe taking a bit of punishment here - Bolski scoring with strikes.
Crusoe is trying to improve his position.
Crusoe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bolski connects with a decent elbow.
Crusoe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crusoe seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bolski.
Crusoe wants to control from the top but Bolski keeps moving.
Bolski looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolski, not yet.
Bolski is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolski is keeping the position for now.
Crusoe trying to control but Bolski is working from the bottom.
Bolski wants to sweep but no luck.
Crusoe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bolski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bolski landing with the ground and pound.
Crusoe looking for a guillotine here but Bolski defends easily.
Bolski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crusoe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crusoe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bolski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Crusoe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crusoe is not content to let Bolski control the position.
Bolski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Crusoe regains half guard.
Bolski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crusoe sees it coming and defends easily.
Crusoe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bolski landing with the ground and pound.
Bolski scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crusoe is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bolski rolls with it to try and escape but Crusoe cranks on the arm and Bolski is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robinson Crusoe!
Our winner, Robinson Crusoe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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