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CEC 312 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juho Pennanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
16 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juho Pennanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Keane!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keane wants to clinch.
Keane shoots in but no luck this time.
Keane slips a jab from Pennanen.
Pennanen misses the jab.
Pennanen throws a right hand that Keane ducks under and follows up with a left that Keane also avoids with ease.
Pennanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A cross from Pennanen lands.
Pennanen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pennanen misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Pennanen. No joy for Keane on that attempt.
Keane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pennanen as he jumps to the side.
Juho Pennanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Keane.
Keane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pennanen is fending him off so far but Keane persists. Nope, Pennanen circles away and we're back to standing.
Pennanen looks to land a left hand but Keane moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pennanen throws a sloppy head kick
and Keane counters with a stiff right hand.
Keane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pennanen wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keane looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Keane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pennanen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane is looking for a kimura but Pennanen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keane to get the leverage.
Keane wants to work for an arm triangle but Pennanen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pennanen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pennanen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Keane seems to be working for a kimura but Pennanen defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pennanen moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pennanen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pennanen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pennanen!
Keane gets back to half guard.
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pennanen pulls his head out easily.
Pennanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pennanen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Keane told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Keane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keane.
Pennanen throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Keane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pennanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pennanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keane is looking for a triangle but Pennanen pushes his legs off easily.
Pennanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Pennanen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pennanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pennanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pennanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Keane has momentary wrist control but Pennanen slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juho Pennanen dominated that round.
That's time! Pennanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Keane moves out of range of the strikes.
Pennanen throws a body punch but Keane moves out of range.
Keane tries for a takedown but Pennanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Keane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pennanen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pennanen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pennanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pennanen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Juho Pennanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Keane.
Pennanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Keane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pennanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pennanen breaks from the clinch.
Pennanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pennanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Keane is rocked!
Keane leaves his chin hanging out and Pennanen seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Keane crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juho Pennanen!
A relieved looking Juho Pennanen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Moody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyr Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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194 lbs
20 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwight Moody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyr Uzi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzi ducks right into an uppercut from Moody.
Uzi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moody.
Moody throws a body punch but Uzi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moody. Uzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moody gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moody is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Uzi has hold of Moody's hands but Moody slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moody sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uzi defending well though.
Moody stalling away here and it's allowed Uzi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moody throwing strikes but missing.
Uzi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uzi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moody.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moody lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moody trying to control but Uzi is working from the bottom.
Uzi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moody in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uzi looking to control.
Uzi can't keep his opponent in guard - Moody advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moody lands with a punch from half guard.
Moody lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moody throwing shots but Uzi is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moody controlling the pace.
Uzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uzi trying to control here.
Moody not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moody thows a huge punch but Uzi dodges it nicely.
Moody wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uzi keeps working.
Uzi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Uzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moody.
Moody trying to control from half guard but Uzi is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moody is working away from the top position though.
Moody throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moody throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moody throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moody is trying to control the action in half guard but Uzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Uzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Moody takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Moody not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moody connects with a nice short shot to Uzi's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moody throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moody throwing shots but Uzi is blocking nicely.
Moody not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moody scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Uzi is refusing to be controlled, as Moody sits in half guard.
Moody trying to control from Uzi's half guard. Uzi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moody slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Moody cracks Uzi with a big right hand but Uzi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moody works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Uzi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Moody.
Moody working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Moody dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moody keeps Uzi at a distance using the push kick.
Moody is looking to clinch but Uzi is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moody.
Moody moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Uzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moody circles away.
Moody dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uzi. That did some damage!
Moody stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moody jabs Uzi right on the nose. Uzi blinks but takes it well.
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!
Moody scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moody takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Uzi is rocked!
Uzi is breathing heavily.
Moody lands a nice looking body shot.
Uzi is still on wobbly legs! Can Moody finish him?
Moody ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uzi tries to clinch but Moody is having none of it.
Uzi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moody.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Moody there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Uzi seems to have recovered his senses.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Moody! Uzi is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwight Moody!
A relieved looking Dwight Moody thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Protagonist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Protagonist comes into the arena with Teenage Bottlerocket - Bigger Than Kiss blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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197 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Hiro Protagonist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Protagonist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Protagonist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Protagonist does no damage.
Protagonist throws a leg kick
and Maynard counters with a nice uppercut.
Protagonist lands with a kick to the ribs.
Protagonist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maynard works Protagonist's body with a nice hook.
Maynard misses with a wild body shot.
Maynard misses with a straight left.
Protagonist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maynard has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Protagonist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maynard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maynard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Protagonist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maynard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Protagonist misses with a low kick.
Protagonist lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard delivers a nice body kick.
Maynard connects with a single shot there.
Protagonist tries a head kick but it misses.
Maynard thows a body shot but no joy.
Maynard misses the shot to the body.
Maynard just misses with a punch to the body.
Protagonist blocks a leg kick.
Maynard moves out of range as Protagonist throws a body kick.
Protagonist avoids the head kick by Maynard.
Maynard cracks Protagonist with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Protagonist.
Protagonist defending well as Maynard loads up on a big left hand.
Maynard misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard gets a clinch.
Protagonist lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maynard lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Protagonist tries to work over Maynard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Protagonist throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maynard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Protagonist working aggressively here.
Maynard looking to slow down the pace here.
Maynard taking a breather.
Protagonist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maynard's elbow.
Protagonist lands a shoulder strike.
Maynard working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Maynard.
Protagonist just leaning against Maynard, taking a breather.
Maynard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maynard breaks from the clinch.
Alexander Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard throws a lazy body kick
and Protagonist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Protagonist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Protagonist throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Protagonist fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Protagonist throws a lazy head kick
and Maynard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Protagonist throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maynard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist misses with a looping right.
Protagonist checks a low kick from Maynard.
Protagonist walks into a stiff left hand from Maynard.
Maynard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Protagonist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maynard.
Maynard ducks under a wild hook from Protagonist.
Protagonist throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maynard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Protagonist. Maynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Protagonist throws a sloppy head kick and Maynard moves out of range easily.
Maynard connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Protagonist.
Protagonist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maynard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maynard dips to his left and cracks Protagonist with an uppercut!
Maynard looks to land a left hand but Protagonist moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Maynard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maynard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Protagonist is out of range.
Protagonist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maynard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Protagonist checks a leg kick.
Protagonist bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Protagonist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Protagonist lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Protagonist tries a head kick but it misses.
Protagonist tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Maynard blocks the leg kick.
Maynard instigates a clinch.
Maynard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Protagonist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist tries a body shot but Maynard blocks it.
Maynard throws a head punch that misses.
Maynard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maynard slows down the pace here.
Protagonist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Protagonist.
Maynard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Protagonist tries to throw a body punch but Maynard avoids it by throwing Protagonist back against the cage.
Protagonist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maynard misses with a low kick.
A jab from Protagonist misses.
Maynard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Protagonist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maynard counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist throws a nice looking combination but Maynard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Protagonist throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maynard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Protagonist in his tracks.
Protagonist just misses with a punch to the body.
Protagonist scores with a decent looking hook.
Protagonist throws a head kick but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard punishes Protagonist's body with a nice straight punch.
Protagonist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Protagonist drops his hands momentarily and Maynard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maynard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Protagonist's calf.
Protagonist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands with a right hand.
Protagonist moves into the clinch successfully.
Maynard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maynard tries a body shot but Protagonist blocks it.
Maynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Protagonist backwards.
Maynard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Protagonist.
Protagonist lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short uppercut from Maynard.
Protagonist displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maynard up against the cage.
Protagonist misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Protagonist on the inside.
Maynard is pushing Protagonist up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maynard tries to throw a body punch but Protagonist avoids it by throwing Maynard back against the cage.
Protagonist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Maynard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Protagonist lands a left hand.
Hiro Protagonist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maynard misses with some punches.
Maynard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Protagonist throws a punch but it's blocked by Maynard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Protagonist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maynard tries to throw a body punch but Protagonist avoids it by throwing Maynard back against the cage.
A short right from Maynard on the inside.
Protagonist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maynard struggles to land a body shot inside as Protagonist controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Maynard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Protagonist at a distance.
Maynard punishes Protagonist's body with a nice straight punch.
Protagonist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maynard.
Protagonist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Protagonist.
Protagonist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Maynard tenderised Protagonist's leg. Protagonist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maynard throws the kick towards the body but Protagonist avoids it.
Maynard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Protagonist is out of range and Maynard settles back down.
Protagonist throws a wild body kick that Maynard sees coming a mile off.
Maynard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard wants to clinch up but Protagonist keeps it at a distance.
Alexander Maynard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Protagonist throws a jab but it's blocked by Maynard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist misses with a body kick.
Maynard blocks the body kick.
Protagonist scores with a jab to the jaw.
Protagonist walks into a left hand.
Maynard is looking to clinch.
Protagonist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maynard at a distance.
Good work by Protagonist as he checks the leg kick.
Maynard throws a low kick but Protagonist moves out of range easily.
Maynard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maynard throws the left hand but Protagonist avoids the punch easily.
Maynard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Protagonist counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Protagonist.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maynard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Protagonist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maynard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Protagonist is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Protagonist from controlling successfully.
Maynard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Protagonist's guard.
Protagonist has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Protagonist trying to control the position.
Maynard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Protagonist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander Maynard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Maynard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Maynard throws a leg kick but Protagonist moved away.
Protagonist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Protagonist throws a lazy right hand but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Protagonist lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maynard looks to throw the jab but Protagonist is out of range.
Maynard lands a glancing blow to the side of Protagonist's head.
Protagonist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maynard. Maynard obviously looking to wear him down.
Protagonist is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Protagonist misses its intended target.
Hiro Protagonist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard missing with a left hand there. Protagonist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Protagonist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maynard. Maynard obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Protagonist.
Maynard tries to clinch up but Protagonist circles away and keeps his distance.
Maynard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maynard.
Protagonist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maynard.
A low kick from Protagonist is predictable there
and Maynard counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, jab by Protagonist - just one landing.
Maynard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Protagonist.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maynard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Maynard!
Alexander Maynard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mulroon Deforz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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, Matt Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mulroon Deforz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Deforz.
Deforz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deforz checks a low kick from Diaz.
Diaz 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.
Deforz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Deforz knows he should have avoided that one.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deforz is looking to clinch.
Matt Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Deforz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Deforz counters with a stiff right hand.
Deforz lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Deforz digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz throws a body punch but Deforz moves out of range.
Deforz thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Deforz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deforz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deforz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a lazy body kick
and Deforz counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Deforz.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Deforz moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deforz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Deforz looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz cracks Deforz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Deforz lands a head shot.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Deforz is out of range.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Deforz avoids them all with ease.
Deforz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deforz connects with the punch.
Deforz moves out of range of the strikes.
Deforz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz jabs at Deforz's body.
Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz misses with a hook. Deforz ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deforz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deforz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Deforz's head but Deforz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Deforz is out of range.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mulroon Deforz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Deforz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Deforz.
Deforz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Deforz.
Diaz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Deforz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Deforz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deforz throws out the jab.
Deforz throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deforz scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Diaz blocks the low kick.
Deforz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deforz misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deforz misses with a leg kick
and Diaz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Deforz's guard now.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deforz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deforz is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mulroon Deforz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Deforz cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Deforz's knee but Deforz avoids it well.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Deforz.
Deforz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Deforz slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz catches Deforz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Deforz tries a head kick but it misses.
Deforz slips under a jab from Diaz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deforz's sensitive parts.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deforz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Deforz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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 Matt Diaz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Deforz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deforz lands with a nice body kick.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deforz.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Deforz.
Deforz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz sizes up Deforz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Deforz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Deforz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Deforz throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Deforz down.
Deforz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diaz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Deforz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz misses with a hook. Deforz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Deforz scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deforz moves away.
Deforz throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz throws the left hand but Deforz avoids the punch easily.
Deforz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Deforz.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab from Diaz.
Deforz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Deforz throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Deforz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz throws a jab when Deforz was well out of range.
Deforz throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Deforz.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Deforz moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deforz has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Deforz misses with a punch on the inside.
Deforz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Deforz moves his leg out of the way.
Diaz lands with a hook. Deforz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Deforz's head.
Deforz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz looks to land a body kick but Deforz moved away.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Deforz works the jab nicely.
Deforz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Deforz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deforz.
Deforz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Deforz throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deforz. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz jabs Deforz right on the nose. Deforz blinks but takes it well.
Mulroon Deforz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Deforz.
Deforz throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Deforz was covering up waiting for the punch and Diaz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Deforz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deforz wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Deforz keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
Deforz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Diaz!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deforz looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Matt Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Deforz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Deforz slips a jab from Diaz.
Deforz scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Deforz lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Deforz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Deforz.
Deforz checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Deforz.
Deforz throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws out a leg kick but Deforz moves out of range and Diaz only half commits.
Deforz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Deforz feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deforz throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Deforz moved out of range.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deforz.
Diaz swings for the body but Deforz moves out of range.
Deforz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Deforz misses.
Deforz slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deforz throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
Diaz misses with a hook. Deforz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deforz moves away.
A head kick misses from Deforz.
Deforz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Deforz throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Deforz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from Diaz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz tests Deforz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Deforz's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Deforz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Deforz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Deforzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Deforz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deforz blocks the body kick.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deforz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deforz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
A head kick misses from Deforz.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Deforz cracks Diaz with an open hand slap.
Deforz misses with a wild body shot.
Deforz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Deforz takes one on the button.
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but Deforz avoids it.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matt Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A good leg kick by Deforz.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deforz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deforz.
Diaz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch lands to the side of Deforz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Deforz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A cross from Deforz lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deforz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deforz thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Deforz is just out of range.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Deforz knows he should have avoided that one.
Deforz throws a leg kick that misses.
Deforz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Deforz's shoulder, as Deforz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz throws a right hand that Deforz ducks under and follows up with a left that Deforz also avoids with ease.
Deforz missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deforz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
enabling Deforz to counter with a crisp jab.
Mulroon Deforz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deforz.
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 Matt Diaz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bonham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Bonham has chosen Lil Wayne - Troublemaker f. Young Money 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Bonham!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonham has managed to clinch.
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bonham - that will leave a mark!
Bonham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bonham misses with a low kick.
Barnes blocks a leg kick.
Bonham has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bonham 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.
Bonham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Qube Striking in the buildup to the fight.
Bonham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick.
Bonham lands with a nice body kick.
Barnes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonham is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnes motions for Bonham to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Bonham.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bonham.
Nice jab there from Bonham.
Bonham explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bonham.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bonham.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bonham.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bonham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonham has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
John Bonham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bonham with a jab.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Bonham throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bonham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bonham throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Bonham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Bonham ducks down to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bonham!
Bonham ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonham.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bonham avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Bonham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonham moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Bonham is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bonham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes walks into a left hand.
Bonham misses with a head kick.
Bonham connects with a solid leg kick.
Bonham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy body kick from Bonham
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Bonham.
Bonham connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bonham!
Bonham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bonham lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bonham.
Bonham lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonham misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bonham.
Bonham tries to score with a low kick but Barnes moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bonham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barnes 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.
Bonham tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bonham takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bonham moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Bonham moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Bonham.
Barnes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bonham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bonham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonham slips a jab from Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bonham throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barnes.
Bonham scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bonham.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Bonham ducks down to avoid it.
Bonham misses with a wild body shot.
Bonham jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonham misses with a head kick.
Bonham misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Bonham scores with a body shot.
Bonham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bonham.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bonham keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bonham scores with a hook.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bonham feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bonham there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bonham scores with a hook.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bonham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bonham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bonham checks it well.
Bonham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bonham has managed to clinch.
Bonham misses with a knee to the head.
Barnes tries to work over Bonham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonham managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Barnes.
Bonham lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses with a knee to the head.
Bonham takes an elbow to the temple.
Bonham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonham misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bonham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Bonham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but Bonham blocks with his arms.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bonham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bonham lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bonham throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bonham scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bonham swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Bonham moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Bonham pushes Barnes away with a front kick.
Bonham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonham throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonham just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonham lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bonham is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barnes misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bonham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bonham moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Bonham works the jab nicely.
Bonham misses with a wild body shot.
Bonham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bonham.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bonham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes takes a swing at Bonham's ribcage but misses.
Bonham thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barnes if he has to take too many more of those.
John Bonham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonham misses with a looping right.
Bonham lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from Bonham.
Bonham lands a leg kick that knocks Barnes off balance momentarily.
Bonham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Bonham.
Bonham checks a leg kick nicely.
Bonham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonham tries to land a front kick but Barnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bonham takes one to the chin there.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bonham connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bonham, right into the meat.
Bonham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bonham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonham manages to avoid it.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from Bonham.
Bonham throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonham is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Andre Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes thumps Bonham with a low kick.
Bonham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes checks a low kick from Bonham.
Bonham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonham throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Bonham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonham looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Bonham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bonham 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bonham!
An out of breath and clearly excited John Bonham thanked Diamond Nutrition 160q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsuomi Sakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakata kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ketsunoke vs Shirinoke by Gintama OST. Makaaja comes into a darkened arena with his song building. BassLovers United - I Can't Dance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mitsuomi Sakata had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitsuomi Sakata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mica Makaaja!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakata jabs at Makaaja's body.
Sakata lands a big head kick that sends Makaaja tumbling to the mat! Sakata takes a step backwards and waves Makaaja back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Makaaja is rocked!
It looks like Mica Makaaja has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakata scores with a kick to the body.
Sakata throws a looping overhand right but Makaaja ducks down to avoid it.
Sakata cracks Makaaja with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Makaaja is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakata finish him?
A shot to the liver by Sakata. Beautiful body shot.
Sakata looks to land a left hand but Makaaja moved out of range nicely.
Makaaja seems to have recovered his senses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makaaja.
Sakata lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makaaja will feel that in the morning.
Sakata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sakata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakata scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makaaja doesn't seem bothered though.
Sakata throws a sloppy body shot
and Makaaja counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Makaaja drops back looking for a leg! Sakata is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sakata manages to kick Makaaja off! Makaaja jumps back into Sakata's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Makaaja wants to pass the guard but Sakata is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakata keeping moving, preventing Makaaja from controlling successfully.
Makaaja might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sakata haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mica Makaaja was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Makaaja slips a jab from Sakata.
Sakata scores with a jab. Makaaja acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sakata misses with a head kick.
Sakata lands a big head kick that sends Makaaja tumbling to the mat! Sakata takes a step backwards and waves Makaaja back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Mica Makaaja's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaaja avoids the head kick by Sakata.
Mitsuomi Sakata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakata misses the shot to the body.
Sakata misses with a looping right.
Sakata misses with a few strikes there.
Sakata delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakata will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sakata throws the left hand but Makaaja avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakata, right into the meat.
Sakata throws a body punch but Makaaja moves out of range.
Mitsuomi Sakata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakata just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakata is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sakata misses with a hook. Makaaja ducked under it nicely.
Sakata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown but Sakata shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakata throws an overhand right that lands on Makaaja's shoulder, as Makaaja tries to avoid the shot.
Sakata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaaja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakata.
A head kick misses from Sakata.
Sakata lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakata keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mitsuomi Sakata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Makaaja.
Sakata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakata sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makaaja somewhat.
Sakata thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makaaja dives in and grabs Sakata's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sakata pushes down on Makaaja's head and hops out.
Sakata looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaaja is just out of range.
Sakata scores with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Sakata - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuomi Sakata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mica Makaaja's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sakata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaaja.
Makaaja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sakata did well to prevent Makaaja getting side control.
Makaaja is working for a kimura but Sakata is defending it quite comfortably.
Makaaja is looking for a kimura here.
Makaaja trying to control the action but Sakata is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Makaaja is looking for a kimura here.
My spies in CEC Underdark inform me that Makaaja has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Makaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
Sakata is looking to control Makaaja's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sakata avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sakata doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Makaaja.
Makaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakata is trying to maintain the position but Makaaja is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakata is not content to let Makaaja control the position.
Makaaja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sakata is staying active underneath Makaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makaaja looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sakata wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja is trying to control. Sakata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Makaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sakata has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sakata is defending against the submission attempts here by Makaaja.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mica Makaaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mica Makaaja's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sakata displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Makaaja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sakata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaaja moves away.
Sakata lands with an uppercut that bounces Makaaja off the cage and back into range.
Sakata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sakata but Sakata pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sakata throws a body punch but Makaaja moves out of range.
Makaaja on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The cut above Mica Makaaja's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Makaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Sakata tries to sprawl out of it but Makaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sakata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitsuomi Sakata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Makaaja.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sakata.
Mitsuomi Sakata is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakata lands a jab to Makaaja's midsection.
Makaaja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sakata takes a swing at Makaaja's ribcage but misses.
Sakata lands a slapping body shot.
Makaaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Sakata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakata misses with a low kick.
Makaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakata.
Makaaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakata.
Sakata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makaaja can do to turn this around?
Sakata throws a sloppy head kick and Makaaja moves out of range easily.
Sakata misses with a head kick.
Sakata is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Sakata, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sakata goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaaja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakata looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaaja is just out of range.
Makaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakata.
Makaaja avoids the head kick by Sakata.
Sakata misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaaja closes the distance and clinches up with Sakata, looking for a takedown. Makaaja pushes Sakata against the cage but Sakata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sakata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaaja manages to avoid it.
A jab from Sakata misses.
Sakata throws a leg kick which misses Makaaja's front leg but catches the back leg as Makaaja tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sakata as he jumps to the side.
Makaaja keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makaaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sakata is fending him off so far but Makaaja persists. Nope, Sakata circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakata throws a jab when Makaaja was well out of range.
Sakata looks to land a left hand but Makaaja moved out of range nicely.
Makaaja fails to land the takedown.
Sakata swings for the body but Makaaja moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makaaja.
Sakata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Sakata misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaaja.
Sakata misses with a wild body shot.
Makaaja blocks a head kick by Sakata.
Sakata scores with a nice head shot.
Sakata lands a big head kick that sends Makaaja tumbling to the mat! Sakata takes a step backwards and waves Makaaja back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mica Makaaja's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mica Makaaja's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitsuomi Sakata!
In his post fight interview, Mitsuomi Sakata gave a big smile as he said 'Minnasan, arigatou gozaimasu! Ore wa sugoku ureshii desu! Yatta!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Van der Laan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tenho Tuisku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Van der Laan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eazy-E ft. Tupac, The Game - How We Do. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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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
36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Andre Van der Laan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tenho Tuisku!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Van der Laan slams his shin into Tuisku's torso.
Van der Laan cracks Tuisku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Tenho Tuisku has been cut.
Van der Laan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tuisku.
Van der Laan throws a body punch but Tuisku moves out of range.
Van der Laan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tuisku throws a series of punches but Van der Laan avoids them all with ease.
Van der Laan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van der Laan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van der Laan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tuisku under the eye.
Tuisku swings for the body but Van der Laan moves out of range.
Van der Laan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van der Laan lands a body shot.
Tuisku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van der Laan's hands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
Van der Laan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tuisku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuisku. Van der Laan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tuisku misses with an uppercut
and Van der Laan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van der Laan lands with a good body shot.
Tuisku's coach down at LOD Gym Now with StandUP was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tuisku's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tuisku takes one to the side of the head.
Van der Laan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van der Laan looks to land a body kick but Tuisku moved away.
Van der Laan connects with a right hand. Tuisku shakes it off.
Tuisku connects with an inside leg kick.
Van der Laan wants to slow Tuisku down by chopping away at his legs.
Van der Laan slips a jab from Tuisku.
Tuisku tries to move into range but Van der Laan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van der Laan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ♛ Team Fight Club™ in the buildup to the fight.
Van der Laan misses with a head kick.
Van der Laan throws a head kick that misses.
Tuisku fails to land with a series of punches.
Van der Laan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tuisku finds it's way round the side to connect with Van der Laan's head.
Tuisku moves out of range as Van der Laan throws a body kick.
Tuisku needs to keep his hands up - Van der Laan had a free shot at his head there.
Van der Laan thumps Tuisku with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van der Laan tries to close the distance and clinch but Tuisku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tuisku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van der Laan.
Van der Laan blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Tuisku misses its intended target.
Tuisku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van der Laan fails to land with a series of punches.
Van der Laan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tuisku.
Van der Laan throws a chopping leg kick but Tuisku manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tuisku takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van der Laan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tuisku is out of range.
Tuisku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van der Laan.
A swing and a miss from Van der Laan.
Tuisku checks a low kick from Van der Laan.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van der Laan!
Van der Laan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van der Laan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van der Laan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tuisku misses with an uppercut
enabling Van der Laan to counter with a crisp jab.
Tuisku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuisku blocks a low kick nicely.
Van der Laan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuisku.
Nice defenses there by Van der Laan.
Tuisku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tuisku throws a series of punches but Van der Laan moves out of range.
Tuisku looks to score with a jab to the body but Van der Laan is just out of range.
Tuisku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van der Laan throws a looping overhand right but Tuisku ducks down to avoid it.
Tuisku throws the left hand but Van der Laan avoids the punch easily.
Tuisku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van der Laan tries a head kick but it misses.
Tuisku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tuisku throws a nice looking combination but Van der Laan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van der Laan wants to clinch up but Tuisku keeps it at a distance.
Tuisku misses with a body shot.
Van der Laan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuisku. Van der Laan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Tuisku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tuisku fails to land with a series of punches.
Van der Laan scores with a head kick. Tuisku tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tuisku connects with a right hand. Van der Laan shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van der Laan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tuisku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van der Laan.
Van der Laan walks into a straight right hand from Tuisku.
Some bone on bone action there as Tuisku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van der Laan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuisku is just out of range.
Tuisku throws an overhand right that lands on Van der Laan's shoulder, as Van der Laan tries to avoid the shot.
Van der Laan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tuisku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tuisku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van der Laan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van der Laan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuisku is just out of range.
Van der Laan tries to clinch there but Tuisku circles away.
Tuisku slips a straight right by Van der Laan.
Tuisku takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Van der Laan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tenho Tuisku's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van der Laan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van der Laan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Van der Laan as he checks the leg kick.
Tuisku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van der Laan. Van der Laan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van der Laan lands with a hook. Tuisku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van der Laan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab by Tuisku.
Tuisku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van der Laan.
Andre Van der Laan is winning the standup battle so far.
Van der Laan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuisku moves out of range of the leg kick from Van der Laan.
Van der Laan sizes up Tuisku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van der Laan throws a jab when Tuisku was well out of range.
Van der Laan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuisku was well out of range. Poor timing from Van der Laan.
Tuisku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tuisku looks to throw the jab but Van der Laan is out of range.
Van der Laan dips to his left and cracks Tuisku with an uppercut!
Van der Laan lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van der Laan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tuisku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van der Laan throws a solid leg kick but Tuisku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van der Laan.
Van der Laan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van der Laan throws a big shot that misses.
Van der Laan misses with a body kick.
Tuisku misses with an uppercut.
Van der Laan ducks right into an uppercut from Tuisku.
Tuisku misses with a hook. Van der Laan ducked under it nicely.
Van der Laan throws a body punch but Tuisku moves out of range.
Van der Laan scores with a spinning back kick!
Van der Laan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tuisku checks a low kick from Van der Laan.
Tuisku throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuisku misses with a body kick.
Van der Laan tries to clinch there but Tuisku circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuisku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van der Laan.
Tuisku keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van der Laan throws a sloppy head kick and Tuisku moves out of range easily.
Van der Laan moves out of range as Tuisku strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van der Laan!
A looping hook to the body misses from Van der Laan. Tuisku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tuisku lunges at Van der Laan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van der Laan's hand.
Van der Laan throws a head kick that misses.
Van der Laan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van der Laan throws a lazy head kick
and Tuisku counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van der Laan staying out of range there.
Van der Laan takes a swing at Tuisku's ribcage but misses.
Tuisku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van der Laan at a distance.
Tuisku lands a head shot.
Tuisku looks for the body kick but Van der Laan saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Van der Laan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van der Laan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tuisku misses with a body shot.
Van der Laan misses with a head kick.
Tuisku misses with a hook. Van der Laan ducked under it nicely.
Tuisku misses with an uppercut.
Van der Laan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuisku.
Van der Laan tries to clinch but Tuisku is having none of it.
Tuisku lands the left hand.
Van der Laan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van der Laan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tuisku's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Tuisku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van der Laan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tuisku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van der Laan.
Van der Laan takes a swing at Tuisku's ribcage but misses.
Van der Laan slips under a jab from Tuisku.
Some wild striking there from Van der Laan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van der Laan.
Tuisku digs a good hook to Van der Laan's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tuisku tries to work over Van der Laan's front leg with a kick but Van der Laan checks it.
Van der Laan scores with a head kick. Tuisku tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Van der Laan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van der Laan avoids a punch combination nicely.
A clash of legs there as Van der Laan blocks the low kick.
Tuisku throws a big shot that misses.
Tuisku misses with a wild body shot.
Tuisku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tuisku checks the leg kick.
Tuisku stuns Van der Laan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tuisku cracks Van der Laan with a good jab.
Van der Laan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuisku moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tenho Tuisku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tenho Tuisku's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tuisku moves out of range of the leg kick from Van der Laan.
Tuisku has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van der Laan.
Van der Laan misses the body punch
and Tuisku counters with a left to the body.
Tuisku throws a lazy right hand but Van der Laan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van der Laan throws a front kick aimed at Tuisku's knee but Tuisku avoids it well.
Tuisku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tuisku dips to his left and cracks Van der Laan with an uppercut!
Van der Laan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tuisku misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Tuisku.
Tuisku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van der Laan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tuisku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van der Laan.
Tuisku looks to score with a jab to the body but Van der Laan is just out of range.
Tuisku swings for the body but Van der Laan moves out of range.
A jab from Van der Laan misses.
Tuisku slips a jab from Van der Laan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van der Laan thuds his shin into the meat of Tuisku's side.
Van der Laan throws a shot from downtown. Tuisku moves away and avoids it.
Tuisku misses with a right hand
and Van der Laan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tuisku's knee momentarily.
Tuisku has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van der Laan.
Tuisku goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tuisku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van der Laan momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Van der Laan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van der Laan is rocked!
Van der Laan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oh Van der Laan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van der Laan walks straight into a right hand from Tuisku - that's dropped him! Tuisku jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Van der Laan from any more punishment! Van der Laan complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tenho Tuisku!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lasi Leuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigvard Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aurelius has chosen T.I. - Go Get It as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasi Leuka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Sigvard Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius takes one to the side of the head.
Leuka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aurelius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leuka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aurelius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aurelius dodges the punch combination from Leuka.
No joy there for Leuka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aurelius's coach down at MMA Sanok Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aurelius's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Leuka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aurelius lands a jab to Leuka's midsection.
Aurelius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Leuka lands a nice looking body shot.
Aurelius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aurelius slips under a jab.
Leuka throws out a loose jab but Aurelius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leuka is looking to clinch but Aurelius is avoiding it.
A big left from Aurelius misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leuka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aurelius.
Leuka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leuka misses with a double jab.
Leuka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aurelius was well out of range. Poor timing from Leuka.
Aurelius connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius slips under a jab.
Aurelius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leuka.
Leuka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aurelius doesn't seem bothered though.
Leuka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leuka's corner calls for a 1-2. Leuka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leuka swings for the body but Aurelius moves out of range.
Leuka lands an overhand right.
We've been hearing reports that Leuka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Leuka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leuka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leuka checks a leg kick.
Leuka tries to bum rush Aurelius with a series of wild strikes but Aurelius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sigvard Aurelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aurelius avoids the body shot from Leuka.
Leuka dips to his left and cracks Aurelius with an uppercut!
Leuka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leuka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leuka misses with a two punch combination.
Aurelius misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leuka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelius.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aurelius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leuka checks it well.
Leuka throws a leg kick but Aurelius checks it.
A head kick misses from Aurelius.
Leuka lands a slapping body shot.
Aurelius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leuka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aurelius, right into the meat.
Leuka checks the leg kick.
Leuka defending well as Aurelius loads up on a big left hand.
Leuka misses with a wild body shot.
Aurelius is looking to slow Leuka down with leg kicks.
Aurelius defending well as Leuka loads up on a big left hand.
Leuka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aurelius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leuka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leuka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leuka is looking to clinch.
Leuka misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leuka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aurelius thumps Leuka with a low kick.
Aurelius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aurelius misses with a looping left.
Leuka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Leuka staying out of range there.
Aurelius slips a jab and a cross from Leuka.
Aurelius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leuka.
Aurelius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Leuka does no damage.
Leuka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelius moves away.
Leuka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leuka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aurelius counters with an inside leg kick.
Leuka is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leuka throws a right and a left that Aurelius avoids nicely.
Aurelius throws a head kick that misses.
Aurelius throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leuka tries to clinch but Aurelius is having none of it.
Aurelius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leuka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lasi Leuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aurelius misses with a hook. Leuka ducked under it nicely.
Leuka throws a shot from downtown. Aurelius moves away and avoids it.
Leuka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aurelius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leuka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leuka.
Aurelius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leuka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leuka slips a straight right by Aurelius.
Aurelius throws a low kick, looking for Leuka's leg but Leuka calmly moves out of range.
Leuka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leuka was well out of range. Poor timing from Aurelius.
Leuka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aurelius swivels and escapes.
Leuka misses with a two punch combination.
Aurelius tries a low kick but Leuka avoids it.
Aurelius misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sigvard Aurelius 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.
Leuka connects with a single shot there.
Leuka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leuka misses with a hook. Aurelius ducked under it nicely.
Leuka works over Aurelius's head and body with a nice combination.
Aurelius misses with a body shot.
Leuka defending well as Aurelius loads up on a big left hand.
Leuka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Leuka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aurelius throws a body punch but Leuka moves out of range.
A left lands for Leuka.
Aurelius avoids the body shot from Leuka.
Leuka moves out of range as Aurelius strikes.
Aurelius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aurelius missing with a left hand there. Leuka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leuka dodges the punch combination from Aurelius.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leuka checks a leg kick.
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from Leuka.
That kick from Aurelius tenderised Leuka's leg. Leuka is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leuka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leuka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aurelius.
The crowd cheers as Aurelius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leuka doesn't seem phased though.
Aurelius dodges the punch combination from Leuka.
Leuka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leuka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aurelius's head backwards.
Leuka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leuka thows a body shot but no joy.
Leuka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aurelius, right into the meat.
Aurelius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aurelius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leuka.
Leuka clinches up with Aurelius and pushes him back against the cage.
Leuka blocking some punches.
Aurelius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aurelius throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leuka tests Aurelius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Aurelius.
Lasi Leuka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aurelius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leuka.
Aurelius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leuka.
Aurelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leuka manages to avoid it.
Leuka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aurelius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leuka checks a leg kick.
Leuka feints a jab promting Aurelius to slip. Leuka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aurelius slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aurelius throws a head kick but Leuka moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leuka avoiding damage.
Leuka manages to break the clinch.
Aurelius is looking to slow Leuka down with leg kicks.
Leuka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aurelius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leuka avoids the body shot from Aurelius.
Aurelius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leuka throws the left hand but Aurelius avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aurelius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sigvard Aurelius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aurelius connects with a solid leg kick.
Aurelius throws a shot from downtown. Leuka moves away and avoids it.
Leuka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leuka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leuka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leuka swings for the body but Aurelius moves out of range.
Leuka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aurelius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leuka somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasi Leuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aurelius misses the jab.
Leuka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aurelius.
Aurelius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leuka scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leuka throws a leg kick but Aurelius moved away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leuka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leuka ducks under a wild hook from Aurelius.
Leuka throws a poor cross that misses
and Aurelius counters with a head kick.
Leuka misses with a series of wild punches.
Aurelius throws a sloppy head kick and Leuka moves out of range easily.
Aurelius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leuka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aurelius scores with a decent looking hook.
Leuka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aurelius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leuka.
A punch combination from Leuka misses.
Aurelius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leuka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aurelius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aurelius avoids the body shot from Leuka.
Leuka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leuka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sigvard Aurelius will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leuka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aurelius. Aurelius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aurelius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aurelius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aurelius digs a good hook to Leuka's body.
No joy there for Leuka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leuka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab by Aurelius.
Aurelius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leuka misses with a shot to the body
and Leuka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leuka is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelius grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Leuka takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Aurelius cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sigvard Aurelius!
Sigvard Aurelius is the new featherweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sigvard Aurelius made sure he mentioned Battle Ready Nutrition & Laundry 90% (Out of Stock, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy La Plegua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Worthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Plegua comes to the cage accompanied by "Blut Royale" by Combichrist. Worthy has chosen Drop the world as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy La Plegua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlon Worthy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthy lands a body shot.
La Plegua misses the shot to the body.
La Plegua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worthy.
Worthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by La Plegua's head coaches at CEC Underdark that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
La Plegua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Worthy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worthy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Plegua's elbow.
Worthy is looking to control La Plegua's arms but La Plegua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Worthy has his back to the cage.
La Plegua misses with a hook to the ribs.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
Worthy scores with a shoulder strike.
La Plegua lands a body punch.
Worthy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua blocks an uppercut.
La Plegua misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Plegua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Worthy or not.
Worthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of La Pleguas head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Worthy.
La Plegua can't find room to land a body shot as Worthy controls the action.
La Plegua tries to throw a body punch but Worthy avoids it by throwing La Plegua back against the cage.
La Plegua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Worthy backwards.
Worthy misses with some punches.
La Plegua tries to throw a body punch but Worthy avoids it by throwing La Plegua back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Plegua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Worthy prevents a body shot from La Plegua.
Worthy has a couple of punches blocked by La Plegua.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Plegua.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Worthy blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from La Plegua fails to land.
La Plegua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Plegua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
La Plegua tries to throw a body punch but Worthy avoids it by throwing La Plegua back against the cage.
La Plegua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Worthy blocks it.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Worthy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Worthy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worthy.
Worthy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Worthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Plegua avoids the head kick by Worthy.
Worthy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Plegua.
La Plegua tries to clinch but Worthy is having none of it.
Worthy misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Plegua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worthy.
La Plegua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
La Plegua staying out of range there.
Worthy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
La Plegua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
La Plegua checks the leg kick nicely there.
Worthy scores with a hook to the body. La Plegua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Worthy ducks under a wild hook from La Plegua.
La Plegua rushes Worthy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Worthy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Plegua swings wildly with an uppercut but Worthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worthy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Worthy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Plegua works on Worthy's body with a couple of short punches.
Worthy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
Worthy lands a hook that snaps the head of La Plegua backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua has a couple of punches blocked by Worthy.
Worthy scores with a shoulder strike.
La Plegua throws a head punch that misses.
La Plegua lands with a left to the head.
Worthy taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by La Plegua.
Worthy misses with a punch on the inside.
La Plegua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from La Plegua.
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Worthy throws a head punch that misses.
Worthy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Worthy scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worthy working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Worthy.
Worthy misses with some punches.
La Plegua tries to work over Worthy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Plegua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Worthy.
Worthy throws a punch but it's blocked by La Plegua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Worthy misses with a punch to the body.
Worthy lands a body punch in the clinch.
La Plegua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Worthy tries a body shot but La Plegua blocks it.
La Plegua presses Worthy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
La Plegua can't find room to land a body shot as Worthy controls the action.
La Plegua misses with a punch on the inside.
Worthy blocks a body shot from La Plegua.
Worthy has a couple of punches blocked by La Plegua.
La Plegua lands with a right to the head.
La Plegua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua scores with a nice hook to the head.
La Plegua blocking some punches.
La Plegua misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worthy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Worthy - that landed with a thud.
Worthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andy La Plegua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Plegua tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
La Plegua doesn't manage to clinch there - Worthy circles away.
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 Andy La Plegua will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Worthy throws a big shot that misses.
La Plegua avoids the head kick by Worthy.
La Plegua blocks a low kick nicely.
Worthy lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Plegua. Worthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Plegua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Worthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Worthy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by La Plegua.
Worthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Plegua manages to avoid it.
Worthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
La Plegua catches Worthy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
La Plegua misses the shot to the body.
Worthy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by La Plegua.
La Plegua checks a leg kick.
La Plegua throws a hook but Worthy blocks it.
Nice defenses there by La Plegua.
La Plegua scores with a decent looking hook.
Worthy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Plegua clinches.
Worthy is still on wobbly legs! Can La Plegua finish him?
Worthy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worthy seems to have recovered his senses.
La Plegua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy struggles to land a body shot inside as La Plegua controls his hands.
La Plegua struggles to land a body shot inside as Worthy controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Worthy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Worthy lands a nice uppercut.
La Plegua scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by La Plegua.
Worthy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. La Plegua seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Worthy can turn it around.
La Plegua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Worthy scores with a hook to the body.
La Plegua cracks Worthy with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Plegua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Worthy struggles to land a body shot inside as La Plegua controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worthy.
Worthy can't find room to land a body shot as La Plegua controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worthy.
Worthy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
La Plegua misses with the head strike.
Worthy prevents a body shot from La Plegua.
La Plegua blocks a body shot from Worthy.
Still in the clinch, Worthy scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua throws a head punch that misses.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Plegua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
La Plegua working aggressively here.
Worthy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Plegua works on Worthy's body with a couple of short punches.
Worthy misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Plegua lands a left hand.
Andy La Plegua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Worthy misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Plegua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Worthy misses with a body punch.
Worthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Worthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Worthy avoids the body shot from La Plegua.
Worthy avoids a kick to the body.
La Plegua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
La Plegua throws a chopping leg kick but Worthy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Worthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Plegua.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua moves out of range of the body kick from Worthy.
La Plegua thuds his shin into the meat of Worthy's side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Worthy.
La Plegua misses with a wild body shot.
La Plegua thows a body shot but no joy.
Worthy tries to keep at a distance but La Plegua has taken the fight into the clinch.
La Plegua misses with a body punch.
Worthy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Plegua misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Plegua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from La Plegua.
La Plegua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
La Plegua dips a shoulder and cracks Worthy with a mighty uppercut! Worthy falls back against the cage and La Plegua unloads with a barrage of strikes! Worthy is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - La Plegua screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy La Plegua!
After winning the bout, Andy La Plegua 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolaj Orlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Hartola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaj Orlow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tommi Hartola's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolaj Orlow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Hartola!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlow jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hartola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orlow's head backwards.
Hartola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orlow seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Orlow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Orlow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlow.
Hartola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartola lands a body shot.
A big right from Orlow misses.
Orlow throws a body kick that misses.
Hartola throws a low kick but Orlow avoids it.
Nikolaj Orlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orlow takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Orlow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartola.
Orlow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orlow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartola misses with a straight right.
Orlow scores with a shot to the body.
Hartola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlow. Orlow obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlow.
Orlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hartola scores with a jab to the body.
Hartola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orlow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hartola thows a body shot but no joy.
Orlow tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartola misses with a low kick as Orlow jumps back.
Orlow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hartola is out of range and Orlow settles back down.
Orlow throws a head kick that misses.
Hartola looks to land a left hand but Orlow moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orlow.
Orlow looks to land a body kick but Hartola moved away.
Orlow connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlow lands with a straight right. Hartola didn't see that one coming.
Orlow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orlow lands a leg kick that knocks Hartola off balance momentarily.
Hartola throws a body kick that misses.
Hartola misses with a leg kick
and Orlow counters with a solid body kick.
Hartola blocks a head kick by Orlow.
Orlow lands a high kick!
Orlow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orlow cracks Hartola with a good jab.
Orlow throws out a loose jab but Hartola uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crunch! Hartola slams his shin into Orlow's torso.
Orlow thumps Hartola with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Orlow.
Orlow wants to clinch.
Orlow tries to land a leg kick but Hartola saw it coming and moves away.
Hartola slips a straight right by Orlow.
Hartola avoids the head kick by Orlow.
Hartola is looking to slow Orlow down with leg kicks.
Hartola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hartola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orlow misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hartola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Orlow.
Hartola tests Orlow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hartola.
Orlow blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Orlow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orlow throws a sloppy head kick and Hartola moves out of range easily.
Hartola connects with an inside leg kick.
Orlow 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlow throws out a loose jab but Hartola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartola throws a body kick that misses.
Orlow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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 Nikolaj Orlow will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hartola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hartola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orlow connects with a right hand. Hartola shakes it off.
Orlow throws the left hand but Hartola avoids the punch easily.
Orlow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hartola. That one must have hurt.
Orlow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hartola's sensitive parts.
Hartola with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartola looks to land a right hand but Orlow moved out of range.
Orlow moves in looking to clinch but Hartola pushes him off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hartola.
Hartola thows a body shot but no joy.
Orlow misses with a body shot.
Orlow 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.
Orlow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orlow throws a sloppy head kick
and Hartola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlow. Hartola does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlow throws a low kick, looking for Hartola's leg but Hartola calmly moves out of range.
Orlow throws a leg kick
and Hartola counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hartola moves out of range of the strikes.
Hartola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orlow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good leg kick by Hartola there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Orlow throws a hook to the side of Hartola's head but Hartola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Hartola.
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!
Hartola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orlow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hartola under the eye.
Hartola checks a leg kick.
Hartola cracks Orlow with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hartola has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Orlow to stand back up!
Orlow is rocked!
Hartola blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlow throws a hook to the side of Hartola's head but Hartola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlow misses with a low kick.
Hartola throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orlow throws a head kick but Hartola moves out of range.
Hartola throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orlow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Orlow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hartola staying out of range there.
A big right from Orlow misses.
Orlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hartola can pounce on him.
Hartola swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orlow misses the body punch
and Hartola counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlow thumps Hartola with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlow tries a low kick but Hartola avoids it.
Orlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tommi Hartola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Hartola.
Hartola avoids the head kick by Orlow.
Hartola just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Orlow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hartola tries to score with a low kick but Orlow moves his leg out of the way.
Orlow misses with a kick to the body
and Hartola counters with a low kick, right behind Orlow 's knee.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hartola, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hartola cracks Orlow with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hartola has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Orlow to stand back up!
Oh Orlow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hartola, right into the meat.
Hartola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hartola weaves into range and cracks Orlow right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Orlow goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Hartola is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommi Hartola!
Tommi Hartola is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tommi Hartola made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview.
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