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SF8 Killer Instinct PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Kiilopaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kolmiokuristus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiilopaa comes to the cage accompanied by Extreme Ways. Kolmiokuristus has chosen bad boy - cascada as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Pertti Kiilopaa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pertti Kiilopaa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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211 lbs
24 - 24 - 2 |
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180 cm
37
214 lbs
31 - 27 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
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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
24 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Kiilopaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiilopaa throws an overhand right that lands on Kolmiokuristus's shoulder, as Kolmiokuristus tries to avoid the shot.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a combination
and Kiilopaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kolmiokuristus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kiilopaa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kolmiokuristus's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kiilopaa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus wants to sweep but no luck.
Kiilopaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kiilopaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiilopaa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kolmiokuristus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolmiokuristus looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolmiokuristus, not yet.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kiilopaa trying to control but Kolmiokuristus is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmiokuristus throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kiilopaa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiilopaa throws a big elbow that misses.
Kiilopaa stopping the sweep attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to control the position but Kiilopaa postures up.
Kolmiokuristus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kiilopaa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kiilopaa throwing strikes but missing.
Kolmiokuristus trying to control the position.
Kiilopaa throwing strikes but missing.
Kolmiokuristus looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolmiokuristus, not yet.
Kiilopaa working some strikes from top position.
Kiilopaa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kiilopaa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kiilopaa stopping the sweep attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus controls Kiilopaa momentarily but Kiilopaa frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kolmiokuristus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolmiokuristus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kiilopaa looking to pass the guard.
Kiilopaa is working hard here to advance position.
Kolmiokuristus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kolmiokuristus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kiilopaa defending well though.
Kiilopaa is not content to let Kolmiokuristus control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kiilopaa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolmiokuristus pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Kolmiokuristus.
Kiilopaa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus is trying to work for a kimura but Kiilopaa is defending well.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kiilopaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kolmiokuristus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kolmiokuristus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kiilopaa tries to get to full guard but Kolmiokuristus has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiilopaa has momentary wrist control but Kolmiokuristus slips an elbow through the middle.
Kolmiokuristus looking to pass the guard.
Kolmiokuristus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kiilopaa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kolmiokuristus defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kolmiokuristus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiilopaa keeping moving, preventing Kolmiokuristus from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolmiokuristus pushes down on Kiilopaa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is thwarting Kiilopaa's attempts to control the position.
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 Pertti Kiilopaa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kiilopaa feints a jab promting Kolmiokuristus to slip. Kiilopaa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kolmiokuristus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Kalle Kolmiokuristus has been cut.
Kolmiokuristus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kiilopaa's waist but Kiilopaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolmiokuristus off to one side.
Kolmiokuristus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Kolmiokuristus misses.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiilopaa slips a jab from Kolmiokuristus.
A head kick misses from Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa throws a wild body kick that Kolmiokuristus sees coming a mile off.
Kolmiokuristus swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus looking to score a takedown here. Kiilopaa is defending well but Kolmiokuristus drives through and ends up in Kiilopaa's guard.
Kolmiokuristus throws a big right hand that misses.
Kolmiokuristus wants to control from the top but Kiilopaa keeps moving.
Kolmiokuristus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kiilopaa wants to sweep here but Kolmiokuristus controlling him for the moment.
Kiilopaa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kiilopaa working a defensive guard here.
Kolmiokuristus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kolmiokuristus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kiilopaa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kolmiokuristus scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolmiokuristus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Kolmiokuristus there.
Kolmiokuristus thows a huge punch but Kiilopaa dodges it nicely.
Kiilopaa looking for submissions off his back.
Kolmiokuristus slips a nice elbow through Kiilopaa's hands, connecting with Kiilopaa's forehead.
Kiilopaa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kiilopaa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kolmiokuristus sprawls well. Kolmiokuristus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kiilopaa gets slowly back to his feet.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a right hand
and Kolmiokuristus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kolmiokuristus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kolmiokuristus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kiilopaa's hands.
Kiilopaa staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus tests Kiilopaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kiilopaa slips a jab and a cross from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus misses with an uppercut. Kiilopaa saw that one coming.
Kolmiokuristus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiilopaa.
Kiilopaa punishes Kolmiokuristus's body with a nice straight punch.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kiilopaa slips under a jab.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiilopaa misses with a hook
and Kolmiokuristus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kolmiokuristus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiilopaa misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a straight left.
Kiilopaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kiilopaa throws a leg kick but Kolmiokuristus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kiilopaa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is not content to let Kiilopaa control the position.
Kiilopaa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kolmiokuristus is just riding it out for now. Kiilopaa eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolmiokuristus wants to improve his position but Kiilopaa is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kolmiokuristus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kolmiokuristus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kiilopaa misses with a kick to the body.
Kolmiokuristus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kiilopaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a body shot.
Kiilopaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus throws a jab when Kiilopaa was well out of range.
Kolmiokuristus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiilopaa.
Kolmiokuristus misses with a few strikes there.
Kiilopaa looks to land a left hand but Kolmiokuristus moved out of range nicely.
Kiilopaa goes for a double leg but Kolmiokuristus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kolmiokuristus continues to drive forward.
Kolmiokuristus wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kiilopaa is trying to keep an underhook but Kolmiokuristus manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kiilopaa actively working from the bottom here.
Kolmiokuristus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kiilopaa wants to improve his position but Kolmiokuristus is controlling well.
Kolmiokuristus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kolmiokuristus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kiilopaa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kolmiokuristus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kolmiokuristus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kiilopaa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kiilopaa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kiilopaa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kolmiokuristus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolmiokuristus postures up and lands a big shot to Kiilopaa's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kolmiokuristus works over Kiilopaa with some ground and pound from guard.
Kolmiokuristus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kiilopaa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kolmiokuristus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kolmiokuristus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kolmiokuristus landing some decent shots from guard.
Kolmiokuristus forces his way into half guard.
Kolmiokuristus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kiilopaa's head.
Kolmiokuristus winds up and cracks Kiilopaa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kiilopaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmiokuristus working the head and body with strikes.
Kiilopaa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kiilopaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolmiokuristus.
Kolmiokuristus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kolmiokuristus landing with the ground and pound.
Kolmiokuristus advances to half guard.
Kolmiokuristus is looking to take a break and control but Kiilopaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kiilopaa trying to control from the bottom.
Kolmiokuristus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kolmiokuristus working over Kiilopaa with some ground and pound. Kiilopaa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiilopaa wants to improve his position but Kolmiokuristus is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolmiokuristus is looking for a kimura here.
Kolmiokuristus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kolmiokuristus passes to full mount!
Kolmiokuristus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolmiokuristus with shots to the head and body - Kiilopaa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kolmiokuristus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kiilopaa hang on?
Kolmiokuristus prevents Kiilopaa from getting the reversal.
Kolmiokuristus landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kolmiokuristus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kolmiokuristus!
Kalle Kolmiokuristus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Freestyler kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brad Ryan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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162 lbs
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164 lbs
29 - 24 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ryan!
Volkov misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan pushes Volkov away with a front kick.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov looks to land a body kick but Ryan moved away.
Volkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice combination there by Ryan.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brad Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Ryan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkov throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Volkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Ryan moves out of range as Volkov throws a body kick.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Volkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Volkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov connects with a jab.
Ryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Volkov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov jabs Ryan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Volkov takes one to the chin there.
Volkov dips to his left and cracks Ryan with an uppercut!
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volkov 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.
Ryan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Volkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Volkov seems keen to control Ryan's posture.
Ryan with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ryan wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov is trying to keep Ryan in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov trying to control the position.
Volkov has his hands on Ryan's head, controlling the position.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Volkov wants to land a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Ryan misses.
Volkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov 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.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov works Ryan's body with a nice hook.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Volkov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
Ryan goes for a takedown attempt but Volkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ryan looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Ryan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryan blocks a low kick nicely.
Volkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ryan blocks the body kick.
Volkov cracks Ryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ryan throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov throws a low kick, looking for Ryan's leg but Ryan calmly moves out of range.
Volkov scores with a jab to the body.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan throws a combination. Volkov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ryan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Volkov counters with a left to the body.
Brad Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ryan will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Volkov, right into the meat.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Volkov stuns Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Volkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov throws the left hand but Ryan avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Volkov to score with a decent uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Volkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Volkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Ryan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Volkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan moves to clinch but Volkov breaks away
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Ryan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkov throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
Volkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ryan is rocked!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov 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 Ryan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ryan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkov finish him?
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ryan. That did some damage!
Ryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Ryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ryan tries to avoid it.
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut there from Volkov.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Volkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Volkov thumps Ryan with a low kick.
Volkov cracks Ryan with an open hand slap.
Ryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Volkov throws a leg kick which misses Ryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ryan tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov misses with a hook.
Volkov misses with a left hand
and Ryan counters by moving into the clinch.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan is working for takedown but Volkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Volkov is pressed up against the cage. Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Volkov down to the mat. Volkov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Ryan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Ryan moves out of range as Volkov throws a body kick.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Ryan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Ryan motions for Volkov to come forward. Ryan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Volkov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ryan if he has to take too many more of those.
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Volkov, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkov drops Ryan with a beautiful combination! Ryan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Volkov is looking for the KO!
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Volkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ryan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Volkov connects with a crisp jab.
Volkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volkov scores with a leg kick.
Ryan feints and as Volkov raises his hands in defense, Ryan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Volkov pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Volkov is controlling Ryan's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Volkov holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov.
Ryan looks for a takedown but Volkov sprawls well.
Volkov looks for the body kick but Ryan saw that one coming.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Volkov.
Volkov cracks Ryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A leg kick checked by Ryan.
Volkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brad Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Ryan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Volkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Ryan.
Ryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volkov swivels and escapes.
Volkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Volkov scores with a four punch combination!
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Volkov coming out on top.
Volkov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ryan if he has to take too many more of those.
Ryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Volkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryan in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volkov swivels and escapes.
Ryan takes one to the chin there.
Volkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryan doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circle, before Volkov throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ryan's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Volkov lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am proud communist.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duran has chosen Seven devils - Florence as his entrance music. 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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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Dragunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calvin Duran!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran misses with a body kick.
Dragunov slips under a jab.
Duran throws a right hand that misses
and Dragunov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duran thinking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duran, right into the meat.
Dragunov throws an overhand right that lands on Duran's shoulder, as Duran tries to avoid the shot.
Duran has Dragunov up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Duran.
Duran told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Dragunov lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Duran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dragunov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Calvin Duran has been cut.
Nice body punch from Dragunov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragunov struggles to land a body shot inside as Duran controls his hands.
Dragunov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duran misses with some punches.
Duran lands a nice uppercut.
Duran throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragunov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dragunov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov misses with some punches.
Duran misses with the head strike.
Dragunov lands a hook that snaps the head of Duran backwards.
Dragunov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dragunov wants a takedown but no success here.
Duran lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Ilya Dragunov has been cut.
Duran misses with a punch to the body.
Dragunov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Dragunov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dragunov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Duran fails to land.
Dragunov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragunov 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.
Duran looking to stall.
Dragunov tries a body shot but Duran blocks it.
Duran dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Duran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragunov lands with a short shot to the head.
Dragunov drags the fight down to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Duran not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dragunov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duran passes Dragunov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dragunov is staying active underneath Duran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran controlling the pace.
Duran tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Duran is controlling the pace.
Calvin Duran has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dragunov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duran.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dragunov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Dragunov.
Duran misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Duran misses the target.
Duran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragunov.
Duran takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Duran doesn't manage to clinch there - Dragunov circles away.
That kick from Dragunov tenderised Duran's leg. Duran is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dragunov takes a swing at Duran's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragunov walks into a stiff left hand from Duran.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duran.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duran misses with a two punch combination.
Duran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duran cracks Dragunov with a good jab.
Calvin Duran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran throws a head kick but Dragunov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Duran dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dragunov moves out of range as Duran strikes.
Duran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Dragunov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Duran doesn't seem phased though.
Duran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dragunov tries to land a front kick but Duran steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duran rushes Dragunov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dragunov.
Duran misses with an elbow strike.
Dragunov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dragunov blocks a body shot from Duran.
Dragunov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duran controlling the action here for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Duran.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dragunov.
Duran misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov lands with a left to the head.
Dragunov blocking some punches.
Dragunov dodges an elbow strike from Duran.
Dragunov gets control of Duran's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dragunov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dragunov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duran sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dragunov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duran throwing strikes from guard but Dragunov blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov is trying to control the position but Duran postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duran is looking to stand up but Dragunov won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragunov working for a triangle but Duran defends it easily.
Duran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dragunov is keeping the position for now.
Duran passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov trying to get back to full guard but Duran takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Duran trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Duran avoids the attempt from Dragunov to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dragunov throws a shot from downtown. Duran moves away and avoids it.
Dragunov throws out a leg kick but Duran moves out of range and Dragunov only half commits.
Dragunov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duran tries to bum rush Dragunov with a series of wild strikes but Dragunov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duran moves into the clinch.
Dragunov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duran is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duran working aggressively here.
Duran is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Duran misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Ilya Dragunov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dragunov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Duran takes a swing at Dragunov's ribcage but misses.
Ilya Dragunov is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragunov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duran throws out the jab.
Dragunov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Duran.
A swing and a miss from Duran.
Duran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragunov throws a head kick but Duran moves out of range.
Dragunov is looking to clinch but Duran is avoiding it.
Dragunov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dragunov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duran moves away.
Dragunov throws the kick towards the body but Duran avoids it.
Dragunov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dragunov defending well as Duran loads up on a big left hand.
Dragunov throws a push kick but Duran slaps the foot to one side.
Duran throws a low kick but Dragunov moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Duran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov thows a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Dragunov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duran scores with a three punch combo!
Duran lands a jab to the head.
Dragunov throws a front kick aimed at Duran's knee but Duran avoids it well.
Duran throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragunov.
Duran misses with a low kick.
Duran wants to clinch.
Duran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dragunov on the side of the head.
Dragunov looks to score with a jab to the body but Duran is just out of range.
Duran checks a leg kick nicely.
Dragunov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duran misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran tries to work over Dragunov's front leg with a kick but Dragunov checks it.
Duran lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Dragunov does it's job there.
Dragunov looks to land a body kick but Duran moved away.
Duran throws a hook but Dragunov avoids it easily.
Duran looks to throw the jab but Dragunov is out of range.
Dragunov is looking to wear down Duran with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dragunov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Dragunov misses its intended target.
A low kick from Duran misses
and Dragunov counters with a single leg into guard. Duran didn't expect that.
Duran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duran keeping full guard, as Dragunov tries to pass.
Duran is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dragunov is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Duran is pulling down on Dragunov's head. It's preventing any offense from Dragunov, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ilya Dragunov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dragunov with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov thows a body shot but no joy.
Duran cracks Dragunov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Duran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dragunov can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dragunov.
Duran throws a leg kick but Dragunov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Duran slips under a jab from Dragunov.
Dragunov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duran tries to close the distance and clinch but Dragunov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dragunov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Dragunov.
Dragunov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duran at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragunov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dragunov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Ilya Dragunov.
I think Dragunov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Dragunov!
A victorious Ilya Dragunov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko comes to the cage accompanied by Get Back - Ludacris. Cain Marko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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279 lbs
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33
280 lbs
25 - 22 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Marko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marko lands a jab.
Marko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riseman.
Riseman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marko.
Riseman throws a series of punches but Marko avoids them all with ease.
Marko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Riseman misses with a series of wild punches.
Marko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Riseman has time to react.
It looks like Arne Riseman has been cut.
Riseman misses with a body shot.
Riseman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Cain Marko has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riseman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marko counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Marko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Riseman misses with a two punch combination.
Marko scores with a jab. Riseman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Riseman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riseman misses with a combination
and as Riseman loses concentration momentarily, Marko counters with a picture perfect head kick! Riseman goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cain Marko!
A victorious Cain Marko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Vasconcelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adebisi comes to the cage accompanied by Alice in Chains - Here Comes the Rooster. Vasconcelos has chosen Sveriges elit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chris Adebisi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
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284 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Adebisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Vasconcelos!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasconcelos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vasconcelos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasconcelos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasconcelos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adebisi looks to throw the jab but Vasconcelos is out of range.
Vasconcelos misses with an uppercut. Adebisi saw that one coming.
Vasconcelos has managed to clinch.
Adebisi has a couple of punches blocked by Vasconcelos.
Vasconcelos letting Adebisi take a breather here.
Adebisi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasconcelos lands a knee to the body.
Vasconcelos breaks the clinch.
Adebisi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vasconcelos.
Adebisi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adebisi lands a leg kick that knocks Vasconcelos off balance momentarily.
Vasconcelos misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi tries to keep at a distance but Vasconcelos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vasconcelos working hard to break the clinch.
Vasconcelos has a couple of punches blocked by Adebisi.
Vasconcelos missing with knees to the body.
Adebisi misses with a body punch.
Vasconcelos misses with the head strike.
Adebisi pushes Vasconcelos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Adebisi.
Adebisi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vasconcelos.
Vasconcelos looks winded!
Adebisi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vasconcelos misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasconcelos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adebisi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vasconcelos trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Adebisi on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adebisi pushes Vasconcelos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vasconcelos is trying to push Adebisi away but Adebisi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Adebisi.
Adebisi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Adebisi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adebisi effectively controlling the action here.
Adebisi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adebisi is working Vasconcelos over against the cage.
Adebisi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vasconcelos backwards.
Adebisi presses Vasconcelos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adebisi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vasconcelos up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adebisi.
Adebisi pushes Vasconcelos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adebisi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adebisi drops Vasconcelos onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vasconcelos is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Vasconcelos is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Vasconcelos with a big uppercut! Vasconcelos tries to clinch up but Adebisi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Vasconcelos to the mat! Vasconcelos covers up and Adebisi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Adebisi!
Chris Adebisi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kato Aspenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes to the cage accompanied by Mama said knock you out. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kato Aspenia was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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145 lbs
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38
130 lbs
17 - 21 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kato Aspenia!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aspenia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Aspenia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aspenia clobbers Bishop with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aspenia lands a really nice looking cross but Bishop seems unphased.
Bishop misses with a left hand
and Aspenia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aspenia misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Aspenia.
Bishop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aspenia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aspenia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bishop thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Bishop.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aspenia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Aspenia tries to clinch
and Bishop counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Aspenia finds it's target.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Aspenia moves away and avoids it.
Aspenia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
Aspenia tries to clinch up.
Aspenia wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Aspenia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Aspenia has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bishop cracks Aspenia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aspenia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aspenia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aspenia.
Aspenia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aspenia wants to clinch but Bishop slips to the side
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kato Aspenia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aspenia goes for a double leg but Bishop avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bishop continues to drive forward.
Bobby Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kato Aspenia.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspenia is trying to break the clinch but Bishop has him pressed against the cage.
Bishop prevents Aspenia from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aspenia backwards.
Bishop prevents Aspenia from breaking the clinch.
Aspenia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Bishop lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Aspenia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aspenia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Bishop.
Aspenia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aspenia manages to break the clinch.
Aspenia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bishop momentarily.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aspenia.
Aspenia slips a jab from Bishop.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aspenia looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop throws the left hand but Aspenia avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aspenia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bishop clinches with his opponent.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aspenia avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Aspenia wants to break free but Bishop has control.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aspenia tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop being controlled against the cage.
Bishop misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Bishop.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop cracks Aspenia with a nice body shot.
Aspenia is trying to break the clinch but Bishop is controlling him.
Bishop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aspenia misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop lands an elbow inside.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Aspenia blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A frustrated look appears on Aspenia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bishop missing with knees to the body.
Bishop missing with knees to the body.
Aspenia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aspenia is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bishop dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aspenia lands a head kick. Bishop smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aspenia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aspenia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop moves into the clinch successfully.
Bishop lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aspenia backwards.
A body shot lands from Bishop.
Bishop lands with a right to the head.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body.
Bishop tries to work over Aspenia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspenia backwards.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aspenia.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Bishop on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aspenia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bishop has him pressed against the cage.
Aspenia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bishop digs a right hand underneath Aspenia's ribcage. Aspenia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop lands a damaging elbow.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop pushes Aspenia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aspenia is rocked!
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Aspenia is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
Bishop 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.
Aspenia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aspenia seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aspenia can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Aspenia blocks an uppercut.
Bishop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aspenia's efforts to push away.
Aspenia blocks an elbow strike.
Aspenia tries to break the clinch but Bishop is controlling the position.
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop blocks the elbow strike.
Aspenia trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bishop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aspenia backwards.
Aspenia working hard to break the clinch.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
Aspenia tries to break free but Bishop pushes him back against the cage.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Aspenia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aspenia wants to get back to striking at distance but Bishop won't allow it.
Aspenia breaks from the clinch.
Bishop thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aspenia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kato Aspenia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aspenia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Aspenia tries to land a leg kick but Bishop saw it coming and moves away.
Aspenia wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aspenia tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range.
Aspenia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches.
Aspenia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bishop prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aspenia can't break the clinch.
Aspenia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aspenia managing to block the knees to the body from Bishop.
Bishop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aspenia is breathing heavily.
Bishop lands with a right to the head.
Aspenia has had enough of the clinch but Bishop keeps him there for the moment.
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Aspenia.
A hook to the body from Bishop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bishop.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Aspenia's head.
Bobby Bishop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aspenia working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Aspenia fails to land.
Aspenia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bobby Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kato Aspenia.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aspenia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bishop has Aspenia pressed against the cage, preventing Aspenia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bishop lands a body shot.
Bishop creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aspenia's defenses.
Bishop unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Aspenia! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bishop is unloading with more strikes now! Aspenia drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bishop!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Bishop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jummi Jammi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giampaolo Pietravallo (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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26
212 lbs
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30
210 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jummi Jammi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Giampaolo Pietravallo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jammi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jammi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pietravallo.
Pietravallo checks a low kick from Jammi.
Pietravallo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jammi manages to avoid it.
Pietravallo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pietravallo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jammi wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in Kebab House inform me that Pietravallo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pietravallo is looking to take a break and control but Jammi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pietravallo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pietravallo lands a nice short elbow.
Jammi wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pietravallo thows a huge punch but Jammi dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietravallo is just content to waste time from the top position. Jammi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pietravallo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pietravallo trying to control but Jammi is working from the bottom.
Pietravallo throws a big elbow that misses.
Pietravallo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jammi is keeping the position for now.
Pietravallo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pietravallo throws a strike but Jammi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jammi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jammi trying to control but Pietravallo is working from the bottom.
Jammi stopping the sweep attempt from Pietravallo.
Jammi wants to get up but he can't break Pietravallo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pietravallo is looking to stand up but Jammi isn't so interested in that idea.
Pietravallo 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.
Jummi Jammi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jammi motions for Pietravallo to come forward. Jammi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jammi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pietravallo cracks Jammi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jammi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pietravallo doesn't seem bothered though.
Pietravallo is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pietravallo throws a shot from downtown. Jammi moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jammi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pietravallo lands a high kick!
Pietravallo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pietravallo trying to mount his opponent but Jammi defends it.
Pietravallo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jammi!
Jammi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pietravallo.
Pietravallo wants to control the pace but Jammi is squirming around nicely.
Pietravallo lands with some strikes.
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!
Pietravallo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pietravallo lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jammi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pietravallo looking to control but Jammi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pietravallo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jammi looks a forlorn figure.
Pietravallo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pietravallo scoring with strikes but Jammi is staying in there.
Pietravallo lands a nice shot to the head.
Pietravallo with shots to the head and body - Jammi looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pietravallo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jammi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pietravallo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giampaolo Pietravallo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pietravallo throws out a loose jab but Jammi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pietravallo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jammi just misses with a punch to the body.
Jammi misses with a low kick.
Pietravallo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jammi quickly recovers to half guard.
Pietravallo is pressing down on Jammi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jammi is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Pietravallo.
Pietravallo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pietravallo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pietravallo is stalling here but it's allowed Jammi to get half guard.
Pietravallo is trying to control the action in half guard but Jammi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietravallo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pietravallo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Giampaolo Pietravallo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pietravallo lands a nice short elbow.
Pietravallo is looking to take a break and control but Jammi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pietravallo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pietravallo trying to control the action but Jammi is working from the bottom.
Jammi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pietravallo.
Pietravallo is just content to waste time from the top position. Jammi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pietravallo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pietravallo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pietravallo wants to pass the guard but Jammi is keeping the position.
Pietravallo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pietravallo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pietravallo throwing strikes from guard but Jammi blocks nicely.
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!
Pietravallo stopping the sweep attempt from Jammi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo trying to control but Jammi is working from the bottom.
Pietravallo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jammi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pietravallo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jammi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pietravallo somewhat.
Nice body kick there by Pietravallo.
Jammi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pietravallo.
Pietravallo blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jammi slips under a jab.
Pietravallo lands a leg kick that knocks Jammi off balance momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jammi checks a leg kick.
Pietravallo swings for the body but Jammi moves out of range.
Giampaolo Pietravallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Jammi.
Pietravallo misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Jammi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pietravallo.
Pietravallo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab from Pietravallo.
Pietravallo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jammi.
Pietravallo checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giampaolo Pietravallo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Pietravallo lands the left hand.
Jammi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jammi wants to slow Pietravallo down by chopping away at his legs.
Jammi throws a hook but Pietravallo avoids it easily.
Pietravallo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jammi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jammi misses with an uppercut. Pietravallo saw that one coming.
Jammi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pietravallo can pounce on him.
Pietravallo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jammi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pietravallo.
Jammi misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jammi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jammi misses with a hook. Pietravallo ducked under it nicely.
Jammi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pietravallo misses the body punch
and Jammi counters with a left to the body.
Jammi misses with a head kick.
Jammi darts in trying to clinch
and Pietravallo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pietravallo postures up and lands a big shot to Jammi's brow.
Jammi trying to control the position here.
Pietravallo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jammi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jummi Jammi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jammi wants to get back to his feet but Pietravallo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pietravallo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jammi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pietravallo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pietravallo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jammi dodges the ground and pound from Pietravallo.
Pietravallo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pietravallo lands a few punches from side control.
Jammi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pietravallo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Pietravallo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietravallo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jammi taking some punishment here, with Pietravallo in his half guard.
Pietravallo stalling.
Jammi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pietravallo misses with a head shot. Jammi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pietravallo wants to control from the top but Jammi keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Giampaolo Pietravallo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jammi checks a leg kick.
Pietravallo connects with a solid leg kick.
Pietravallo throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pietravallo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pietravallo lands with a kick to the temple. Jammi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pietravallo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giampaolo Pietravallo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pietravallo 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giampaolo Pietravallo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Sotto Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Raine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raine has chosen DMX : It's Dark & Hell Is Hot as his entrance music. Aldo Raine acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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156 lbs
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Umberto Sotto Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aldo Raine!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sotto Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sotto Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Raine moves into the clinch.
Raine wants to get back to striking at distance but Sotto Jr won't allow it.
Sotto Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raine blocks a low kick nicely.
Sotto Jr sizes up Raine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raine.
Sotto Jr misses with a hook. Raine ducked under it nicely.
Umberto Sotto Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raine takes a swing at Sotto Jr's ribcage but misses.
Raine looks to score with a jab to the body but Sotto Jr is just out of range.
Sotto Jr slips a straight right by Raine.
Sotto Jr throws a jab when Raine was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sotto Jr misses the target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sotto Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sotto Jr tries to land a front kick but Raine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sotto Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umberto Sotto Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotto Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Raine slips a straight right by Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr leaves Raine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sotto Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raine.
Raine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sotto Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sotto Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raine moves into range and clinches up with Sotto Jr.
Raine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sotto Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sotto Jr misses with a looping right.
Sotto Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raine misses with a double jab.
Sotto Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotto Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sotto Jr. Raine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sotto Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sotto Jr keeping full guard, as Raine tries to pass.
Sotto Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sotto Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sotto Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sotto Jr!
Raine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sotto Jr off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raine is trying to stick to Sotto Jr's back but Sotto Jr is turning into Raine. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Raine's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Raine keeping moving, preventing Sotto Jr from controlling successfully.
Raine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sotto Jr stays in close to Raine's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raine working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym inform us that Raine has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Raine can't keep his opponent in guard - Sotto Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raine tries to roll over but Sotto Jr keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Sotto Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sotto Jr!
Raine slips under a jab.
Sotto Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raine moves away.
Sotto Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Aldo Raine has been cut.
Raine slips under a jab from Sotto Jr.
A lazy left from Sotto Jr finds it's target.
Sotto Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raine blocks a jab.
Sotto Jr is looking to chop away at Raine's legs.
Sotto Jr misses with a low kick.
Raine blocks a head kick by Sotto Jr.
Raine slips under a jab from Sotto Jr.
Raine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotto Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sotto Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sotto Jr.
Raine looks to throw the jab but Sotto Jr is out of range.
Sotto Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Sotto Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Umberto Sotto Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sotto Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Sotto Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raine drops his hands momentarily and Sotto Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sotto Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sotto Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sotto Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raine.
Sotto Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raine takes a swing at Sotto Jr's ribcage but misses.
Raine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sotto Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Sotto Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Raine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sotto Jr - the referee stops the clock and Raine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sotto Jr. Raine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sotto Jr scores with the left hand. Raine knows he should have avoided that one.
Sotto Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sotto Jr.
Raine slips under a jab.
Sotto Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sotto Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raine looks to score with a jab to the body but Sotto Jr is just out of range.
Raine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sotto Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raine doesn't seem bothered though.
Sotto Jr lands a body shot.
Sotto Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Sotto Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raine counters with a series of strikes. Sotto Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sotto Jr missing with a left hand there. Raine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Sotto Jr misses its intended target.
Sotto Jr stalks Raine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Raine's face. Raine staggers backwards, shaken.
Raine is rocked!
Sotto Jr pounces like a tiger and cracks Raine with a vicious hook! Raine is down but not out! Sotto Jr follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Umberto Sotto Jr!
After winning the bout, Umberto Sotto Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tilthammer's entrance music is Autumn - Suffer the wild dogs. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
42 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Felix Tilthammer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tilthammer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tilthammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tilthammer misses with a looping right.
Tilthammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some motions for Tilthammer to come forward. Some throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tilthammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Some.
Tilthammer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tilthammer misses with a body shot.
Some moves away from the strike by Tilthammer.
Some misses with the combination.
Some keeps Tilthammer at a distance using the push kick.
Some dodges the punch combination from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some closes the distance and pushes Tilthammer back into the cage.
Tilthammer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tilthammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tilthammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tilthammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some has a couple of punches blocked by Tilthammer.
Some blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some misses with a punch on the inside.
Tilthammer throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Tilthammer.
Some lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tilthammer tries a body shot but Some blocks it.
Tilthammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Some.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some lands with a light punch inside.
Some struggles to land a body shot inside as Tilthammer controls his hands.
Some working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tilthammer lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Some.
Tilthammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tilthammer walks into a left hand.
Some displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tilthammer throws out the jab.
Some lands with an overhand left.
Tilthammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tilthammer misses with a hook. Some ducked under it nicely.
Some checks a leg kick.
Tilthammer throws a head kick that Some semi-blocks.
Some keeps Tilthammer at a distance using the push kick.
Tilthammer misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Some.
Felix Tilthammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tilthammer throws a big shot that misses.
Tilthammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wants to clinch.
Tilthammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tilthammer tries to move into range but Some moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tilthammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some ducks under a wild hook from Tilthammer.
A big left from Some misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tilthammer misses with a hook.
Tilthammer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Some scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tilthammer misses with a combination
and Some counters with a nice body shot.
Some lands with a right hand.
Some listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some looks to land a left hand but Tilthammer moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some moves out of range of the strikes.
Some looking to score a takedown here. Tilthammer is defending well but Some drives through and ends up in Tilthammer's guard.
Tilthammer keeping full guard, as Some tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tilthammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Some moves away.
Some looks to throw the jab but Tilthammer is out of range.
Some shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tilthammer as he avoids it easily.
Some throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Tilthammer misses
and Some counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Trouble Some seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tilthammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Some looks to land a left hand but Tilthammer moved out of range nicely.
Some throws a low kick but Tilthammer avoids it.
Tilthammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Some.
Tilthammer misses with a body shot.
Some tries to land a front kick but Tilthammer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trouble Some seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tilthammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Some counters with a good, hard body kick but Tilthammer shrugs it off.
Tilthammer moves out of range of the body kick from Some.
Tilthammer moves out of range of the body kick.
Some takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tilthammer misses with a low kick.
Tilthammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some tries to land a body kick
and Tilthammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Some finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Tilthammer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tilthammer looks to land a left hand but Some moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tilthammer does it's job there.
Some pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Some 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 Tilthammer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tilthammer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tilthammer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some shoots for a double leg takedown but Tilthammer sprawls well. He's pushed Some's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tilthammer throws a front kick aimed at Some's knee but Some avoids it well.
Some avoids the body shot from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer lands a nice looking body shot.
Tilthammer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tilthammer drops Some with a beautiful combination! Some stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tilthammer is looking for the KO!
Some is rocked!
Tilthammer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some is still on wobbly legs! Can Tilthammer finish him?
Some tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tilthammer is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some lands with a kick to the ribs.
Some slips under a jab.
Some seems to have recovered his senses.
Some tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tilthammer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Some.
A slow jab from Some misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Some. Beautiful body shot.
Some throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tilthammer's head.
Tilthammer avoids the body shot from Some.
Some gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Some takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tilthammer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tilthammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tilthammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Some.
Tilthammer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some moves out of range as Tilthammer strikes.
Tilthammer misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tilthammer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tilthammer misses with a double jab.
Tilthammer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tilthammer swings for the body but Some moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Some misses
and Tilthammer counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid body kick from Some.
Tilthammer scores with a hook.
Some chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Tilthammer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tilthammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Some. Some gets slowly back to his feet.
Tilthammer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tilthammer lands a nice looking body kick.
Tilthammer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Some throws a low kick but Tilthammer moves out of range easily.
Some takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tilthammer lands a glancing blow to the side of Some's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some connects with a crisp jab.
No luck for Some with that takedown attempt.
Some connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tilthammer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tilthammer just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Tilthammer.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tilthammer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Some - the referee stops the clock and Tilthammer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Some. Tilthammer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tilthammer misses with an uppercut.
Tilthammer misses with a leg kick
and Some counters with a body kick.
Some throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some feints and then cracks Tilthammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tilthammer down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tilthammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some ducks under a wild hook from Tilthammer.
Some cracks Tilthammer with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Some. That's going to slow Tilthammer down.
Some uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tilthammer has time to react.
Some takes one to the chin there.
Some throws a wild body kick that Tilthammer sees coming a mile off.
Some throws a push kick but Tilthammer slaps the foot to one side.
Some tries to close the distance and clinch but Tilthammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tilthammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tilthammer avoids the head kick by Some.
Tilthammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Some.
Some moves out of range as Tilthammer strikes.
A head kick misses from Some.
Some fakes the leg kick and cracks Tilthammer in the body.
Some throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tilthammer moves out of range of the body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Some!
Tilthammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Some.
Some misses with a hook.
Tilthammer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some misses with a body kick.
Tilthammer scores with a head kick.
Some moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Some moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some scores with a jab to the head.
Some looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tilthammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tilthammer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tilthammer is able to avoid easily.
Tilthammer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Some walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trouble Some really dominated that round.
That's time! Tilthammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tilthammer moves out of range of the body kick from Some.
Tilthammer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tilthammer throws the left hand but Some avoids the punch easily.
Some blocks a head kick by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Some checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tilthammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tilthammer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Some's corner calls for a 1-2. Some obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Some darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Some.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Some dives in for a single leg takedown but Tilthammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tilthammer prevents a body shot from Some.
Some effectively controlling the action here.
Some tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tilthammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some swings wildly with an uppercut but Tilthammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Tilthammer as the two fighters clinch.
Tilthammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Some prevents a body shot from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tilthammer lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tilthammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tilthammer.
Some throws a head kick that misses.
Tilthammer throws a shot from downtown. Some moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Tilthammer misses.
A head kick misses from Some.
Tilthammer blocks the body kick.
Some gets a clinch.
Some tries a body shot but Tilthammer blocks it.
Tilthammer breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some connects with an inside leg kick.
Some looks to throw a body kick
and Tilthammer counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Tilthammer misses.
Some slips a jab from Tilthammer.
Some lands a head shot.
Some throws a low kick, looking for Tilthammer's leg but Tilthammer calmly moves out of range.
Some 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.
Some fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some throws a lazy head kick
and Tilthammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some lands a slapping body shot.
Tilthammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Some.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tilthammer tries to land a front kick but Some steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some misses with a head kick.
Tilthammer throws a leg kick but Some sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tilthammer connects with a body shot that sends Some's belly button to the back.
Tilthammer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tilthammer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tilthammer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Some's sensitive parts.
Some is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tilthammer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Trouble Some will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Some is looking to clinch.
Tilthammer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tilthammer feints and then cracks Some's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Some down.
Tilthammer slips under a jab from Some.
Some misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tilthammer misses with a kick to the body.
Tilthammer misses with a looping right.
Some gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tilthammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tilthammer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tilthammer thows a leg kick but Some checks it
and Some counters with an inside leg kick.
Tilthammer lands the left hand.
Tilthammer misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilthammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Some is just out of range.
Some tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some avoids the head kick by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer misses with a looping right.
Some slips under a jab from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer avoids a kick to the body.
Some throws a hook but Tilthammer blocks it.
Tilthammer fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer throws out a loose jab but Some uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tilthammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Some is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Some.
Some connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tilthammer throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tilthammer digs a good body shot into Some's ribs.
Tilthammer misses with the combination.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Some cracks a nice hook into Tilthammer's ribs.
Tilthammer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Some.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some clinches.
Some lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Some.
Tilthammer prevents a body shot from Some.
Some lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some scores with a shoulder strike.
Tilthammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some tries to work over Tilthammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tilthammer blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Some.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tilthammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some avoiding damage.
Some throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some swings wildly with an uppercut but Tilthammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Felix Tilthammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tilthammer staying out of range there.
Some takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Some.
Some throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trouble Some comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Some has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trouble Some! Trouble Some retains his light heavyweight title!
Trouble Some tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastien Linne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabrera comes into the arena with Tarot - I Walk Forever blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Linne's choice of entrance music: Arcturus - The Chaos Path. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sebastien Linne!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linne throws a leg kick but Cabrera sees it coming and moves out of range.
Linne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Linne tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Linne lands.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Linne.
Cabrera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linne throws a jab when Cabrera was well out of range.
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Linne throws a head kick that misses
and Cabrera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Linne tries to land a front kick but Cabrera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Linne misses with a leg kick
and Cabrera counters with a good low kick that Linne was not able to check.
Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
Cabrera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cabrera passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Linne!
Cabrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cabrera misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Linne is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linne sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cabrera trying to control from half guard but Linne is working away.
Linne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera wants to work for an arm triangle but Linne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Linne wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
Linne is trying is best to control the position here.
Linne is trying to get back to full guard.
Linne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cabrera trying to mount his opponent but Linne defends it.
Linne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Cabrera there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linne is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cabrera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Linne is looking to control Cabrera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Linne avoid being mounted?
Cabrera is just content to waste time from the top position. Linne takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Linne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Linne keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Cabrera preventing the sweep.
Linne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cabrera defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linne looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cabrera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cabrera working some strikes from top position.
Cabrera content to stall in guard here.
Linne keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabrera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Cabrera dominated that round.
That's time! Cabrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Linne 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.
Cabrera walks into a jab.
Cabrera clinches up with Linne and pushes him back against the cage.
Linne prevents a body shot from Cabrera.
Linne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cabrera prevents a body shot from Linne.
Cabrera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cabrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Linne drops Cabrera with a left right combo! Linne follows him down to the ground into side control.
Cabrera is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera can't do much from the bottom here.
Oh Cabrera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Linne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Linne trying to control the position but Cabrera is working away.
Cabrera seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera can't do much from the bottom here.
Linne trying to control the position but Cabrera is working away.
Linne postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Linne seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cabrera is desperately trying to improve his position but Linne has a good base and remains in mount.
Linne avoids the attempt from Cabrera to control.
Linne wants to control the pace but Cabrera is squirming around nicely.
Linne lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linne prevents Cabrera from getting the reversal.
Linne controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera tries to hold on but Linne pushes him away.
Cabrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linne content just to control the position here.
Cabrera tries to hold on but Linne postures up.
Linne unloads with some shots from mount but Cabrera bucks and avoids them well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabrera regains half guard.
Cabrera is pressing down on Linne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastien Linne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Cabrera throws a solid leg kick but Linne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cabrera.
Linne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cabrera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Linne somewhat.
A big right from Linne misses.
Linne lands a nice looking body shot.
Cabrera wants to slow Linne down by chopping away at his legs.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Linne misses with a low kick as Cabrera jumps back.
Linne misses with a jab to the body
and Cabrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Linne misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linne slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Linne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabrera.
Linne blocks a jab.
Linne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Linne.
Cabrera misses with a hook
and Linne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Linne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Linne finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cabrera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Linne connects with a solid leg kick.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Linne moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Linne misses with a few strikes there.
Cabrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Linne defends it nicely.
Linne moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Linne throws a shot from downtown. Cabrera moves away and avoids it.
Linne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabrera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Cabrera misses.
Linne throws a head kick that misses
and Cabrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linne misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Cabrera.
Linne misses with a body shot.
Linne jabs Cabrera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cabrera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sebastien Linne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cabrera thows a leg kick but Linne checks it
and Linne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cabrera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cabrera takes a swing at Linne's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Horrible takedown by Cabrera or perhaps it was just good defense by Linne which made him look bad.
Linne throws a front kick that sends Cabrera stumbling back into the cage.
Linne wants to slow Cabrera down by chopping away at his legs.
Cabrera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hector Cabrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linne trying to hold on to Cabrera's head to control him but Cabrera postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabrera looks to land a strike but Linne avoids it nicely and regains full 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 Hector Cabrera.
I think Cabrera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sebastien Linne!
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